SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Guitarist Johnny
Hiland stands out for his prodigious technique, blazing speed and seemingly
boundless musical creativity. Recently Hiland, who is equally adept at playing
pop, blues and rock, discovered HARMAN’s DigiTech Hardwire pedals and is consistently
playing with many of the pedals from the line. Hiland has played with artists
as diverse as Toby Keith, Ricky Skaggs, Janie Fricke, Hank Williams III, Sammy
Hagar, George Clinton and P-Funk and more. In 2011, Hiland signed with Shrapnel
Records and has a new album now available titiled All Fired Up.
Hiland has been touring extensively
over the past several months and explains there is a lot to like about the
Hardwire pedals. “I am constantly striving to improve my sound and find gear
that lets me express what I want to say musically. I have recently discovered
DigiTech Hardwire pedals, and I have to say I am in love with their tone and
craftsmanship,” stated Hiland.
Hiland is using the Hardwire DL-8 Delay
Looper pedal, SC-2 Valve Distortion, RV-7 Stereo Reverb and HT-6 PolyChromatic
Tuner. “I use the DL-8 on two of my pedalboards so I can have a great range of
delays no matter where I might be performing, live and in the studio. The RV-7
Stereo Reverb is now a ‘must have’ for me. It contains some of the best Lexicon
reverbs, and it is smoking hot! It’s really remarkable how they’ve managed to
incorporate many of the great Lexicon studio reverbs I’ve used over the years
into a pedal I can carry anywhere.”
“I know there are a lot of cool effects
pedals out there and that every guitar player is hunting for that right tone to
suit their rig. It takes the right combination to make it all work just right.
I, however, have fallen in love with Hardwire. I’ve found that they pack a
killer tone in every pedal they make. Overdrive is one of the most important
effects a guitarist needs, and the Hardwire SC-2 gives me a great range of mild
breakup to crunchy rhythm and lead sounds that can sing or sting," added
Hiland.
In selecting the right gear, Hiland
explains that he looks for pedals and products that offer three things. “First,
the gear has to sound great. If it doesn’t do that, we don’t get to step two.
Next, it has to be tough, roadworthy and built to last. When you have a tour
schedule like mine where you have to set up and take down night after night,
your gear can take a pounding. Thirdly, the price has to be right,” stated
Hiland.
“I’ve had a lot of experience with
DigiTech, Hardwire’s parent company, over the last 10 years,” notes Hiland. “I
have used everything from the original RP-1 multi-effects unit and have owned a
ton of DigiTech products over the years. The Hardwire pedals are the best ever
for me.”
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