“The music was very dependent on accurate timing and so we always tried to set up very early on. “If it was a big stage and we were spread out, it was just murder for us. So while it’s gone, I don’t really regret it.”Gary’s treasured 1960 Les Paul was bought during a shopping trip in Kingston-upon-Thames and became his main stage guitar (Image credit: Ellen Poppinga - K & K/Redferns/Getty Images)And your other stage guitar was a ’70s Telecaster, wasn’t it? “I don’t remember what amplifier I had for the live album. Up on 11 pretty much.”Gentle Giant – Timing / Violin Solo | Playing the Fool: The Complete Live Experience (2025) - YouTube Watch OnWhat about effects?