How Andy Summers used chord fragments and an Echoplex to change the sound of rock guitar
The former Police guitarist told us how the group's evolution in the midst of punk led him to his breakthrough achievement as ...
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The Rockman amp shaped the sound of 1980s rock – now MXR is bringing it back in a new pedal form
“In 1982 there was no way to practice high-power rock guitar quietly ... Facebook post (via Guitar Player). “What I needed was a way to get that maxed-out overdrive sound in headphones.” ...
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Guitar Effect Built From An Old Record Player
With independent power supplies, he was ready to rock. Of course this isn’t the first time we’ve seen a piece of consumer electronics modified into a guitar effect, but if you’re looking for ...
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How to play surf music on guitar: 3 techniques that will make your playing sound authentic
To get an authentic sound, you’ll want an electric guitar with ... great tip for surf-rock is to play melodies in open position. Combined with the above gear and effects, playing chords, riffs ...