trqster Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Slash will never agree to be anything else than the only LEAD guitar player. Remember people that's what made Slash exit the band in the first place, the 'forced' hiring of a 3rd guitar player named Paul 'Huge' Tobias... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom-Ass Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 a third guitarist is almost as useless as a 2nd keyboard player 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wasted Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Johnny Depp joins GNR reunion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikki_Sixx Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Only have Slash & Richard so far. But GnR needs 3 guitar players live or else songs would sound very diluted in comparison to the post 2000 shows.No they don't.Enough with the 3 guitarists bullshit.Just Slash and Izzy.And while we're at it, get rid of Pitman's cyber keyboard crap as well.What the fuck ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman51999 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) Its Slash on lead guitar - no need for 3 guitars - just a rythmn player - Slash doesnt need any help on anything ! Edited January 22, 2016 by iceman51999 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Glow Inc. Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Michael Lee FirkinsJason Becker (a well known guitarist sadly now paralyzed) gave an interview for Metal Sludge back in 2009(?) and said "Michael Lee Firkins told me he auditioned for GNR. Axl was sit-ting in the dark. He told Firkins that he used the whammy bar too much. HA HA! That made me lose a lot of respect for Axl. He obviously has no ear for brilliant and unique guitar playing. I think he blew it by not hiring Firkins.Based on that photo, Axl was right.I would agree but remember who was chosen instead ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofnazareth Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Its Slash on lead guitar - no need for 3 guitars - just a rythmn player - Slash doesnt need any help on anything ! Slash must really like Fortus to play with him..he hated Tobias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maynard Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Fortus knows his place as a side musician. Paul was brought in as a member of the band and Slash was forced to accept him. It's different. I hope they keep two guitar players. Maybe Axl's solo tours needed three of them but this is GN'R we're talking about here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLotus1111 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Dave Kushner. Or Paul Tobias as rhythm only.lol jk In serious answer... I think Richard Fortus. Maybe Izzy on few gigs. But Fortus is more possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Jesus Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 The end all answer will beMcBob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickS77 Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Only have Slash & Richard so far. But GnR needs 3 guitar players live or else songs would sound very diluted in comparison to the post 2000 shows.Geez. You know that some bands only have one guitarist and still sound fine?? They got Slash back, so they don't need a third guitarist. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Only have Slash & Richard so far. But GnR needs 3 guitar players live or else songs would sound very diluted in comparison to the post 2000 shows. Izzy Stradlin will be the 3rd guitarist have the dave kushner rumours died? There was never anything to them. Clear as day. He was asked by fans what he thought of GNR reuniting and he kept it simple saying he hoped they'd all reunite, then Mitch lafon aka lame duck Eddie trunk, took it and ran making something literally out of nothing all because he wanted attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovim Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Gary Sunshine is currently giving Slash shred lessons. Shackler's is gonna be tricky though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonofnazareth Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 paul tobias on air guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnold layne Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Dj ASHBA would be a reasonable choice. It was quite evident he wanted new music and now that the band is back together, he will get his chance. ASHBA has history with Slash too. Everyone knows everyone and everyone already knows how to play the songs perfectly. Dj also has the image to match the band, too. It makes sense completely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooker Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Michael Lee FirkinsJason Becker (a well known guitarist sadly now paralyzed) gave an interview for Metal Sludge back in 2009(?) and said "Michael Lee Firkins told me he auditioned for GNR. Axl was sit-ting in the dark. He told Firkins that he used the whammy bar too much. HA HA! That made me lose a lot of respect for Axl. He obviously has no ear for brilliant and unique guitar playing. I think he blew it by not hiring Firkins.Based on that photo, Axl was right.Maybe he should use the photo method morehttps://www.google.ca/search?q=dj+ashba&safe=active&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjFn-W90r7KAhUMco4KHYtMAucQ_AUIBygB&biw=1918&bih=906#safe=active&tbm=isch&q=young+dj+ashba&imgrc=FOwl6hQW2On8-M%3A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvanG Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 I'd like to propose myself as a third guitarist. I can give up my crappy job ASAP, that's no problem, and I am willing to negotiate a fair deal money wise.So Axl, Duff and Slash, if you're reading this... PM me! We can work something out, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estranged1 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Its Slash on lead guitar - no need for 3 guitars - just a rythmn player - Slash doesnt need any help on anything ! Guns (real Guns) needs a 3rd guitarist like they need a 2nd bassist or a 3rd keyboardist......JFC! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfan Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Its Slash on lead guitar - no need for 3 guitars - just a rythmn player - Slash doesnt need any help on anything ! Slash will survive. It wouldn't hinder him or the sound. It would be two rhythm guitars keeping the sound in check. Slash actually may be helped by it you never know.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2112 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Everyone gives out about the 3rd guitar player but with Guns when they had 3 gtr players each guy was playing different guitar parts. They weren't all banging on an Am chord at the same time, Ron was adding the overdubs with his doubleneck, Fortus was playing the Izzy role, and Ashba was imitating Slash (half-heartedly). They all served a purpose. I personally loved the 3 gtr attack, it wasn't quite refined until they toured in 2009; but once it was, it sounded incredible. For most people when they go to a concert they want it to sound like the record... some want it identical! and you just can't reproduce some things with 2 gtrs.Can Guns go out with 2 gtrs? yes, but in my opinion it sounds better with 3. IMO instead of worrying about a third guitar worry about the 2nd keyboard!!! GnR does NOT need a 2nd keyboard player... I HOPE that Slash and whoever put their foot down about the 2nd Keyboard not being there... if you really want those extra sounds pipe them in, it's much cheaper too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caught_in_a_Coma Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Dj ASHBA would be a reasonable choice.It was quite evident he wanted new music and now that the band is back together, he will get his chance.ASHBA has history with Slash too. Everyone knows everyone and everyone already knows how to play the songs perfectly. Dj also has the image to match the band, too.It makes sense completely.Unless it would derail the reunion lineup's plans for new music and touring, I would like to see any good material the NuGuns guys made get released along side new music the reunion might be bringing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguy Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Only have Slash & Richard so far. But GnR needs 3 guitar players live or else songs would sound very diluted in comparison to the post 2000 shows. Geez. You know that some bands only have one guitarist and still sound fine?? They got Slash back, so they don't need a third guitarist.U2, Muse, the Police, the Killers---They all sound fantastic live with ONE guitarist. Fuck this whole three guitar bullshit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Bird Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Only have Slash & Richard so far. But GnR needs 3 guitar players live or else songs would sound very diluted in comparison to the post 2000 shows. Geez. You know that some bands only have one guitarist and still sound fine?? They got Slash back, so they don't need a third guitarist.U2, Muse, the Police, the Killers---They all sound fantastic live with ONE guitarist. Fuck this whole three guitar bullshit.Don't forget Motorhead, Sabbath or ZZ Top.Excellent sounding one-guitar-bands.More than two guitarists aren't necessary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stress Fracture Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 And then there's Royal Blood.http://youtu.be/BtNBbGyFQ_U 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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