Scott Henderson Discussion

Robert · Joined: 15 Apr 2016 Posts: 5

Hey Scott,

Just got the Vibe Station, one of your best album!
I wonder what pedals did you use during "The Covered Head" drum solos and at the end of that song.

You said you dont combine pedals but when you have more gain tone do you use the Xotic and the Sonic together and sometimes step on the Factory?

Wonder would you prefer the Bella over the Badger?

Thanks!

Scott Henderson · The Man Joined: 20 May 2004 Posts: 2135

The pedal on The Covered Head is a Trombetta RotoBone. When you pick normal it sounds like a distortion pedal, but harder picking brings out a ring modulator type sound. I used it on the bridge pickup, but on the neck pickup it can sound like a trombone, hence the name.

I never combine pedals - I usually use a boost, but if I want more gain I turn off the boost and turn on a high gain pedal.

I like the Bella more than the Badger because it's more like a Fender. The Bella is a Class A/B amp - the Badger is Class A. Class A amps are more sparkly and great for blues, but not so great for high gain, because that sparkle turns into fizz as you add more distortion.

Mojolang · Joined: 18 May 2006 Posts: 69

I thought when you were using the deluxe with the Clark/Berlin Trio, you used the RC into the Maxon?

Scott Henderson · The Man Joined: 20 May 2004 Posts: 2135

That was a special circumstance because the Deluxe doesn't have enough gain on the clean channel. I hardly ever use that amp - it's normally the wet amp in my regular setup.

I'm actually looking for a good Fender for very soft gigs - the Deluxe was too loud for my tour with Jeff & Mike, and most of the small gigs I play are jazz gigs with acoustic bass. With a pedal added, both the Deluxe and the Bella are too loud.

dizzy · Joined: 26 Apr 2006 Posts: 406

Scott

You should check out a dr z zlux. I bought one.
It has a good master volume and a half power switch.
I think they have an fx loop option.

Scott Henderson · The Man Joined: 20 May 2004 Posts: 2135

That's weird, it's doesn't say if it's class A or A/B, but judging from the lack of a presence knob, I'd guess A. That doesn't work for me in a live situation. I'm pretty sure that all Dr. Z amps are class A but I could be wrong.

dizzy · Joined: 26 Apr 2006 Posts: 406

I think his el84 amps are class A but his other ones aren't. But I could be wrong. I got it to sound pretty close to my 70s deluxe reverb.
One cool thing about it is that you can put it in boost mode where it is dirtier with more mids and then make it quiet with the master.
Really I want you to get one because then you would find the best settings and I would copy them:)
If you try one make sure to start with all the tone knobs at 9 o'clock. That is what I found after much frustration.
And if you like it you have to tell me your settings👍

countandduke · Joined: 17 May 2004 Posts: 197

Mojolang · Joined: 18 May 2006 Posts: 69

Ironically, Scott, you said in guitar wank when you were using this "special" setup, that some people said that your tone sounded awesome? I think it sounds pretty damn good on the Iridium clip...

Looks like this thing might be up your alley

https://www.google.com/search?q=Laney+VC15-110+review&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8