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Pat Metheny
Pat Metheny Group / Solo
The sonic explorer of jazz. From lush, chorus-drenched melodies to avant-garde synth guitar experimentation, his relentless curiosity and mastery of the instrument have made him one of the most influential guitarists in history.
3 Eras
12 Gear Items
SIGNATURE TONE
Warm, dark, and huge. A unique stereo sound created by splitting the signal into two delay lines with slight pitch modulation, played with a light touch and rolled-off tone knob.
SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA
Explore how the rig evolved over time
1
Pat Metheny Group Era (1978-2005)
1978-2005 5 items
The classic sound. Gibson ES-175 with rolled off tone, multiple delays, and the Roland GR-300 synth guitar.
2
Orchestrion Era (2010)
2010 4 items
The one-man mechanical orchestra. Controlling a room full of robotic instruments with his guitar.
3
Modern / Side-Eye Era (2016-Present)
2016-Present 3 items
Returning to the trio format and embracing profiling technology.