Another Newbie Question - Sounding Like Kurt! |
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Another Newbie Question - Sounding Like Kurt! |
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Dec 28 2008, 11:23 AM |
Great advice ChrisVDS - thanks!
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Dec 28 2008, 11:26 AM |
Your welcome Kris and it's just Chris Kris
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Fender "California series" stratocaster Roland Cube 20X Peavey Envoy 110 |
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Dec 28 2008, 11:36 AM |
Is there perhaps some kind of Line 6 pedal that I can use to emulate those sounds right now on my Vox DA5, and simply be able to use when/if I get a tube amp one day? And easily take with me if I ever get to jamming with some of my friends? It has to be compatible with some kind of footswitch, for those moments when I want to switch (for example) from clean to distorted in the same song. I read something along the lines of Floor POD. How is that? If not, I'll look into a Line 6 amp itself. I know I sound very confused and very, very new. Please be assured that I have done some work myself so that I'm not just blindly asking questions while not having done anything myself. There's just such a huge selection of all kinds of things you could put in between an amp and the guitar that I'm a tad overwhelmed. A Pod, either a floor-based or a desktop unit could do you good There are also floorbased multieffect units by other brands which are just as good; Vox and Boss to name the top contenders You should check those out as well, and buy the one that you think suits you the most ChrisVDS gave you a great tip as well, and if you want to know more about Kurts gear you can check it out HERE! Have fun, and good luck mate! This post has been edited by audiopaal: Dec 28 2008, 11:40 AM |
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Dec 28 2008, 03:27 PM |
Kurt didn't use an amp. He used an average crown power amplifier, here's a link
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/produ...fier?sku=481584 They range from 300-1500 dollars. This post has been edited by Marshmall0wz: Dec 28 2008, 03:28 PM -------------------- Gibson SG-3 Faded Epiphone Thunderbird Ovation CC48 Vox AD30VT Vintage U.S. Peavey Microbass Orange Tiny Terror w/ 212 Cabinet Creativity |
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Dec 28 2008, 03:34 PM |
Kurt didn't use an amp. He used an average crown power amplifier, here's a link http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/produ...fier?sku=481584 They range from 300-1500 dollars. Yes he did use a Crown power amplifier, to drive his Mesa Boogie Studio 22 Click my link a few posts up and you'll see what I mean |
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Dec 28 2008, 05:18 PM |
Singe coils are important part of the Nirvana sound, but with LP you can achieve similar effect. Just get DS1 pedal, and a small clone. These two pedals have enough personality on their own, and with a good preset on your amp you can achieve something similar to Nirvana sound. It may be a good idea to get a single coil guitar in the future, and if you really want Mustang Reissue that's cool, but I think even with Mexican Strat you can be happy. I think the more important thing is a tube amp, so IMO you should get a good tube amp first and then aim for second guitar. In the meantime these two pedals should be enough to keep you busy for some time man.
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Dec 28 2008, 06:01 PM |
I guess my question has now been answered in detail. Thanks everyone who took the time to reply. I appreciate it. Thanks Ivan, I'll try to get those two pedals first. Really got my heart set on a mustang (in love with it since the first time I saw it when I was 11, I want one if only for looks, don't mind if I have to upgrade the pickups!), however, so I'll get one of those before I get a tube amp. Then again, with those two pedals I don't need one of the more expensive 5watters, so that will save me some money. I hear you mate, if Mustang is in your hearth - then by all means - go for it! It's an awesome guitar indeed! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Dec 31 2008, 02:59 AM |
I think I've posted about what I think about trying to copy others' tone, but I'll not go into it here.
I do spend a lot of time digging around reading about what certain players use though since I'm looking at taking bits and pieces here and there that I think would be interesting. You're not losing much by sticking with the Les Paul vs Mustang/Jaguar/Jagstang. Most of his guitars were played through a Hot Rails humbucker in the bridge. Basic tone tended to come from the DS1, SansAmp and whatever amp he was using cranked. Loud, nasty and dirty through gear that's not exotic and wasn't expensive at the time. There's a website that goes into all of his gear in excruciating detail: http://www.kurtsequipment.com/ -------------------- Guitars: ESP Semi-Hollow Eclipse, 1984 Ibanez Roadstar RS440, Peavey T-60, Daisy Rock Rock Candy Custom
Amps: Peavey Transformer 112, Epiphone Valve Jr head with custom 2x12 cab Pedals: Boss TU-2, Budda Bud-Wah, Chuck Collins Harmonic Percolator clone |
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