Lace Music Products | Since 1979

Bio:
He was a natural musician at age 10, played Ontario Place at 15 and turned pro at 17. James' experience in the music industry is reminiscent of legendary players of the past. Throughout his career he has been a most sought after sideman.His first pro band was the last version of Edward Bear in 1975.In 1980 his band Mondo Combo (on RCA) played Massey Hall and played back to back with Howling Wolf, Elvin Bishop, Albert King at the now legendary El Mocambo and the Colonial Tavern in Toronto. As a three-year member of LuLu's house band "Kats" James worked with over 150 Rock & Roll Legends, playing to up to 5,000 people every weekend. With Sam Moore (Sam &Dave), Gary US Bonds, Frankie Ford,The New Mamas and the Papas with(Denny Doherty). The Platters, Sha NaNa, Peter Noone (Herman's Hermits), The Drifters, The Coasters, Brian Hyland, and Rick James. James has also performed for 2 of Canada's Prime Ministers: the honorable Pierre Trudeau; and John Turner.

I love the response of the Gold,Silver and Blue set in my custom shop strat.I play a lot of chords and they never get mushy sounding or lost in the mix.The notes ring clear and sustain .In a weeks work I play most styles and these puppys can do it all.Can't wait to try the hot gold bridge and the Dobro one

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