hnaline6 4 Posted May 3, 2016 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pianoguyy 403 Posted May 3, 2016 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hnaline6 4 Posted May 4, 2016 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sidroe 17 Posted May 4, 2016 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. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sidroe 17 Posted May 4, 2016 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! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brue58ski 605 Posted May 4, 2016 I hear a phaser or univibe after the distortion and I believe I hear a little ring modulator in there. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hnaline6 4 Posted May 5, 2016 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! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hnaline6 4 Posted May 5, 2016 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! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sidroe 17 Posted May 5, 2016 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! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
