Robben Ford Discussion

[blue moon]

As you know, Robben uses delay effector.
Does he uses it all the time through a show?
Or he uses it only his solo?

Sorry,my English is so bad....
I hope all of you can understand me!!!!

[Ron S]

Hi BM

Having seen RF only 5 times (less than most here) I'll try and help.

I understand mostly he uses just a couple of different settings:

1) A short 'slap back' delay set at 116ms (IIRC) and
2) A longer delay with more repeats (3-4) for ballad type use possibly around 300-400ms but I'm not too sure on that.

I seem to recall a post about Robben using an even longer delay for 'atmospheric' use, but I think chiefly he uses the first 2.

I always associate him with the short 'slap back' delay but live in solos like 'Help The Poor', 'Moonchild Blues' and 'It Don't Make Sense' he seems to like a longer delay with more repeats.

I did see him one time with a dumble combo and a simple delay foot pedal with a 'slap back' on it. However with his setup (gain from the amp and no effect send/return) this didn't work well IMHO.

Hope this helps Bud