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LEFT: George Harrison play his guitar during the Dark Horse Tour circa 1972 at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California. RIGHT: Peter Frampton performing at Wembley Empire Pool, London on his 'Frampton Comes Alive' tour, October 1976.

How Peter Frampton discovered his signature effect while recording with George Harrison

By Phil Weller published

It was a moment that would define the rest of his career

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Alvino Rey

How Alvino Rey Introduced the Guitar World to Effects in the 1930s by Making His Instrument Talk

By Christopher Scapelliti published

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.

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Peter Frampton performing at Wembley Empire Pool, London on his 'Frampton Comes Alive' tour, October 1976.

Watch Peter Frampton’s Era-Defining ‘Midnight Special’ Performance of “Do You Feel Like We Do”

By Joe Bosso published

Video The guitarist explains how his “ultimate capper to a concert” became the monster hit of 1976.

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Joe Walsh performing with Eagles in 1974 (note the Heil Talk Box hose)

The Curious Tale of the Talk Box: Where Man and Woman Meets Machine.

By Rod Brakes published

From the pioneers of electric jazz to classic rock we take a look at one of the guitar world’s oldest effects.

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