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pianoguyy 390
The first thing you need to do is separate what is a guitar and what is a synthesizer (notice I didn't say keyboard, lol). Also, what is studio effect - including clipping - that would never be able to be reproduced by just a guitar.
Listen to:
1. Jimi Hendrix
2. A song called Frankenstein by Johnny WInter
I hear a lot of similarities. And it may help you determine some of the above questions I poised.
hnaline6 3
Thank You
I don't hear any synths in this particular track. If you are referring to a guitar synth , this was 1974. If you are referring to a keyboard synthesizer, I believe there's none on this track.
sidroe 17
Hi! I am hearing spots where the trumpet is actually doubling the melody (not solos) played on the guitar. I hear snatches of a slow setting on a Uni-vibe. Distortion-wise any cranked distortion (not just overdrive) should suffice. Abercrombie is a combo amp player! I have seen him use Twins, Music Man, etc.
With all this, keep in mind that amp-wise you may find a combination of amp and a different cab that may sound better to you. The core of his sound is what I mentioned above.
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sidroe 17
BTW, the last guitar solo sounds like some slow speed flanging and a very fast delay for a doubling effect. This plus the post above should get you in the neighborhood. Good luck!
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brue58ski 522
I hear a phaser or univibe after the distortion and I believe I hear a little ring modulator in there.
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hnaline6 3
Hi! I am hearing spots where the trumpet is actually doubling the melody (not solos) played on the guitar. I hear snatches of a slow setting on a Uni-vibe. Distortion-wise any cranked distortion (not just overdrive) should suffice. Abercrombie is a combo amp player! I have seen him use Twins, Music Man, etc.
With all this, keep in mind that amp-wise you may find a combination of amp and a different cab that may sound better to you. The core of his sound is what I mentioned above.
BTW, the last guitar solo sounds like some slow speed flanging and a very fast delay for a doubling effect. This plus the post above should get you in the neighborhood. Good luck!
Thank You Sidroe! A friend of mine posted the same question for me on another forum and same answer: Uni-Vibe. I tried it and I'm close but not quite. The speed is set to 1.3hz and depth of 78%. I'll change to a cranked distortion and try that (had it on an overdrive). I'll also try the flanging and very fast delay. This is super! Thanks Much and I appreciate your time!
hnaline6 3
I hear a phaser or univibe after the distortion and I believe I hear a little ring modulator in there.
Thanks brue58ski. I've tried the Uni-vibe and it is pretty close! Thank you for your time and I appreciate it!
sidroe 17
It's always a pleasure to help anyone here. They have been so helpful with my questions, I am glad to re-pay the favor!
Hi Folks,
Does anybody have any clue / guess / knows what effects/ setup John Abercrombie were using in:
Total Eclipse - Billy Cobham - Solarization
Here's a clip - https://youtu.be/sbkv3ZGIIj0?t=73
Just curious... It's an album from 1974 and I haven't heard anything similar to this day.
Thank You
HNA
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