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On Sat, 18 May 2002, -=Dan Ware=- wrote:
> The reason I'm drawing on the bridge pickup theory and the single string is
> that I've got my Jap custom shop jag and if I drop out the neck pickup and
> focus on a single string instead of the "power-chord" formation or the E-A-D
> string combo, KABANG! dripdripdripdrip. Oh, let me add that I'm applying
> this strictly to the rhythm guitar part. I'm no guitar scientist, but I'm
> figuring it has something to do with the relationship to where the pickup
> gets the signal from the string in relation to where your hand rests on the
> bridge.
After listening to it a bit, I think you may well be right. The lead I'm
almost sure is the two-pickup setting, but the drippy rhythm definitely
could be the bridge pickup on its own. Also, thanks to Jesse
ColoradoWoodie for clearing up the Astronauts guitar lineup. It always
sounded like a Jazzmaster playing lead to me, so I'm glad to see that's
the case.
> At least myself and TooFastJim are going to be at the show. It'll be a
> reunion of sorts because it was at Ivan's last Space Cossacks show that
> Jim and I first met.
I remember it well, and I'm VERY glad I'll see you fellas again! I'm
greatly looking forward to it. The next time we'll have to get the whole
band to come and play with us!
> Are you still using the Custom Shop Vibrasonic or the Korg 301dl with the
> Troubadours?
Oh no, that wouldn't do the trick at all! I'm using a '92 reissue Vox
AC30, and a Zoom 508 Echo/Delay pedal, programmed by some guys in England
to emulate the old Shadows staggered echos. Even these are just
appoximations, but they are close approximations. Oh, I also have an old
(1958) DeArmond Volume/Tone pedal in the chain, though I only use it on
two songs - Hank Marvin used the exact same pedal from '65 to '75.
> Strings of choice: Danelectro Vintage 10's.
I know nothing about these strings. ARe they flatwound, nickel, or what?
Best regards,
Ivan
