John Williams
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[[Image:Smallman.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Smallman Guitar]] | [[Image:Smallman.jpg|thumb|350px|right|Smallman Guitar]] | ||
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| + | Since early in the 1980s John has used custom made guitars by Australian luthier Greg Smallman. John chooses thes because of their excellent treble response. This is achieved by using an extremely thin top (cedar in the case of guitars used by John Williams), which is supported by a lattice-style bracing system made of balsa wood and carbon fibre. The back and sides are laminated rosewood and are very stiff which helps achieve good volume and bass response. | ||
== Discography == | == Discography == | ||
Revision as of 18:40, 27 September 2009
John Williams is a classical guitarist of note and should not be confused with the other John Williams who composes music for countless movies. John is probably best known for his version of Cavatina played on classical guitar which was a massive hit and was used as the theme song to the film The Deer Hunter starring Robert De Niro and for his work with the rock/classical fusion band Sky.
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Early Life
John was born in 1941 in Melborne, Australia. His father originally from England was a respected Jazz and classical guitarist. John was taught guitar from about the age of 6.
Music Career
Pre Sky
Sky
Post Sky
Guitars
Since early in the 1980s John has used custom made guitars by Australian luthier Greg Smallman. John chooses thes because of their excellent treble response. This is achieved by using an extremely thin top (cedar in the case of guitars used by John Williams), which is supported by a lattice-style bracing system made of balsa wood and carbon fibre. The back and sides are laminated rosewood and are very stiff which helps achieve good volume and bass response.
Discography
Pre Sky
Sky
Post Sky
