THERE ARE
FEW GUITAR
EFFECTS
THAT CAN BE
SO READILY
IDENTIFIED
BY EAR AS
THE DIGITECH
WHAMMY. Even to casual
listeners, its sound is so unique that it is rather
difficult to ever mistake it for something
else. Besides just the sound, the Whammy’s
functionality and ease of manipulation practically
beg the user to abuse it in dramatic fashion,
further lending to its reputation and idiosyncratic
sonic signature. All of this adds up to making the
DigiTech Whammy one of the most iconic and
recognizable pedals in the entire pantheon of
guitar effects.
The Whammy’s massive popularity stems partially
from its unique sound and interactivity, and also
from the fact that it has been prominently featured
in the work of many well-known artists over the
years, even making it into a number of genuine hit
songs. Some of these artists are only occasional
Whammy users, but a select handful are truly
masterful manipulators of this distinctive effect.
These Whammy masters can play the pedal as if
it were an instrument itself, making it talk, sing,
bomb, and barf with remarkable expressiveness
and real musicality. Here are a few of my favorite
masters of the Whammy pedal.
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