Tone Report Weekly Issue 138 | Page 36

in the shape and sizes that we use most. We both like heavier picks, so between the standard extra heavy celluloid tortoise SGFX picks and the Gravity picks, we’re covered. TRW: SGFX is a Canadian company— what’s the gear scene like up there in the north? GD: The gear scene in Canada is great! We have a number of truly talented guitar, amplifier, and pedal builders, such as Empress, Diamond, Dr Scientist, Fairfield, Montreal Assembly, PWE and Ted Stevenson, to name a few, each doing their thing and doing it well. We are proud to be in such good company. TRW: I’m always looking for interesting little pieces of information to share 36 INTERVIEW // about the people behind the interview. Anything come to mind that our readers might find fascinating? GD: We all have personal interests outside of what we do here at SolidGoldFX. My interests include restoring old amps, working on cars, collecting vinyl, video games and spending time wakeboarding during the summer months. Alex is very much interested in film and literature, as well as architecture and industrial design. Caroline enjoys drawing and textile arts, while Tyler spends his free time practicing yoga and meditation. For more on SolidGoldFX, go to solidgoldfx.com. Stay Gold: A Chat with Greg Djerrahian of SolidGoldFX