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Posted on Apr 29 2016 06:56 AM
I'm geeking out about Link Wray's gear as usual and trying to work out what he played on my favourite recordings, like Jack the Ripper, Ace of Spades, Deuces Wild etc,. The amp seems to be a Premier 71 and I've heard mention of a Fender Pro Reverb but I guess they appeared around 1964 so that may be a bit late. Any clues about the amps on those historic recordings? |
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Posted on Apr 30 2016 01:15 PM
Ooooo, nobody knows! |
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Posted on Apr 30 2016 01:29 PM
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Danny Snyder I am now playing trumpet with Prince Buster tribute band 'Balzac' Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF |
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Posted on Apr 30 2016 01:34 PM
Those who admit to knowing tend to never be heard from again. Think about it. You ever see this question addressed by Wikileaks? You ever hear the NSA or the CIA even MENTION the subject? Ever wonder why the Soviet Union collapsed? Why Roger Waters was forced out of Pink Floyd? This is serious stuff man. Do us all a favor.... drop it while you still can.
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Posted on Apr 30 2016 01:39 PM
PS Pay no attention to photos like these. These are spread around as distraction and dis-information campaigns.
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Posted on Apr 30 2016 03:52 PM
That amp pictured above is very reminiscent of one I used to own, a 88N that had a separate ad and speaker cabinet that joined vertically with clasps and looked like a sewing machine case. It was so primitive, all flying leads and a field coil speaker, with an octal lead connector. Only place I ever read about it was in a web post that mentioned Michelle Shocked playing one, and a photo of Muddy Waters with one. |
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Posted on Apr 30 2016 06:32 PM
JObeast wrote:
Just had to chime in since you mentioned Michelle Shocked. In the mid-late 1980's I lived across the Hudson River from Manhattan, my brother was headed to St. Maarten and wanted some new clothes so I drove him into the city. That night while he shopped at Banana Republic on the Lower East Side I stayed in my in my pickup having a few smokes and listening to the sounds of Michelle Shocked drifting up to the street from the subway platform below. Yep I had my own private concert and the acoustics were incredible. I still love to listen to her "Short, Sharp, Shocked" CD. |
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Posted on Apr 30 2016 07:14 PM
I'm under the distinct impression that Rumble was recorded on a Tweed Tremolux. Can't remember where I got that from. It certainly sounds like the hypnotic slam you get from the 5G9 bias vary trem (combined with the grind you get when you dime that amp). —He who dies with the most tubes... wins Last edited: Apr 30, 2016 19:19:41 |
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Posted on May 01 2016 11:01 AM
Link Wray told me personally that he used a Premier amp on Rumble. Last edited: May 01, 2016 11:02:48 |
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Posted on May 01 2016 11:06 AM
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Posted on May 01 2016 12:02 PM
That is really cool Dave, the onboard trem is fun. Always wondered how much the Premier 71 was used after Rumble, I guess it was on most of his recordings around that time and the Fender Pro Reverb would have come in later for gigs and studio work in the mid 60's. |
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Posted on May 01 2016 01:22 PM
Love the old Premier amp! Enjoying the surf,sun and sand!! |
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Posted on May 01 2016 01:47 PM
Wow! You can't beat personal testimony - thanks Dave. That Supro guitar sounds cool. Nails it for me. —He who dies with the most tubes... wins Last edited: May 02, 2016 02:38:45 |
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Posted on May 01 2016 02:33 PM
Here's a blurry picture when I met Link Wray. This was the night of his last performance.
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Posted on May 02 2016 02:35 AM
THIS is why I love this forum so much. Thanx Dave for the insight info! —www.alohasluts.com |
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Posted on May 03 2016 09:36 AM
Great to see that photo Dave. Seems like the Premier was used on most of them, just curious about the Fender pro suggestions around the web. |
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Posted on May 03 2016 10:57 AM
Hey Vince, I don't know about the Pro Amp. I think the Supro guitar is a very big part of his sound. Last edited: May 04, 2016 06:06:19 |
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