Archive for May 8th, 2009

Finding Your Sound

May 8, 2009
Author: StringMan

When the Rolling Stones released “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction,” Keith Richards inadvertently set the music world ablaze with the usage of a Gibson fuzzbox that he used during the recording.  By the end of 1965, Gibson sold out of the pedal and other guitarists began experimenting with finding their own tones and sounds.

These days, there are a variety of different guitar effect pedals out there, all of which can produce different sounds based on the pedal type, guitar, and amp.  Many guitarists use pods, which can emulate a variety of tones, while others will use traditional pedals to change their sounds quicker. 

Finding the perfect tone can take time, particularly if you’re using multiple guitars and pedals.  While it can be time consuming, it will be worth it once you’re able to find the best tones for your songs.