Hey there guys and gals
At the end of this month we're doing a massive amp shootout. We're going to have a bunch of vintage and high end boutique amps in the studio so you can hear how they sound with a band.
These will include
65 Amps London
62 Vox AC30 (EF86 input)
Matchless DC30
76 Marshall JMP50
Matchless Cheiftan
76 Blackfaced Pro-Reverb
Two-Rock Jet
I wanted to get a couple examples of 6L6, EL34 and EL84 amps in there so you can hear the differences and to compare the vintage with the modern boutique.
As soon as it's done you'll be able to see clips of all these amps in action right here on the website.
It's going to be a great day so stay tuned for the results!!!
Monday 14 July 2008
Monday 7 July 2008
Who's your 'Tone Buddy'?
I was hanging out at Charlie Chandlers Guitar Experience a couple of weeks ago (as you do) and ran into an old Friend of mine. We started talking about recent purchases, bargains, and minefield dodging maneuvers. He introduced me to a simple but very effective concept that I'm sure most of you already are using to one length or another. He has his 'Tone Buddy'. Like an objective filter when it comes to buying gear.
I realised that I've had a tone buddy for a couple of years now as well, and it's worked out to be a revelation. Another set of ears on your tone is worth while having, but there are a couple of pre-requisites for Tone Buddy's. They are;
1. Your 'Tone Buddy' should not be your wife/partner. They should not have an alternate motive for your spare cash.
2. Your Tone Buddy needs to be knowledgeable about tone. You should talk the same language when it comes to choosing the right things for your sound. If anything, they should know more than you.
3. They should be open to new ideas. Not stuck in a 70's time warp, or lisetns to only Megadeath. You want objective opinions.
4. AT the end of the day, as much as their opinion is important, it's more important that YOU make the decision. It's your tone afterall.
With these boxes ticked, your tone buddy can be a life saver. So next time you buy that new pedal and have already made up your mind that it's the best thing ever made before you've even got i out of the box, give your tone buddy a bell.
Trust me, a good 'Tone Buddy' is worth their weigt in semi-precious metal.
I realised that I've had a tone buddy for a couple of years now as well, and it's worked out to be a revelation. Another set of ears on your tone is worth while having, but there are a couple of pre-requisites for Tone Buddy's. They are;
1. Your 'Tone Buddy' should not be your wife/partner. They should not have an alternate motive for your spare cash.
2. Your Tone Buddy needs to be knowledgeable about tone. You should talk the same language when it comes to choosing the right things for your sound. If anything, they should know more than you.
3. They should be open to new ideas. Not stuck in a 70's time warp, or lisetns to only Megadeath. You want objective opinions.
4. AT the end of the day, as much as their opinion is important, it's more important that YOU make the decision. It's your tone afterall.
With these boxes ticked, your tone buddy can be a life saver. So next time you buy that new pedal and have already made up your mind that it's the best thing ever made before you've even got i out of the box, give your tone buddy a bell.
Trust me, a good 'Tone Buddy' is worth their weigt in semi-precious metal.
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