Clapton Sound Effects

[Rocket]

that has to be you - you've taken your swing and notice the progress of your ball.

I've not played a single hole of golf... ever!

[The Wayner]

how about this pedal to play with....less than $100....

DigiTech Artist Series XAS-EC Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Multi Effects Pedal

ww

Just strum in a earlier post suggested I google Clapton gear and I did and saw this Crossroads effects in some of my research. I'm going to have to go down to the Guitar Center and check it out.

Thanks for pointing it out. Have you ever used it?

[warren0728]

Thanks for pointing it out. Have you ever used it?

i have not...but i like digitech products....good bang for the buck in my opinion....

sounded like a nice inexpensive place for you to start! :

ww

[just strum]

I've not played a single hole of golf... ever!

I remember saying that about 10 years ago and stating I never even swung a club. First time out I swung the club about 18 times on the first hole. My score was like 148 and I cheated.

[just strum]

how about this pedal to play with....less than $100....

DigiTech Artist Series XAS-EC Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Multi Effects Pedal

ww

or this

http://www.discountgolfworld.com/pro...on&match_type=

[sumitomo]

Ah you guys forgot to tell the Wayner about the almighty Talent pedal!Sumi

[just strum]

Ah you guys forgot to tell the Wayner about the almighty Talent pedal!Sumi

Thought about it, but then you have to go out and buy the practice pedal. One thing leads to another and then you are GASSING for the Famous Rock Star pedal.

[The Wayner]

Ah you guys forgot to tell the Wayner about the almighty Talent pedal!Sumi

I do believe I could use one of those "talent" pedals. Where can I get one?

[just strum]

I do believe I could use one of those "talent" pedals. Where can I get one?

A lot of us could use one. Actually I could use a few of them.

[peachhead***]

A lot of us could use one. Actually I could use a few of them.

I might already have one, I just don't know how to hook it up.

[birv2]

Does anyone know what kind of pickups EC currently uses?

I'm a big Strat guy, but I may be the only one on the planet who thinks that Clapton's guitar playing and tone was better with Gibsons in the Cream era.

Bob

[warren0728]

I'm a big Strat guy, but I may be the only one on the planet who thinks that Clapton's guitar playing and tone was better with Gibsons in the Cream era.

you're not alone bob! : i don't know his current pickup choice but i wish he would go back to his gibsons... :

ww

[Blaze]

Check here :

http://www.fenderplayersclub.com/pdf...apton_gear.pdf

http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache...lnk&cd=2&gl=ca

[birv2]

Thanks for the link, Blazes. I remember reading somewhere that he uses noiseless pickups. I'm trying to decide whether to get a set, so I'm kinda curious.

To me, the best Clapton tone ever is on Disraeli Gears. I'm thinking Tales of Brave Ulysses, Sunshine of Your Love, etc. I suppose that's what is called his "woman tone".

And I say that as someone who loves Strats and doesn't play anything else.

I also thought it was interesting that, during solos, he's wishing he was playing some other guitar, regardless of which guitar he's playing!

Bob

[warren0728]

yep....great tone on that album....here is an interesting tidbit i got of the web....not sure if it is true but if it is....man would i like to hear it!

"During the time they spent in New York recording Disraeli Gears the group had a chance to explore the city. On one of these nights, Eric jammed with B.B.King at the Café A Go Go. The entire session was recorded, but it has never been released!"

ww

[ShortBuSX]

You know, Ive got a Tele, but I think youll be hard pressed to get a "Clapton tone" out of one...unless your going for his less popular Yardbirds tone.

A Tele will nail early Jimmy Page/Zeppelin all day long...but a Tele bridge cuts through way too much for Clapton. Maybe if you overdrived the neck???
Id say just about any Strat will get you in the ballpark...I think the ceramics kinda nail his tone but Im sure more expensive pickups might do better.

[just strum]

you're not alone bob! : i don't know his current pickup choice but i wish he would go back to his gibsons... :

ww

[birv2]

Woohoo!

:

Thanks for posting that, Strum.

[GREENMACHINE]

Man thats a cool lead tone, does anyone know how to get something similar to that? (Without a semi hollow body)

Cheers,
GREENMACHINE