Abasi Concepts
Extended range and multiscale guitars for tight low tunings.
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Tosin Abasi
Washington, United Statesprogressive metal, djent
Modern extended-range guitar with thumping and tap chords.
Guitarist Profile
Artistry & Style
Signature Techniques
thumpingtap chordsselective picking
Key Takeaway for Players
“Old techniques transplanted from bass can renew the guitar.”
Origin & Era
Washington, United States
38.91° N, -77.04° W
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The instruments, pedals, amplifiers, and signal chain that shape the sound of Tosin Abasi.
What defines the sound
Signature Tone
Abasi plays eight string and multiscale guitars that keep low tunings tight and clear. A clean, articulate high gain tone, often from amp modeling, lets his thumping, tapping and sweeping technique stay defined. Compression evens out dynamics, while delay and reverb add space to the ambient and djent sections of his music.
From guitar to amp
Signal Chain
- guitarConfirmed
Abasi Concepts
Extended range and multiscale guitars for tight low tunings.
- compressorProbable
Compressor
Evens out dynamics for thumping and tapping passages.
- delayConfirmed
Delay and reverb
Ambient space on clean and lead sections.
- ampConfirmed
High gain amp modeling
Clear, articulate high gain platform from modeling units.
Instruments
Tosin Abasi Guitars
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On the board
Pedals & Effects
Compressor
Evens out dynamics for thumping and tapping passages.
compressor
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Delay and reverb
Ambient space on clean and lead sections.
delay
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Amplification
Tosin Abasi Amps
High gain amp modeling
Clear, articulate high gain platform from modeling units.
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Across the years
Eras
Abasi Concepts
Extended range and multiscale guitars for tight low tunings.
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Compressor
Evens out dynamics for thumping and tapping passages.
compressor
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High gain amp modeling
Clear, articulate high gain platform from modeling units.
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Delay and reverb
Ambient space on clean and lead sections.
delay
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For players
How to Sound Like Tosin Abasi
Key tone ingredients
- an extended range or multiscale guitar
- a tight high gain amp or modeler
- a compressor
- delay and reverb
Affordable alternatives
- a seven or eight string guitar
- an affordable amp modeler or plugin
- a basic compressor
- a delay with reverb
Suggested effect settings
- compression light to medium
- delay subtle under leads
- reverb for ambient parts only
Amp settings
- tight high gain
- controlled low end for low tunings
- present upper mids for clarity
Playing technique tips
- develop thumping and selective picking
- keep low strings muted and tight
- practice clean two hand tapping
What to avoid
- loose, boomy low end
- excess gain that smears fast lines
- heavy modulation on rhythm
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