It's All About Touch: Dave Specter Still Going Strong

WDCB’s Leslie Keros looks back at guitarist Dave Specter’s career to this point.

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“Tone comes from your fingers, if you’re a guitar player. It comes from your heart, comes from your soul and it comes from your touch. People are way, way, way too focused on equipment, but it’s about you, it’s about who’s playing, so touch is really important.” - Dave Specter talking about his sound.

Dave Specter with Barkin' Bill Smith . Photo credit: Amy Rothblatt

Chicago-based guitarist Dave Specter has enjoyed quite a career, playing with some of the world’s most revered musicians over the past 35-plus years. And it doesn’t appear he has any plans to slow down. In 2021, he released an ambitious double album, SIX STRING SOUL, commemorating his 30 years on Delmark Records.

You can find more info about Dave Specter at his website davespecter.com