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Duncanpup

(13,778 posts)
Tue Dec 24, 2024, 08:07 AM Yesterday

This Amp sim technology today is amazing.

I’m lonely 20 left to get grandma was jamming on this amp simulator.

In comparing tone to twin silver face or a Bassman it’s close and i come from generation of all tube no analog.

And in no way am i trying to come across as authority on this amp sim as I’ve played some of these amps in person.
Yet or the pedal selection they offer example old style tape echo or the Marshall amps yet the one series i enjoy and tweak with tone volume pots is what they call Dumble tone.

Never played through actual original only a Dumble clone and truly I’ll say it’s not specifically amp it is the guitarist that creates his or her own tone Robben Ford or even Bonamassa.

This morning I’m well was using a single cut with some P-90 humbuckers then a knock off chinese tele with some 50’s wiring and old style pickups friend mine winds and it is just tonal bliss.

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This Amp sim technology today is amazing. (Original Post) Duncanpup Yesterday OP
My Dad had a Fender Twin Reverb sunnybrook 23 hrs ago #1
Awesome Duncanpup 23 hrs ago #2
My friend just picked up Chinese gretsch Duncanpup 23 hrs ago #3
You do know the stock answer to the question... IrishAfricanAmerican 21 hrs ago #6
I recommend the Indonesian made sunnybrook 21 hrs ago #7
My video of Brian Setzer using that Bigsby sunnybrook 21 hrs ago #8
I've been using an old Johnson J Station for a couple of... OneBlueDotS-Carolina 22 hrs ago #4
It takes time to really learn what the right amp, at the right volume and right settings can do. Firestorm49 22 hrs ago #5

sunnybrook

(1,232 posts)
1. My Dad had a Fender Twin Reverb
Tue Dec 24, 2024, 08:31 AM
23 hrs ago

I have a Roland Jazz Chorus. But recently I needed something smaller to tote to solo gigs than an amp and PA. I got a Fishman Loudbox Performer, which can be used as a PA.

That is ok for acoustic electrics, but I mostly play electric guitars - old Fender Jazzmaster, Gretsch hollow body, various superstrats, etc... and they sound like weak sauce through the Fishman.

My Sweetwater rep suggested the UAD Dream 65 Reverb. It is a pedal that duplicates the sound of a 1965 Fender Reverb Deluxe amp. It has several other options. I have to tell you it is AMAZING! At my last gig I was doing several classic Christmas songs with that clean Hank Garland tone. This little pedal is just unbelievable! It made my Fishman sound as good as my Jazz Chorus.And load in is now super easy.

Duncanpup

(13,778 posts)
3. My friend just picked up Chinese gretsch
Tue Dec 24, 2024, 09:01 AM
23 hrs ago

Now I’m impressed some company called all in one i think.

I’m looking at the telecaster ash and walnut maybe yet do i need another guitar NO! 😂

IrishAfricanAmerican

(4,185 posts)
6. You do know the stock answer to the question...
Tue Dec 24, 2024, 10:20 AM
21 hrs ago

"How many guitars do you need?"

"Just one more!"

sunnybrook

(1,232 posts)
7. I recommend the Indonesian made
Tue Dec 24, 2024, 10:41 AM
21 hrs ago

Gretsch G2420T. My Dad had a Chet Atkins Country Gentleman when I was a girl and this is a copy of that. Some complain that with the Broadtron Filter pickups don't give that Gretsch twang - too Gibson like. I LOVE the tone of this guitar. I recently had the regular G2420 without the Bigsby. Then we got to see Brian Setzer live. I had to have the Bigsby 😅 He uses that constantly. If you can't get one at least go play one. They are nice guitars under $500

OneBlueDotS-Carolina

(1,433 posts)
4. I've been using an old Johnson J Station for a couple of...
Tue Dec 24, 2024, 09:37 AM
22 hrs ago

Decades. Took me maybe 10 years to fully utilize the programmable software that came with the unit. The software won't work on a windows 11, so it resides on a laptop that isn't connected to the net. Very happy with the tones & available selections, again that is after years of learning all the possibilities that antique provides. Bought a second J Station off EBay for nothing, as at 71 years old, too old to learn & play with the newer modeling software.

Firestorm49

(4,223 posts)
5. It takes time to really learn what the right amp, at the right volume and right settings can do.
Tue Dec 24, 2024, 10:13 AM
22 hrs ago

I’m currently playing in a band with an amazing lead guitarist who primarily plays a Tele through a Bassman. But it’s what he’s done to his guitars and how he utilizes his fingers that make him/it sound so good. He’s using DiMarzio double humbuckers at the neck and Seymour Duncan Hot Rails at the bridge. His tone is to die for and is enhanced by his Nashville style. It’s a real pleasure to listen to his mastery of triad chords.

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