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My rig currently looks like this:
Marshall Jackhammer -> TS-9 -> Vox V847 Wah (w/ true-bypass mod) -> Dan. Compressor -> DD-5 ->Ernie Ball Jr. -> Amp (Carvin Nomad 112)
I love having the two overdrives, as it gives me four possibilities for texture. I have my compressor after my wah so that it can tame my wah (it's a little more gritty than I prefer) and make sure the overdrives don't get too loud, but do you think that's the best arrangement? The compressor really doesn't do a great job of limiting the volume, as there is a noticable boost when I kick on the Marshall. What do you think is the ideal way to arrange this setup?
What exactly is the purpose of the compressor, or what different functions can it serve? I've heard that some people put it before their overdrives, and I'm curious as to why. Anybody know?
Ben
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can anyone explain to me how to create an Ibanez tubescreamer on my rp200? I want to develope the sound that trey Anastasio has from the band phish. please help
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Originally Posted by phisherdude can anyone explain to me how to create an Ibanez tubescreamer on my rp200? There really is no way to emulate the effect that a TS-9 has on a driven tube amp through an effects processor. Sorry to not be helpful, but I doubt you'll be able to create anything remotely similar.
Originally Posted by phisherdude I want to develope the sound that trey Anastasio has from the band phish. You'd really need to have a full hollowbody guitar running through a tube amp to sound anything like Trey.
Ben
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i may be wrong, but there are many reasons why people use compressors. mainly compressors even out the dynamic volume range of your guitar brining out the softer signals and keeping back the louder ones. (that's where much of the noise comes from...the bringing out of softer tones). Compressors therefore offer a different feel/attack on the guitar tone which some people love, and some people can do without. also, compressors are able to sustain notes longer than without a comp. like almost everything in music, it's all a matter of taste. compression is often used in recording too.
might i suggest your try this settup?
Vox V847 Wah (w/ true-bypass mod) -> Dan. Compressor -> Marshall Jackhammer -> TS-9 -> Ernie Ball Jr. -> DD-5 ->Amp (Carvin Nomad 112)
even better:
Vox V847 Wah (w/ true-bypass mod) -> Dan. Compressor -> Marshall Jackhammer -> TS-9 -> Carvin Nomad 112 ----(effects loop in)-->Ernie Ball Jr. -> DD-5 -----(effects loop out)
(these suggestions are based off robert keeley's suggestions www.robertkeeley.com click on FAQ)
good luck experimenting!
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Originally Posted by Benny Hicks There really is no way to emulate the effect that a TS-9 has on a driven tube amp through an effects processor. Sorry to not be helpful, but I doubt you'll be able to create anything remotely similar.
You'd really need to have a full hollowbody guitar running through a tube amp to sound anything like Trey.
Ben
My setup is fairly simple. I have a solid PRS McCarty into an RP200 into a dunlop wah into a Fender Deluxe. If anyone knows a way to replicate Treys sound in any way as far as
those single string build ups that climb somewhat chromaticly
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Originally Posted by phisherdude My setup is fairly simple. I have a solid PRS McCarty into an RP200 into a dunlop wah into a Fender Deluxe. If anyone knows a way to replicate Treys sound in any way as far as those single string build ups that climb somewhat chromaticly Wow, why do you have the RP200? You have a fantastic setup outside of that. With the money you put into that PRS, you could practically have Trey's setup in its entirety and still have enough left over for a quality hollowbody guitar.
Ben
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Originally Posted by phisherdude My setup is fairly simple. I have a solid PRS McCarty into an RP200 into a dunlop wah into a Fender Deluxe. If anyone knows a way to replicate Treys sound in any way as far as
those single string build ups that climb somewhat chromaticly
Sorry my last post got screwed up somehow. Anyways, I wanted to know a few things keeping in mind my setup: PRS-->RP200-->dunlop wah-->Deluxe.
Is my setup in the best order? What should go where?
What amp levels should I have? bass/mid /treble/rev/drive/master control
How do I get Trey's (Phish) clean and distorted sound? Good jamming effects?
Do you know how to replicate the tubescreamer on the rp200?
Can I replicate the tubescreamer sound with a combination of making a tubescreamer effect on the RP200 and combining that with the wah or channel footswitch?
Does anyone know how to do those single string build ups that climb somewhat chromaticly, but somehow you don't hear fret noise. It sounds like an airplane speeding up as it prepares for take off. Trey does it as a build for the peak of their jams and for leads into a solo. Is this effects like a whammy, or technique?
Also bridge setting tips...cost for pros to set it. CanI set it to eliminate buzz and better sustain notes??
I know its a lot of questions, but if anyone can help me with any bit of this I would be eternally grateful.
Thanks,
Ben <><
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Originally Posted by phisherdude My setup is fairly simple. I have a solid PRS McCarty into an RP200 into a dunlop wah into a Fender Deluxe. If anyone knows a way to replicate Treys sound in any way as far as
those single string build ups that climb somewhat chromaticly
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if you want some nice phish tone (mainly really fat), use your neck pickup, roll down your tone knob a bit, and only use a little bit of dirt in your tone. a compressor might help a lot too.
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Originally Posted by iAMspartacus might i suggest your try this settup?
Vox V847 Wah (w/ true-bypass mod) -> Dan. Compressor -> Marshall Jackhammer -> TS-9 -> Ernie Ball Jr. -> DD-5 ->Amp (Carvin Nomad 112) I tried this out tonight, and I loved it. The TS-9 had a little more bite to it, I definitely thought it was cool. I wasn't thrilled about the Marshall though, it sounded a little too muddy. I'm thinking of switching it with the compressor and seeing how that sounds, maybe the compressor will clean it up a little bit and make it a little more usable. Great tip
Ben
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There are several factors to Trey's tone. (and I thought I was the only worship team guitarist with a trey fixation).
I use either a Strat Delue or a Les Paul into a Keeley Modded TS-9/808+ into a keeley modded DS-1 Ultra (for overthe top distortion that I never use in church) into a Small Clone chrorus -> Ernie BAll Volume pedal -> GCB-95 TB wah -> Line 6 DL4 delay modeler -> a Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue.
The TS-9 with a volume pedal into a single channel all tubecombo is where I find my Trey tone. especially with some mid boost. (basically, treble - 5, mid - 7/8, bass - 3.
I am about to build my own Ross compressoer clone and will park it between the DS-1 and the small clone. I'll let you know how it comes out.
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Could that airplane sound be a pick slide...That is...sliding the pick along the E A and possibly D string?