TONY CHIN

Any big-time Tony Chin fans here?

As a gitsy I'm a huge Tony Chin fan! He along with Santa and Fully invented the 'flyers' style of riddim, which was huge for a couple of years before it was supplanted by Sly & Robbie's 'steppers' or 'militant' style. Impeccable timing and a confident onstage demeanor that always conveys enjoyment of the music! (not to mention, he got me a guest pass into the latest Tosh Meets Marley show...)

I wish guitar players like him had more articles, lessons, and things of that nature online, for people who are looking to really deconstruct and get into the details of reggae rhythm guitar!

I had the pleasure of standing in front of him for this performance of Nkulee Dube last summer at Reggae on the River:





Love that reggae!

Simply the best, from Big Mountain to Soul Syndicate.

Give me Tony Chin and Fully Fullwood any time.

Me,Dale with my good friend,fellow guitarist;legendary Jamaican guitarist Tony Chin near a Tipi tent in New Mexico,U.S.A. .



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 11/16/2012 02:07PM by dalehauskins.

any1 know what kind of guits that is?reminds me of the 1 peter tosh used to have been wondering for longtime now...

I think it is an Ibanez.

Steinberger?

Per (http://www.abouttonychin.com/qanda.htm)

Andrew in Vancouver, Canada asks:

"You have been playing that guitar of yours for years... I see it in photos going back a long time. What's with that guitar - I've never seen anyone else play one of those. What is it? What's the story behind it?"

"The guitar was custom made by a guy in the Bay Area by the name of Kline. I was introduced to his work by Bruce Caplan who was the manager for Big Mountain and I loved its unique look and sound and because it is small it is easy to travel with."

Yes indeed, it's Klein Guitars

[www.kleinguitars.com]