Dick Dale Fast Alternate Picking Tone
How to get Dick Dale's fast alternate picking guitar tone. Gear recommendations, settings, and signal chain breakdown for every budget.
Defining Tonal Characteristics
- Surf Reverb
- Fast Alternate Picking
- Staccato
- Fender Clean
- Percussive
Gear to Achieve This Tone
At £500, these are the key pieces that get you into Dick Dale’s fast alternate picking territory:
- Squier Classic Vibe 60s StratocasterGuitar
- Boss Katana 50 MkIIAmp
- Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail NanoReverb