Paul Dempsey
Paul is a guitarist / composer whose styles and span of genre's reflect his age and maturity as a musician and leader.
Paul is currently retired from public performance, but is active in the studio..
Paul grew up in the mountains of Central VA (Lynchburg) where the influences of Clarence White, Don Reno, and other blue grass greats of that area and time left an indelible stamp on his phrasing and approach to the guitar. Later in life he embraced many other forms of music in both his writing, and performance, having worked with a who's who of the local roots and jazz music scene in Central Virginia.
Paul plays and endorses Bill Moll Custom Guitars, and uses AER amps, and DTAR preamps in performance
"Bill Moll is not only a consumate craftsman and artist, but he actually listens to his customers. I can't begin to count the time he spent with me making sure the Custom Classic he built for me was voiced, and setup to my style of playing and the diverse types of music I'm called on to play.
When I recieved my guitar from Bill I was astonished at its execution. I've played and owned many fine guitars in my life, but this axe was just in a totally different league. The fit / finish, and detailing are just amazing. Its acoustic voice is unique, and plugged in, its tonal response is well.. just killer. Since then I've taken delivery on one of Bills custom laminates, and again, I was amazed by it. I defy most listeners to be able to tell its a laminated instrument. It looks carved, and SOUNDs carved.
Bill Moll stands out as one of the finest builders in the world today."