The Effects Behind Their TradeMark Sounds

ME-50 Guitar Multiple Effects

The ME-50 Guitar Multiple Effects is a floor-based multi-effects processor built with the ruggedness and simplicity of a stompbox. Designed to work with your amplifier, the ME-50 focuses on killer multi-effects (like COSM? overdrive and distortion) rather than amp modeling. And dialing in your tone is easy, thanks to dedicated knobs for each effect section, three footswitches and a built-in expression pedal. So if you want great-sounding effects without all the menu surfing, the ME-50 is everything you need.

* Floor-based multi-effects processor with BOSS’ most intuitive interface ever
* 30 Preset Patches including delay, modulation, reverb, compressor and more
* Killer COSM overdrive/distortion effects including “Square” synth sound
* Dedicated knobs for each effect section—no menus to navigate!
* Tone Modify function offers Preset EQ settings for quick tone editing
* 3 footswitches for switching effects on and off with a single stomp
* Onboard expression pedal pre-routed to 6 modulation options or volume
* Rugged metal case with clear panel layout

GT-8 Guitar Effects Processor

Double your power with BOSS’s new GT-8 floor-based mega processor. Loaded with twin COSM® modeling engines, it brings unprecedented performance and tonal control to the stage and studio. The Dual COSM amp section provides two discrete amp channels; you can layer and manipulate each engine independently to create wildly expressive sounds. Thanks to the Solo Switch function, ripping lead sounds can be immediately activated — perfect for cutting through the mix. BOSS’s mega-popular GT-6 was a smash hit with guitarists, now the GT-8 is destined to become the go-to box for gigging and recording guitarists alike.
Dual COSM Amps

The GT-8 boasts the latest top-quality COSM amp models with complete dual channel configuration. Explore new sonic dimensions by combining two amp models, or by switching between them during performance. Select a high-gain amp such as Metal Stack and set it for deadly distortion. Then add clarity to the raw power by using the Studio Lead amp model on the other channel. Prepare to be amazed as you tap into the innovative Dynamic mode, where two channels can be controlled based on picking strength. Transition smoothly from clean to mean by simply picking harder or softer.
Solo Switch

Step into the spotlight with the new Solo Switch feature. Each of the 46 COSM amp models contains a specially programmed variation that’s optimized for soloing. Simply click the Solo switch to activate the lead tone, and off you go — it’s like having a separate solo channel on every COSM amp!
Extreme Effects

Forty four effects categories are built into the GT-8. Up to 13 effects can be used simultaneously to create complex textures and routings. All of your basic effects and much more are covered — compressors, reverbs, choruses, EQs, COSM -modeled wahs, and much more. There are 200 preset patches built into the GT-8, plus 140 user patches for storing your custom amp/effects creations. As a special bonus, there’s a selection of synth waves and instrument simulations onboard, including sitar, plus acoustic simulators and an acoustic processor. From subtle to sizzling, where will you take your tone?

* Super long recording time: up to 16 minutes!
* Save up to 11 loops at a time
* Undo function makes it easy to create perfect loops
* Built-in auto quantize for simple and accurate loop timing
* Change loop tempo without changing pitch
* Footswitchable loop select (with optional FS-5U/FS-6)

Eddie Van Halen is undoubtedly one of the most original and talented rock guitarists in history. His fleet-fingered prowess on the fretboard however, often overshadows his creative and innovative use of effects. His use of artificial harmonics, phasing and flanging resulted in his signature “Brown Sound”, known for its warm, smooth and dense tone.

* Phasing technique in “Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love”.
Eddie Van Halen’s Effects List

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Fender Telecaster ‘58 (psychedelic colors): was given to him by Jeff Beck. He played it with the Yardbirds, on Led Zeppelin I, the early tours (68-69), and on the studio version of Stairway.
Gibson J-200 (acoustic): used for the acoustic songs on Led Zeppelin I. Lent to Page by Big Jim Sulivan.
Fender 10-String 800 Pedal Steel: played on Led Zeppelin and Led Zeppelin III.
Gibson Les Paul ‘58: his main guitar. The original tuners have been replaced by gold-plated Grovers. Due to several neck modifications the serial # was lost.
Gibson ‘59 Les Paul: main guitar #2, given to page by Joe Walsh, from which was done the Jimmy Page signature Les Paul. The neck has been shaved to be like the ’58s neck. The bridge was rounded, so he can play any string with the bow (and not only the E’s). Two spring-loaded switches have been added under the plate (one for in and out phase control and one to put the pickups in series/parallel). The knobs have been replaced by push-pulls for coil tapping, or to play the 4 coils in parallel. The original tuners have been replaced. serial #: 91703
Vox 12-String: played on Thank You (studio version).
Gibson “Black Beauty” Les Paul: Jimmy used it a lot with the Yardbirds, and during the ‘70 tour. It was equipped with a Bigsby vibrato arm. (I didn’t hear him using it much, though). It was stolen during the ‘70 tour, in April, while going to Canada. Jimmy issued an ad in Rolling Stone, but he never got it back. serial #: 06130 If you happen to get hands on this axe, please be nice and give it back to Jimmy.
Harmony Sovereign (acoustic) : played on Led Zeppelin III and on tour in 1970.
Gretsch Cutaway (12-String acoustic): used on tour in ‘70.
1971 Martin D28 (acoustic): played in the studio and on tour after 1970.
Rickenbacker (12-string): used on stage in 1971.
Gibson SG doubleneck: Twelve/six string doubleneck guitar, both fitted with two humbuckers. Jimmy played it on stage for Stairway to Heaven, Tangerine, The Rain Song, and The Song Remains The Same and in the studio for Carouselambra. serial # 911117
Gibson ‘73 Les Paul Std (resprayed cherry red): it’s seen in The Song Remains The Same. Fitted with a Parsons/White B-Bender.
Danelectro (‘59 DC body): It was made from the best parts of 2 Danelectros, and fitted with a Badass bridge. Used on stage for Babe I’m Gonna Leave You, White Summer/Black Mountain Side, In My Time Of Dying, and often for Kashmir (especially after ‘77).
‘59 Fender telecaster (botswana brown): first appeared on stage in 1977. Nicknamed “The Brown Bomber”. Used on Hot Dog and All My Love during the final tour. It is actually the body of a ‘59 Telecaster with the neck of his ‘58 Telecaster, which was ruined by a “friend” who repainted it (without asking Page). -Thanks to Chef Zeppelin for the info!
‘60 Fender Stratocaster (Lake Placid Blue): first used in ‘79 on stage, especially for In the Evening.
Gibson RD Artist: used at Knebworth for Misty Mountain Hop.
Gibson SG: he seldom used it, during the ‘80 tour.
‘66 Fender Stratocaster (Cream): played for All My Love, during the ‘80 European tour

This is a partial list of Rolling Stone Magazines Top 100 Guitarists Of All Time

• 1 Jimi Hendrix
• 2 Duane Allman of the Allman Brothers Band
• 3 B.B. King
• 4 Eric Clapton
• 5 Robert Johnson
• 6 Chuck Berry
• 7 Stevie Ray Vaughan
• 8 Ry Cooder
• 9 Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin
• 10 Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones
• 11 Kirk Hammett of Metallica
• 12 Kurt Cobain of Nirvana
• 13 Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead
• 14 Jeff Beck
• 15 Carlos Santana
• 16 Johnny Ramone of the Ramones
• 17 Jack White of the White Stripes
• 18 John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers
• 19 Richard Thompson
• 20 James Burton

FENDER STRATOCASTERS
Black Strat
Used through the 1970’s and early 80’s.
It’s an 1970 or early ‘71 alder body with 4 bolt neck joint.
The original white pickguard was replaced with a black one.
The neck has been changed a few times, originally with a 1966 rosewood fingerboard and latterly with a ‘57 reissue maple version.
The pickups are now stock late 60s early 70s Fender single coils a DiMarzio Fs-1 was used in the bridge position at one time.
Trem arm has been shortened
Red Strat
USA 57 vintage reissue which has been modified by -
Shortening the trem arm
replacing stock pickups with EMG-SAs
replacing the two tone controls with -
EMG-SPC Presence Control – which boosts the mid range effectively converting single coil sound to that of a humbucker.
EMG–EXG Guitar Expander – which reduces the mids while boosting bass and treble
The EMGs are used because of their internal preamp which reduces the signal loss from the extensive path of Daves setup
No. 0001 Stratocaster
Dave famously owns the the 0001 serial number Fender Strat. Though dates on the neck and body show it was made after production started and so is not the first Strat produced. It has custom paint job and gold hardware
FENDER TELECASTERS
2 x 52 reissues on of which has the bass E string detuned to D (used on Run Like Hell)
ACOUSTICS
Gibson J-200 – with EMG pickup and Crown microphone
Gibson Chet Atkins
Takamine
Martin D35
PEDAL STEELS
Jedsens – fitted with EMG-H pickup
BILL LEWIS
used on Dark Side Of The Moon album when a 21 fret Strat wasn’t enough (Money)

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