Bruce's Sound

[GAJ52]

Hi

I am trying to play the rhythm parts to a few Shadows midi tracks, i.e. just bass and drums. I have noticed from various videos Bruce normally uses the middle pickup when playing his Strat.

Does he 'generally' use any effects when playing ?

Glen

[shadfan4]

You will find that the majority of early studio recordings are done using acoustics 6 & 12 string. (gibson j200 being one).


Mike.

[Charlie Hall]

Hi Glen,
Usually the middle pickup but I have also seen Bruce use the neck pickup. No effects should be required except for a chorus effect in tunes like the Deer Hunter. As Mike says, many early tunes used an acoustic rhythm guitar.
Regards,
Charlie

[rogercook]

Some info here ( www.thegigrig.com/acatalog/artists.html ) suggests Bruce used reverb on the last tour. He certainly had a pedalboard (visible on the DVD) but I can't tell what's on it

Roger

[GAJ52]

Many thanks for your help

I was aware Bruce used acoustic for recording, thats one of the benefits of being a member of this great forum for so long

I'll try a touch of reverb to colour the sound slightly.

Thanks again

Glen