Smokey Amp Tricks

Smokey Amp Tips from Bruce Zinky


Transforming DJ effect- Play a power chord, then place the amp next to the strings to create feedback. Try it while switching pickups and/or turning volume and tone knobs – Pure sonic genus!

Reverb – Put the amp in the bottom of a five gallon paint bucket (empty) and play>

Univibe/Leslie – Tape patch chord to amp. have someone swing ot around in a circle while you play.

Talk box – Put the speaker up to your mouth and mouth words while you play.

E-Bow – Attach the amp to your headstock. Also works to use the plastic version as a slide. Infinite sustain! 

Ring modulator – Place the amp on its back. Put a BB in the speaker. let the BB bounce around as you play.

Wah – Put the thing on the floor and move your foot over it while you play.