Author Topic: Me trying to be Schenker (Mule clip) UPDATED! (Read 7699 times)

_tom_ · « **on:** March 12, 2007, 12:39:01 PM »

Finally got round to learning this song, I think one of the chords at the end is wrong but I'm too lazy to go back and edit it :lol: Also, the solo isnt perfect, only really learnt it last night and my vibrato is sometimes a bit off I guess:

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/songInfo.cfm?bandID=493678&songID=5105581

Setup is the same as always now - Epi LP Custom (bridge mule) into Laney GH50L, I used my rat to boost for the solo. Mic'd on a G12H with an SM57 straight into the soundcard.

Thanks for looking :)

edit - updated it with a better tone - pointed the mic more toward the centre of the speaker and double tracked it all. Same link as above :)

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #1 on:** March 12, 2007, 12:56:07 PM »

Sounds nice!

808 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 12, 2007, 12:56:21 PM »

Sounds great Tom!

_tom_ · « **Reply #3 on:** March 12, 2007, 01:07:11 PM »

Thanks :) I've decided I'm gonna re-record tomorrow, when I have the house to myself so I can have the amp a bit louder, and not have to sit uncomfortably close to the computer with headphones for the backing track :lol:

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #4 on:** March 12, 2007, 01:13:30 PM »

You might wanna try double tracking some bits to make em stand out a bit more, too.

_tom_ · « **Reply #5 on:** March 12, 2007, 01:20:22 PM »

Cool, I'll give it a go. Should make the rhythm tone a bit fatter I assume?

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #6 on:** March 12, 2007, 01:42:01 PM »

I think it sounded plenty fat. When you're using one mic you have to be careful that you don't end up cutting the mids out by placing the mic in such a way as to get more low end. Typically, I would use two SM57s for this: One right on access with the cone, and one out on the cone edge, then blend them together when mixing.

_tom_ · « **Reply #7 on:** March 12, 2007, 02:06:43 PM »

Ah, thats probably why it always sounds more scooped than it does in the room - I have the mic pointed a bit to the side of the cone because it seems to sound bassier, but thats obviously scooping the tone a bit? You can tell I'm a total noob at this :lol:

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #8 on:** March 12, 2007, 02:10:14 PM »

n00b, but improving fast, in my opinion. Keep it up!

Peter Antal · « **Reply #9 on:** March 12, 2007, 03:28:46 PM »

Sounds cool! :)

Mules rock!

_tom_ · « **Reply #10 on:** March 12, 2007, 04:12:48 PM »

Quote from: Peter Antal

Sounds cool! :)

Mules rock!

They do indeed! Thanks for listening, I updated it now and the tone is much fuller to my ears (probably due to the double tracking), I also played the solo better :)

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #11 on:** March 12, 2007, 05:23:26 PM »

Sounds better. Solo sounds more committed. Excellent bending, too.

dave_mc · « **Reply #12 on:** March 12, 2007, 05:39:28 PM »

nice clip- nice playing, and nice recording. UFO are cool.

:drink:

_tom_ · « **Reply #13 on:** March 12, 2007, 05:42:39 PM »

Thanks again guys! The solo probably sounds more committed because I was standing up to play, I've realised when I sit down and play it sounds lazier for some reason :lol: Weird I know. Ben, do you have any tips for getting a tighter/less fuzzy rhythm tone with 1 mic? Probably best to PM me to save cluttering the thread if you have time to help :)

Though Dave, UFO only "cool" ?! They're awesome! :P

hunter · « **Reply #14 on:** March 12, 2007, 06:21:32 PM »

Sounds great Tom! Awesome definition and string separation on the rhythm parts and a great lead tone. Also really liked the playing, great feel and attitude and sounds !

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