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Scotty477

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« on: December 21, 2007, 01:16:27 AM »
Here is my take on an Emerald 'Hot PAF' sound.

The backing track was taken from this excellent site (which I have no association with) and is called Laid Down Blues.

I'm only playing the solo here - no other guitars.

http://www.gckingoftheblues.com/static_content/view/backing_tracks.html

Guitar is a Gibson LP Classic, using a Marshall Tube Stack patch via a Boss BR-900.

BKP's are the Emerald calibrated set.

I went for a vintage tone here. The times which pup's were used is as follows:

Rhythm 0:00 - 01:13
Middle 01:14 - 02:04
Treble 02:05 - End

Playing is my usual basic. The song is meant to be laid back but didn't really stay that way in the end ....
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« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2007, 03:27:23 AM »
That was great, sir!   I really liked the heavy use of start-stops and double stops for a meaty -full sound.  those pickups sound great on every position... very clear,   with much balls.  great clips all around,  and the jamtrack link was much approved,,  thanks,   lifted
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« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2007, 07:16:12 AM »
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wow, wow...

You need to stop right now, no more (except don't stop, you still owe me a metal clip).  I need my ass a good LP and some NIIIICE emeralds.
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« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2007, 10:25:39 AM »
that rocked! the tone, the playing, the composition. beastly.
Only thing that could be improved was the mix i thought- did it have some sort of gate on it? ;some parts seemed to be getting louder and quieter very unnaturally
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« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2007, 10:28:34 AM »
nice...got to love emeralds
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« Reply #5 on: December 21, 2007, 11:00:31 AM »
Once more, very nice stuff !


( Did you find yourself growing a long beard, sunglasses and a stetson hat during recording ? ) 8)

Really nice tone and playing there, you have become a convincing sales pitch for the Emeralds. Thanks again for posting !  :D
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« Reply #6 on: December 21, 2007, 01:39:31 PM »
Quote from: Fourth Feline
Really nice tone and playing there, you have become a convincing sales pitch for the Emeralds. Thanks again for posting !  :D


convincing? CONVINCING?  these things are sold brotha! :wink:
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« Reply #7 on: December 21, 2007, 04:45:54 PM »
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some parts seemed to be getting louder and quieter very unnaturally
I bet it's due to over compression.

Excellent sound/tone, I echo what indy smith says.
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« Reply #8 on: December 21, 2007, 05:16:50 PM »
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Quote from: Fourth Feline
Really nice tone and playing there, you have become a convincing sales pitch for the Emeralds. Thanks again for posting !  :D


convincing? CONVINCING?  these things are sold brotha! :wink:


Sorry, I should have expained myself better : - had I got the money they would have been sold x 2 !  :D
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« Reply #9 on: December 21, 2007, 05:38:54 PM »
DAIM~~~!!!!

Forget about PAF, THIS IS HOT!!!!!!

Very convincing clip Machinehead, thanks!
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« Reply #10 on: December 21, 2007, 06:48:38 PM »
Thanks for all the comments.

I'll check the compression on the patch tonight. To be honest I can't hear the variation in levels with the gear available to me but I haven't got my nearfield speakers yet - they should be with me shortly.

I'm also basically a novice at recording - never mind multi-track recording, so any advice is very welcome.
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« Reply #11 on: February 03, 2008, 12:22:38 PM »
Huh that's great. Emeralds are hardly talked about or heard of, but it seems they are awesome pickups!

What is the rest of the electronics like? Are there quality pots/caps? I was surprised at how much treble that LP with the Emeralds has ...
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« Reply #12 on: February 03, 2008, 03:28:56 PM »
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Huh that's great. Emeralds are hardly talked about or heard of, but it seems they are awesome pickups!

What is the rest of the electronics like? Are there quality pots/caps? I was surprised at how much treble that LP with the Emeralds has ...


Thanks for that Hunter. Yes, the Emerald pups are very often overlooked. I'm not sure why that is as they are a great pickup for blues/classic rock and heavy rock. I even had an experiment with some drop D metal which sounded wicked - even though I was playing a cross between NuMetal and Sabbath  :D

My LP has had no mods, in terms of pots/caps etc. I'm assuming it has 300 pots but tbh I've never felt the need to change them - even when I had stock Gibson 496/500 pups.

I've had time to get more used the feel of Emeralds in the time that I've had them. Apart from the clarity that all BKP's have the Emerald (in an unchambered Gibson LP) can best be described as warm and punchy with a hint of darkness and enough bite to cut through the mix.

Lack of treble isn't really a problem with them. The only adjustment I made from the tech install was to lower the neck pup a few mm's as it was slightly too hot. Now it's fine and has a nice smokey vibe to it.

Basically I'm very happy with Emeralds. They make my LP sound like I've always imagined it should. I'd have no hesitation in recommending them for blues/rock players.

I'm working on a few clips to demonstrate them in more depth and variety - and having fun doing it  :wink:

Cheers
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« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2008, 04:23:35 PM »
Quote from: Machinehead
I even had an experiment with some drop D metal which sounded wicked - even though I was playing a cross between NuMetal and Sabbath  :D


OY! You did this without recording it and posting it here?!?!?! How DARE you!!!  :)  Do a clip (do a clip)!!!!  :D
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« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2008, 06:31:04 PM »
Patience is a virtue etc etc   :D

I should have said Sabbath riffs in a NuMetal drop D style. My age is advancing far too fast....

Nah,  to be honest I'm working on my setup - in order to get things right in the recording part.

The worrying thing is that even after I bought new nearfield speakers, I still can't hear variation in the levels that a few people pointed out  :cry:
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