Originally Posted by: joesize

I want to get as close to the sound on the Bo Diddley lesson as I can.

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Henrik breaks it down pretty well in this lesson.

https://www.guitartricks.com/lesson.php?input=23376&s_id=1897

[quote=joesize]

I know I need the reverb, slap delay, and tremolo, and here’s what I have now:

Guitar- Gibson 335

Amps- Marshall TSL 601 (has good spring reverb)

Genz Benz Shenandoah Jr acoustic amp (has delay, and a kind of reverb)

Would it be okay to try to connect the two amps and try to get a tremolo pedal, or would it be better to try to find an effects processor that could do all three functions?

I don’t know what kind of equipment was used in the lesson.

[p]I think the Marshall might be a better choice just because no matter what you do with the Genz Benz it's made for acoustic guitar. And those kind of amps usually have a much brighter high end. I don't think combining or connecting the amps is a good idea.

The only thing missing is the tremolo & you can get a decent inexpensive pedal from Boss & many other companies.

In the end it might be best to get an all-in-one effects processor that could do everything. But that depends on your budget. I don't think it's necessary to have every last effect in a setup. The most important ingredient is the playing skills to play the right notes at the right time!

Hope this helps!