Johnny Stachela

Johnny Stachela is the firey slide guitar player from the Duane Betts Band, The Allman Betts Band, The Allman Family Revival, and many other renowned projects, all the while sporting his SG into his Fender Super Reverb and causing mayhem. Today they talk about the Allman Brothers, Dickie Betts, gear, and gristle!2:17 - Playing with Duane Betts, and how Johnny fell in to playing with the Allman Family Revival, and early influences8:08 - Growing up a young bluesman in high school14:07 - When the SG takes hold of Johnny, and how to avoid guitar hoarding20:50 - The early days of the Fender Super Reverb (the amp world’s best-kept secret), and the pains of inflation28:41 - Playing in different tunings, hanging with the old guard of the Allman Brothers band, and vintage guitars36:16 - Dickie’s signature sound, how he achieved it, and the intricacies of different Allman Brothers parts47:33 - The Allman Family Revival set list, Johnny’s 2023 calendar, and the complexities of record deals52:12 - Johnny’s thoughts on the “music game” in 2022Total Length: 57:37FishmanDedicated to helping musicians achieve the truest sound possible whenever they plug-in. Wildwood GuitarsOne of the world’s premier retailers of exceptional electric and acoustic guitars.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.