JoeWP Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 So, I was watching the colbert video, and I was wondering what effects Nels was using to get his sustain sound? is it just a compression pedal and a distortion? Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Atticus Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 A lot of it is simply his proximity to his amp. But if you're really looking to figure out nels' tone, there are websites that folks will direct you to, but the truth of the matter is the guy is not from our gene pool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Three dollars and 63 cents Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 This part of his website hasn't been updated in awhile, but it should at least give you an idea of the kind of equipment he uses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yermom Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 And witchcraft or magic fairies. That's his secret, you know? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck Turner Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 A lot of it is simply his proximity to his amp. But if you're really looking to figure out nels' tone, there are websites that folks will direct you to, but the truth of the matter is the guy is not from our gene pool.Nels Cline is an Alien Flower Pot no seriously, he really is . . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lamradio Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 One thing is for sure, he's not afraid of sound. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WaronWar Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 The distortion your hearing I believe is the fuzz factory he has. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chowdahead Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 mr. kline summons the devil through his guitar. he achieves the sound you discussed through purely demonic means. at least this is what i've been able to determine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pmancini100 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 haha, i like how he calls them "crutches." effects blow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 effects blow. No, not necessarily. But when used as crutches, yes, they can. (oops, ain't i guilty of this myself sometimes?) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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