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Witloofboer
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Belgium
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
 Posted - 11/03/2009 : 10:27:56
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Nice article!
�Tone� has been my goal in all my playing life, much more than technique and fast playing.
If one finds the right �tone� that is the only tone needed to create a great solo, listen for Peter Greens sustained note in �The supernatural� with Johnn Mayall�s Blues Breakers, this note builds the drama of the whole song.
As a part of my tone-search I own/owned lots and lots of overdrives, but few of all other effects.
To get tone from vintage equipment is an expensive way to go, sadly�.
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
3543 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 11:40:54
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 ..that guy sounds like he would fit right in here on this forum.... ....must have plenty of money for all that vintage gear...even a modern guitar like a parker fly or an amp like the matchless aren't cheap..... |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
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Posted - 11/03/2009 : 13:48:45
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Hi Witloofboer & guys
What a great article & read.
I have taken (3) snippets out of Eric's article,
which I belive sum up the search for "THE TONE"
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Eric Kraft
http://www.analogman.com/kraft2.htm
It is obvious that "THE" tone is a purely subjective animal.
Fabulous tone. So what's the answer?
I told you when I started this article there wasn't one,
but take heart. There are many! You just have to find yours.
There are many answers to finding " THE " tone.
Recently I found a small combo that has become the center point
when I gear up & play at home
(I've purposely elected to withhold the name, as the brand is generally considered crap)
This little amp, has really made me rethink the growing collection of gear that seems to FIND it's way to my place.
And it takes pedals really well.
So for the past few months, I've been very happy with my tone.
(Well! at least until the Next amp comes along)
I read many fabulous stories here from many members here,
like Franzoni's recent & long search for his Wet Dry Wet rig.
Good luck with the quest for yours.
Regards Dr. Bob  |
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 14:34:06
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| thats a nice but old story |
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Dirk
Platinum Member
Netherlands
1309 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 17:14:16
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Interesting nonetheless.
Especially the part about the Casio synth guitar.
I read about those in "The ultimate guitar book" by Tony Bacon.
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
3543 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 17:59:50
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| J.J Cale uses one of those casio guitars... |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 18:58:51
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Originally posted by Dr. Bob
Recently I found a small combo that has become the center point
when I gear up & play at home(I've purposely elected to withhold the name, as the brand is generally considered crap)
This little amp, has really made me rethink the growing collection of gear that seems to FIND it's way to my place.
And it takes pedals really well.
So for the past few months, I've been very happy with my tone.
(Well! at least until the Next amp comes along)
I read many fabulous stories here from many members here,
like Franzoni's recent & long search for his Wet Dry Wet rig.
Good luck with the quest for yours.
Regards Dr. Bob
I suspect what amp you�re talking about so why not let us all know it, it�s cost like US$ 80, and I�m really tempered to buy one just to check Dr Bobs tastes 
Cheap isn�t always bad, Bad Monkey, the new Danelectro Cool Cats to name a few.
It�s a really good feeling buying something cheap and then make good use of it. Anybody can buy some Custom Shop Fender amp and get a good tone, but to find a new good amp cheap is much more difficult.
So Dr Bob tell us your secret love affair  |
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
3543 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 20:12:47
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| Didn't want to be nosy Doc but since Goran has asked.... i too would like to know about this mystery amp...... |
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Witloofboer
Gold Member
Belgium
513 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 21:48:45
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quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Bob
Recently I found a small combo that has become the center point
when I gear up & play at home
(I've purposely elected to withhold the name, as the brand is generally considered crap)
I don't care about the name. Only last week, I recorded something funky. Someone said: 'Hey, that guitar sounds great!' It was just a Squier Stratocaster, recorded directly in the computer. It doesn't sound cheap/flat/... It just sounds right & it plays well. What do you want more?
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Originally posted by Franzoni
i too would like to know about this mystery amp......
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 16:06:57
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Hi Guys
Seriously!
If I told you, you would flame me for a week.
And stone me to death, with all your old busted Boss pedals.
I PM-ed a few people about it,
I belive Goran was one of those people.
I specially pic Goran, as I know he has an affinity for small combo amps.
And he modded his Epi. Valve Jr. literally to death.
I am going to do a bit of study into why this amp sounds so good.
I suspect it's the soft recovery mode on the power amp.
I've done a little it of test recording with it.
I' have had some very pro, gig every day muso's come over,
to play & listen to it, & the over all general comments are an astonishing & surprising,
- WTF?
- All that?
- From that little thing? Actually (POS).
Regards Dr. Bob
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Laurie
Double Platinum Member
Canada
4854 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 16:44:33
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quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Bob
Hi Guys
Seriously!
If I told you, you would flame me for a week.
And stone me to death, with all your old busted Boss pedals.
I PM-ed a few people about it,
I belive Goran was one of those people.
I specially pic Goran, as I know he has an affinity for small combo amps.
And he modded his Epi. Valve Jr. literally to death.
I am going to do a bit of study into why this amp sounds so good.
I suspect it's the soft recovery mode on the power amp.
I've done a little it of test recording with it.
I' have had some very pro, gig every day muso's come over,
to play & listen to it, & the over all general comments are an astonishing & surprising,
- WTF?
- All that?
- From that little thing? Actually (POS).
Regards Dr. Bob
Tell us Dr.Bob! You know you want to... |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 20:12:04
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Originally posted by Laurie
Tell us Dr.Bob! You know you want to...
You never ever get framed here, Dr Bob, even if you tell us that you use mini-mini Marshall (the battery powered plastic thing).
And for the moment a lot of Boss fanatics is wondering what the hell it is, maybe have problems with sleep or family relations, because they really want to know  |
Edited by - Goran on 11/04/2009 20:13:03 |
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