Legends of Tone: Dick Dale

When dissecting the soul and history of metal, hard rock, and even some indie rock, Dick Dale is a name that should pop up sooner rather than later. The heavy-handed staccato picking Dale made famous is now a staple in modern metal, while his reverb-soaked riffs would feel right at home in a sun-baked indie rock band. Powered by his trusty Fender Stratocaster and robust Fender amps cranked within an inch of their lives, Dick Dale's legacy is one of muscular tone, beats you can dance to, and an affinity toward monster hooks.

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[thejerseyj]

Keeping the "King of the Surf Guitar" legacy alive !!!
RIP Dick Dale.

[jinx]

RIP Dick Dale!! One of my all time favorites!!

[aaronreyes]

Always pictured sand with this song, knowing it's beach rock, but learning it's Egyptian validates so much for me. And Dale's reverb tone and picking just sounds like the edge of the world Western civilization. It's so American! Thanks for this

[lesterksi]

There you go, middle eastern, spagetti western, rock and roll....a supercharged world music right there....

[eddie]

I remember an interview in which we found DD used really heavy-gauge strings, almost bass-heavy, so needed the guitar neck to be reinforced.

[bradhienzachary]

Always loved that clean sound! But have achieved it myself yet!!

[alfrichter]

this is actually the greatest riff ever made

[joshfeatherstone]

That Topanga is awesome. I've been using one for 2 years now. And laughing at all these purists that say you have to have a reverb tank to play surf rock.

[StratBurst]

Both Dick Dale & Link Wray are my favorites.

[scoop]

Not actually an Egyptian song, it’s a Greek song. But the scale does make it sound very Egyptian

[rdpurdom]

Next to my friend Dick, this is probably the best I’ve heard it played. Thanks!

[joebroke]

Deserve more views and subs man, great video !

[stupullenchannel]

great the origins of this are Bulgaria via Egypt!

[LURFAX]

That last pedal sounded perfect! Too bad it's much more expensive than the others.

[dclipper]

You need an actual spring reverb tank. There's no substitute.

[obody-slnp]

This song originates actually from Greece *GR*

[DamoresFl]

Can someone tell me if this person is using all 3 pedals or if he's simply suggesting 3 different kinds?

[urphakeandgey]

People keep saying the song is Greek, but that was the first recording. Pretty sure the song predates that recording and they aren't fully certain of its exact origin.

[wadgi]

need much higher gauge strings and a reverb unit

[MLFranklin]

I searched your website for "boss '63 fender reverb." Nothing came up. Same for Amazon. Have they been discontinued. Is there something else better?