How to play electronic guitar.
- KVRAF
- 18470 posts since 26 Jun, 2006 from San Francisco Bay Area
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I love this oldie, but goodie. I'd gotten an amazing opportunity to work with him during this time period. He's sometimes come to the studio in that red shirt. Without the camera on, he's quite lose and somewhat goofy in a really charming way. Not stiff at all. Super nice guy, who had no reason to talk to me, a low level intern, but he saw me wearing a Beatles Help! teeshirt and was excited to talk about them.
I love this oldie, but goodie. I'd gotten an amazing opportunity to work with him during this time period. He's sometimes come to the studio in that red shirt. Without the camera on, he's quite lose and somewhat goofy in a really charming way. Not stiff at all. Super nice guy, who had no reason to talk to me, a low level intern, but he saw me wearing a Beatles Help! teeshirt and was excited to talk about them.
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- KVRAF
- 16841 posts since 8 Mar, 2005 from Utrecht, Holland
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- KVRian
- 1048 posts since 6 Nov, 2010
Cool. I had, or maybe still have somewhere, an old 'cookbook' about creating sound effects with a guitar (monkey screams, seagulls, race car, etc.). Wonder if he wrote or contributed to it. The make your guitar sound like a banjo is still my favorite.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 18470 posts since 26 Jun, 2006 from San Francisco Bay Area
I had the VHS, but eventually it broke and I tossed it. Luckily someone else had the foresight to post it!Cuauhtli wrote: Thu May 28, 2026 3:25 pm Cool. I had, or maybe still have somewhere, an old 'cookbook' about creating sound effects with a guitar (monkey screams, seagulls, race car, etc.). Wonder if he wrote or contributed to it. The make your guitar sound like a banjo is still my favorite.
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Aidan Sullivan Sandy Aidan Sullivan Sandy https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=810393
- KVRer
- 9 posts since 12 Jun, 2026
Honestly the best advice is, play alot, consistently, and play what you love. You'll be much more likely to learn the hard stuff if you've already fallen in love with the fun stuff. Good Luck.
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Aidan Sullivan Sandy Aidan Sullivan Sandy https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=810393
- KVRer
- 9 posts since 12 Jun, 2026
Honestly the best advice is, play alot, consistently, and play what you love. You'll be much more likely to learn the hard stuff if you've already fallen in love with the fun stuff. Good Luck.
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mountainmaster mountainmaster https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=153531
- KVRian
- 626 posts since 10 Jun, 2007 from Netherlands
I saw Adrian Belew live last week with Beat, which is him and Tony Levin from King Crimson plus Steve Vai and Danny Carey. He played that guitar from the video on several songs. Other songs featured his Parker Fly with sustainiac pickup.
That inspired me to pick up my Fernandes Revolver with sustainer, only to find that the sustainer no longer works. A fresh battery does not help.
My Fernandes is a rather crappy guitar with a crappy Floyd Rose type trem which won't stay in tune. The only good thing about it was the sustainer. Well.. that and the custom artwork a friend of mine has painted on it. That still makes it a keeper as a wall ornament.


That inspired me to pick up my Fernandes Revolver with sustainer, only to find that the sustainer no longer works. A fresh battery does not help.
My Fernandes is a rather crappy guitar with a crappy Floyd Rose type trem which won't stay in tune. The only good thing about it was the sustainer. Well.. that and the custom artwork a friend of mine has painted on it. That still makes it a keeper as a wall ornament.


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- KVRian
- 1048 posts since 6 Nov, 2010
Use an ebow or a looper I guess. Last time I checked Fernandes, they were only selling in Japan. That was a few years ago.
What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us. - Emerson
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- KVRist
- 101 posts since 24 May, 2026
Some people are amazing at getting weird and wonderful tones from a guitar. There’s a British band called Punishment of Luxury who don’t have a huge backlog of recorded music, but their guitarist did some amazing things with a handful of pedals.
Bear in mind that there are only guitar, bass, and drums on this track:
Bear in mind that there are only guitar, bass, and drums on this track:
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mountainmaster mountainmaster https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=153531
- KVRian
- 626 posts since 10 Jun, 2007 from Netherlands
I have an ebow but it seems I am too clumsy to use it properly.Cuauhtli wrote: Sat Jul 04, 2026 2:47 pm Use an ebow or a looper I guess. Last time I checked Fernandes, they were only selling in Japan. That was a few years ago.
I am in the market for a sustainiac guitar but there is not a lot of choice, especially since I prefer one that does not scream metal. Currently I am looking at the Reverend Reeves Gabrels signature RG-SUS. Although I am not crazy about its shape that one would match my style. It is pricey though.
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- KVRist
- 101 posts since 24 May, 2026
Have you considered sustainer pedals? They have got better in recent years, and with the right amount of tweaking you can get some great results.mountainmaster wrote: Sat Jul 04, 2026 3:42 pmI have an ebow but it seems I am too clumsy to use it properly.Cuauhtli wrote: Sat Jul 04, 2026 2:47 pm Use an ebow or a looper I guess. Last time I checked Fernandes, they were only selling in Japan. That was a few years ago.Fernandes by the way went bankrupt last year.
I am in the market for a sustainiac guitar but there is not a lot of choice, especially since I prefer one that does not scream metal. Currently I am looking at the Reverend Reeves Gabrels signature RG-SUS. Although I am not crazy about its shape that one would match my style. It is pricey though.
I have a DigiTech Freqout, and while it’s not perfect, it’s better for some scenarios than using my Ebow.
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mountainmaster mountainmaster https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=153531
- KVRian
- 626 posts since 10 Jun, 2007 from Netherlands
I tried a Freqout as well but it is not the same thing. Its sustain is not endless.EyeCloud wrote: Sat Jul 04, 2026 5:46 pmHave you considered sustainer pedals? They have got better in recent years, and with the right amount of tweaking you can get some great results.mountainmaster wrote: Sat Jul 04, 2026 3:42 pmI have an ebow but it seems I am too clumsy to use it properly.Cuauhtli wrote: Sat Jul 04, 2026 2:47 pm Use an ebow or a looper I guess. Last time I checked Fernandes, they were only selling in Japan. That was a few years ago.Fernandes by the way went bankrupt last year.
I am in the market for a sustainiac guitar but there is not a lot of choice, especially since I prefer one that does not scream metal. Currently I am looking at the Reverend Reeves Gabrels signature RG-SUS. Although I am not crazy about its shape that one would match my style. It is pricey though.
I have a DigiTech Freqout, and while it’s not perfect, it’s better for some scenarios than using my Ebow.