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[GUITARIST-L] How are overdubs done live?

(Tony D.Webb)
Wed, 13 Jan 1999 18:17:00 -0500

Hi people.
I've been playing guitar about 7 years and I'm going to start looking for a
band pretty soon.  I've seen many bands in my guitar playing days (trying to
get ideas for what would make a good concert).

My question is: How do bands (mainly a 3 piece) cover overdubs and sound
effects at a live concert?  {An example of this would be sometimes I hear 2 or
3 guitar parts going on at once, when all i see is 1 guitar player.)  I know
sometimes another musician not in the band will play the overdub, but i've
also noticed that a processor, synthesizer, or something will play the part.
I was wondering if anyone familiar with this can give me some info.  I know
how important it is to sound as full and tight as possible, and it would help
me out later on if I knew how this was done.  I hope this made sense.  Thanks!