e-mail from paul gilbert regarding marshall modelling.

[MisterBulbous]

Hey guys. Got an e-mail from Paul Gilbert last night. Talking to him about amp setups. Haven't heard much about modelling amps from Marshall. Any of you guys familiar with this marshall line?

Hi John,

I've been using the Vintage Modern a lot, BUT I just did a bunch of shows with the new Marshall JMD-1. It KILLS and is really versatile as well. It's got a lot of different sounds. Try setting "15" which is "Classic Lead". It sounds good low, but if you can take the master volume up to 3 or 4 it really starts to cook.

Thank you,

Paul

 

[Khoi]

that's the new one that was unveiled at NAMM (or a couple days before via their website)

I had a chance to hear it in person at the Marshall booth... and I personally thought it sounded like ass

very harsh, brittle, and shrilly

 

[mrp5150]

very harsh, brittle, and shrilly

That pretty much sums up Paul's tone IMO. I love his playing, but I've never thought he had good tone.

 

[CaseyCor]

very harsh, brittle, and shrilly

That pretty much sums up Paul's tone IMO. I love his playing, but I've never thought he had good tone.

I usually agree with you Mark, but I really dig his tone on Fuzz Universe.

 

[thiswaythatway]

very harsh, brittle, and shrilly

That pretty much sums up Paul's tone IMO. I love his playing, but I've never thought he had good tone.

I've never liked his tone either but it's gotten better in recent times.

 

[Audioholic]

listening online to their demo (individual channel demo) I am kinda mixed on my feelings on the digital amp. Think I would have try one in person. The drive kinda seems muddled and muffy to me.

 

[sandman]

From what i've heard on Marshall's website....I would definitely have to try one out in person...i'm not hearing anything on their website videos that appeals to me.

 

[Khoi]

I'm a huge Paul Gilbert fan, but I've never been a fan of his tone.

IMO his best tone was in the Racer X days, a la Street Lethal

But I can't dismiss the fact that his latest track Fuzz Universe has a great tone!

 

[moltenmetalburn]

I'm a huge Paul Gilbert fan, but I've never been a fan of his tone.

IMO his best tone was in the Racer X days, a la Street Lethal

But I can't dismiss the fact that his latest track Fuzz Universe has a great tone!

Man its funny Kris Norris Ex Darkest Hour is the guy who got me into Gilbert and I have to say the influence he has had on Kris is clearly evident on this track, there are some runs that sound exactly like some of the runs Kris used with Darkest Hour. they are at around the 1:30- 2 min mark.



for example:
from 1:30 to about 2:00 min mark.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCfS7ms6 ... re=related

 

[mrp5150]

Kris Norris is a really underrated metal guitarist IMO. He's a great player. I love this song from his solo album.

 

[moltenmetalburn]

I love the solo record as well but that particular song I dont think displays how awesome he really is. that dude is a ROBOT!

He filled in on a tour for an artist I was working for with 24 hours notice. the dude learned the 30 min set he need to play in two hours and performed it the next day onstage perfectly!

hes also a really nice guy to boot!

 

[again with this]

very harsh, brittle, and shrilly

That pretty much sums up Paul's tone IMO. I love his playing, but I've never thought he had good tone.

Agreed. But I bet it cuts through live nicely. It does sound kinda horrible by itself though. Proof positive that playing>tone.

 

[yngzaklynch]

Go here and scroll down
http://marshallvintagemodern.com/viewfo ... 0a6ced8fc9

 

[ACShreds]

I would play my guitar through a tin can if it meant i could play like paul gilbert.

 

[Chubtone]

I'm a huge Paul Gilbert fan, but I've never been a fan of his tone.

IMO his best tone was in the Racer X days, a la Street Lethal

But I can't dismiss the fact that his latest track Fuzz Universe has a great tone!

+1
I really dug Paul's tone on Street Lethal AND his playing on Street Lethal. That's my favorite Racer X because it was raw and unpolished and Paul's playing was just fire-breathing. I think he got better over time and expanded his playing but on Street lethal he sounded like he was possessed. By the next album, it sounded like he could play that stuff in his sleep. Neither one is bad, but I prefer early Paul Gilbert for his playing and tone and modern Paul for his songwriting. Especially the poppy stuff, I have an extreme weakness for power pop that doesn't suck.

 

[MisterBulbous]

Thanks for the responses.

I was just shocked at how stoked Paul seemed regarding the JDM amp. I do admire Paul for his really simple setup. Of course his talent makes up for it, but to show up at music stores and even small/medium venues with a 50W combo amp and a few pedals sure is refreshing. It sounds like not many people have become aware of this amp yet. On the negative side, if you look at Marshall's current product list, they must have 275 different models of amps.

 

[reverymike]

I actually always dug his tone on the first two Mr. Big records.

Paul's so good though, that it really doesn't matter. He's able to play thru anything and sound great.

 

[MARK1970]

very harsh, brittle, and shrilly

That pretty much sums up Paul's tone IMO. I love his playing, but I've never thought he had good tone.

I totally agree. I think Paul has hearing loss. This is probably why he wears ear plugs. I never really cared too much for his tone, but thats not why I lsten to him.

 

[mrp5150]

He's always the guy I think of when people say tone is in the fingers. He's one of the best guitarists on the planet but has awful tone pretty much all the time.

 

[Ayrton]