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Title: VHII doing Motley Crue
Post by: JonnyScaramanga on November 21, 2007, 05:46:08 PM
Hi guys,

I always thought the VHII would be good for Motley Crue, so I tried it out. On my myspace page I've added a Crue-style demo I've recorded for an upcoming issue of Guitar Techniques (it'll be in issue GT149)

The track is the only one I've got online at the moment, called "Louder Than Satan".

I used a Fender Mexican 50s reissue Strat (with BK VHII in the bridge), through a BOSS SD-1 into a Marshall Jubilee 25/50. The lead guitar is the same sound with a DS-1 instead of the SD-1. It was close mic'ed with an SM58 and recorded into Logic with no post processing.

EDIT: Doh! The link! http://www.myspace.com/scaramofo
Title: VHII doing Motley Crue
Post by: Elliot on November 21, 2007, 06:17:41 PM
You thought right, coz that was


A   W     E    S  O    M   E       :crazy2:  :crazy2:  :crazy2:
Title: VHII doing Motley Crue
Post by: steve on November 21, 2007, 10:05:19 PM
very very good in every way.
Title: VHII doing Motley Crue
Post by: il˙ti on November 21, 2007, 10:12:37 PM
One of the best tones I have ever heard from a Strat. Great job.
Title: VHII doing Motley Crue
Post by: JJretroTONEGOD on November 22, 2007, 12:01:12 AM
very impressed, a great clip! you rock!
Title: VHII doing Motley Crue
Post by: Will on November 22, 2007, 12:17:28 AM
That was pretty kick ass. or in english, kick arse.

definately captured the style there
Title: VHII doing Motley Crue
Post by: DeanS on November 24, 2007, 05:45:18 PM
Oh yeah, right on the money.
Title: VHII doing Motley Crue
Post by: Crazy_Joe on November 24, 2007, 06:32:41 PM
That's awesome mate!
Title: VHII doing Motley Crue
Post by: gwEm on November 26, 2007, 04:30:58 PM
perfection
Title: VHII doing Motley Crue
Post by: hunter on November 26, 2007, 05:50:16 PM
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That rocked dude!
Title: VHII doing Motley Crue
Post by: indysmith on November 26, 2007, 05:56:46 PM
bitchin! love a bit of the ol' crue
Title: VHII doing Motley Crue
Post by: Tellboy on November 29, 2007, 11:27:20 AM
Yep - excellent -really enjoyed it :guitar4:
Title: VHII doing Motley Crue
Post by: FernandoDuarte on November 29, 2007, 12:00:13 PM
Really good! Now I've changed my mind about VH pickups... I always thought it was "thin and trebly"...
Title: VHII doing Motley Crue
Post by: _tom_ on November 29, 2007, 12:14:38 PM
Quote from: FernandoEsteves
Really good! Now I've changed my mind about VH pickups... I always thought it was "thin and trebly"...


+1
Title: VHII doing Motley Crue
Post by: JonnyScaramanga on November 29, 2007, 05:29:13 PM
Thanks a lot guys!

It probably helped that the guitar was tuned down a tone, and strung with 12-54 strings.

I love the VHII. It didn't sound quite like I was expecting, but I quickly fell in love with it. I would describe the tone as being mostly mid... There's not a shortage of highs or lows, but there's not too much either. The mid range just has this incredible sweet quality, and I just can't get enough of it. I think the name is appropriate. It can do more than just Van Halen, but like Eddie's classic tone, it just sounds incredibly musical and not at all harsh even when playing very aggressively. It's like there's just the right amount of each frequency.

It's also the only bridge pickup I've ever heard with a clean tone that I like.
Title: VHII doing Motley Crue
Post by: JamesHealey on December 11, 2007, 10:57:44 PM
the VHII is by far the best humbucking pickup i've ever encountered, it's amazing im not using one at the moment but I had one in my strat for a serious ammount of time.

I've currently got the Mules on order, we'll see how they match up..
Title: VHII doing Motley Crue
Post by: opprobrium_9 on December 12, 2007, 12:39:01 AM
can't stand motley crue, but excellent job of recording, and spot on tone.
Title: VHII doing Motley Crue
Post by: indysmith on December 12, 2007, 12:39:54 AM
Quote from: opprobrium_9
can't stand motley crue, but excellent job of recording, and spot on tone.

yu bar-steward
Title: VHII doing Motley Crue
Post by: opprobrium_9 on December 12, 2007, 06:53:38 PM
Quote from: indysmith
Quote from: opprobrium_9
can't stand motley crue, but excellent job of recording, and spot on tone.

yu bar-steward


I tend to think the same of all you who love monstrosity crue.  :wink:
Title: VHII doing Motley Crue
Post by: indysmith on December 12, 2007, 07:02:35 PM
Quote from: opprobrium_9
Quote from: indysmith
Quote from: opprobrium_9
can't stand motley crue, but excellent job of recording, and spot on tone.

yu bar-steward


I tend to think the same of all you who love monstrosity crue.  :wink:

haha :P
Title: VHII doing Motley Crue
Post by: il˙ti on December 12, 2007, 07:46:43 PM
Quote from: opprobrium_9
can't stand motley crue, but excellent job of recording, and spot on tone.

You took the words right out of my mouth.
Title: VHII doing Motley Crue
Post by: MrBump on December 15, 2007, 12:27:28 PM
I remember Motley Crue.  Saw them once.

That by a long way MUCH, MUCH better than they were!

 8)

Mark.
Title: VHII doing Motley Crue
Post by: MrBump on December 15, 2007, 01:03:48 PM
I remember Motley Crue.  Saw them once.

That by a long way MUCH, MUCH better than they were!

 8)

Mark.
Title: VHII doing Motley Crue
Post by: 38thBeatle on December 15, 2007, 01:53:07 PM
Good job there Jonny.Great playing!