• From: Boston
  • Registered: 2006-11-25
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Topic: Current Rig

Hey Guys, So I've kind of come to a major point in my sound, I think I've got my settings and gear definitely going in the direction I want.  I've got my JCM900 Half Stack, which is beastly, I love it.  I've got a TS-9 reissue which is nice for a little extra gain when you need it(you rarely do).  A Boss DD-3 which smooths out your disorted tones really nicely and gives you that "far away" sound.(Good for a slow blues).  And here is the piece of gear that has really done it for me.  The Keeley Compressor.  Man is this thing incredible, AMAZING.  I knew right away that this is what helped get Joe his tone in the early days, as soon as i dialed in my settings in i was strolling through Bonamassaville, or something similar!  No Lie, I will have to get some sound clips up, because my rig is sounding great!  Its very reminiscent of his early tone, like off of ANDY live, Great Marshall Tone. 
The thing that the compressor really does well is to take out that AC/DCesque Grittiness of the marshall(if you set it right).  I like that kind of marshall tone, but i like this much better.  It really smooths over the gain and gives you...well you know what I mean!  listen to the ANDY live, the marshall is smooth at buttah!  but still ferocious.  PEACE
Conner

Fender '62 reissue Stratocaster, 2001 Gibson Les Paul Studio(Stock), Marshall JCM900 100W Head, Original 1972 Carvin 4/12 Cabinet,Ibanez Ts9 Reissue, Keeley Compressor, Boss DD-3 Delay, Vox Wah

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Re: Current Rig

http://www.jbonamassa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1632
http://www.jbonamassa.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=899

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  • From: N. Little Rock, AR.
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Re: Current Rig

Clips would be very sweet! I'd love to hear it with the Comp., and without. Just to hear the difference.

Early 80's 1957 U.S. Vintage Reissue Stratocaster (Surf Green)-Warmouth Soloist  Pearly Gates Neck, Pearly Gates Bridge- Larrivee D-03 (Mahogany/ Spruce)
Carmen Ghia Head- Marshall 112 Cab W/G12H 30  or  Custom 4 X 6v6 Head  or  Budda Twinmaster Plus Head-Traynor 212 Cab w/Eminence Texas Heats. 
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  • From: Boston
  • Registered: 2006-11-25
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Re: Current Rig

Im not really sure how to put clips up on the net, can anyone help with that?

Fender '62 reissue Stratocaster, 2001 Gibson Les Paul Studio(Stock), Marshall JCM900 100W Head, Original 1972 Carvin 4/12 Cabinet,Ibanez Ts9 Reissue, Keeley Compressor, Boss DD-3 Delay, Vox Wah
  • From: Boston
  • Registered: 2006-11-25
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Re: Current Rig

anyone who wants to hear the rig can IM me at lppageguitar i can send them via AIM.  ive got some cool sounds going.

Fender '62 reissue Stratocaster, 2001 Gibson Les Paul Studio(Stock), Marshall JCM900 100W Head, Original 1972 Carvin 4/12 Cabinet,Ibanez Ts9 Reissue, Keeley Compressor, Boss DD-3 Delay, Vox Wah
  • From: Boston
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Re: Current Rig

or I can post them online,  but im unsure of how do to that,  can anyone help?

Fender '62 reissue Stratocaster, 2001 Gibson Les Paul Studio(Stock), Marshall JCM900 100W Head, Original 1972 Carvin 4/12 Cabinet,Ibanez Ts9 Reissue, Keeley Compressor, Boss DD-3 Delay, Vox Wah
  • Kyle
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Re: Current Rig

Theres a couple choices
Host the files for download from a site like www.yousendit.com  (just send the email to yourself and paste the link in here)
You could set up a "band" myspace for yourself and put up your recordings.  A Soundclick site (www.soundclick.com) would work as well, same idea as a band myspace.

  • From: Boston
  • Registered: 2006-11-25
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Re: Current Rig

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?a … E62471A10F   heres the strat
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?a … 150F2F5D94  my les paul with some vintage tones w/ effects
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?a … 811EF84645  heres my paul with a hi gain setting w/ effects.
http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?a … B73BCF4C8E  heres the paul with a hi gain setting.
and heres a vintage bluesbreakers type tone   http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?a … D117345653
thanks for the info on how to post them. 
Enjoy and leave some feedback!
Conner

Fender '62 reissue Stratocaster, 2001 Gibson Les Paul Studio(Stock), Marshall JCM900 100W Head, Original 1972 Carvin 4/12 Cabinet,Ibanez Ts9 Reissue, Keeley Compressor, Boss DD-3 Delay, Vox Wah
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Re: Current Rig

Hey, cool clips.  Those sound quite good. 
My initial reaction to them is that the delay is way to long and loud.  I really felt like (especially the strat one) that it all got kind of mushed up in the delay.  Playing and tone otherwise sounded awesome.
-Kyle

  • From: Boston
  • Registered: 2006-11-25
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Re: Current Rig

thanks man!  yeah for some reason the delay setting works out a little bit better with the les paul.  its a dd-3 knobs all at 12 ocklock.  thanks for the feedback
Conner

Fender '62 reissue Stratocaster, 2001 Gibson Les Paul Studio(Stock), Marshall JCM900 100W Head, Original 1972 Carvin 4/12 Cabinet,Ibanez Ts9 Reissue, Keeley Compressor, Boss DD-3 Delay, Vox Wah
  • From: Tampa, Fl.
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Re: Current Rig

cj19m wrote:

thanks man!  yeah for some reason the delay setting works out a little bit better with the les paul.  its a dd-3 knobs all at 12 ocklock.  thanks for the feedback
Conner

You running the delay in the loop or in front of the amp?

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  • From: Boston
  • Registered: 2006-11-25
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Re: Current Rig

its in the loop,  made a big mistake when i first started using delay of leaving it out infront.  doesnt sound good

Fender '62 reissue Stratocaster, 2001 Gibson Les Paul Studio(Stock), Marshall JCM900 100W Head, Original 1972 Carvin 4/12 Cabinet,Ibanez Ts9 Reissue, Keeley Compressor, Boss DD-3 Delay, Vox Wah
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Re: Current Rig

I just listened to your sound clips, and you have great tone! Is your DD-3 just a stock pedal? I'm thinking of getting one but I don't know whether I should get a stock pedal or get a keeley Modded dd-3.

-Jess
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Re: Current Rig

wow Cj i like your guitar playing and your tones if i could play like you i was more than happy
thats the point the instrument brings the most fun ...when you can play like you ride a Horse
great it was mutch work i guess
congratz
Geko

  • From: Boston
  • Registered: 2006-11-25
  • Posts: 133

Re: Current Rig

Thanks for your feedback guys!  I have put a lot of work into getting these tones, and put out some $$$ too.  And yes that is a Regular old DD-3,  they sound great!  althoygh in heinsight i do think its a bit strong and i might pull it back little.  keep posting guys let me know what you think!
Conner

Fender '62 reissue Stratocaster, 2001 Gibson Les Paul Studio(Stock), Marshall JCM900 100W Head, Original 1972 Carvin 4/12 Cabinet,Ibanez Ts9 Reissue, Keeley Compressor, Boss DD-3 Delay, Vox Wah