"We wanted Gabe's guitar to have some real power, and were encouraged by how well Gabe's Peavey responded at volume levels to which it had never, in practice or on stage, been pushed. Dave gave each knob one clockwise turn after another. The sound coming from the amp became so incredible that Dave and I took Gabe aside, placed a second pair of headphones over his ears and taped a towel to his shirt. He looked like an insect."

The recording, unfortunately, only partially reflected pains taken. "And then, a few months later, the Peavey died. Dave and I were never directly blamed, which we credit to Gabe's charitable nature."