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Progressive Rock Guitar Tone: 1970s

The defining progressive rock guitar tones of the 1970s. Gear breakdowns, key artists (David Gilmour, Alex Lifeson, Brian May), and how to recreate each sound.

Key Artists

Tone in Context: Progressive in the 1970s

The 1970s defined a generation of progressive guitar tone. Explore each artist above for detailed gear breakdowns, signal chains, and budget-matched rig guides.

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