Gear / Pedal
Heil Talk Box
On 2 sourced rigs at ToneLineage.
Who uses it
- Adam JonesTool core rig 1990s–2010s
Reverb. Reverb News: The gear of Tool ↗
- Peter FramptonFrampton and Frampton Comes Alive! 1974–1980
Heil Talk Box (Christmas gift, the Comes Alive! unit): His girlfriend called Bob Heil to buy one; Heil gave it as a Christmas present. Frampton says that's the box on Comes Alive!. First used live on 'Do You Feel' around 1974, first on record on 'Show Me the Way' for Frampton (1975). Vintage Guitar: Heil Talk Box (Frampton interview) ↗
Heil Talk Box (original fiberglass run of 50): Heil's first run was 50 fiberglass-bodied boxes before a metal second version; Dunlop has built it since Heil sold the rights in 1988. Vintage Guitar: Heil Talk Box (Frampton interview) ↗
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