February 2011 \ Features \ Artist Interview \ Social Distortion: Punk At The Wheel

Social Distortion: Punk At The Wheel

Chris Kies

Social Distortion frontman Mike Ness and co-guitarist Jonny Wickersham talk about P-90 addiction, Ness’ knack for engrossing lyrics, and what it was like for the Les Paul Deluxe-loving leader of the veteran punk band to sit in the producer’s chair for Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes.
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Mike Ness' Gearbox
Guitars
1939 Gibson J-35, four Gibson Les Paul Deluxes— a ’75 goldtop,a ’76 goldtop, a ’71 sunburst, and a ’75 sunburst—with custom Seymour Duncan P-90s

Amps and Cabinets
1967 Fender Bassman modded by Divided by 13’s Fred Taccone, Marshall 4x10 loaded with 30-watt Celestions

Effects
Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive

Strings and Picks
Ernie Ball 2215 Skinny Top/Heavy Bottom strings, .88 mm Dunlop Nylon picks



Jonny Wickersham's Gearbox
Guitars
1947 Gibson J-45, ’52 Fender Telecaster, ’54 Gibson goldtop Les Paul, three Les Paul Juniors (a ’55 sunburst, a ’57 TV yellow, and a ’59 cherry-red double-cut), two Gibson VOS Les Paul Juniors loaded with Luther Lee P-90s

Amps and Cabinets
Satellite Amps FM36 and Atom 36 heads, Marshall 1960TV 4x12s loaded with Celestions, mid-’60s Vox AC30 Top Boost

Effects
Tone Freak Effects Naked OD, Boss TU-2 tuner

Strings and Picks
Ernie Ball 2215 Skinny Top/Heavy Bottom strings, .92 mm Dunlop Tortex picks

Miscellaneous
General Radio Company Variac Autotransformer


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Steve W
on 01/30/2011 		since 1979 I have been a fan of Social Distortion. They been a great band to listen to and see live.Im glad they r finally getting some positive attention.New cd is killer
TORK
on 01/29/2011 		Getting ready for the show here in Reno Feb 15,
Can't wait!!
Candie Z
on 01/28/2011 		Great article! I was at the show at Harrah's (obviously your photographer is a bit taller than I am http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30 772864&l=9a2c7d4db2&id=143230309 6 ) and it was one of my favorite Social D shows! These guys continue to rock my face off at every show!!
gee verne in veg
on 01/28/2011 		i hope mike ness and social d play for another 30 love them guys
Steve Clarkston
on 01/25/2011 		Great read about a great band who just keep putting out great music---did I mention I think SD is great?!
Justin Beckner
on 01/23/2011 		Well done, Chris. Such a great band. A lot of people don't realize how long they've been around - since 1978. We are truly blessed to still have them around and making records.
Sick Boy
on 01/22/2011 		Just got the album this week after waiting so many years...didn't disappoint! Great article and you can really tell Mike took charge and 'produced' this album. Can't wait to see SD on their upcoming tour in AZ
Craig Woo
on 01/19/2011 		Excellent article, really great information, I haven't checked out there newest stuff yet. I'll have to this weekend



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