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Kevin Shields
My Bloody Valentine
The architect of shoegaze. By inventing the 'glide guitar' technique—manipulating the tremolo arm while strumming—he created the warping, disorienting, and beautiful wall of sound that defines *Loveless*.
3 Eras
14 Gear Items
SIGNATURE TONE
A swirling, dreamlike wall of sound. 'Glide guitar' strumming with reverse reverb creates a disorienting, woozy texture that feels like bending time.
SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA
Explore how the rig evolved over time
1
Isn't Anything Era (1988-1990)
1988-1990 4 items
The discovery of the sound. Jazzmasters, open tunings, and the first experiments with glide guitar.
2
Loveless Era (1991)
1991 5 items
The shoegaze bible. Layers upon layers of reverse reverb, sampling, and glide guitar created a dreamlike sonic cathedral.
3
m b v / Reunion Era (2008-Present)
2008-Present 5 items
The return. A massive live rig attempting to recreate the studio layers at ear-splitting volume.