Here at RedPlate, we think of our players as family.
We want to hear from them and celebrate their success.  
Here is the current Artist in Spotlight:

​Neil Citron

We recently reached out to Grammy Award winning, Neil Citron, and asked him a few questions so that everyone might have the chance to learn more about him.

Neil plays a RedPlate Magica100 and a BlackVerb88.

RedPlate: How would you describe your genre of music?
NC:  Hard Rock to Melodic Metal.
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RedPlate: Tell us a bit about your playing style and some of your influences.
NC: I’m mostly a Rock/Blues player. Loved Jeff Beck, Eric Claption, Lesley West, but I went crazy when I heard Ritchie Blackmore in Deep Purple.

RedPlate: Do you have a favorite venue to play or maybe a most memorable gig?
NC: I have fond memories playing a place called Marina Palace in Los Angeles when I was a kid. Three bands with a revolving stage. One band finishes and the other goes on while the stage rolls into position.

​RedPlate: How would you say your RedPlate Amp has helped your sound and/or technique?
NC: RedPlates are the perfect blend of Old and New. It’s so clear, you can hear all the little bits, while it’s so in your face, you sound like a giant. I have become a cleaner picker from using RedPlate Amps!
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RedPlate: What are your “go-to” settings on your RedPlate?
NC: I like things DARK, so (Treble 10 o’clock–Middle same–Bass 1 o’clock–Mode 2nd to the last from the right) super thick. Bright switch 0 and no presence with the mini switches in the back set to single coil for the extra chub.

RedPlate: How would you describe the RedPlate sound?
NC: Thick, Clean, Full-Body, tone with overdrive for sustain, not super distorted, CREAMY, SILKY, TONE FOR DAYS!.

RedPlate: What effects are a must have for you and are they in front of the amp and/or in the effects loop?
NC: I use delay and reverb both in the loop, but sparingly. I have some settings with both off and some with just delay and some with just reverb. Mostly to enhance, not to define.

RedPlate: What is your next project?
NC: I’m just finishing up my 3rd CD for my band, Black Cat 6, and starting a new project called Liquid Candy in January 2022. This will feature special guests like Billy Sheehan, Robbie Pag, and many others!

Thanks for your time, Neil! We hope all RedPlate Family members watch out for Neil and his RedPlates in action. Learn more about what Neil is up to here.