Author Topic: Rebel Yell bridge in Les Paul - Top Gun theme! (Read 8806 times)

_tom_ · « **on:** March 15, 2008, 01:16:07 PM »

Well I finally got round to putting my Rebel Yell in my Les Paul, and right now I love it. In my strat and Charvel I found the lead tones to be really good but the rhythm kinda lacking. In the les paul it sounds great for both. I couldnt resist doing a Top Gun clip, so here it is :lol:

http://www.netmusicians.org/files/70-topgun1.mp3

Probably used a bit too much reverb but its an 80s track so its rude not to really :P Playing is really sloppy but I had fun playing it so thats all that matters, right? I'll have a go at doing some rhythm clips later on today or this week. Heres the guitar with the RY installed, looks great I think.

Transcend · « **Reply #1 on:** March 15, 2008, 02:17:34 PM »

damn you beat me to it.

I was just about to record this.

Nice tone, my only gripe is it sounds a tad thin but thats understandable with it being the bridge pickup.

Will · « **Reply #2 on:** March 15, 2008, 05:06:49 PM »

Have had that in my head for too long. Nice clip, where is the backing track from?

_tom_ · « **Reply #3 on:** March 15, 2008, 05:14:52 PM »

Cheers for listening. I got the backing track from www.guitarbt.com - http://www.guitarbt.com/index.php?page=dl_list&cat=Steve%20Stevens

Dont know if you need to be registered to access it though. If you want it without registering I can email you it?

Transcend, I think the thinness is just due to my mic'ing technique, I cant get it in a good position anymore so it always sounds a bit thin and fizzy.

Have just been playing a load more with this pickup, took ages to get the amp dialed in cos it was set up for mules, had to put the mids down to 5 with the RY. I still prefer the Mules, they have a more vintage old rock sound which I prefer to the more modern, 80s sound of the RY. I think I'm going to keep the RY in there for a while though because I cant be bothered with choosing another BKP yet, am tempted to swap it for a VHII if anyones interested though :) I will say though, if you want 80s - the RY is perfect.

Twinfan · « **Reply #4 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:55:32 AM »

Love it!

Scotty477 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 16, 2008, 12:02:42 PM »

I like it Tom and I have to say I'm not hearing it to be thin at all.

Watsonica · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2008, 04:37:17 PM »

Really nice bite to that, gets a good "squeal" on the harmonics.

JJretroTONEGOD · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2008, 08:18:07 PM »

I particularly like the reverb on the snare lol. My only critisism is that the bass guitar is too loud in the mix yo. The guitar sound is good though!

_tom_ · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2008, 08:22:48 PM »

Thanks :) I didnt do the backing track so have no say in how its mixed :P

btw, I put gold speed knobs on the LP now, I think it looks better. Might still get some black ones tho

Johnny Mac · « **Reply #9 on:** March 16, 2008, 10:08:33 PM »

Nice Tom!

I have to say that the magazine stash under the bed is very suspicious! :P

_tom_ · « **Reply #10 on:** March 16, 2008, 10:14:23 PM »

hahaha :lol: Its actually full of guitar magazines! If you dont believe me I'll take a photo to prove it :lol:

Johnny Mac · « **Reply #11 on:** March 16, 2008, 10:53:59 PM »

Take the photo Tom! :lol:

_tom_ · « **Reply #12 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:10:40 PM »

Told you so :P Bit dusty, I dont think I've read any of them for at least a year. Anyway, why would I pay for any of the mags you're hinting at, when I have internet access? :lol:

Perandor · « **Reply #13 on:** March 16, 2008, 11:37:27 PM »

That sounds really good for the Top Gun theme. Great work!

_tom_ · « **Reply #14 on:** March 17, 2008, 05:49:08 PM »

Cheers :) Got the mic positioning a bit better now, heres some ACDC. First on the Pearl with Rebel Yell bridge then Epiphone with Mule bridge

http://www.netmusicians.org/files/58-lps.mp3

Pretty similar sound, I find the Epiphone more fun to play with though for some reason. I think I want a plexi now though :lol: