Guest Book

Ryan and Rusty, I too subscribe to "the tone in the fingertips theory," but I certainly don't think you should minimize any of the other components of tone. For example take treble for instance. Jerry Garcia and Roy Buchannon, both great and unmistakeable players, relied on that high trebly sound which I personally found most annoying. Contrast that with Albert Collins another player who I loved but who definately played wide open treble. I guess this just goes to show how subjective tone really is and that unmistakeable doesn't necessarily mean pleasing. Lol! Also effects, whether you want to admit it or not, are a big part of the equation. Ask yourself would Lowell George really have sounded as good without running through not one but two MXR Dynacomps? How about Waylon Jennings and his phaser set on stun? Even the great Dickey Betts relied heavily on delay especially live during the 89-96 heyday. Folks like Hendrix used a boat load of effects as an intregal part of their sonic make up to achieve their "unique" sound. Equipment? Well ... let's just say that ... Derek Trucks probably could sound incredible playing something other than a Gibson SG and a Fender Deluxe Reverb, but ... he doesn't ... does he?