Pat Metheny
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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
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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
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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
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Returning to the trio format and embracing profiling technology.