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Feb 24 2013, 04:56 PM |
Gabriel's gig where the band used 'backline' equipment got me thinking ....
You guys who gig out of town - do you travel with amps or do you use amps (and drums) provided? What have you found that you've liked? If you know you're using 'backline' do you bring a specific pedal(s) or even a specific guitar(s) that you know "will work with anything" ? -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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Feb 24 2013, 06:15 PM |
We always travel with our own backline, as there aren't too many occasions in which the organizers can provide a setup like ours in clubs here. It's for the best and since we have the possibility to do it, why not? Absolutely! But what about when that's an impossibility? I noticed that Gab mentioned he brings his Jeckyl and Hyde pedal to help get his OD tone where he likes it. I do that too when I have to use backline gear ... Fulltone 'GT-500' or Lovepedal 'amp-11' (depending on how much drive I need) and sometimes a compressor. With one of these plus the compressor I can usually get 'my sound' through any amp - tube or solid state or modeler. This post has been edited by klasaine: Feb 24 2013, 06:16 PM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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Feb 24 2013, 11:06 PM |
When we toured weekly, we did it via same organizer and used their equipment. It wasn't ours but we got so much experience on it that we managed to make it sound as good as possible. When we organized our gigs (out of town ones) we would usually aim to have a backline waiting for us in the club - whatever it is It was just easier for transport. Of course - we would bring our stuff when needed (Amps/drums).
I always chose my bass gear having this situation in mind - being ready to play on whatever amp is there! For example - I got a nice pedal especially for this purpose : Markbass Super Booster. It has DI (for going clean to PA) + it has a clean boost as well as "shape" filter on it. I can get most bass amps to sound great using "shape" filter clever. Usually called "enhancer/shape" knob on amps, it allows me to cut mid frequencies and boost highs/low end at the same time. It can really make the bass sound sweet with thumping low end and clear highs (great for slap bass style). Since not all amps would have it - it was very neat to have the same thing in form of a pedal and just use it when needed. Since I have active pre-amp in my bass, I basically eliminated most of "surprise" factors. Amp would just need to have flat settings on EQ and volume knob turned up and I would be good to go! -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Feb 24 2013, 11:09 PM |
Absolutely! But what about when that's an impossibility? I noticed that Gab mentioned he brings his Jeckyl and Hyde pedal to help get his OD tone where he likes it. I do that too when I have to use backline gear ... Fulltone 'GT-500' or Lovepedal 'amp-11' (depending on how much drive I need) and sometimes a compressor. With one of these plus the compressor I can usually get 'my sound' through any amp - tube or solid state or modeler. yeah, this is what I'm doing nowadays because we are usually travelling by normal bus. Every time that we have a private bus for us I bring my mesa head with us but as this is not the most normal situation I have the option B (pedal distortion). I'm curious about the full tone, what sounds do you get with it? -------------------- My lessons
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Feb 25 2013, 02:44 AM |
I'm curious about the full tone, what sounds do you get with it? The Fulltone GT-500 is (I think) his highest gain distortion pedal (he also makes 'fuzz' pedals which are a different thing). It can get very gainy. It also has a separate boost section that can be used independently from the distortion. You can also configure the boost to be pre or post distortion. The dist. side has bass-mids-highs-gain-volume. The boost side boost-highs-gain-volume (very little actual gain available on the boost side). So, like Bogdan's mentioned with the 'Mark Bass' pedal - a lot of control over your sound especially with the configurable, separate boost section. Anyway, here's a sample. The distorted rhythm guitar is the GT-500 (lead stuff is a fuzz pedal) ... http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songI...;songID=8435192 A little heavier here. The riff guitar at 0:53 and heavier rhythm that follows... http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songI...;songID=8439019 *I use normal (vintage) output pickups and no hot-rodded 'lead' channel on the amps. The first example is into a clean, Fender style amp and the second one is a stock (and beat to crap) JCM-800 with the MV up and the gain lower. If you have anything hot or overwound then you'll be able to get even more drive. As with any piece of gear you'll read reviews on-line of guys that hate the GT-500. I think it's great - YMMV. This post has been edited by klasaine: Feb 25 2013, 08:29 AM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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Feb 25 2013, 05:17 PM |
Cosmin.
Do you have any recordings where you've used the AMT only? -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Feb 25 2013, 09:46 PM |
The Fulltone GT-500 is (I think) his highest gain distortion pedal (he also makes 'fuzz' pedals which are a different thing). It can get very gainy. It also has a separate boost section that can be used independently from the distortion. You can also configure the boost to be pre or post distortion. The dist. side has bass-mids-highs-gain-volume. The boost side boost-highs-gain-volume (very little actual gain available on the boost side). So, like Bogdan's mentioned with the 'Mark Bass' pedal - a lot of control over your sound especially with the configurable, separate boost section. Anyway, here's a sample. The distorted rhythm guitar is the GT-500 (lead stuff is a fuzz pedal) ... http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songI...;songID=8435192 A little heavier here. The riff guitar at 0:53 and heavier rhythm that follows... http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_songI...;songID=8439019 *I use normal (vintage) output pickups and no hot-rodded 'lead' channel on the amps. The first example is into a clean, Fender style amp and the second one is a stock (and beat to crap) JCM-800 with the MV up and the gain lower. If you have anything hot or overwound then you'll be able to get even more drive. As with any piece of gear you'll read reviews on-line of guys that hate the GT-500. I think it's great - YMMV. It sounds very good! Thanks for the samples and the information. Is this your band? -------------------- My lessons
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Feb 25 2013, 10:10 PM |
Cosmin. Do you have any recordings where you've used the AMT only? Oh yes sir! Almost all my GMC lessons are recorded with it Where it says that it's boosted, the Shiba Drive is in action too Let me give you too different examples: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Rock-Reggae-Solo/ https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Pedal-...r-Country-Solo/ https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Djent-Dubstep-Groove/ This post has been edited by Cosmin Lupu: Feb 25 2013, 10:17 PM |
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Feb 25 2013, 10:25 PM |
Oh yes sir! Almost all my GMC lessons are recorded with it Where it says that it's boosted, the Shiba Drive is in action too That sounds great! Thanks man (one more friggin' piece of gear on the list ) @Gab ... The first example is for a band I only did session guitar work for (technically I don't even know if they're a band - ?). The second example is with a band I'm in currently (Stand Easy - the Celtic rock band I probably mentioned in another thread or two. Bagpipes and rock and roll). I use the GT with them all the time live. -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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Feb 25 2013, 11:02 PM |
Most definitely
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Feb 26 2013, 06:17 PM |
Selmer - how are thy like? I'm jealous! Great, great amps. I was lucky enough to work at a studio that had a 2x12 combo. It sort of sounded like an AC-30/Twin Reverb and an early Marshall (JTM-45) mixed together. -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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