How do I set up my guitar to play buttrock?

27th May 2010

I have been a fan of buttrock for many years and I want to contribute some songs I wrote myself. The problem is I do not know how to set up my acoustic guitar to give me that rugged, crunch that I hear in some of my favorite buttrock power ballads. Can anyone offer me some suggestions?
I a using a Fender Squier 6 string guitar.

Most of that 80’s hair stuff was subject to a lot of processing in the studio and on stage. To get that classic power ballad acoustic sound, you’re going to want a compressor for starters. Squash the hell out of that sucker and add garnishes like some light delay and chorus.

One Response to “How do I set up my guitar to play buttrock?”

  1. LucasMan Says:

    Most of that 80’s hair stuff was subject to a lot of processing in the studio and on stage. To get that classic power ballad acoustic sound, you’re going to want a compressor for starters. Squash the hell out of that sucker and add garnishes like some light delay and chorus.
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