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John McLaughlin Mahavishnu Tone

How to get John McLaughlin's mahavishnu guitar tone. Gear recommendations, settings, and signal chain breakdown for every budget.

Defining Tonal Characteristics

  • Mahavishnu
  • Jazz Rock Fusion
  • High Energy
  • Eastern Scales
  • Aggressive Clean

Gear to Achieve This Tone

At £500, these are the key pieces that get you into John McLaughlin’s mahavishnu territory:

  • Boss Katana 50 MkIIAmp
  • Strymon El CapistanDelay
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