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=Introduction=
[[Andy Summers]] pedalboard was built by Pete Cornish in January [[1979]] - its first known use being the [[1979-02-06]] TV performance (but we don't know anything about the [[1979-02-02]] performance yet...)
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[[Andy Summers]]' pedalboard was built by Pete Cornish in January [[1979]] - its first known use being the [[1979-02-06]] TV performance (but we don't know anything about the [[1979-02-02]] performance yet...)
  
It originally featured a Pete Cornish fuzz but in mid [[1979]] that was replaced with an MXR distortion. Here are the effects that the board contained on [[1979-03-20]]:
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=Gear breakdown=
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The pedalboard originally featured a Pete Cornish fuzz but in mid [[1979]] that was replaced with an MXR distortion. Here are the effects that the board contained on [[1979-03-20]] (as described in International Musician And Recording World - July [[1979]]):
  
 
* MXR Phase 90
 
* MXR Phase 90
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* MXR Dynacomp
 
* MXR Dynacomp
 
* Cornish Fuzz
 
* Cornish Fuzz
* Mutron 3 envelope filter
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* Mutron III Envelope Filter
 
* automatic wah-wah  
 
* automatic wah-wah  
  
=Gear breakdown=
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In a [[1982]] Rolling Stone issue it's mentioned that the board still has the MXR Phase 90, an analogue delay, compressor and the Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger. The fuzz and the Mutron III Envelope Filter are still in place, but not used anymore.  
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=Quotations and trivia=
 
=Quotations and trivia=
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=References and footnotes=
 
=References and footnotes=
sources:  photos, videos, Vatsal N. / Pete Cornish, International Musician And Recording World - July [[1979]]
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sources:  photos, videos, Vatsal N. / Pete Cornish, International Musician And Recording World - July [[1979]]; Rolling Stone - February 18, [[1982]]
  
 
[[Category:Touring gear (The Police-Andy Summers)]]
 
[[Category:Touring gear (The Police-Andy Summers)]]

Revision as of 09:12, 25 November 2021


Pete Cornish Pedalboard
Pete Cornish Pedalboard.jpg
The Pete Cornish Pedalboard
Artist: Andy Summers
Band or ensemble: The Police
Time gear used: 1979 - YYYY

Introduction

Andy Summers' pedalboard was built by Pete Cornish in January 1979 - its first known use being the 1979-02-06 TV performance (but we don't know anything about the 1979-02-02 performance yet...)

Gear breakdown

The pedalboard originally featured a Pete Cornish fuzz but in mid 1979 that was replaced with an MXR distortion. Here are the effects that the board contained on 1979-03-20 (as described in International Musician And Recording World - July 1979):

  • MXR Phase 90
  • MXR Compressor
  • MXR Fuzz
  • Electric Mistress Flanger
  • MXR Dynacomp
  • Cornish Fuzz
  • Mutron III Envelope Filter
  • automatic wah-wah

In a 1982 Rolling Stone issue it's mentioned that the board still has the MXR Phase 90, an analogue delay, compressor and the Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress Flanger. The fuzz and the Mutron III Envelope Filter are still in place, but not used anymore.

Quotations and trivia

This section needs more information. Include any quotes of interest from the artist on the use of this gear or anything else of relevance.

See also

External links

References and footnotes

sources: photos, videos, Vatsal N. / Pete Cornish, International Musician And Recording World - July 1979; Rolling Stone - February 18, 1982