Guitar amp clips - sorry!

[mcgraham]

Got a new amp from MJW Amplification in Derbyshire. I think it sounds sweet as, so did a few clips to show off the goodies.

[url="http://soundcloud.com/mcgrahamhk/mjw-bantam-amp-clips"]http://soundcloud.com/mcgrahamhk/mjw-bantam-amp-clips[/url]


First part is as clean as clean can be, then moderate AC/DC crunch, then saturated crunch. I can give settings if you want.

It has power scaling, so every single one of these clips were done at bedroom/apartment volume levels. That crunch is all power stage breakup though. Recording was just standard SM57 1" from dustcap on-axis micing straight to Garageband.

The AC/DC type crunch/lead is my favourite sound and could listen to that all day. What I love, even on the saturated crunch, is how articulate and clear the pick attack is on every note. The definition is never lost.

Let me know what you think!

[daz]

Does MJW build any bass amps ?

[mcgraham]

I'm sure he could! Just give him a call, that's his mobile number on the website. He's very into what he does and is happy to discuss lots of stuff on the phone - he loves it! Very helpful and knowledgeable.

[Blademan_98]

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Enjoy! If you want more clips of a particular nature then let me know.
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If you could record that first bit in 'G' I would love to add some fretless bass underneath it!

[mcgraham]

I'm pretty sure it IS in G. It's in Em, and the progression is from a piece in the key of G.

Edited January 20, 2012 by mcgraham

[Blademan_98]

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I'm pretty sure it IS in G. It's in Em, and the progression is from a piece in the key of G.
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lol that's cool

I will loop it and see what I can come up with, cheers!

[Blademan_98]

First go straight into my laptop

[url="http://soundcloud.com/blademan_98/added-fretless"]http://soundcloud.com/blademan_98/added-fretless[/url]

Let me know what you think

[mcgraham]

Good effort man. I like the sparseness of some bits, then sliding in at points. Definitely get stuck in and do some more.

If I had to suggest one thing to have a think about is try to feel the groove - the ebb and flow - of the piece a bit more. Sure, artistic license and pushing and pulling and being free is great but there's a pulse in there that you can work with and around, so why not use it! Just a thought!

[Blademan_98]

[quote name='mcgraham' timestamp='1327091802' post='1506466']
Good effort man. I like the sparseness of some bits, then sliding in at points. Definitely get stuck in and do some more.

If I had to suggest one thing to have a think about is try to feel the groove - the ebb and flow - of the piece a bit more. Sure, artistic license and pushing and pulling and being free is great but there's a pulse in there that you can work with and around, so why not use it! Just a thought!
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Totally agree
I am suffering from latency issues (no excuse I know) and will have another stab at it (putting it through my PXR4).
As long I didn't ruin it, I'm happy