Something guitarists tend to overlook with guitar tone.
Posted by ROBOT | Posted in Tone and Recording | Posted on 21-10-2010-05-2008
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Some people have no idea what guitar tone they want. Some know exactly what it is they hear in their head. Most don’t know how to get it either way. I am known for using a very unique guitar tone that many people thought was a keyboard, midi file or somehow just fake. I developed the tone by playing around with some ideas that would lead me to my goal, to sound like a Nintendo basically. The tone sounds odd to some people and some really enjoy it. The main point is that it is very unique and immediately distinguishable.
When you hear Eric Johnson, you know it is Eric Johnson. It isn’t just the playing alone. The gain stage and every little element in the chain changes the outcome.
A good way to start your exploration for YOUR tone is Read the rest of this entry »