1551 – PBX5 - Andrew Liles

1551 collects four albums 1221, 1331, 1441 and 1551.

Released in an edition of 60 signed and numbered box sets.

1221 was originally a download only release issued in 2021.

1221 consists of 12 tracks that were released over the course of 2021. One song was published at the end of each month.

The predominant instrument used on these recordings is the 12 string guitar. Various tunings, methods of playing (beaten, plucked, bowed, e-bow, slide etc.) and effects have been employed.

12 String Guitars:
1970’s Kimbara (Model No. 72) – 12-String Acoustic
2010’s Danelectro ’59 – 12-String Electric Guitar

1331 is 1 hour 8 minutes 4 seconds and 31 frames in length. (1 + 8 + 4 = 13 + 31 frames = 1331).

The instruments used on these recordings are the 8 string electric guitar, 7 string electric guitar, baritone 6 string electric guitar, 6 string bass guitar and 5 string fretless acoustic bass. Various tunings, methods of playing (bowed, e-bow, slide etc.) and effects have been employed.

Each track uses two guitars, either the 6 and 7 string (13 strings) or the 5 and 8 string (13 strings).

Guitars:
Harley Benton B-35BK-FL – 5 String Fretless Acoustic Bass
Gretsch G5260T – 6 String Baritone Electric Guitar
Harley Benton Black Progressive Series – B-650 – 6 String Bass
Jackson RRX 24 – 7 String Electric Guitar
Jackson JS32-8 DKA HT – 8 String Electric Guitar

1441 consists of 14 tracks with a running time of 41 minutes.

The only instrument used on these recordings is the 7 string electric guitar. Various tunings, methods of playing (beaten, plucked, bowed, e-bow, slide etc.) and effects have been employed.

Guitars:
Jackson RRX 24 – 7 String Electric Guitar
Harley Benton R-457BK – 7 String Electric Guitar

1551 consists of 15 tracks totalling 51 minutes in length.

The only instrument used on these recordings is the 8 string guitar. Various tunings, methods of playing (bowed, e-bow, slide etc.) and effects have been employed.

Guitars:
Harley Benton MultiScale-8 QBB – 8 String
Alvarez Artist – 8 String Baritone Cutaway Electro Acoustic
Jackson – JS Series Dinky Arch Top – 8 String
Homemade Lap Steel Guitar – Double 8 string