What does a kill switch do?
A kill switch, also known as an emergency stop (E-stop), emergency off (EMO) and as an emergency power off (EPO), is a safety mechanism used to shut off machinery in an emergency, when it cannot be shut down in the usual manner.
What is a Killswitch on a guitar?
What is a killswitch on a guitar? A killswitch on guitar is that it's a switch of some description that will turn your guitar signal on and off as you use the switch. This creates a stuttery, rhythmic effect.
Did Eddie Van Halen use a kill switch?
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Eddie's first notable use of the kill switch technique was at the end of the solo on “You Really Got Me” on Van Halen's debut album in 1977. While that was accomplished with a Les Paul pickup selector switch, the effect remains the same.