marnold
November 26th, 2006, 07:03 PM
I've been searching for something resembling that elusive SRV tone. Since I've gotten my Squier '51, I've come closer than I ever have before. Here's the drill:
Squier '51, stock neck pickup, volume maxed, tuned to Eb with GHS 10s
Behringer TO800: Drive at 9:00, Tone at 2:00, Level at Noon
Vox AD30VT: Black 2x12; Gain, Treble, and Bass at Noon; Volume Maxed; Middle and Master at about 2:00; Reverb to taste
I think the key is the TO800, actually. The Harmony Central reviews rave about how Tube Screamer-like it is. Yes, it drastically alters your tone, but it did with SRV's too. Now if only I could play like him, I'd be all set. This gets me close enough that I want to keep playing and I get a goofy grin on my face. And isn't that what it's all about?
Squier '51, stock neck pickup, volume maxed, tuned to Eb with GHS 10s
Behringer TO800: Drive at 9:00, Tone at 2:00, Level at Noon
Vox AD30VT: Black 2x12; Gain, Treble, and Bass at Noon; Volume Maxed; Middle and Master at about 2:00; Reverb to taste
I think the key is the TO800, actually. The Harmony Central reviews rave about how Tube Screamer-like it is. Yes, it drastically alters your tone, but it did with SRV's too. Now if only I could play like him, I'd be all set. This gets me close enough that I want to keep playing and I get a goofy grin on my face. And isn't that what it's all about?