In a touching display of admiration and gratitude, Sean Long, known for his mastery of the Double Whammy pedal, recently presented his personal Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas guitar to his idol, Tom Morello. The heartfelt moment was captured in a video shared on social media, where Long expressed how Morello’s music has been a profound inspiration throughout his career.
“This is my signature guitar, and I feel like I owe you this because I don’t think I would be in this position without you,” Long shared, visibly moved by the opportunity to personally thank Morello. “We all love you and have been fans for years.”
Morello, touched by the gesture, responded warmly: “That is so awesome and so thoughtful. Thank you so much, that’s really beautiful. That’s really sweet.”
Despite the emotional exchange, Long humorously added a condition before handing over the guitar: “You better fucking play it!” Morello, clearly appreciative and surprised by the gift, assured Long that he would indeed put it to good use.
Long’s admiration for Morello stems not only from his musical prowess but also from Morello’s iconic use of the Whammy pedal, a device that Long has skillfully incorporated into his own unique style. Last year, Long gained attention for his innovative dual Whammy pedal setup, echoing Morello’s pioneering use of the effect.
Reflecting on his affinity for the Whammy pedal, Long explained to Guitar World, “The Whammy has always been a go-to pedal for inspiration. It allows me to create things that sound impossible and in some cases are. More importantly, though, it’s just fun-as-fuck to use, which is really the main attraction for me.”
This heartfelt exchange adds to a tradition of musicians showing appreciation through the gift of guitars, echoing Matt Bellamy’s gesture when he gifted Morello a custom Manson model after touring together. As Long’s gift continues to resonate in the music community, it underscores the enduring impact of artists like Tom Morello on aspiring musicians worldwide.
