Jeff Beck
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Jeff Beck

Solo / The Yardbirds

Pioneering guitarist renowned for exceptional technique and whammy bar mastery. His fingerstyle approach and expressive vibrato created a vocal-like tone that influenced generations of guitarists.

4 Eras
29 Gear Items

SIGNATURE TONE

Pioneering use of feedback, whammy bar theatrics, and expressive finger vibrato. Vocal-like phrasing with extraordinary dynamic control. Beck's tone evolved from aggressive blues-rock distortion to sophisticated jazz fusion clarity, always maintaining his signature touch sensitivity and emotional expression through the strings.

SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA

Explore how the rig evolved over time

1

The Yardbirds Era

1965-1966 5 items
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Beck's breakthrough with the Yardbirds, featuring his blonde '54 Esquire and pioneering use of feedback and distortion.

2

Blow by Blow Era

1970-1976 7 items
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Jazz fusion period featuring his iconic oxblood '54 Les Paul and transition to instrumental mastery with producer George Martin.

3

Flash / 1980s Era

1985-1989 7 items
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Nile Rodgers collaboration featuring custom Jackson Soloists with locking tremolos for extreme whammy bar work.

4

Modern Era

2010-2023 10 items
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Final touring years with Fender signature Stratocasters and sophisticated pedalboard featuring vintage and modern effects.