Performance Tip: Gorilla Grip

I know that you worked very hard to achieve a big sound with tight cupping while playing amplified, but there’s more to tone than just fat. Relax your grip so that your sound is a little less muted and bassy—your goal is a warm, round tone. Now experiment with opening your hands for dynamic effect (commonly opening more for the louder, more dramatic passages), and since your cup is not so tight anymore, you can tighten it for special effect.