Heil Talk Box How Alvino Rey Introduced the Guitar World to Effects in the 1930s by Making His Instrument Talk It started as a novelty effect for a WWII-era talking puppet and became the ear-grabbing sound behind some of the 1970s’ biggest rock hits. Watch Peter Frampton’s Era-Defining ‘Midnight Special’ Performance of “Do You Feel Like We Do” The guitarist explains how his “ultimate capper to a concert” became the monster hit of 1976. The Curious Tale of the Talk Box: Where Man and Woman Meets Machine. From the pioneers of electric jazz to classic rock we take a look at one of the guitar world’s oldest effects. 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 MOST READ1David Gilmour explains his preference for vintage guitars, and demos his 1945 Martin D-182Tributes pour in for “champion of the blues” John Mayall3British blues pioneer John Mayall dies at 90 4Moby Grape co-founder and guitarist Jerry Miller dies at 81 5Epiphone and Yungblud team up for a rare signature SG Junior