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He describes the excitement of using matched amps with chorus effects to create a detuned stereo image, which was revolutionary at the time. Modding guitars also became prevalent, with iconic players like Eddie Van Halen and Mike Landau experimenting with pickups—placing humbuckers in Stratocasters and creating hybrid pickup configurations to expand tonal possibilities.
The introduction of the Floyd Rose tremolo system represented another leap forward. This locking tremolo allowed for daring pitch manipulations, but it demanded a new level of skill in tuning and string management. Musicians had to develop an intuitive understanding of nut tightening and detuning techniques to keep their guitars in perfect harmony despite aggressive whammy bar use.