Tone Report Weekly Issue 117 | Page 11

The compact digital looping pedal is nothing less than a revelation. Sure, loopers are commonplace now, and most guitarists have at least a general familiarity with them, but it seems that few among us have a full appreciation for the many advantages with which they provide the modern musician. You don’t have to be one of those crazy solo looping guys that creates an entire backing band on the fly (shout-out to my homeboy Phil Stendek, 2010 Boss looping champion!) to make use of all that a looping pedal has to offer. Any guitarist can benefit enormously from acquiring a simple looper and taking the time to learn how to use it. Here are a handful of ways that a looping pedal can improve your skills, fill out your sound, and make your musical existence happier and more rewarding. ToneReport.com 11