What Is The "Tweed" Sound?
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3 жыл бұрынFender Tweed amps have become the stuff of legend, thanks to the unique tone these amps produce and to the countless players that have used this tone to create their signature sound, theres no doubt in my mind that the Tweed sound has help shape music history.
Thanks to @JoeBonamassaTV for being a part of this video
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@RhettShull 3 жыл бұрын
Check out my full interview with Joe Bonamassa here, and HUGE thanks to Joe! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p7KpfLqIxszaYGg.html&ab_channel=RhettShullTwo
@rockinroyle 3 жыл бұрын
Super interested in that mojotone kit. Does the same relationship exist with the volume controls on the mojotone replica as the one fender built for your vid?
@SolidSmashies 2 жыл бұрын
Speaking of Mojotone, have you tried out a Swart Atomic Space Tone? I've read that its schematic is very very close to a 5E3 but the result is like a Tweed Deluxe BUT with a tight low-end. Their stock speakers are Mojotone BV-25s (Greenback variant). Would love to know your take on it.
@SolidSmashies 2 жыл бұрын
I'd be especially interested to hear what you think of the speaker pairing to this amp. I know you have another video where you demonstrate what you feel is an improvement in voicing of a 5E3 by dropping in a Celestion Alnico Blue in place of a Greenback. I tend to agree with you--I like the sound of an alnico speaker in a small tweed combo over ceramic. However, this Swart really, really surprised me with the BV-25. Again, no flubby bottom end. I wonder how much of that has to do with the speaker vs the circuit.
@BonJovi1987Fan Жыл бұрын
This video was uploaded on my 18th birthday
@markbennett1585 Жыл бұрын
Sorry to ask this so late, but what tubes are you using in this amp? Do you have a 12AX7 in V1? I can't get that kind of distortion from mine with a 12AY7 in that spot.
@RJRonquillo 3 жыл бұрын
I don't think Leo foresaw humbucker guitars running through his early circuits, which is such a magical combination. A Gibson through most any early Fender amp is instant *schwing!*
@PANICBLADE 3 жыл бұрын
Coincidentally, the same could be said about Fender's single coils and Marshall amps used to great effect by many, among whom was Hendrix.
@Shadowrunner340 3 жыл бұрын
@@PANICBLADE Love me a Strat through a JCM800
@justinbeech2681 3 жыл бұрын
Touché
@davidkeane2399 3 жыл бұрын
@R.J. - I lived near Bletchley for a while. Marshall was the only thing I thought I could understand, and the sound I thought I wanted. And humbuckers have always been the only option for me. 25+ years later I play a clone of an early 60's Fender which is soooo clean. And I run a good quality pedalboard and a custom built Les Paul copy into it. Earvana!! Humbucker + Fender pushed is a dream (obviously not a twin reverb. We put my band mate's Twin on 10 and stood as far away as possible and it was gloriously horrible... or horribly glorious..)
@davidkeane2399 3 жыл бұрын
@@PANICBLADE good shout
@doktorrock873 3 жыл бұрын
8:42 "I like to run my amps on the edge of breakup." That's how I like to run my relationships.
@adamellison8390 3 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@marksvideochannel3592 3 жыл бұрын
Ha, awesome comment!
@palmyrah 3 жыл бұрын
😁😁😁
@victhestick93 3 жыл бұрын
your apartment complex doesn't allow you to push your amp to the loudness of breakup. Consequently, your lifestyle doesn't allow you to have a girlfriend to break-up with as well.
@DANTHETUBEMAN 3 жыл бұрын
Oh I 😂
@thatisall1 3 жыл бұрын
I like that you started with playing right off the bat, and didn’t spend 15 minutes talking before we heard it. Great tone.
@huynhngocnamgiang 3 жыл бұрын
1 minute and 30 seconds intro to the video "Holy hell Joe Bonamassa!!"
@muziqman100 3 жыл бұрын
Joe is the perfect guy to ask about old gear. He's a huge collector and has got warehouses full of vintage Guitars, Amp, Pedals and memorabilia. He knows his stuff that is for sure.
@nolanr7679 3 жыл бұрын
@@muziqman100 And if there's one piece of old gear he knows its tweed amps. (Other than LP's)
@andreeadobre3190 3 жыл бұрын
I know, right? Always fun to watch Joe geek about gear.
@user-of9ut1hd9q 3 жыл бұрын
I'm not a huge fan of his music, but I can listen to him nerd out about guitar gear all day long. It's the main reason I follow his Instagram
@nolanr7679 3 жыл бұрын
@@user-of9ut1hd9q I'm pretty sure were in the minority on this but I agree. I just wished he played something a little more original.
@tonykane2473 3 жыл бұрын
Love how you drop in with Joe Bonamassa. Just goes to show how generous musicians are with their time when they're talking about things they love.
@jackhaugh 2 жыл бұрын
Seriously. I was thinking “Is that Joe freaking Bonamossa?!?” I didn’t see any intro for him or his name on the screen; maybe I missed something, but I love how Rhett just assumes everyone watching will know exactly who he is immediately.
@notbraindead7298 2 жыл бұрын
Bonamassa is the “unsung hero” of guitarists. He’s as good as the best of them if in fact he isn’t the best of them.
@MA-vr8gp 2 жыл бұрын
For sure...great comment!
@tyleranubis4221 Жыл бұрын
I feel like this video is very short-handed on what the tweed sounds really is. You only went over 1 that most people only know by name but don't really know by playing it not only that but there's multiple brands that produce Tweed amps.
@pauljrogersmusic Жыл бұрын
A great point 😎👍
@MatthewScottmusic 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds thick and tweedy! ✌🏻👍🏻
@naxxodrop 3 жыл бұрын
Te amo papi mándame un saludo acá a México porfavor );
@almightyEsquilax 3 жыл бұрын
@dftfujd dsrjdh that's shitty
@cowieson 3 жыл бұрын
For the non-shitty translation: they're basically asking for a shoutout there in Mexico.
@naxxodrop 3 жыл бұрын
@dftfujd dsrjdh nice joke, the circus is calling you broh :P
@turdferguson7782 3 жыл бұрын
yall just mad cus this man is a genuine comedian and yall cant talk to your crush
@photosandajamtrack9529 3 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see a show entirely dedicated to clean tones. There's a lot of different kinds of clean tones and I have more trouble finding them than I do finding driven tones. Everybody talks about driven sounds and which amps get which driven sounds the best. But you rarely see clean tones getting that kind of attention. From 60's jangle to jazzy warm, that's what I want to hear about....Thanks!!!
@nateellis5939 3 жыл бұрын
Underrated comment, a clean amp is one of the most beautiful sounds on this earth
@AlexNiedt 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@MrJonnyYen 3 жыл бұрын
Check out Clean Room Guitars!
@photosandajamtrack9529 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrJonnyYen I will do that. Thanks!!!!
@stricknine8623 3 жыл бұрын
I play mostly driven tones from mild to heavy. Some of my tones are fairly clean,..as in rock clean. But what you are referring to has always been very simple for me. Turn gain all the way off, Boost off, ect. Now you have a completely clean tone. It of course varies but will be absolutely clean unless you are pushing speakers to break up or you're out of head room. Lots of amps have a "clean channel" to swap over to. Every clean tone I've ever went for, I achieved it and it was good. Some are much better than others and all in between. But always good in my experience. Driven tones, not soo much.
@alexwong7 3 жыл бұрын
Keith Richards - Can't you hear me knocking. That's THE tweed sound for me.
@jimistheman9732 3 жыл бұрын
Between him and Taylor at the end in the improv piece, that's an outstanding, and very underappreciated song. Should have been a much bigger hit but the two sections of the tune didn't really hit the sweet space for radio.
@andrewkemp1882 3 жыл бұрын
That could well be Keith and Taylor on silverface Twins though...
@ZekeMan62 3 жыл бұрын
@@andrewkemp1882 I always thought it sounded like a cranked Champ.
@highdb1 3 жыл бұрын
Cranked Ampeg?
@AllanEvansOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
they actually used ampeg for that album
@AJGuel 3 жыл бұрын
Gets a legend to be in the video. Doesn't use him for the thumbnail. Love it!!!
@michaelgarcia2050 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's actually pretty cool.
@billyburke7621 3 жыл бұрын
Dude. You get the best tone I’ve ever heard on youtube. Literally blows my mind how amazing the sound tones with all your guitars and amps. Well done.
@Brannington 3 жыл бұрын
ngl, Fender should make one of their next tone master solid state amps the 4x10 tweed bassman. i'd save up and buy one
@rockabilly12 3 жыл бұрын
I would buy one!
@imCurveee 3 жыл бұрын
Those are great choices, I could also see a Princeton, but the Princeton is already a smaller, more affordable amp so I wonder if that would cannibalize tube-Princeton sales. Excited to see what new amps come out though, I've been really curious about the Tone Master line since they came out
@MajicFreeman 3 жыл бұрын
I coulda sworn I saw one in a recent sweetwater video, I think it was the vertex effects guy showing off his multi 9 volt battery powered supply. I saw the triangle looking badge on what looked like a hot rod deville 4x10. Maybe they haven't been announced yet tbh.
@googaboogaloo 3 жыл бұрын
I’d get a tweed deluxe if they made a tone master one
@Brannington 3 жыл бұрын
@@MajicFreeman god i hate being right all the time
@kengevers8738 3 жыл бұрын
What an interview. Joe B knows his stuff. Speakers and their importance in a tweed amp. Mid scoop. This has to be one of the best videos I've ever seen. Tweed amps are amazing, and I thank you Rhett for the video.
@thesullivanstreetproject 3 жыл бұрын
This was an AWESOME demo of the capability of these amps. Great job, Rhett!
@TheHouseofKushTV Жыл бұрын
I just came off a binge of Kemper and STL demo vids to see where the tech is at, then came here and, well... thank you for reminding me how much more sweet and alive the real thing can sound. The tone off your fingers, and the engineering on the cab mic'ing, are top notch. The amp is singing in that room, nice work.
@bniwa 3 жыл бұрын
Rhett your show continues to impress. You, JHS, a few others have really found your stride, and the production and format is refreshingly fluid. You’ve got our attention. Keep it up!
@KrenarCilkuGuitar 3 жыл бұрын
Great seeing Joe on your video, such a great influence.. I also want to wish Joe a speedy recovery from the surgery that he just had! Cheers y'all and stay safe!
@AH-ns3se 3 жыл бұрын
"He didn't like things that looked used or worn out." I wonder if Leo would approve of Fender relic guitars?
@123nonce9 3 жыл бұрын
Nobody cares shut up
@AndyDion 3 жыл бұрын
Ouch
@Flatule 3 жыл бұрын
He would certainly approve it on the buisness side of things. Last time a checked the price on these it wasnt a bargain.
@radio7353 3 жыл бұрын
@@123nonce9 i mean... 38+ people do, including you, so...
@HomoChomsky 3 жыл бұрын
@@123nonce9 no u.
@MichaelZola 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent episode! This was my favorite video on the topic of Tweed. Those tones were rocking. Glad you got the amp in to demonstrate the function of the channels. Definitely learned a lot and respect these amplifiers even more now.
@jameswoods1989 3 жыл бұрын
For an absolute gear nerd this ‘what is’ series you are doing is great man 👏
@gordonroylambert 3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the deeper dive into the tweed sound....really helps me understand how to think about tone and thanks to Joe for sharing his passion and knowledge.
@MaunderMaximum 3 жыл бұрын
Neil plays two notes with Old Black and his Deluxe, and I immediately know who it is. Zuma. Ragged Glory. Legendary!
@gregoryjanowieckijr.325 3 жыл бұрын
How Billy who?
@gregoryjanowieckijr.325 3 жыл бұрын
Gibbons
@andyholmes3439 3 жыл бұрын
For me the tone Neil has on Weld is the absolute pinnacle! Love to Burn on that album is insane! Old Black, Echoplex, Fender Reverb Tank and a Tweed Deluxe! Amazing stuff!
@mrcharlesfrancis 3 ай бұрын
Same gear, and it's heavenly
@scundoalex 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Rhett. I converted to the 5E3 circuit iDeluxe kit from Mojotone as well. about 6 years ago. I mainly use it with my 67 Tele but it sounds equally awesome with the humbucker guitars and a Strat (of course). When I first plugged in and played through it, I said this is the tone I've had in my head all these years but couldn't quite dial up on my amps. Just perfect IMHO. God bless you Leo Fender for giving us guitar players so much joy with your creations.
@mister-LA 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's the best video I've seen of yours so far! What you got from Joe was gold and I think you should go back from time to time and watch it.
@wonicles 3 жыл бұрын
Built one of those MojoTone 5E3 kits myself, and it is truly amazing. I have a modded 5F1 reissue as well. Both do their own special things, and both are great. I love the tweed sound. Thanks for the video.
@mattcampbell5915 3 жыл бұрын
i am SO happy you started with "ohio". i've been jamming that song a ton this week and i've been thinking about copping a tweed deluxe or even a kit. i think this sold me!
@paulmcconville1 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, Rhett. Definitely cleared up some questions I had about the tweed sound. Joe B was a nice surprise and his insight really added a lot.
@tonywilkinson59 3 жыл бұрын
Rhett, this is an awesome video man. It’s really got me understanding the Tweed stuff and now wanting a deluxe. And having JB on the video; amazeballs! Love it cheers dude
@thedude3364 3 жыл бұрын
This might be the coolest series on KZfaq as far as guitar content goes. Nicely done, sir.
@RC32Smiths01 3 жыл бұрын
I swear guitar tones just have the coolest names ever, complementing the awesome sounds associated with them!
@soliddrake11 3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying this series of videos and especially enjoying your collaborations with other guitarists.
@fruchesi 3 жыл бұрын
Man, your channel is amazing. Having few possibilities of testing a real tweed ($$$$$) and thus, depending on emulation to get my sounds, this kind of material is really useful for me since at least I could have a general idea of what a legendary amp, or pickup sounds. Thanks for uploading this material!
@mattellison3099 3 жыл бұрын
Do "What is the Sovtek sound" and force Josh from JHS to do it with you :)
@BryanTheBand 3 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!!
@zerozipper4299 2 жыл бұрын
I thought it funny that EHX re-released the SOVTEK amp as the MIG-50 then turned around and released a article that there is a major tube shortage. Thats a great way to sell an amp lol!
@IanOPadrick 3 жыл бұрын
Love the vid, super interesting as always. I've two requests/suggestions, and they're linked. I'd love to see a case study where you guys look through the sounds of Jack White, he's got a TON of projects and a wealth of sounds. Also, I'd like to see you do a "what's the res-o-glass sound" video, talking about those Airline, National, and Supro guitars. And then you can use one of those res-o-glass guitars for the Jack White thing.
@richbaird9842 3 жыл бұрын
what a great experience hearing Joe's understanding and recommendations! Great vid!
@neilgaydon5430 3 жыл бұрын
Great way of explaining the interactive vol controls as a sort of gain/master. It has immediately changed the way I understand & use my Fender Tweed Deluxe...awesome!
@tomswift6198 3 жыл бұрын
The Bassman amp circuit was taken directly from an RCA tube handbook of the era. A perfectly good circuit but also perfectly conventional with no secret or magical features. Of course early users started using it outside its linear design range, introducing various distortions which they found musically interesting.
@scrummyvision Ай бұрын
nice history tidbit!
@paoloverdini8374 3 жыл бұрын
Great content as ever, Rhett. I am hooked to your videos, very informative and well-produced. Also, I have been following you for a while and I have to say your playing has truly evolved, which is such a dramatic achievement when you already are a good player. Lastly, big shout out to Joe. The guy gets the random bad rep for no particular reason, but he is passionate, knowledgeable and down-to-earth.
@justinpridham7919 3 жыл бұрын
Rhett - your intros are pretty good. Nice grooves and great examples of the sounds. You are growing on me for sure. Much luck to you and much appreciation from me.
@MaineVid 3 жыл бұрын
Woot! Woot! This series is my crack. I seriously can't get enough of this series. Can you do a Peavey? I would love to see a follow-up video where you play the same three songs on the same guitar with different AMPS.
@cheycasters 3 жыл бұрын
Ive recently bought a Gibson Les Paul junior GA-5 amp made in 1941 for $20 at a storage shed sale. It works perfectly and has a oval speaker in it. Sounds awefull but awefully cool for $20!
@StamateTudorGuitar 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Enjoy it! 😁
@jameslargent869 3 жыл бұрын
Not 1941 les Paul’s came out in the 50s dude(the amp and the junior went hand in hand) maybe ur thinking about a fender champ?
@cheycasters 3 жыл бұрын
@@jameslargent869 I stand corrected!!! Its a 1954 and thats using the speaker date codes in it and the serial number as well and what I could find on Reverb/eBay and the speaker is about a 5x7? There is one that looks just it on reverb now under 50's gibson LP.jr All I do know is its 3 years older than me!
@scaredycat8685 3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@abubakr6939 3 жыл бұрын
@@cheycasters they would sound great if fixed up, worth a lot more then 20$ for sure!
@nolanr7679 3 жыл бұрын
I fricking love this series. You're the best Rhett!!! I'd love to see a Deluxe Reverb video or just black-faces in general :)
@TheBenb1999 3 жыл бұрын
This newish format with q&a with others is great. Joe B does a great job at this stuff.
@ianfreddy3804 3 жыл бұрын
Your content is getting better and better in every Video. Thanks Rhett.
@richardjansen3317 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the explanation about the different tweed amps.
@RyanHicks306 3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE the tweed sound. I have gone through many amps and keep coming back to tweed. I owned the Fender 57 Deluxe Reissue and I did love it. I had beautiful results pulled straight in and also with pedals. Believe it or not, I had incredible tone running my Helix into it (just using the amp as a clean platform). I ended up selling it and recently bought a Mesa California Tweed. I absolutely love it! It gives me everything the Fender did, but with the multi-watt feature I can also get beautiful tones from different types of tweed amps (eg Champ, Deluxe, Bassman, Twin). While it does not sound exactly like a Fender, it has been a dream to play and experiment with different tones.
@isaacjohnson. 3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video Rhett! This was great. And Wow-your tone on that '57 Deluxe was amazing. Definitely on my list to check out.
@RagnarKarlssonG 3 жыл бұрын
Rhett’s videos keep getting better and better and better. Fantastic content!
@budbays4588 Жыл бұрын
My favorite amp sound is the '59 tweed Bassman in combination with a '58 Fender Jazzmaster.
@zachzestwest 3 жыл бұрын
“Ohio” is one of my favorite guitar riffs of all time. Was happy to see the video start with it!
@rodriguezelfeliz4623 3 жыл бұрын
Its one of those riffs I had always wanted to leran but didn't. Just changed that a minute ago tho
@sacredgeometry 3 жыл бұрын
That whole album is a masterpiece.
@fernandog9684 3 жыл бұрын
Who’s the artist?
@JS-qf1gt 3 жыл бұрын
@@fernandog9684 Neil Young
@FunkyELF 3 жыл бұрын
I thought he was doing Banks of the Deep End by Gov't Mule. Just realized they're the same.
@dirtmelchizedek8311 3 жыл бұрын
Rhett, I love you man. Keep kicking ass and keep us informed, you're doing a great job. I usually get at least one nugget of great info from you. Keep it up and keep throwing those tones at us.
@bluzzjazz 3 жыл бұрын
Great content Rhett. If you love all things guitar and amp, then you can’t do any better than Joe. Listening to him talk gear, is always enjoyable.
@rf396 3 жыл бұрын
The thing I always enjoy about Joe Bonamassa ASIDE from his Monster guitar playing is his knowledge and his enthusiasm for equipment.
@jacksguitarplanet1192 3 жыл бұрын
Great video sir! The 70’s Neil Young/Don Felder tweed sound is one of my favorite. Great info from Mr. Bonamassa (no surprise there). Be safe!
@raysmith1630 3 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. I really appreciate you bringing a lot of historical content in to the mix. Wonderful stuff young man.
@AlbusBand 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely killer work man. I’ve saved the full interview for tomorrow’s ride into work. Also, I’ll be there for the next live show. Hope you n the family are safe and well.
@277southtombob 2 жыл бұрын
I love the Bassman tone and I think most guitarists now know they have a great crunch tone nearly like a early jtm45 but they are also capable of a thick, warm clean that is amazing. They sound great for nearly jazz type warmth then begin to get that great crunch as you turn up.
@DJBuglip 3 жыл бұрын
Man, the lesson from Joe Bonamassa is such a bonus! Thanks, Rhett!
@bernoulli884 3 жыл бұрын
Dude, super helpful video for dialing in any tone. Joe's input about EQ is great.
@zzakk999 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic video. I have always been searching on KZfaq using these very key words. Very important for tone chasers and guitar players. Good Job!!
@jameslargent869 3 жыл бұрын
Joe b is my favorite guitarist and one of the smartest musically inclined people I’ve listened to
@Hasselblad9999 2 жыл бұрын
Just purchased a new tweed Blues Junior. $800 smackers but the sales guy was excited about the amp. He was right, it sounds incredible. Thank you Tony!
@hippytrippyjonboy828 4 ай бұрын
I'm looking into getting a blues deluxe reissue that I just found for a great deal. I wanted to get two pedals, I've been wanting but am in need of a 2nd amp with my Marshall valvestate vs265 being a wee bit sick(when I turn it up loud it starts to get static sounding and the audio begins to clip and be real scratchy. And when just idling on at a lower volume every once in awhile it makes a whale like noise) so I feel like I'm more in need of a 2nd better amp. And that way I'll have two amps anyways. One being a super badass tweed tube amp with some of the best clean tone I've ever heard.
@chrisstocks5698 3 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic video - full of great info. Thanks very much Rhett.
@Jake-yx7ct 3 жыл бұрын
Rhett thanks for this video. I have a Blues Deluxe with a couple mods. I didn't do those mods, but your video along with JB pointed me in the tonal direction I want to seek. Rock On .
@fancykarlmarx 3 жыл бұрын
Props for not using Bonamassa’s name in the title of the video. I think that’s pretty cool.
@luciusmalou4906 2 жыл бұрын
The tweed sound is a lot of midrange, soft overdrive at any volume level, compressed, and a mushy low end. Cleans can be attained using the guitar's volume control. Very natural and warm. It's the authentic vintage sound. That's it. The magic comes from the player.
@jorgetome7089 Жыл бұрын
Never played one but from what I heard, is a nice description of the amp. Where can I find an affordable clone?
@glassslide 3 жыл бұрын
Rhett---thank you, sir, just fantastic, the single best video on the Tweed Deluxe imho. I have this amp, love it and consider this video a Masterclass, much respect and kudos!!!
@Nathris94100 3 жыл бұрын
Man great choice of a riff to begin the video with, love that song, amazing content as always!
@HSet77 3 жыл бұрын
I owned a '57 5E3 Tweed Deluxe Reissue - just like Fender sent you for this video - had to sell it. Liked it a lot. Would have found this video really useful
@the-LeoKnightus 3 жыл бұрын
Love tweeds. You should do a series on the original (electric) bluesmen (pre Chicago), the gear they played and the influence they had on American music (and British music, for that matter).
@snorrevonflake 2 жыл бұрын
Yea, playing rock music on tweed amps is kind of their second life.
@curioussoundwave2275 3 жыл бұрын
This video was as good as any tv documentary I've seen. Very well done. Great work.
@jttorres1846 3 жыл бұрын
You are hitting your stride, Rhett. This was very useful to me and it sounded great.
@tomblaze2 3 жыл бұрын
DANG - rHETT getting interviews with the big boys now
@OldManJeremy 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Nice of Joe B. to make an appearance! Also, I've got to say, your intros have started to take on a "high school essay intro" feel, starting from the sort of "widest shot in the universe" and then focusing in. To be fair to you, it's not easy to come up with a different intro for all of this stuff: "From a simple design, X created one of the most iconic and unmistakable sounds that anyone had heard up until that point, appearing on countless classic albums and defining the sound of artists such as (A, B, and C)" where X could alternately be a Fender Strat, Tele, Jazzmaster, Twin Reverb, Deluxe Reverb, Vox AC-30, Gibson Les Paul, ES-335, Marshall Plexi etc. I'm sure it's hard to come up with a novel intro when really you can just use the same and plug and play different pieces of gear and artists into it each time.
@eplecor 3 жыл бұрын
Loving the interviews lately Rhett! Bonamassa is such a great dude. One suggestion, keep it split screen when you are interviewing! Would love to see you both in conversation. Thanks again for all the great free content!
@bobbyquinn4952 3 жыл бұрын
fantastic solo in the beginning and love your video quality, great job!!
@joeschlicht 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, I've had a Tweed Deluxe amp for like a decade and I did not even know turning the mic volume up cleans up the sound. But to be honest I have had the two channels jumped nearly since I got it and I keep it similar to your ideal Tweed tone as well. I use the guitar volume to clean up. Also I find my Strat to be much cleaner than my Les Paul in general (with P90s), but that's not a surprise.
@abelincoln78 3 жыл бұрын
Had to wait until the very end when Joe basically said it: the tweed sound is ‘all the mids’. And it’s glorious. Yeah, it’s nice to have a giant gaping hole at 400hz via blackface every once in a while, but RAWK is all the mids, thus tweed.
@davidcervin1072 2 жыл бұрын
Buetiful so much a perfect time for amps man Leo phenomenal.
@evilshmichael 3 жыл бұрын
This is amazing! That tweed tone is magic.
@eggmarket 3 жыл бұрын
This is one of my fav videos you've made, to date! Thanks, man
@StarQueenEstrella 3 жыл бұрын
Had to pause at 4:27 because Rhett has one of my all-time favorite guitars, a Fender Esquire!
@danneyboy1000 Жыл бұрын
I had a Sundown A-100 back in the 80,s I love the sound and versatility of it. I just got another Sundown only this is the A-50. It was a creation of Dennis Krager a former sound engineer who worked for Ampeg. I absolutely love this amp and don't know why it's not known as most being it is a great amp.
@martinvanderweij6687 3 жыл бұрын
Great sound quality as always on your video's! It sounds really well mixed.
@talister106 2 жыл бұрын
Real nice info. After searching for two years, finally got a 57 custom deluxe handwired and it is the sound I have been longing for. Your input is helpful to unlocking this tone machine. The only problem I can see is I should of had one long ago. Thanks.
@danielhall7996 3 жыл бұрын
The stereo unison with the Tele and the LP at 4:24 sounded fantastic!!
@michas7993 3 жыл бұрын
Do you know which song it may be or is it just improvised riff?
@danman9510 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah! Which song was it ? I feel I recognize it but can’t identify it
@stewartadams5293 3 жыл бұрын
@@danman9510 zz top, nasty dogs and funky kings, from Fandango album
@MotherboardStandoff 3 жыл бұрын
Look who's rolling with the big guys. Joe is lucky to be able to talk to you 😉
@BradDollar 3 жыл бұрын
Great summary of this sound! And thank you for the high quality audio.
@dan_brett_rosenthal 3 жыл бұрын
Fascinating vid! I'll never forget the Tweed Bassman I almost bought as my first real amp - the shop didn't hold it in time for me to get back across town :(
@MrHeliosoul 3 жыл бұрын
This video has already gotten a thousand views in the first 10 minutes! Crazy that's a hundred views per minute! I think it just goes to show how much we love and appreciate you @Rhett Shull
@papawx3 3 жыл бұрын
Here is some advice from someone who has been playing Tweeds for over forty years; You've got to pull their hair to make them scream. Turn your volume control on the amp almost all the way up. Use your tone and the volume controls on your guitar to get the sound you want. The louder, the better is my experience. I have owned them all over the years, but as of now, I only own two: a 1958 Deluxe and a 1957 Twin {the fifty watt version}. I wish I had my Pro back though. Besides the use of an occasional reverb tank, I never use pedals with my Tweeds, although I understand some people do, and thats their thing. I just never felt pedals add anything that the amp doesn't already have-TONE! Leo should have stopped in 1960. He got it right the first time! The Tweeds are my all time favorite amps. Just to set the record straight; The amps were almost all Leo. The guitars were George Fullerton, Freddie Tavares and others. Leo wasn't a player. I find that odd as hell.
@chrislestermusic 2 жыл бұрын
If Leo stopped in 1960 I wouldn’t have my 1965 Deluxe Reverb and in my world it’s worthy of inclusion. 😜
@michas7993 2 жыл бұрын
thanks for advice 😄I play on a tweed deluxe clone but still haven't figured out how to manage the very pronounced bass when I plug a Les Paul into it. I tried to get some Clapton's "woman tone" but when selecting a neck pickup on LP and rollling down tone a little it's hard to overcome the farty, fuzzy bass coming from a speaker. I guess it's just a nature of 5e3 to have a quite loose bass. When playing with single-coil equiped guitars it adds a little magic though, especially on Tele's neck pickup you get bell-like, chimey tone.
@papawx3 2 жыл бұрын
@@michas7993 Since you play a clone {and there is nothing wrong with that, as long as it is a quality build}, you can try this: Change out whatever speaker you have in it for a Greenback. I know, that almost sounds sac-religious, but try it and if that doesn't satisfy you, try a Celestion blue or equivalent. I took the original out of mine and stored it away. It has a Weber Alnico in it now that sounds pretty damn good, but I have also used a blue, and the blue does tame the bass a bit. You will still get glorious breakup with a blue too.
@michas7993 2 жыл бұрын
@@papawx3 thanks! I’ll try that. Right now I have Eminence speaker in it. I guess it’s rather a quality build with yellow jupiter capacitors and nos jan rca 6v6gt and hytron 5y3 tubes (the amp was build by an older guy who worked repairing vacuum tube based military equipment long time ago when Warsaw Pact still existed and after retirement started building and selling amps as a hobby, he does it no more. I bought the amp second-hand from the original owner who ordered it). I’ll try another speaker then as it’a quite an easy change and I know how to solder. Greenback sounds like a cool option.
@justinrayguitars6024 3 жыл бұрын
Man what a great video. Everything is explained perfectly right down to the settings. Joe is like a living history book and actually plays a guitar fairly well also.
@gurlandherguitar 3 жыл бұрын
Guitar history is fascinating
@TheDp1965 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for spending the time talking about Tweed amplifiers. l Iove the sound of the fender amplifiers of years ago. Cheers.
@ericcarpenter3263 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 1958 Fender tweed Deluxe, my father in law gave me, it was his uncles. Nothing has ever been done to it, although i pulled the tubes and put them away, and replaced them with new. I don't think the amp was played hard, the caps don't sound leaky and even with a pedal board plugged in, it makes no hisses or hums. I have a few other amps but it is by far my favorite. It has such a great sound in a band context. It is not super loud and it is kind of a one trick pony, but i love it. Thanks for the story on it and so cool you got Joe to come on and talk about it. Cant wait for the live show, my wife and I get the posters and shirts from each show and my kids keep stealing the shirts, but the posters are on the wall and we will be getting them during the next show. Much love from Tulsa.
@davidkieltyka9 3 жыл бұрын
Mine’s a ‘59, all original except for one replaced resistor (and lotsa experimenting with tubes). Also a very quiet amp when idling. I’ve been expecting the electrolytic caps to dry out for ~25 years now, but they’re still holdin’ on. ☺️
@ericcarpenter3263 3 жыл бұрын
@@davidkieltyka9 they really are great sounding but most of all, very stable. Wish they still made things this way, simple parts but for some reason to have that, costs an arm and a leg.
@alexandreazzalini-machecle4775 3 жыл бұрын
For noob ears like mine, it would be cool to compare some of these sounds back to back with other amps sound. Like Tweed vs Marshall or AC30.
@BrickMan3022 3 жыл бұрын
I think Reverb has a good video doing that!
@chillpillology 3 жыл бұрын
Check out Johan segeborn channel. Exactly this
@alexandreazzalini-machecle4775 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@gumbilicious1 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, there are a bunch of great vids on this. Some have even more obscure brands at the time like orange or Sunn
@kilgoretrout321 3 жыл бұрын
There are many videos that do that. I appreciate he does full in-depth on this topic
@JonasSweden1 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rhett, LOVE the tone and playing 🎸
@brandondrake8661 3 жыл бұрын
Love these deep dives into certain sounds that you've been doing, Rhett! Quality stuff man.
@lekmusic 3 жыл бұрын
In addition to what Joe said (and my it was ear candy listening to him explain, awesome!) speaker choice has greatly affected the tones I get in my vintage blackface amps (64 deluxe, 65 dreverb) - one can eq their natural scooped tones to a certain extent via speaker choice.
@valuedhumanoid6574 3 жыл бұрын
Joe came through Indy a few years back on his Three Kings tour and I got to experience the "tweed" sound in person. I had seen all his shows on KZfaq up until that live show and there's a huge difference hearing that tweed sound on a recording vs. live. It is in your face and so good. Recordings just don't do it justice. Joe is a beast on the guitar. One of my faves.
@davidcervin1072 2 жыл бұрын
Its a groovy twat with no tattoos or zoom in it i love a good bass man zippy cup included zo buetifulmy angelic bimeyer.keep it alive keep your love alive who ever you r what eva you want to be ya gota keep your love alive.8
@glassslide 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Rhett!! Thanks for the very very cool insights---I have the '57 Deluxe Reissue and can attest that it is a killer amp, makes you want to play the opening to Mary Jane's Last Dance every time you plug into it, Leo was a genius.
@9eyeh8chu9 3 жыл бұрын
this was great and man, Ive got a new found respect for Joe. This guy is a wealth of knowledge.
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