Following on from the recent re-launch of their free Vaults series, The Crow Hill Company have announced the release of its latest member. Inspired by a technique pioneered by LA luthier Rueben Cox, Bridge Guitar aims to offer something a little different from your average guitar library.
The instrument captures a detuned parlour-size acoustic guitar fitted with a rubber bridge designed to mute the instrument’s sustain and resonances. The method has been used by Cox since the early 2010s, who would salvage inexpensive vintage guitars and replace their saddles with a rubber slab, resulting in a muted, percussive tone reminiscent of a pizzicato on a cello or violin. The sound was used by Perfume Genius on his 2017 album ‘Slip Away’, before making its way into tracks by the likes of Jeff Tweedy from Wilco, Madison Cunningham, Phoebe Bridgers and Taylor Swift.
Check out the video below to hear the instrument in action.
Compatibility
Bridge Guitar is supported on PCs running Windows 10 and above, and Macs running macOS 11 or higher. VST, VST3, AU and AAX plug-in versions are available.
Availability
Bridge Guitar is available now as a free download.
