Gus Dudgeon Latest about Gus Dudgeon “Put the Microphone Over There On the Other Side of the Room Because I’m Going to Play Loud”: How Eric Clapton Took Volume to 11 By Dave Hunter last updated 3 October 22 Armed with a Marshall and a Les Paul, Slowhand pushed the envelope of guitar tone in 1966. Live Studio Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Best acoustic guitar pedals 2025: Boost your tone with the top effects pedals for acoustic guitar2Jimmy Page says this separated Steve Lukather from his peers3The late Steve Cropper on his ingenious substitute for a guitar slide on the timeless Sam & Dave hit “Soul Man”4Buddy Guy on Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page — and the famous guitarist in the audience he thought he was a cop 5Tommy Emmanuel on the night he showed up an electric guitar legend before a full house — and was promptly put in his place
“Put the Microphone Over There On the Other Side of the Room Because I’m Going to Play Loud”: How Eric Clapton Took Volume to 11 By Dave Hunter last updated 3 October 22 Armed with a Marshall and a Les Paul, Slowhand pushed the envelope of guitar tone in 1966.