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. Hendrix, Van Halen Lead List of Gear Innovators Inside the New Issue of Guitar Player PLUS Skip James’ Bentonia blues legacy, John McLaughlin, Steve Morse, Jake Shimabukuro, Mike McCready, and Sonny Landreth on the late Howard Alexander Dumble. Plus – 2 unique covers! 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. Latest talk box The Curious Tale of the Talk Box: Where Man and Woman Meets Machine. By Rod Brakes published 26 October 21 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 READ1Best overdrive pedals 2024: Strap in, it's time to drive2“A lot of times when someone says, ‘They have good technique, but there’s something missing,’ what’s actually missing is part of the technique”: Paul Gilbert on the essentials of great guitar playing3Dickey Betts on dueling with Duane Allman, and composing Allman Brothers' biggest hit4All-star tribute to David Lindley, one of the greatest sidemen of all time, announced5“We all knew it was really good… The guitar playing is just amazing”: How Dickey Betts made “Ramblin’ Man”, triumphed over tragedy and led the Allman Brothers to their greatest success
The Curious Tale of the Talk Box: Where Man and Woman Meets Machine. By Rod Brakes published 26 October 21 From the pioneers of electric jazz to classic rock we take a look at one of the guitar world’s oldest effects.