Author Topic: definition of good tone (Read 5883 times)

JDC · « **on:** August 30, 2007, 05:18:05 PM »

I don't have golden ears but I think they are getting better, tone is obviously a subjective thing and down to personal preference

but in order to improve my tone I was wondering if anyone had a good definition of what good tone actually is

maybe I'm asking the impossible, lol

ToneMonkey · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2007, 05:20:21 PM »

Maybe you are talking the impossible, but have a listen to The Black Keys and Frank Zappa. Nasty ass tone, just the way I like it PDT_007

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2007, 05:39:42 PM »

You can't define good tone, it's completely personal preference.

_tom_ · « **Reply #3 on:** August 30, 2007, 05:57:54 PM »

This.

For rock at least, theres nothing better than that.

edit - actually, the tone on the live album If You Want Blood, You've Got It is probably a bit better.

Elliot · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2007, 06:20:39 PM »

Tone that expresses something more than a string of notes - Like the evil of Geezer Butler's bass on NIB or the ethereal sound of Peter Green's LP on Black Magic Women.

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #5 on:** August 30, 2007, 06:31:49 PM »

A definitive sound imo.

Bad tone doesn't stand out, it blends, and merges into the background - good tone stands out from bad, and makes you want to listen to it.

Kepu · « **Reply #6 on:** August 30, 2007, 06:45:42 PM »

Quote from: noodleplugerine

A definitive sound imo.

Bad tone doesn't stand out, it blends, and merges into the background - good tone stands out from bad, and makes you want to listen to it.

Have you listened to some black metal bands? :lol:

Bainzy · « **Reply #7 on:** August 30, 2007, 07:21:57 PM »

It makes you grin from ear to ear when you play a chord on your guitar 8)

WezV · « **Reply #8 on:** August 30, 2007, 07:32:52 PM »

Quote from: Bainzy

It makes you grin from ear to ear when you play a chord on your guitar 8)

Bainzy has got it in one!!! Its the sounds that make you smile, or grin in an evil way if you are so inclined :twisted:

Twinfan · « **Reply #9 on:** August 30, 2007, 07:50:07 PM »

Tom was close, it's actually this:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=H1iR2Wi3u5o

I love the tone Angus has when he starts playing at 7 seconds in...

plastercaster · « **Reply #10 on:** August 30, 2007, 07:59:30 PM »

The E chord in this riff sends chills down me spine.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=tc0WRGZZOsM
youtube isn't as good as the record, but it has a real "roar" to it, which is my perfect tone.
I LOVE this band.

Davey · « **Reply #11 on:** August 30, 2007, 08:26:07 PM »

currently, i'm obssesed with the tone on Opeths Serenity Painted Death (when the chugging starts at 1:30) godlike.

though a SWEEEEET rock tone is the rythm guitar on AC/DC Thunderstruck

dave_mc · « **Reply #12 on:** August 30, 2007, 09:20:22 PM »

personal preference, but in my opinion, eric johnson, and for the rockier stuff, EVH.

WezV · « **Reply #13 on:** August 30, 2007, 11:33:37 PM »

this does it for me, although as always - sounds better on the record than youtube.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=mOMLU_pLjME

Kilby · « **Reply #14 on:** August 30, 2007, 11:56:08 PM »

Quote from: WezV

this does it for me, although as always - sounds better on the record than youtube.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=mOMLU_pLjME

Hmm to me the guitar tone on the original Chris Isaak is a tone from heaven.

Though I'd like to hear a higher quality version of that one, as the singers voice sounds interesting.