How can i replicate the guitar sounds of 70s rock?

I'm an acoustic guitar player who has recently started playing electric. I want to recreate the sounds of Sabbath, Blue Cheer and Flower Travellin Band - anyone have any suggestions on the best setup to achieve this? I currently play a telecaster through a marshall valve state. Can anyone can suggest a pedal or ideal setup (funds allowing)?

How can i replicate the guitar sounds of 70s rock?
Glad to see you taking the plunge into some great sounds! Your Tele is a single coil pickup sound (like a Stratocaster)...great, but you'll additionally want a 'humbucker' tone, as it is all over 70's (and today's) recordings. The most common examples of these 'double coil' guitars are probably a Les Paul, an SG, and a 335 semi hollowbody. Gibson made these three types originally, but you're in luck (!) because today, more inexpensive (yet quality) makers are making copies of these fine instruments. I own plenty of expensive guitars, but as far as your price range goes, I believe the best place to start would be Jay Turser...I can hardly believe the quality at their price points myself, and that's comparing them to Gibson and Fender. If you do "eBay" (and anyone can), you can score a new one anywhere from $135.00 to $300.00, or thereabouts. Many other fine lines out there; also check out Essex (SX) at rondomusic.com...again, mind blowing prices, and alot of options. Eastwood, Dillion...the list is endless. Be sure to double check that the guitar has humbucking pickups in it though, because there are options for these models that deviate from the norm by using a single coil (P-90) or maybe even a mini humbucker. You'll also need an overdrive pedal to achieve the distorted sounds you mentioned...again, a ton of options. This will take an already distorted signal you achieve from your amp and put it over the top. While a unit with tubes would be best to warm up your tone, it would be more costly too...you'd probably be very happy with a more economical non-tube unit also. I'd start by buying a 'Guitar Player' magazine, and checking out all the ads...you're sure to find a lot of great places to initiate your search for overdrive pedals, etc. that will put you in the price range you're able to afford. Harmonycentral.com is also a great resource for anything you'd like to know about guitars, amps and effects. Hope this helps, and good luck!
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Reply:Have a look around Youtube, or look up some fansites - they should be able to tell you. Also, newer bands like Kings of Leon and The Datsuns use a fat old sound, you could try looking them up too.



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Reply:I'm not an expert on the technical side of sound, but when I play sabbath I have the treble up high, then bass and middle about in the middle. For solos use the treble pick-up. For the tune of Iron man, for example, I use both pick-ups with a bit more bass. I have a wah pedal, but I turn it off for sabbath. Using just the amp seems to get the sound.
Reply:your gonna need some kinda chorus pedal also.
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Reply:get yourself a distortion pedal, a flanger pedal, and a wah-wah pedal....you can create amazing sounds. well, at least i think you can, i tried playing guitar, but i wasn't very good, but my buddy is, and those are some of the pedals he uses.
Reply:Try something new!...that 40years plus?...les paul and marshall sound has been played out and is boring!...but if you must be second best?...try substituting your tele for a gibson and a marshall guvnor pedal!...the amp should be a 1962 marshall 50watt amp top...running flat out...thru a 4x12 slope fronted 'celestion loaded'cabinet?...dont try to turn the volumn down because it causes the tone circuit to become active!...and spoils the tone...hence why you dont use marshall amps in working mans clubs?...hope this is helpfull...