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"In past posts, I was slammed by another surf guitarist because I
said that when
you play a Strat on the bridge/neck pickups together, you get a "very
Jaguar-like" sound. This guy said that "he couldn't respect me if I
honestly
believed that a Strat could sound the "same" as a Jaguar".
(!) "Like" and "the
same" are NOT synonymous!"
I to feel/hear that a strat when rewired to bridge/Neck together
does sound like a Jag/JM. I think that is one of the main reasons
why many surf players rewire their strats to get the "brigde+neck
sound", this seams to add something "extra" to the reverb sound imo.
And I also like a rewired strat more, but that's just me
I also feel that many amps, no mather what brand, can produce a
decent surf sound as well. I mean, there is a point, since most amp
designers copied Leo's work in the first place. And as much as I
like the tube sound, there are actually some very good solid state
amps out there as well.
I for instance do not like a 2x15 JBL cab, even though it does sound
fabulous, it's just not my sound. I also like the new RI Jensens,
since they have proven to be rugged desings to me (and don't cost an
arm or a leg)
In the few years I have used Fender gear, tube amps and reverbs, I
have learned not to always believe the hype.
trust your own ears. And if it sounds good, then it sounds good!!
