From karmapolice8771@yahoo.com Mon Nov 18 12:50:03 2002
Subject:Re: OT: windmill chop

thanks for the help, i guess, but this still doesnt tell what a
windmill chop is....

--- In CloneWheel@y..., "Stoo Schultz" wrote:
> --- In CloneWheel@y..., "jjluet" wrote:
> > ...pretend you're Pete Townsend playing keyboard instead of
guitar.
>
> But you have to differentiate between the "Hammond" windmill chop,
> and the "clone" windmill chop. The Hammond chop is meatier and is
> difficult for someone who can't bench press more than about 150
> pounds.
>
> For the clone windmill chop, you need more delicate execution, and
> guys with a scrawnier physique can do usually do it.
>
> IMPORTANT NOTE: You should avoid the Full Hammond on more
> lightweight clones. If you try it on the extremely featherweight
> Electro, for example, you could send it flying across the stage.