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outsider art by guys who never go outside
12:16AM ON
03/03/2008
BY
Beth Comery
In another age these artisans would have been illuminating manuscripts or fashioning jewel-encrusted arks for some dead saint’s finger, but how does this creative impulse express itself in modern times? For some clever types the guitar effects pedal has become the canvas of choice. Fan site Build Your Own Clone has a forum where people can share pictures of their finest work. Check out Pedal Pageant or Show Off Your Completed Build — the Frankenberry and Hellraiser pedals are pretty cool. Pictured here is a tremolo pedal customized by multi-talented area musician Eric Barao, frontman of The Cautions. He created this for his pal and frequent collaborator Bleu referencing Bleu’s (excellent) 2000 album ‘Headroom’. I wish I needed a pedal — I kinda want one.
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June 1st, 2008 at 9:45AM
Solder On | Providence Daily Dose Says:
[...] he’s done it again and this may be my favorite so far — check out the instructions, and that adorable LED! Cautions, front man, Eric Barao, continues [...]
October 18th, 2008 at 4:30PM
Local Boy Makes Good | Providence Daily Dose Says:
[...] have discussed customized effects pedals in this space before, shamelessly featuring the work of local musician and my friend, Eric Barao. [...]