Rockman Tone in 2017

[67Mopar]

Re: Rockman Tone in 2017

If anyone is interested, there is a wire that you can clip to get a 100% dry sound out of the X100. It is jumper wire W105. Clip-it, and install a switch to toggle between effects on/effects off.

[LLL]

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I remember when I heard Painkiller (when it came out) the first time... specifically the title track.

The arpeggios during the pre-solo had me rolling on the floor laughing my ass off... I thought, "hey, when did Yngwie join JP?"

[Gtrjunior]

Re: Rockman Tone in 2017

I remember when I heard Painkiller (when it came out) the first time... specifically the title track.

The arpeggios during the pre-solo had me rolling on the floor laughing my ass off... I thought, "hey, when did Yngwie join JP?"

Lol.
Their playing really evolved over the course of their albums, didn’t it?

[Sirion]

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I think Tipton really started upping his game around the Defenders of the Faith tour; to hear him on Turbo was like hearing a new guitarist. Downing never went on the same journey, but was cool still. And they played Rockmans without sounding like Boston.

[67Mopar]

Re: Rockman Tone in 2017

I remember when I heard Painkiller (when it came out) the first time... specifically the title track.

The arpeggios during the pre-solo had me rolling on the floor laughing my ass off... I thought, "hey, when did Yngwie join JP?"

My cousin played this for me, which bummed-me-out, badly! The only thing worse than sweep arpeggio playing, is 'slap' bass playing. I do use arpeggios occasionally, but only when entering, middle, or exiting a progression. Never sweeping, staccato only. David Gilmour's "Time" triad arpeggios are a prime example of class and restraint.

[67Mopar]

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If anyone is interested, I have my Rockman stage head listed on Reverb. I don't know if I can post a link here, so I will refrain from doing so. I don't really want to sell it, but I could use the money towards flooring.

[Sirion]

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From a forum policy point of view, I am sure it would be fine. I don't know how many people are still following this thread, though, and I probably won't be interested since I'm in Europe. But do indulge us for fun, if nothing else!

[67Mopar]

Re: Rockman Tone in 2017

I've listed a few of the modules separately, but decided to try to keep them grouped as a head. I had the Sustainor sold, but the buyer wanted me to ship it to Singapore.

[Sirion]

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Really cool! As said, I'm not in the market, but good luck with the sale!

[67Mopar]

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Really cool! As said, I'm not in the market, but good luck with the sale!

Thanks! I also have a second delay for it as well, which is what is in it now. I like to have a short and long delay for emulating a multi-head tape echo.

[Aceman]

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My cousin played this for me, which bummed-me-out, badly! The only thing worse than sweep arpeggio playing, is 'slap' bass playing. I do use arpeggios occasionally, but only when entering, middle, or exiting a progression. Never sweeping, staccato only. David Gilmour's "Time" triad arpeggios are a prime example of class and restraint.

Class and restraint has its place. So does pure unadulterated over-the-top bad-@$$ery.

You'll hate this. Of course, you can't play it either.

This is technically and musically killer period. David Gilnour would tell you that.

[67Mopar]

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Class and restraint has its place. So does pure unadulterated over-the-top bad-@$$ery.

You'll hate this. Of course, you can't play it either.

This is technically and musically killer period. David Gilnour would tell you that.

Yeah, Yngwie is bad-ass! I saw him at Jani Lane's back in the early 90's. Honestly, I enjoyed his Hendrix renditions most.

[El Dunco]

Re: Rockman Tone in 2017

I don't know if it's been mentioned but Jerry Cantrell's brutal "Dirt" tone is a combination of dual rectifier, bogner (fish iirc) and rockman headphone amp for treble texture. He's not the only one to combine the rockman sound for texture with real amps.

I have to say, I'm pretty disappointed at how closed-minded and elitist some people are acting here. People can like what they like. You not liking it doesn't make you better.

[Sirion]

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I'll take the liberty of getting onto my high horse and say that a lot of things that are unabashedly 80s attract negative attention from certain types of people. I've learnt to live with it, but I don't quite get why they feel the need to comment, but hey, this thread lives whilst their threads fade…

[Sirion]

Re: Rockman Tone in 2017

I don't think the Cantrell has been mentioned, but I've heard something about it at some point, I am sure. In general, I suspect that this unit is present on a lot more than we are aware of.