BluGuitar - Tone Innovation For Guitarists | 3 months ago
Top 10 Most Iconic Strat Tones - A Journey Through Stratocaster History
In this special episode of Academy of Tone, Thomas Blug, crowned "StratKing of Europe" by Fender, takes you on a sonic journey through the 10 most iconic Stratocaster tones in history. From the 1950s to today, the Stratocaster has defined the sound of electric guitar, and Thomas is here to show you how to capture those legendary tones.
What to Expect:
• Studio Clean (David Gilmour, Nile Rodgers): Learn how to achieve that pristine studio clean tone using compressors and EQ.
• Mark Knopfler/Country: Discover the Fender clean amps on the edge of breakup that define Mark Knopfler’s signature sound.
• SRV Blues (Stevie Ray Vaughan): Crank up your Fender amp and dive into the powerful blues tones of Stevie Ray Vaughan.
• Hendrix Clean & Fuzz: Explore Jimi Hendrix’s iconic in-between pickup positions and the magic of the Fuzz Face.
• Ritchie Blackmore: Combine Marshall or VOX amps with a Treblebooster to replicate the legendary sound of Ritchie Blackmore.
• Hank Marvin/Shadows: Recreate the classic VOX amp sound with a tape delay for that unmistakable Shadows tone.
• Yngwie Malmsteen Hi-Gain: Dial in high-gain tones with a Marshall amp and a DOD 250 overdrive for Yngwie’s neoclassical shred sound.
• Surf (Dick Dale): Capture the essence of surf music with a Fender combo amp and spring reverb.
• Spaghetti Western/Bond: Use tremolo and reverb to channel those cinematic tones that defined the Spaghetti Westerns and James Bond themes.
• U2 (The Edge): Get that shimmering, ethereal sound with the iconic position II setting.
Special Feature: Thomas Blug Signature Tone As a special treat, Thomas will demonstrate his signature tone—a unique setting that combines elements of these legendary sounds into one. Using a cranked Plexi with a booster, Thomas will compare this with the AMP1 Vintage Channel plus boost, showing how you can achieve these classic tones with the AMP1.
Join Us Live Thomas will walk you through the typical pickup settings and amp combinations used to achieve these iconic tones, demonstrating both original setups and how to recreate them with the Bluguitar AMP1. Don’t miss this deep dive into the sounds that have made the Stratocaster the most popular electric guitar of all time.
Bring your questions about Stratocasters and specific tones—you won't want to miss this chance to learn from a true Strat master!
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