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frank0936
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 Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2004 7:21 am Post subject: Me, too! |
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I have a Fender Concert 112 as well. Mine has the strange footpedal hookup that requires two 1/4" plugs. I had to have a footswitch made for it. It still has the stock speaker as well. It is a really sweet sounding amp. I picked it up a few years ago and I don't see any reason to ever get rid of it.
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juspasinby2003
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| Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2004 2:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Michael wrote: | More of Garth is a good thing.
"Its my band but without John Lee Sanders and without Mz Dee. I will be singing more than I usually do and my bassist and keyboard player will sing too. I think its gonna ba a rockin night. Hope you and Chris can make it,
G~"
By the way, I saw Robben on his last time through at Harlow's in Sac Town. He played with Hillary and DeWayne - just a three piece. They were missing the keyboard and the sax player at Yoshi's. I've seen Robben many times and for many years. This slightly stripped down version offered more of what I like. Robben shows his outstanding ability to create and carry. And for my ear, the guitar work is even better.
No doubt this applies to Saturday's show as well. |
Damn! Can't get away for it. So let me just say this for you and Aeolian: I beg you - Please record it!!!! (Check with Garth first, but he's usually cool with it) I can trade with you for another Garth Webber at the Baltic recording. Instant message me on this site with the good news. |
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juspasinby2003
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| Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2004 2:35 pm Post subject: Re: Me, too! |
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| frank0936 wrote: | I have a Fender Concert 112 as well. Mine has the strange footpedal hookup that requires two 1/4" plugs. I had to have a footswitch made for it. It still has the stock speaker as well. It is a really sweet sounding amp. I picked it up a few years ago and I don't see any reason to ever get rid of it.
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It truly is one of Fender's best designs. Very warm, punchy, 3d clean tones. Also true of the "Super Amp" which is the same amp in a 4x10 combo cab. Some people dont like the od channel, but it can completely change character and sound sweet with the right 12ax7 tubes. But those cleans are to die for, and it's very pedal friendly. Also the parallel loop with the "mix" control on the front panel is great. I wish they had installed bias and balance trim pots like they did with the following generation of the Pro Tube Series, but you can always have it installed as a mod. |
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fretwork
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Well I love mine especially since giving it a new lease of life, revalving with JJs has made it warmer also using it linked to a Weber MASS.
Its sooo loud I was never able to have it cranked up and get the best out of it tonewise but with the MASS this has shown me what the amp really sounds like and I'm a happy man.
Its not a Fender 'purists' amp and may never accrue the kind of revered status/value of other Fender amps but that doesn't really bother me, I love the sound. It has real class and character
Other players that have heard it are impressed which makes me feel I'm on the right track and not up my own arse.
It got compared to a Boogie Mk 1 at a gig last night...people hear different things in it.
The o/d channel takes a lot of tweaking to get a good sound from but as with most things the effort is worth it in the end.
Long live Paul Rivera.....  |
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Aeolian
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So, does Garth beat the snot out of the clean channel? Or is he on the lead side with it turned down. Anyone know? I've never seen him channel switch the amp. It's just set to break up a bit with the guitar wide open and then he steps on the SD1 when he wants more. I did notice that he moved the L pad he used to set on top the amp to the back panel.
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juspasinby2003
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| Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2004 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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| Aeolian wrote: | | So, does Garth beat the snot out of the clean channel? Or is he on the lead side with it turned down. Anyone know? I've never seen him channel switch the amp. It's just set to break up a bit with the guitar wide open and then he steps on the SD1 when he wants more. I did notice that he moved the L pad he used to set on top the amp to the back panel. |
Didn't you just see him at the Baltic? Unless he has changed things around recently, he never uses the od channel or the "pull cut" function on the clean volume knob (the "pull cut" scoops the lower mids and boosts the highs). The Boss SD-1 provides his overdrive tones. |
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Aeolian
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| Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2004 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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| juspasinby2003 wrote: | | Didn't you just see him at the Baltic? Unless he has changed things around recently, he never uses the od channel or the "pull cut" function on the clean volume knob (the "pull cut" scoops the lower mids and boosts the highs). The Boss SD-1 provides his overdrive tones. |
I was curious, as when I've seen him over the last couple of years, he has been using the SD-1 less and less. The amp is set up to break up more and he often does a complete solo, even on loud fast tunes, without using the pedal. The tremendous dynamic response leads me to believe he is staying on the clean channel but there is a fair amount of distortion going on. This was my first time seeing him at the Baltic and he used the SD more than at JJ's where he's probably able to open up the amp more.
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juspasinby2003
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| Interesting. I'll have to inquire into that. I'll let you know if I learn anything. |
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juspasinby2003
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I checked with Garth, and here's his response:
| Quote: | | "Since I started using the Carl Martin compressor pedal I find that I can play without the SD-1 engaged more of the time. I havent changed anything with respect to amp settings and I always use just the clean channel." |
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kirk95
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| Posted: Sat May 01, 2004 3:20 pm Post subject: |
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| juspasinby2003 wrote: | I checked with Garth, and here's his response:
| Quote: | | "Since I started using the Carl Martin compressor pedal I find that I can play without the SD-1 engaged more of the time. I havent changed anything with respect to amp settings and I always use just the clean channel." |
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Can you ask Garth if he has tried an AC Booster and/or the RC Booster? If not he should check them out. With my Robben Ford Fender through my 65 Deluxe Reverb these two pedals are just amazing! I have a Carl Martin compressor too which is real nice........but the RC and AC sound better and more natural to my ears. With compression you lose dynamic range. You don't lose any dynamic range or touch sensitivity with the boosters.....
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tonemaster2_11
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Once again it's me...ON THE CHEAP. If you have an old RAT pedal laying around You should try one of the mods on my nephew's site...
www.diyguitaramp.com
The mods are simple an effective. WAY EFFECTIVE! |
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juspasinby2003
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David,
I'll send him the page and see if he wants to chime in. That will at least convey your recommendation to him. I understand he's pretty slammed in the studio lately, and sometimes these gear debates just go round and round. He's exceptionally good about answering inquiries though; so, if he has the time, I think he will swing by and post a response.
I heard enough good comments about the RC Boost that your comment tips me over the edge and compels me to hunt one down to try it. I've been trying to get a straight answer to a basic question first though. I tried Scott, but his attention seems to be fixed on the baby Fuchs lately (no offense, Scott - he did answer, just not straight). The question is what does the RC Booster do that any signal booster couldn't do, putting aside any tone coloration questions? For example, what does the RC Booster do that I couldn't do with the CM compressor with the threshold maxed and the compression zeroed (thereby functioning as just a boost)? Or, if that example isn't good, how about a TC Electronic BLD (Booster/Line Driver pedal)? If you tell me that the RC and AC make the magic together, you know I'll ask why any other booster and the AC wouldn't work as well.
I saw the Allen Hinds video that Scott shot at NAMM and was enraptured by Allen's touch and his tone through the baby Fuchs (delay in the loop). I don't know if the RC was ever switched off in that video; so I don't know how much it contributed to Allen's tone. I meant to ask Allen as I was in his neighborhood recently, but I didn't see him and probably won't have another opportunity for another 2 or 3 weeks.
Can you 'splain that for me? |
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Bill Morgan
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| Posted: Sun May 02, 2004 3:17 am Post subject: RC/AC Boosters and HAO |
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I heard enough good comments about the RC Boost that your comment tips me over the edge and compels me to hunt one down to try it.
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I don't want to complicate things for you, but I had a chance to try an AC Booster in comparison with a couple of HAO pedals the other day, and I am now having second thoughts. The HAO pedals are very musical sounding. I'll be doing some more comparisons on Tuesday and I can let you know what I find out. I'm mainly interested in the Rust Booster, the Rumble MOD and the Soul Pressure.
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Phill_B
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[quote="Michael"]Hello JustPassinby2003:
As a matter of fact ... I'll be seeing Garth (my friend) ... Saturday night. I'm very familiar with his great playing and sound. He'll be playing at a club called the Baltic in Pointe Richmond (Bay Area). Perhaps he can direct me to a competent tech.
Thanks for all the comments and help as I do want to preserve, maximize, and enjoy the fine qualities of this amp.
The best to you![/quote]
Everybody I just wanted to let you know that the official Garth Webber MySpace is now up and running (AKA The WebberSpace)!! Guitarist/SingerSongwriter Garth Webber has shared the stage with such people as Miles Davis, Gregg Allman, The Ford Blues, and many more. Heres a link
www.myspace.com/garthwebber
Thanks everyone
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