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I recently picked up the Bear Family Records Astronauts CD's that were
recommended. I really like those instros with the 3 guitars going full
force. The guy doing the muted parts must have gotten bored if that was his
only role in the band :) However it sure makes the song work. I was messing
around trying to replicate that lead guitar muted sound as heard on Movin'.
What are your tips for achieving that? Here is what I have found:
-Volume volume volume. I just couldn't get the full effect without turning
up.
-Tons of reverb. Thats an easy one.
-Turning up the treble
-My first attempts on the Strat failed because I was pressing too hard with
my palm, making the notes go sharp.
-Its easier to mute on the Jag because the bridge sticks up there.
I actually played this part on the Jag with the mute engaged and it sounded
pretty good. The notes did go just a hair sharp so I may have to do some
adjusting of the mute or bridge height.
The Astronauts played Jazzmasters right? All three guys?
Man I dig The Hearse and El Aguila (not to be confused with Christina
Aguilla-whatever). Those two songs seem to have the almost same rhythm
guitar parts.
Thanks,
BN
