Finding your own sound
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Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
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Re: Finding your own sound
Dunno..I just play...and I go: oh crap that is my "sound"...
Dunno..I just play...and I go: oh crap that is my "sound"...
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
Re: Finding your own sound
In all seriousness, most guitar players would not be comfortable with my tone. I run my amp very bassy with a ton of gain. I dial it in very gravelly and buzzy. I hate compression, so my tone is very loose and organic. Think of bees in a tin can. When I play a lead, I use a Harmonic Energizer in most cases to cut the bass and let the lead cut through. My tone would not work for most guitar players, but it works for my band. We play all originals, so I am not trying to dial in someone else's tone but trying to find what sounds best for our music. For the record I use a Les Paul Traditional with SD WLHs through a Marshall JCM 2000 and a Decible 11 Dirt Clod.
In all seriousness, most guitar players would not be comfortable with my tone. I run my amp very bassy with a ton of gain. I dial it in very gravelly and buzzy. I hate compression, so my tone is very loose and organic. Think of bees in a tin can. When I play a lead, I use a Harmonic Energizer in most cases to cut the bass and let the lead cut through. My tone would not work for most guitar players, but it works for my band. We play all originals, so I am not trying to dial in someone else's tone but trying to find what sounds best for our music. For the record I use a Les Paul Traditional with SD WLHs through a Marshall JCM 2000 and a Decible 11 Dirt Clod.
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Finding your own sound
The most important thing I've cultivated is my own style of playing, which is unmistakeable. I'm a hybrid picker, rooted in blues, but more creative sounding because it's got a lot of country, Latin, and bluegrass ideas thrown in, sorta like John 5, Johnny Hiland, Lindsey Buckingham, Page, and Gibbons..
Then, I don't have a signature guitar, amp, or tone. It's all over the map.
The most important thing I've cultivated is my own style of playing, which is unmistakeable. I'm a hybrid picker, rooted in blues, but more creative sounding because it's got a lot of country, Latin, and bluegrass ideas thrown in, sorta like John 5, Johnny Hiland, Lindsey Buckingham, Page, and Gibbons..
Then, I don't have a signature guitar, amp, or tone. It's all over the map.
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Silence Kid
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Re: Finding your own sound
What don't you like about the Vox? The AC4C1 *needs* new tubes, otherwise the EQ is absolutely useless and the whole thing is hopelessly bright. Even after the tube change you're best off putting it through some sort of cabinet that can handle a bit more bass once its there.
As for my own tone... I know when it's there and when it's not. I might sound different each time though. I either feel I can make something sound good or I can't. The only "chasing" I tend to do is with Jaguars and Jazzmasters, which have to sound a very specific way to me, since they're my choice guitars and what inspired me to play in the first place.
What don't you like about the Vox? The AC4C1 *needs* new tubes, otherwise the EQ is absolutely useless and the whole thing is hopelessly bright. Even after the tube change you're best off putting it through some sort of cabinet that can handle a bit more bass once its there.
As for my own tone... I know when it's there and when it's not. I might sound different each time though. I either feel I can make something sound good or I can't. The only "chasing" I tend to do is with Jaguars and Jazzmasters, which have to sound a very specific way to me, since they're my choice guitars and what inspired me to play in the first place.
Phantasmagoria
watch where you point that sabre
Re: Finding your own sound
I think that's pretty much what I've done as well. Don't really like being limited to a particular tone or sound (more like the opposite). I just try to have a more distinctive style of playing instead (my own licks, bends, techniques & other tricks) that I can apply across different styles/genres of music & try out with different gear & different tones. That's what I do all the time...
I think that's pretty much what I've done as well. Don't really like being limited to a particular tone or sound (more like the opposite). I just try to have a more distinctive style of playing instead (my own licks, bends, techniques & other tricks) that I can apply across different styles/genres of music & try out with different gear & different tones. That's what I do all the time...
Jacew
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Re: Finding your own sound
Kind of reminds me of Matthew Bellamy...
I would like hear that, I always like to hear unique sounding guitar players.
Kind of reminds me of Matthew Bellamy...
I would like hear that, I always like to hear unique sounding guitar players.
Jacew
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Re: Finding your own sound
I don't honestly have that much personal experience with 12": AC15, some Hughes & Kettner, ENGL, Mustang II... I can get better tone out of Tiny Terror with those 8" Eminences though, but that's probably just because I've spent lot of more time tweaking everything to the way I like.
My point wasn't that smaller speakers are anyway better of course. Just that they aren't necessarily worse. It all depends what you're after. Smaller speakers do yield faster response and more highs compared to larger ones that add more punch, which is one thing I think they pair up so nicely with TT, that does lack the sparkling high end.
Point I brought that up was really that there's is no wrong when searching your tone. Thinking guitar speaker has to be 12" you're just pointlessly limiting your options.
I don't honestly have that much personal experience with 12": AC15, some Hughes & Kettner, ENGL, Mustang II... I can get better tone out of Tiny Terror with those 8" Eminences though, but that's probably just because I've spent lot of more time tweaking everything to the way I like.
My point wasn't that smaller speakers are anyway better of course. Just that they aren't necessarily worse. It all depends what you're after. Smaller speakers do yield faster response and more highs compared to larger ones that add more punch, which is one thing I think they pair up so nicely with TT, that does lack the sparkling high end.
Point I brought that up was really that there's is no wrong when searching your tone. Thinking guitar speaker has to be 12" you're just pointlessly limiting your options.
EAProwlerB
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Re: Finding your own sound
Pickup and old strat and play it through a champ, it worked for this guy.
Pickup and old strat and play it through a champ, it worked for this guy.
Progbusters
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Re: Finding your own sound
my sound was found using an amp sim that i still use now. But now i want the real amp it is simming (haha a new word) when I win the Lotto
my sound was found using an amp sim that i still use now. But now i want the real amp it is simming (haha a new word) when I win the Lotto
IM4Tone
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Re: Finding your own sound
Joe Walsh stated in an interview that the best sound is a tele through a champ. Close to Eric's use.
Godin15
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Re: Finding your own sound
Well took my time on picking an amp. Tried many amps in 40 watt range majority SS. Finally I found the amp for my use for practice and small gigs. This amp does everything I want and more. I ordered the Orange Crush 35RT this amp impressed me big time more than any other amp in its class. The reverb sounds as good as a tube amp. The clean sounds are great. This thing packs a punch, gain and dirty is awesome. There will be no problem playing with a drummer for practice this amp pumps out more volume than you would expect . The sounds are sweet that come from the 10 inch speaker you would think it is 12 inch . It is exactly what I was looking for if I want those other sounds like phazar etc etc I will use pedals. I can definitely see why the reviews are so highly rated on this amp. Should have it this week ordered the black one over the traditional orange.
Well took my time on picking an amp. Tried many amps in 40 watt range majority SS. Finally I found the amp for my use for practice and small gigs. This amp does everything I want and more. I ordered the Orange Crush 35RT this amp impressed me big time more than any other amp in its class. The reverb sounds as good as a tube amp. The clean sounds are great. This thing packs a punch, gain and dirty is awesome. There will be no problem playing with a drummer for practice this amp pumps out more volume than you would expect . The sounds are sweet that come from the 10 inch speaker you would think it is 12 inch . It is exactly what I was looking for if I want those other sounds like phazar etc etc I will use pedals. I can definitely see why the reviews are so highly rated on this amp. Should have it this week ordered the black one over the traditional orange.
Wattage
High Voltologist
Re: Finding your own sound
What type of stuff do you play?
I like the Orange Crush series but I thought the 8" speaker was a bit boxy and small-ish. Doesn't work for me but that means little to your sound. I would strongly consider the 35 with the 10" speaker. Try it at least, it is gig-able too if you ever want to go that way.
What type of stuff do you play?
I like the Orange Crush series but I thought the 8" speaker was a bit boxy and small-ish. Doesn't work for me but that means little to your sound. I would strongly consider the 35 with the 10" speaker. Try it at least, it is gig-able too if you ever want to go that way.
Godin15
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Re: Finding your own sound
If you read my last post I did purchase the 35Rt. The only reason I went with the 35 over the 20 was for the reason of keeping up with drums. The 20 is very good for anyone just wanting a small bedroom amp and surprisingly puts out a lot of volume with great sound. Not sure if you tried the Rt versions if you haven't give them a try. If you want to get back to having an amp that gets back to being just a great amp without all those synthetic sounds this is the one. I play Classical Rock, Blues, Hillbilly Country. My Strats and Archtop sing with this amp. There was no other amp in its class that could compete with this one for my liking. I finally have the sounds that I am looking for from an amp. It took me two and a half years and 4 amps later to find it.
If you read my last post I did purchase the 35Rt. The only reason I went with the 35 over the 20 was for the reason of keeping up with drums. The 20 is very good for anyone just wanting a small bedroom amp and surprisingly puts out a lot of volume with great sound. Not sure if you tried the Rt versions if you haven't give them a try. If you want to get back to having an amp that gets back to being just a great amp without all those synthetic sounds this is the one. I play Classical Rock, Blues, Hillbilly Country. My Strats and Archtop sing with this amp. There was no other amp in its class that could compete with this one for my liking. I finally have the sounds that I am looking for from an amp. It took me two and a half years and 4 amps later to find it.
Wattage
High Voltologist
Re: Finding your own sound
It's funny that post hadn't shown up for me, refresh issue I guess.
I really liked the 35 and it was one of the amps I was down to when I got my Mustang III, good luck with it. There were just too many things the Mustang did that I wanted or needed out of a grab and go combo.
It's funny that post hadn't shown up for me, refresh issue I guess.
I really liked the 35 and it was one of the amps I was down to when I got my Mustang III, good luck with it. There were just too many things the Mustang did that I wanted or needed out of a grab and go combo.
Godin15
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Re: Finding your own sound
Just received it today. This amp does everything I want and more. The quality is high. This one is a keeper I can see why the reviews are so good. I tried many amps in the 40 to 50 watts, Katana, Cube, Peavey, Black star just to name a few nothing IMO compared to this Orange Crush 35RT for quality, sounds, Price. But like I say, everyone has their own sound and the gadgets they like on their amp. Good luck to those that are searching. I have found the one that I like, finally I have it.
Just received it today. This amp does everything I want and more. The quality is high. This one is a keeper I can see why the reviews are so good. I tried many amps in the 40 to 50 watts, Katana, Cube, Peavey, Black star just to name a few nothing IMO compared to this Orange Crush 35RT for quality, sounds, Price. But like I say, everyone has their own sound and the gadgets they like on their amp. Good luck to those that are searching. I have found the one that I like, finally I have it.
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