5
Absolutely
Essential
Effects for
Acoustic
Guitar
by Phillip Dodge
my band began playing more and more
acoustic gigs.
I’m one of those guitarists who spends
99 percent of my guitar playing time
electrified. As a result, the bulk of my
gear is comprised of electric guitars,
amplifiers, and effects—so much so
that up until a few years ago, my only
acoustic was a Taylor Big Baby that
my wife gave me as an engagement
present over 15 years ago. I used it
mainly for strumming around the house
and for quiet songwriting. Recently,
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We made this shift for two reasons.
First, it provides many more options
for where we can play. Secondly, it
reduces the amount of gear we have
to lug around. But for most of our
songs, I’d grown accustomed to using
various effects as integral parts of the
arrangement. I had only one option: I
had to assemble a pedalboard that is
intended to work well with and retain
the character of an acoustic guitar. And
in the process, I ended up exploring
lots and lots of acoustic-centric effects.
The following is a brief description of
some of the effects I’ve grown to love
over the last few months.
5 Absolutely Essential Effects for Acoustic Guitar