Paul Waggoner

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Name = Paul Waggoner


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Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth_name = Paul Waggoner
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Origin = United States
Instrument = Guitar
Genre = Progressive metal, Metalcore
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Associated_acts = Between the Buried and Me Prayer For Cleansing
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Paul Waggoner is the lead guitarist of Between the Buried and Me, a progressive metal band from North Carolina. He is known for his precise playing and dead-on live performances. Being an avid fan of progressive rock, he is heavily influenced by "John Petrucci, Pat Metheny, Allan Holdsworth and Steve Vai" (quoted from an Ibanez interview). "Selkies: The Endless Obsession" presents his most popular solo among audiences. He formerly played guitar in the metal band Prayer For Cleansing. Paul is vegan [ [http://www.peta2.com/outthere/o-sexyveg08_winners.asp The 2008 World's Sexiest Vegetarians Are… // Out There // peta2 ] ] , and straight edge.

Practice Routine

Paul is widely acclaimed for his strict practice routine. He explained on an Ibanez interview that, "as a kid I would just sit there and practice for upwards of 30 minutes a day, and I would never get tired of it." His former guitar teacher. Nick Franklin, has publicly commented on his amazement that Paul could become such a fine player with only a minimal amount of practice. This is a rarity, as only practicing for such a short period of time for most guitarists would get them nowhere near the standard needed to record and regularly play songs of Between The Buried And Me's caliber.

tyle

Paul's playing is heavily influenced by a wide variety of styles - in his work with Between the Buried and Me, he often combines elements of metal, death metal, progressive rock, classic rock, jazz, and blues. He is known for his use of sweeping and his clean and exacting technique.

Equipment

PRS Custom 24 Ibanez S1625TKS w/ EMG 85/81 (used to record Alaska) Ibanez S520WNF (in current use) w/ EMG 85/81 (used to record their self-titled, Silent Circus, and Prayer For Cleansing) Ibanez S2170FB (used to record "Colors") Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Rackmount 2 Channel Head, circa 1997 (used on all albums) Mesa Standard Recto 4x12 Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (for clean tone only) Maxon Overdrive OD-9

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