Special Effects
Electronic gadgets and gimmicks are a standard part of the rock equipment catalog, established during the last six or seven years as an integral part of the rock sound. The initial novelty of a volume control pedal which the guitarist could pump rapidly with his foot to attain a wah-wah-wahing sound quickly became an accepted part of the act, used by giants like Hendrix and Sly Stone to make new sound.
Special Effects
Bend It! Twist It! Warp It! (Mmmm...)
Electronic gadgets and gimmicks are a standard part of the rock equipment catalog, established during the last six or seven years as an integral part of the rock sound. The initial novelty of a volume control pedal which the guitarist could pump rapidly with his foot to attain a wah-wah-wahing sound quickly became an accepted part of the act, used by giants like Hendrix and Sly Stone to make new sound. This wah-wah pedal was joined by the fuzz tone which provided distortion at . the push of a button and then "the dam broke. It became obvious to manufacturers and guitarists alike that the electronic signal flowing'from guitar to amplifier could be processed in an endless variety of ways to produce an infinite number of sounds.
I've classed all of these under the category of "special effects". Most units are inexpensive and a handy additionTo the sound, but care should be exercised in using them just as it was necessary to keep the guitarists of the late 50's and early 60's from playing every song yith a "touch" of tremolo or reverb.