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Introduction:


A series of essays wherein I explore the numerous musical identities of my favorite musician: from child prodigy to teen idol to guitar hero to singer/songwriter to award-winning in-demand film composer.
Featuring news/updates and commentary/analysis of Trevor's career and associated projects.
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Thursday, September 10, 2020

Media Watch: owner of an enviable tone

Published today on the Guitar World website is an examination of Trevor's tone for "Owner of a Lonely Heart" which - for better or worse - has come to define his style of playing.  But as it is such a key element of his reputation as a player it does deserve to be acknowledged and studied.

https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-secrets-behind-trevor-rabins-guitar-tone-on-yess-owner-of-a-lonely-heart?

Of course over the years Trevor has explained the piece his own self, most notably in his instructional video for Star Licks.


This article is rather a more technical examination of his setup and effects, and specifically what was used for all the song's parts (of which there are many).