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Talk Box
Adrian Dupree
(6318)
Equipment Forum
1/9/2009 4:45:33 PM · 48 Views
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Talk Box!
I think this is an excellent invention. Mainly because it serves as better than wah (well I think it's better). There are "vocal" like sounds that can't be done with a standard wah pedal. In simplistic terms, you can hook up a vinyl tube to a small speaker in such a way that it is air tight (except for the part you place in your mouth). Here's a video that I found that instructs you on how to make a talk box. More specifically a "ghetto" talk box.
How to make Talk Box
Example
Anyone use these before? My friend gave me a project and that was to create a talk box. It sounds like fun although I hope I can be successful with it.
Adrian
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Re: Talk Box
1/9/2009 5:04:50 PM
Randy Hano
(6656) wrote:
I made a version eons ago. In fact I ended up modifying what I did. I started with a Big Muff Pi and drove a 2.5 watt amp. The amp was based on an old chip (new when I built it - LM380N). This amp drove a Radio Shack Tweeter. Take the tweeter and cut the horn off. Attach the appropriate fish tank tubing and there you go!
Things to consider.
1) Instead of a Big Muff Pi, chose you overdrive box or build your own.
2) Install a volume control. You will be surprised at loud 2.5Watts is. At maximum going through the tube, can vibrate some good fillings out - LOL.
3)Have is fun! |
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Re: Talk Box
1/9/2009 5:24:46 PM
Adrian Dupree
(6318) wrote:
Loud sound is crucial. I'm very interested in this although I need to take the time to gather materials and assemble it.
Thanks for the advice though. I want to make a surprise!
Adrian
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Re: Talk Box
1/9/2009 8:02:10 PM
Ken Richardson
(6286) wrote:
Randy -
Did you use the Craig Anderton book? I have one of his books, never could find all those parts..
There are a lot of basic things in it that make sense |
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Re: Talk Box
1/9/2009 8:00:52 PM
Chris Pinto
(22326) wrote:
I used to own the original HEIL Talkbox, and I currently own the Rocktron Banshee Talk Box, which is a bit easier to use. I really like it...It doesn't get used all the time, but I sure like having it. Sometimes I use it as a tool to for inspiration while writing songs & such, and I plan to use it in the studio on some of my own recordings shortly. But, it's a lot of fun!
It's used in a lot more songs than one may think, or even realize. And, yeah, I like it much better than using a traditional Wah pedal, but, they both have their place. (Much like any other pedal)
My old band used to play "Man In A Box" (Alice in Chains), and a few other Talkbox-related songs....Came in real handy for those gigs! ;)
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Re: Talk Box
1/9/2009 11:36:59 PM
Randy Hano
(6656) wrote:
Cool brother Pinto. I still go the old way with the Wah. Especially when I used to play Rocky Mountain Way and Living on a Prayer. Ditto with Sweet Emotion. |
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Re: Talk Box
1/9/2009 11:37:51 PM
Randy Hano
(6656) wrote:
Oh I also forgot "The Zoo" eons ago. |
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Re: Talk Box
1/12/2009 3:05:29 PM
Adrian Dupree
(6318) wrote:
Songs with talk boxes (from Guitar World Forum):
Bon Jovi -
Livin' on a prayer
It's my life
Bride -
Thunder in the city
Pete Drake (various songs) Pedal Steel Guitarist
Aerosmith - Sweet Emotion
Metallica - The House Jack Built
Jeff Beck - She'S A Woman, Black Cat Moan and Wildthing
Peter Frampton - Do You Feel Like I Do and Oh Baby I love your way.
The Eagles - Those Shoes
Lots of songs indeed. Many more.
Adrian
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