Analyse this distortion sound.

ekwatts · Post by **ekwatts** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 4:28 pm

I love the hollow grinding sound of the distortion on this song. Any idea on the gear used? Amps were either Marshalls or Laneys, can't remember for this period.

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avj · Post by **avj** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 7:57 pm

Not a damned clue, but Geezer's bass sure sounds tasty on that opening riff.

Post by **Doog** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 10:51 pm

Infinitely more likely to be down to mic phasing (multiple mics on the cab) than the genuine sound of the amp- doesn't sound characteristic to any Marshall or Laney I've played. That's the thing about trying to recreate a studio sound- the same setup can yield a million tones based purely on the room, mic and mic placement.

You could probably get close with a graphic EQ or a delay set for a comb filter effect with the mix backed off.

ekwatts · Post by **ekwatts** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 10:58 pm

Do you think the tight red BobArsecake pants would help?

Bill Oakley · Post by **Bill Oakley** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 12:04 am

Here's his gear as of '71. I think he changed it in 2001 or something and I think the album came out around '75. He used Laney's back then but Hell knows what bands actually use in the studio.
GEAR

light rail coyote · Post by **light rail coyote** » Mon May 03, 2010 8:20 am

HOLYSHIT @ Tycobrahe ParaPedal Wah. I looked that up on youtube. DO WANT