Members TeRM Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 Hey guys, I am thinking about building a kind of "ultimate blues rig." I'm looking for a heavier blues/blues rock sound. I'm curious to know what you all would include in your rigs. I am definetly looking at a strat, possibly a clapton strat, but I also like the idea of a fat strat. The amp duties will probably be shared between a fender twin and a jcm 900. As far as pedals, hopefully a diaz texas tremodillo, a crybaby wah, and a Radial Tonebone hot british OD pedal. What do ya'll think? What would you add? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members csm Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 Can't argue with any of those specific individual components, all of which are good, solid choices. For my own new blues band, I'm going for:*Strat (with Tele as backup/alternate) and one of my single-PU slide guitars.*Super Reverb or Vox Valvetronix AD120VT with homebrewed vintage Fender patches. END OF. EDIT: Afterthought: whuffo you need the Tremodillo? Doesn't your Twin have a serious trem onboard already? Or is it strictly so you can do the wobbly thing through the Marshall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members songsforbears Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 My setup plays some smokin' blues. Just Dano Pro, Twin Reverb, Keeley-modded Blues Driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grantus Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 Generally in blues, less is more. Amp, one good effect and guitar, that's the way a lot of people seem to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members book_of_lies777 Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 Strat/Les Paul > Blues Driver > your Fender Twin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 fender 50s classic telecaster -> korg tuner -> allen encore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TeRM Posted January 22, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 Sounds good... thanks for the suggestions guys, keep 'em comming! P.S. - I also forgot to add in an EHX holy grail reverb pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burningleaves Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 Hey guys, I am thinking about building a kind of "ultimate blues rig." I'm looking for a heavier blues/blues rock sound. I'm curious to know what you all would include in your rigs. I am definetly looking at a strat, possibly a clapton strat, but I also like the idea of a fat strat. The amp duties will probably be shared between a fender twin and a jcm 900. As far as pedals, hopefully a diaz texas tremodillo, a crybaby wah, and a Radial Tonebone hot british OD pedal. What do ya'll think? What would you add? Thanks. Cool:cool: I like short scale Gibby type guitars for Blues but a Strat is def' a cool way to go. I like wah in my Blues rig. Works great as a notch filter/ treble boost. If I need some dirt from a pedal a "classic" voiced overdrive works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members harrystone Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 For me, it would be a '57 strat RI, tubescreamer, and Marshall Bluesbreaker. Your mileage may vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rock-lobster Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 although people keep mentioning strats, my tele sounds awesome for blues. add a super or deluxe reverb, and an overdrive pedal, and you're gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TeRM Posted January 22, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 What about compression? Is that overdoing it? What do you think? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members csm Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 although people keep mentioning strats, my tele sounds awesome for blues. add a super or deluxe reverb, and an overdrive pedal, and you're gold. Tele ... check. Super Reverb ... check. What was that about an overdrive pedal? Roll the guitar volume all the way up, and crank the Super Reverb up to the level you're gonna need for a solo. Then turn the guitar volume down to where you want to be for rhythm and riffs. Overdrive pedals are for WEEDY WIMPS and WOOLY WUSSES. *Shields UP!* *Thinks: if that last sentence doesn't get me one of young Mr Lobster's canzaworms, nuthin will* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members songsforbears Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 I honestly think you're overdoing it. If you're looking for compression, I would really go nothing more than an overdrive pedal and a Keeley Compressor. Also... why do you need a reverb pedal? The Twin has nice reverb in it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ItchyFingers Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 Yeah, I gotta agree with csm (I think I always say that, hmm), I love me some pedals, but if you are going for a blues rig, I'd have to say: Strat or Flying V direct into Fender SR, or Blues Jr., or Blues Dlx., using the amps natural distortion in lieu of a pedal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Help!I'maRock! Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 What about compression? Is that overdoing it? What do you think? Thanks! this is blues, not 80s metal. go for simple. you've got the twin, so you don't really need reverb or tremolo pedals. the amp has it covered for you. put an HBE Germania out front, and you should be golden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stanfield Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'm feelin Grantus's vibe.. guitar into the amp, maybe one pedal for {censored}s and giggles. To me, the blues aren't about a gaggle of effects, or the perfect tone, it's how the tune is played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members book_of_lies777 Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 Sounds good... thanks for the suggestions guys, keep 'em comming! P.S. - I also forgot to add in an EHX holy grail reverb pedal. I thought you had a Fender Twin? That's reverb heaven right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rock-lobster Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 Yeah, I gotta agree with csm (I think I always say that, hmm), I love me some pedals, but if you are going for a blues rig, I'd have to say: Strat or Flying V direct into Fender SR, or Blues Jr., or Blues Dlx., using the amps natural distortion in lieu of a pedal. flying V. i wish more people could understand its true master:but about the OD pedal, i was kind of thinking in my scenario, a bedroom in a 6 person house. i can't exactly break up a super reverb without causing a riot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members book_of_lies777 Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 or this with a Fender amp is BLUES CITY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grantus Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 What about compression? Is that overdoing it? What do you think? Thanks! I think Compression kind of defeats that gritty blues sound, unless you're going for the highly twangy blues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ItchyFingers Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 Right on Lobster! I always viewed the V as a metal or hair band guit. Then I was in New Orleans several years back and saw this cat named Brian Lee absolutely wail the blues on a V. Totally changed my perspective on that axe. Oh, and good point about the bedroom level necessity that an OD pedal can help out with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members csm Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 flying V. i wish more people could understand its true master: but about the OD pedal, i was kind of thinking in my scenario, a bedroom in a 6 person house. i can't exactly break up a super reverb without causing a riot Big up for the Mighty Albert! Yay, etc. That's precisely the prob with the Super Reverb: it's why I don't keep mine at home, where I use the V'Tronix or a 600 instead. But for LIVE ... the only pedal you'd need would be a clean boost, just to hit the front end a bit harder so the power amp can take you to the next stage of Tone Heaven. Never heard an OD pedal that sounds better than the equivalent of turning the Super Reverb's volume control up another notch or two ... Ahhh ... You'll have to forgive me. The very thought is getting me quite moist (tonally speaking that is ...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stratman93 Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 I would use a rocketfire strat + robert keeley ts808 + a fender super reverb or vibroverb. I would use heavy strings like 12s or 13s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members R. Chapman Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 Someone already mentioned it...a tubscreamer is really nice for that extra boost...btw..didn't SRV use a tubescreamer?? Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Bear Posted January 22, 2008 Members Share Posted January 22, 2008 I use any of my Strats or Teles, 59 Bassman RI LTD. with a Holy Grail, or my 65 DRRI. For home I use a "74" Vibro Champ and a RAT pedal, for quiet OD. You could also use an SG Classic.:rawk Most important, you have to feel it. Really you can use any guitar. I also like using my SG Classic, SG Std, Epi SheratonII etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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