Rig Rundown - The Dead Daisies’ Doug Aldrich and Marco Mendoza

Article & photos: Win Doug Aldrich Signature Suhr Pickups: PG’s John Bohlinger hung with Doug Aldrich and Marco Mendoza of the Dead Daisies before their paint-peeling, face-melting, sold-out at Nashville’s Basement East. Aldrich spends most of the set on these two 2006 Gibson R7 Les Paul Standards. Both have been upgraded with Aldrich’s signature Suhr humbuckers and larger stainless steel frets that were installed by Bruce Nelson in LA. Mendoza’s main bass is his ESP LTD Marco Mendoza Signature bass. This stunner features EMG X pickups, a Hipshot Extender, and a dark, see-through green sunburst finish. Continue reading: