Young guitar prodigy Matteo Mancsuo, who has fans in many guitar greats including Steve Vai, Joe Bonamassa, and Dweezil Zappa, has released a brand new song in honor of Paul Gilbert. The aptly named is the first solo release from the Sicilian guitarist since his critically acclaimed debut album, . A tribute to Paul Gilbert’s tasteful shredding style, Gilbert's spirit oozes through the song's licks, but there are plenty of Mancuso's own peer-dazzling tricks on display.
He says he penned the song “some days after receiving this wonderful baritone guitar from Bacci.” Bacci Guitars is based in Tuscany, Italy. The firm's luthier, Bruno Bacci, has previously built guitars for Mark Lettieri and Cory Wong.
Rightfully, Mancuso's made the most of the low end it provides with a Tosin Abasi-inspired chugging section that he executes with a bass-esque right-hand walking technique. That section prefaces a razor-sharp blues-fusion where Mancuso leans further into Gilbert’s influence. All the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox! “I was inspired by one of my favorite players, Mr.
Paul Gilbert,” Mancuso said, adding, “You may recognize some of his signature licks in the solo section.” The guitarist silkily blends fusion, rock, flamenco, classical, and blues styles under his fingers – with his finger-picking approach heavily influenced by Jeff Beck, Lenny Breau, and Phil deGruy. Mancuso first came to fame on YouTube and, since.