Agent Orange Guitar Tone

frundmragone

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Posted on Feb 06 2016 11:28 AM

I'll definitely have to try that combo and see if it gets me close.

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eddiekatcher

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Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Feb 06 2016 01:58 PM

When I saw AO here in Atlanta at the Masquerade some years back Mike was playing a Jazzmaster (modified, I believe) out a a Marshall with a slant cab.

They were smoking'

ed

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Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps?

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killbabykill34

Joined: Apr 03, 2010
Posts: 3201
Jacksonville, AL
United States

Posted on Feb 06 2016 07:41 PM

Here is what Mike Palm replied with.

"PAF pickup in an SG, through an old Fender Bassman head, into a vintage 8x10 Marshall slant cab."

Regarding the phase sound, I asked if that was post production."

"No, that's called phase problems with the mics"

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THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary.

www.thekbk.com
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www.reverbnation.com/thekbk
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frundmragone

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Posted on Feb 08 2016 10:14 AM

Wow thanks so much I appreciate it ! how did you get in contact with him?

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killbabykill34

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Posts: 3201
Jacksonville, AL
United States

Posted on Feb 08 2016 10:39 AM

frundmragone wrote:

Wow thanks so much I appreciate it ! how did you get in contact with him?

Just left him a message on Facebook. We have talked here and there for a few years now.

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THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary.

www.thekbk.com
http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/
www.reverbnation.com/thekbk
www.facebook.com/thekbkal

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killbabykill34

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Posts: 3201
Jacksonville, AL
United States

Posted on Feb 08 2016 10:40 AM

But the gist of your question is that the "tone" you are wanting was actually the result of some pretty crappy engineering. LOL

But it could be worse. Have you ever heard their 2nd album? LOL

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THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary.

www.thekbk.com
http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/
www.reverbnation.com/thekbk
www.facebook.com/thekbkal

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frundmragone

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Posted on Feb 08 2016 04:08 PM

Haha thats awesome i've friended mike and been waiting for him to accept forever but it probably wont ever happen sadly id love to talk to the guy but im happy we got to the bottom of this its awesome to hear it from him himself!

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killbabykill34

Joined: Apr 03, 2010
Posts: 3201
Jacksonville, AL
United States

Posted on Feb 08 2016 04:58 PM

He and I don't know each other beyond a few back and forths here and there. I actually had developed a pretty good relationship with the old bass player, James, before he passed away in 2014. He did a bit of publicity work for us. It was really great to hear all the old stories directly from him, as they were one of my earliest influences. Sadly, he and Mike had not been on speaking terms for ages.

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THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary.

www.thekbk.com
http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/
www.reverbnation.com/thekbk
www.facebook.com/thekbkal

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frundmragone

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Posts: 120

Posted on Feb 08 2016 06:54 PM

really I never knew they had a falling out thats sad to hear. Agent Orange was the reason I started a surf punk band to begin with I wish I could get my music to him somehow!

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frundmragone

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Posted on Feb 08 2016 06:58 PM

I also listened to your band I love man or astro man so im automatically in love with it great stuff

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da-ron

Joined: Jan 02, 2009
Posts: 1299
The original Plymouth, UK.
United Kingdom

Posted on Feb 09 2016 03:23 AM

I saw Agent orange play in the UK about 5 years ago, and they were awesome. They are also the reason I started playing surf music, and the first surf punk band I ever heard back in the day. One of my all time favourite bands.

They play and tour quite a bit so I would recommend making the effort to go see them, I don't know where you live or what you do, but it's always easier for a fan to travel to the band rather than the band travel to the fan!

When I saw them, Mike finished the gig, picked up a bottle of beer then jumped down into the audience to say hello to everyone. Then he went to a local bar and had a few beers. What I'm saying is, he's not some big ego rock star - go see the band, meet him after, have a chat and ask him what he plays. Not only will you find out what he plays but you'll have great experience as well. Alternatively you could track down Dusty Watson on facebook and ask when & where they are playing - Dusty often plays drums for them and he's a very cool guy.

When I saw them play, I didn't recognise his guitar or his amp. I think he was being sponsored by some amp brand - it wasn't marshall.

I always thought he used a fuzzed up harmoniser on his songs, but I could be wrong - I'm not big into effects.

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killbabykill34

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Jacksonville, AL
United States

Posted on Feb 09 2016 07:24 AM

Dusty isn't really playing with them these days. Dave Klein, formerly of Ghastly Ones, is handling drums now.

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THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary.

www.thekbk.com
http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/
www.reverbnation.com/thekbk
www.facebook.com/thekbkal

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frundmragone

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Posted on Feb 09 2016 08:35 AM

Im in New York and the first chance I get to see them im jumping on it

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frundmragone Joined: Apr 17, 2015 Posts: 120	Posted on Feb 06 2016 11:28 AM I'll definitely have to try that combo and see if it gets me close. Top
eddiekatcher Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2764 Atlanta, GA	Posted on Feb 06 2016 01:58 PM When I saw AO here in Atlanta at the Masquerade some years back Mike was playing a Jazzmaster (modified, I believe) out a a Marshall with a slant cab. They were smoking' ed — Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps? Top
killbabykill34 Joined: Apr 03, 2010 Posts: 3201 Jacksonville, AL	Posted on Feb 06 2016 07:41 PM Here is what Mike Palm replied with. "PAF pickup in an SG, through an old Fender Bassman head, into a vintage 8x10 Marshall slant cab." Regarding the phase sound, I asked if that was post production." "No, that's called phase problems with the mics" — THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary. www.thekbk.com http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/ www.reverbnation.com/thekbk www.facebook.com/thekbkal Last edited: Feb 07, 2016 07:41:01 Top
frundmragone Joined: Apr 17, 2015 Posts: 120	Posted on Feb 08 2016 10:14 AM Wow thanks so much I appreciate it ! how did you get in contact with him? Top
killbabykill34 Joined: Apr 03, 2010 Posts: 3201 Jacksonville, AL	Posted on Feb 08 2016 10:39 AM frundmragone wrote: Wow thanks so much I appreciate it ! how did you get in contact with him? Just left him a message on Facebook. We have talked here and there for a few years now. — THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary. www.thekbk.com http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/ www.reverbnation.com/thekbk www.facebook.com/thekbkal Top
killbabykill34 Joined: Apr 03, 2010 Posts: 3201 Jacksonville, AL	Posted on Feb 08 2016 10:40 AM But the gist of your question is that the "tone" you are wanting was actually the result of some pretty crappy engineering. LOL But it could be worse. Have you ever heard their 2nd album? LOL — THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary. www.thekbk.com http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/ www.reverbnation.com/thekbk www.facebook.com/thekbkal Top
frundmragone Joined: Apr 17, 2015 Posts: 120	Posted on Feb 08 2016 04:08 PM Haha thats awesome i've friended mike and been waiting for him to accept forever but it probably wont ever happen sadly id love to talk to the guy but im happy we got to the bottom of this its awesome to hear it from him himself! Top
killbabykill34 Joined: Apr 03, 2010 Posts: 3201 Jacksonville, AL	Posted on Feb 08 2016 04:58 PM He and I don't know each other beyond a few back and forths here and there. I actually had developed a pretty good relationship with the old bass player, James, before he passed away in 2014. He did a bit of publicity work for us. It was really great to hear all the old stories directly from him, as they were one of my earliest influences. Sadly, he and Mike had not been on speaking terms for ages. — THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary. www.thekbk.com http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/ www.reverbnation.com/thekbk www.facebook.com/thekbkal Top
frundmragone Joined: Apr 17, 2015 Posts: 120	Posted on Feb 08 2016 06:54 PM really I never knew they had a falling out thats sad to hear. Agent Orange was the reason I started a surf punk band to begin with I wish I could get my music to him somehow! Top
frundmragone Joined: Apr 17, 2015 Posts: 120	Posted on Feb 08 2016 06:58 PM I also listened to your band I love man or astro man so im automatically in love with it great stuff Top
da-ron Joined: Jan 02, 2009 Posts: 1299 The original Plymouth, UK.	Posted on Feb 09 2016 03:23 AM I saw Agent orange play in the UK about 5 years ago, and they were awesome. They are also the reason I started playing surf music, and the first surf punk band I ever heard back in the day. One of my all time favourite bands. They play and tour quite a bit so I would recommend making the effort to go see them, I don't know where you live or what you do, but it's always easier for a fan to travel to the band rather than the band travel to the fan! When I saw them, Mike finished the gig, picked up a bottle of beer then jumped down into the audience to say hello to everyone. Then he went to a local bar and had a few beers. What I'm saying is, he's not some big ego rock star - go see the band, meet him after, have a chat and ask him what he plays. Not only will you find out what he plays but you'll have great experience as well. Alternatively you could track down Dusty Watson on facebook and ask when & where they are playing - Dusty often plays drums for them and he's a very cool guy. When I saw them play, I didn't recognise his guitar or his amp. I think he was being sponsored by some amp brand - it wasn't marshall. I always thought he used a fuzzed up harmoniser on his songs, but I could be wrong - I'm not big into effects. — http://thewaterboarders.bandcamp.com/ Top
killbabykill34 Joined: Apr 03, 2010 Posts: 3201 Jacksonville, AL	Posted on Feb 09 2016 07:24 AM Dusty isn't really playing with them these days. Dave Klein, formerly of Ghastly Ones, is handling drums now. — THE KBK ... This is the last known signal. We offer Sanctuary. www.thekbk.com http://www.deepeddy.net/artists/thekbk/ www.reverbnation.com/thekbk www.facebook.com/thekbkal Top
frundmragone Joined: Apr 17, 2015 Posts: 120	Posted on Feb 09 2016 08:35 AM Im in New York and the first chance I get to see them im jumping on it Top

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