badash
Joined: Aug 18, 2006
Posts: 1732
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Posted on Mar 30 2007 03:14 PM
I played out the other day, and instead of hauling all the stuff, I brought out my Brian May Special which I haven't used in about 6 months. It's a little white 5 watt practice amp which isn't traditionally surf friendly, but it is just a blast to play through for anything else. It has no reverb...
I haven't played with NO reverb in so long I forgot how much sloppiness even a slight amount of reverb can cover! My cleanliness and execution actually improved in less than 15 minutes!
Every once in awhile, just turn off the reverb...
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Anonymous
Joined: Nov 10, 2000
Posts: -180
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Posted on Mar 30 2007 04:45 PM
 i got 2 little vox pathfinder 10's, usually run an rp80 thru 'em for insanity purposes. sometimes i get 1 of 'em out and play thru it---no verb. and yes, it will clean up your playing fast!! sure makes me appreciate even a crappy verb!! also bang on the acoustic a bit for the same purpose, but sometimes itsnotloudenough!!!!!!!!!!!!!peace
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Mar 31 2007 01:16 PM
I thought this topic was about turning my band off.
Whew...
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Jon
Joined: Mar 15, 2006
Posts: 1076
Columbus, OH
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Posted on Mar 31 2007 01:40 PM
I thought the same thing, and I did not agree at all.
But this is okay. I've been playing acoustic lately--no reverb there.
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dwgregory1
Joined: Oct 30, 2006
Posts: 118
Baltimore, MD
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Posted on Apr 02 2007 07:30 AM
JakeDobner
I thought this topic was about turning my band off.
Whew...
 as did I!!
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LHR
Joined: Aug 23, 2006
Posts: 2123
The jungle
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Posted on Apr 03 2007 07:27 AM
JakeDobner
I thought this topic was about turning my band off.
Whew...
Shoot, and here I went and turn them off. Now I gotta get up, go over and turn 'em back on again! Jeez...
— SSIV
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Alex_oddity
Joined: Jun 19, 2007
Posts: 87
California
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Posted on Jun 19 2007 01:58 PM
What kind of reverb do you all use?
— "One may smile, and smile, and be a villian"
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dp
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3546
mojave desert, california
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Posted on Jun 19 2007 02:03 PM
sacrilege!!!
..."no reverb"...like that will ever happen!!!
-dp
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11046
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Jun 19 2007 03:12 PM
Alexoddity_
What kind of reverb do you all use?
Welcome aboard Alex,
The answer is a 'Fender stand alone reverb unit'. Start browsing thru the website and you'll learn more than you ever thought possible about the things. I'm sorry to inform you that you can't approach the 'true surf sound' without one of these. And typically used in tandem with a fender strat/jag/jazzmaster or Mosrite- though guitar choice is more forgiving than reverb type - and played thru a Fender tube amp (>or =40 watts) Whether you want or need to do so is entirely up to you.
BTW, the reverb units cost from $300 to $500 for the reissues.
Feel free to ask as many questions as you'd like, that's why we're here. However, most info you'll seek is probably within the archives, so have fun rooting around.
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
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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Joelman
Joined: Sep 07, 2006
Posts: 1485
Redlands, CA
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Posted on Jun 19 2007 05:53 PM
Hey I have one of those little Brian May Special in white too!
Nope it doesn't sound like a surf amp.
It does go beserk into overdrive though.
It has it's uses, and surf isn't one of them, but I never thought about using it to clean up my playing. 
Interesting tip badash
Joel
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Mrgreen
Joined: Jun 20, 2007
Posts: 351
Toronto, ON
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Posted on Jun 20 2007 09:14 PM
Without reverb my life wouldn't be complete man. I feel naked without reverb. 
— Augusto Vite
www.facebook.com/carne.y.cosas
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Alex_oddity
Joined: Jun 19, 2007
Posts: 87
California
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Posted on Jun 20 2007 11:24 PM
Thanks Mr Snyder, Im so new to this music, I absoutly love it. Im just trying to figure out an affordable way to play. My band dont want to incorperate it, but im gonna learn anyway.
— "One may smile, and smile, and be a villian"
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