Peter Gurton
New Member
We've no doubt all seen Paul Reed Smith's rules of tone videos, and very good they are too. But there is a really important rule that he hasn't mentioned, mainly because he can't build it into his guitars. I shall explain:
Many years ago, I had the distinct privilege of seeing Robin Trower up close in a bar in England. Robin was in the audience watching an old school rock n roll band, the guitarist had a CBS Strat and a Marshall Plexi and no pedals (it was that long ago). They got him up to do a number. He took the guitar and played 'Stormy Monday' He didn't touch the amp but the guitar sound was suddenly louder and, well, better.
I haven't had many light bulb moments in my life, but this was one. I realised that the sound starts in your hands, it's not just what you play, but how you play. I have never forgotten that lesson.
Many years ago, I had the distinct privilege of seeing Robin Trower up close in a bar in England. Robin was in the audience watching an old school rock n roll band, the guitarist had a CBS Strat and a Marshall Plexi and no pedals (it was that long ago). They got him up to do a number. He took the guitar and played 'Stormy Monday' He didn't touch the amp but the guitar sound was suddenly louder and, well, better.
I haven't had many light bulb moments in my life, but this was one. I realised that the sound starts in your hands, it's not just what you play, but how you play. I have never forgotten that lesson.