I’ve got a few Ace Signatures which were modelled on my Tremonti, a Tremonti, a Gold Top, A 594 black gold wrap, a 7 string which is my latest one… I think that’s about it!ĪCE: The quality to be honest, they’re so stable. It has a vintage sound on it like The Who or something, and it gets used a lot on the road.ĪCE: My first PRS was a Custom 24 and it started off as a beautiful studio guitar for me. I’ve got a Mira, a Starla, an SE 245 which I absolutely adore and comes on tour. It comes on tour with me as I love the trem arm on it. Across the board, I really like the Starla as well. I chuck it on my back on the tube and it gets used a lot on recordings, the p90’s sound so amazing. It’s singlecoil so great for a ballad to a rocky song, and it’s light and simple. I really like the Mira, I use it for songwriting all the time. I’ve got a Custom Shop Singlecut gold top which I’ve had customised with 57 08’s and 59 09 pick ups and coil taps and a special thin neck, which is my go to in the studio and I use it all the time. PRS: PRS Guitars are obviously the right guitar for you, which models are your favourite?ĪCE: I’ve been very lucky to have 20 years on the road with them, so I’ve got a few! The Tremonti Signature is my main staple, I have a few modifications on it to suit my sound, and it’s probably my number 1 go to. Their music slips effortlessly between the confrontational and the tender, the politically charged and the nakedly emotional, the upfront and attention-grabbing and the quiet and restrained. Ace catches up with us before heading out on Skunk Anansie’s 25th Anniversary tour… Skunk Anansie are one of Europe’s biggest rock bands. We’ve got such a busy year ahead which is just great you know after covid, can’t wait!Ĭheck out Laurence’s music and tour dates: Īce has been playing guitar for over 30 years, 20 of those years as a PRS artist, and has earned a reputation as being one of the top guitarists in the rock world. Over the summer we do a lot in Europe, so lots of back and forth there.
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Signing a new record deal which I’ll be able to announce soon, and a new album coming back end of the year to follow that up. LJ: Yeah I’ve got loads of exciting things happening. PRS: You have an exciting national tour coming up, any other exciting plans for the year? (Laurence pictured with Francis Rossi from Status Quo) Big thanks to Status Quo band and crew for having us join them on the tour. Francis Rossi even said “you’ve got the right colour guitar”.
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LJ: It was awesome! Playing to 20,000 people at 12 legendary venues across the UK is something I’m not gunna forget in a hurry. PRS: How was the tour supporting Status Quo? In terms of playability it’s really smooth and slick. It’s really smooth and I’ve always loved jumbo frets, but it’s easy to get your hands around. I love the way it feels, you can really get stuck into it in the neck, the radius is really nice. I like the feel of the SE neck probably more than the Silver Sky. There are little things you notice that are different, like the neck. LJ: Love it, it would be hard to find a guitar on the market that beats it with that price.
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PRS: First impressions of the SE Silver Sky? I’m a traditional blues rock guitarist, so I wasn’t sure what people would say but actually people have been loving it – the modern yet vintage sound of it. It’s getting a lot of compliments from fans. I play quite energetic and dig into it a lot so I’m just loving playing it. LJ: I love it, it keeps in tune so well on the road. PRS: We’re excited to have you on board as a PRS Artist. I’ve had my eye on it for a few years and watching what John was doing with it, so that was the guitar that really brought me to PRS. Pick it up and it’ll play exactly how it looks – amazing! The one I’ve connected to the most is the Silver Sky. LJ: I liked how shiny and pristine they look, like a brand new car. We got Laurence and his band in the studio to film some live videos and chatted all things Silver Sky just after his tour with Status Quo… He has supported the likes of Sir Van Morrison, Sir Ringo Star, Status Quo, Buddy Guy and Jeff Beck. With coruscating riffs, soloing and catchy songs, his cross-over sound has won him several major awards and accolades. Laurence has developed a virtuoso pedigree as the UK’s hottest young blues guitar-slinger. Introducing new PRS Artist Laurence Jones.