Author Topic: VHII doing Motley Crue (Read 7958 times)

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

Elliot · « **Reply #1 on:** November 21, 2007, 06:17:41 PM »

You thought right, coz that was

A W E S O M E :crazy2: :crazy2: :crazy2:

steve · « **Reply #2 on:** November 21, 2007, 10:05:19 PM »

very very good in every way.

ilÿti · « **Reply #3 on:** November 21, 2007, 10:12:37 PM »

One of the best tones I have ever heard from a Strat. Great job.

JJretroTONEGOD · « **Reply #4 on:** November 22, 2007, 12:01:12 AM »

very impressed, a great clip! you rock!

Will · « **Reply #5 on:** November 22, 2007, 12:17:28 AM »

That was pretty kick ass. or in english, kick arse.

definately captured the style there

DeanS · « **Reply #6 on:** November 24, 2007, 05:45:18 PM »

Oh yeah, right on the money.

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #7 on:** November 24, 2007, 06:32:41 PM »

That's awesome mate!

gwEm · « **Reply #8 on:** November 26, 2007, 04:30:58 PM »

perfection

hunter · « **Reply #9 on:** November 26, 2007, 05:50:16 PM »

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That rocked dude!

indysmith · « **Reply #10 on:** November 26, 2007, 05:56:46 PM »

bitchin! love a bit of the ol' crue

Tellboy · « **Reply #11 on:** November 29, 2007, 11:27:20 AM »

Yep - excellent -really enjoyed it :guitar4:

FernandoDuarte · « **Reply #12 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"...

_tom_ · « **Reply #13 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

JonnyScaramanga · « **Reply #14 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.