jimsoloway Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 This is just a really short clip I did this afternoon as a recording test trying something completely different. I picked up a used Gallien-Krueger BM200 micro head today. This runs direct form the BM200 to the recording interface. The guitar is running through a TC Electronics Arena reverb pedal and I ran a bass boom control EQ patch in the recording software. I really like the results. I'm not sure if I'll keep the amp but it's taking in me in a much more traditional solid state direction and that seems to work well with this guitar. [soundcloud] [soundcloud] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 15 seconds....15. Garcon, bring back the tray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanschoyck Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 That sounds really spacious; I've been following your test recordings and you haven't gotten a not-good sound yet. I'll be interested to see what you end up deciding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbright Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 That sounds great! What interface are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 That sounds really spacious; I've been following your test recordings and you haven't gotten a not-good sound yet. I'll be interested to see what you end up deciding. I agree. The sounds you capture are very natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsoloway Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 That sounds great! What interface are you using? Thanks. That's a Focusrite 2i2. I was using a Steinberg UR22 but I picked this up used and it seems to be working a lot better for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbright Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 There are so many options. It is hard to choose. The Focusrite is reasonably priced. I may have to try one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuominae Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 That sounded really great. Very acoustic in my opinion. Lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianToth Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 That sounds a lot fuller and more "rich" than some of your previous examples. My favorite tone of yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsoloway Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Brian, after 25 years of trying to add acoustic presence to solid and semi-solid guitars, it's been a big adjustment to really get comfortable with arch tops. Now I'm finally learning to trust the guitar to do more of the work and adapt to that rather than forcing the guitar to adapt to me. It's a very different experience but I feel like in just the last week or so I'm starting to really get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianToth Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Brian, after 25 years of trying to add acoustic presence to solid and semi-solid guitars, it's been a big adjustment to really get comfortable with arch tops. Now I'm finally learning to trust the guitar to do more of the work and adapt to that rather than forcing the guitar to adapt to me. It's a very different experience but I feel like in just the last week or so I'm starting to really get it. It's working. Wonderful tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsoloway Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 It's working. Wonderful tone. Thanks Brian and the best part of all is that after playing this guitar for a few hours or more ever day for the last six weeks I haven't had a single bad day with my back. What a thrill that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbright Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 what software are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsoloway Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 Garageband 6.05 (the old pre-Mavericks version). And I picked up a Carvin BX250 yesterday. It's a very similar head but bit with more EQ options, a compressor and most important, a variable level control on the DI. I think this should work out well. I'd also add that coupled with my Raezer's Edge Stealth 10 cab I'm really excited abut how good these heads sound. They're inexpensive, light weight and just a perfect match for this setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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