Satisfied with your current rig?

[amiller]

...Well Timmons and Stevens have pretty different tones IMO. You already have Timmons. Stevens is a Marshall. Lots of upper mids. Not sure about Steffen Schackinger. Haven't heard him.

I agree, Timmons is NOT the same as Stevens. I like the sweetness of Timmons' tone and the aggression I hear in Stevens' tone. Schackinger is a bit closer to Stevens IMO. Like I wrote in another thread, if I could blend the Lonestar and XTC blue channel I think I would be close to what I'm looking for. I really think the only way I can get there is to get a Marshall (JMC 800 or SL) and have it modded.

For Timmons you have the Lonestar.
Stevens get a Master Volume JMP or a 2203 and an OD pedal. You may not need it modded.

Here's the thing, I'm thinking of a tone that blends Timmons and Stevens into ONE tone...

 

[Vrad]

...Well Timmons and Stevens have pretty different tones IMO. You already have Timmons. Stevens is a Marshall. Lots of upper mids. Not sure about Steffen Schackinger. Haven't heard him.

I agree, Timmons is NOT the same as Stevens. I like the sweetness of Timmons' tone and the aggression I hear in Stevens' tone. Schackinger is a bit closer to Stevens IMO. Like I wrote in another thread, if I could blend the Lonestar and XTC blue channel I think I would be close to what I'm looking for. I really think the only way I can get there is to get a Marshall (JMC 800 or SL) and have it modded.

For Timmons you have the Lonestar.
Stevens get a Master Volume JMP or a 2203 and an OD pedal. You may not need it modded.

Here's the thing, I'm thinking of a tone that blends Timmons and Stevens into ONE tone...

Too complicated... not gonna happen... LOL!

 

[amiller]

...Too complicated... not gonna happen... LOL!

Yeah, that's what I figure. Although, it would be cool to have the Timmons tone and then kick it in the arse and...voila...Stevens.

 

[Vrad]

...Too complicated... not gonna happen... LOL!

Yeah, that's what I figure. Although, it would be cool to have the Timmons tone and then kick it in the arse and...voila...Stevens.

get a good ABY box or switcher and run both amps together... LOL!
Ridiculous but it might work.

 

[grooveHT]

...Well Timmons and Stevens have pretty different tones IMO. You already have Timmons. Stevens is a Marshall. Lots of upper mids. Not sure about Steffen Schackinger. Haven't heard him.

I agree, Timmons is NOT the same as Stevens. I like the sweetness of Timmons' tone and the aggression I hear in Stevens' tone. Schackinger is a bit closer to Stevens IMO. Like I wrote in another thread, if I could blend the Lonestar and XTC blue channel I think I would be close to what I'm looking for. I really think the only way I can get there is to get a Marshall (JMC 800 or SL) and have it modded.

For Timmons you have the Lonestar.
Stevens get a Master Volume JMP or a 2203 and an OD pedal. You may not need it modded.

What is this madness...wasn't most of Timmons' studio output done with a Plexi? I know he's using Mesa in his live rig now, but I'd contend you could get most way to Timmons OR Stevens with a modded or boosted Marshall....like Vlad's

 

[amiller]

...Well Timmons and Stevens have pretty different tones IMO. You already have Timmons. Stevens is a Marshall. Lots of upper mids. Not sure about Steffen Schackinger. Haven't heard him.

I agree, Timmons is NOT the same as Stevens. I like the sweetness of Timmons' tone and the aggression I hear in Stevens' tone. Schackinger is a bit closer to Stevens IMO. Like I wrote in another thread, if I could blend the Lonestar and XTC blue channel I think I would be close to what I'm looking for. I really think the only way I can get there is to get a Marshall (JMC 800 or SL) and have it modded.

For Timmons you have the Lonestar.
Stevens get a Master Volume JMP or a 2203 and an OD pedal. You may not need it modded.

What is this madness...wasn't most of Timmons' studio output done with a Plexi? I know he's using Mesa in his live rig now, but I'd contend you could get most way to Timmons OR Stevens with a modded or boosted Marshall....like Vlad's

Yeah, I was hoping that Vlad would say the same thing.

 

[Vrad]

...Well Timmons and Stevens have pretty different tones IMO. You already have Timmons. Stevens is a Marshall. Lots of upper mids. Not sure about Steffen Schackinger. Haven't heard him.

I agree, Timmons is NOT the same as Stevens. I like the sweetness of Timmons' tone and the aggression I hear in Stevens' tone. Schackinger is a bit closer to Stevens IMO. Like I wrote in another thread, if I could blend the Lonestar and XTC blue channel I think I would be close to what I'm looking for. I really think the only way I can get there is to get a Marshall (JMC 800 or SL) and have it modded.

For Timmons you have the Lonestar.
Stevens get a Master Volume JMP or a 2203 and an OD pedal. You may not need it modded.

What is this madness...wasn't most of Timmons' studio output done with a Plexi? I know he's using Mesa in his live rig now, but I'd contend you could get most way to Timmons OR Stevens with a modded or boosted Marshall....like Vlad's

Yeah Resolution was recorded with a Plexi. LOL!
And a Tube Driver pedal. Just thinking practically... He's already got a Lonestar. Lonestar + BB Preamp is Timmon's rig. But the Lonestar is too dark and smooth for Stevens. You can buld a metro amp to '68 spec an boost it with a BB Preamp to see how close you get to both tones...

 

[Vrad]

...Well Timmons and Stevens have pretty different tones IMO. You already have Timmons. Stevens is a Marshall. Lots of upper mids. Not sure about Steffen Schackinger. Haven't heard him.

I agree, Timmons is NOT the same as Stevens. I like the sweetness of Timmons' tone and the aggression I hear in Stevens' tone. Schackinger is a bit closer to Stevens IMO. Like I wrote in another thread, if I could blend the Lonestar and XTC blue channel I think I would be close to what I'm looking for. I really think the only way I can get there is to get a Marshall (JMC 800 or SL) and have it modded.

For Timmons you have the Lonestar.
Stevens get a Master Volume JMP or a 2203 and an OD pedal. You may not need it modded.

What is this madness...wasn't most of Timmons' studio output done with a Plexi? I know he's using Mesa in his live rig now, but I'd contend you could get most way to Timmons OR Stevens with a modded or boosted Marshall....like Vlad's

Yeah, I was hoping that Vlad would say the same thing.

But you'll either dial in Timmons or Stevens right? Not in between... LOL!

 

[amiller]

...Well Timmons and Stevens have pretty different tones IMO. You already have Timmons. Stevens is a Marshall. Lots of upper mids. Not sure about Steffen Schackinger. Haven't heard him.

I agree, Timmons is NOT the same as Stevens. I like the sweetness of Timmons' tone and the aggression I hear in Stevens' tone. Schackinger is a bit closer to Stevens IMO. Like I wrote in another thread, if I could blend the Lonestar and XTC blue channel I think I would be close to what I'm looking for. I really think the only way I can get there is to get a Marshall (JMC 800 or SL) and have it modded.

For Timmons you have the Lonestar.
Stevens get a Master Volume JMP or a 2203 and an OD pedal. You may not need it modded.

What is this madness...wasn't most of Timmons' studio output done with a Plexi? I know he's using Mesa in his live rig now, but I'd contend you could get most way to Timmons OR Stevens with a modded or boosted Marshall....like Vlad's

Yeah, I was hoping that Vlad would say the same thing.

But you'll either dial in Timmons or Stevens right? Not in between... LOL!

NO, that's the thing. I like Timmons' tone but I do think his tone is on the dark side and a little too smooth...some would say muddy. I like Stevens tone but would like to hear something a little fuller and sweeter...hence the blended tone of both.

 

[Vrad]

...Well Timmons and Stevens have pretty different tones IMO. You already have Timmons. Stevens is a Marshall. Lots of upper mids. Not sure about Steffen Schackinger. Haven't heard him.

I agree, Timmons is NOT the same as Stevens. I like the sweetness of Timmons' tone and the aggression I hear in Stevens' tone. Schackinger is a bit closer to Stevens IMO. Like I wrote in another thread, if I could blend the Lonestar and XTC blue channel I think I would be close to what I'm looking for. I really think the only way I can get there is to get a Marshall (JMC 800 or SL) and have it modded.

For Timmons you have the Lonestar.
Stevens get a Master Volume JMP or a 2203 and an OD pedal. You may not need it modded.

What is this madness...wasn't most of Timmons' studio output done with a Plexi? I know he's using Mesa in his live rig now, but I'd contend you could get most way to Timmons OR Stevens with a modded or boosted Marshall....like Vlad's

Yeah, I was hoping that Vlad would say the same thing.

But you'll either dial in Timmons or Stevens right? Not in between... LOL!

NO, that's the thing. I like Timmons' tone but I do think his tone is on the dark side and a little too smooth...some would say muddy. I like Stevens tone but would like to hear something a little fuller and sweeter...hence the blended tone of both.

What you need is a nice Marshall and an OD pedal. All your problems will be solved. LOL!

 

[amiller]

...Well Timmons and Stevens have pretty different tones IMO. You already have Timmons. Stevens is a Marshall. Lots of upper mids. Not sure about Steffen Schackinger. Haven't heard him.

I agree, Timmons is NOT the same as Stevens. I like the sweetness of Timmons' tone and the aggression I hear in Stevens' tone. Schackinger is a bit closer to Stevens IMO. Like I wrote in another thread, if I could blend the Lonestar and XTC blue channel I think I would be close to what I'm looking for. I really think the only way I can get there is to get a Marshall (JMC 800 or SL) and have it modded.

For Timmons you have the Lonestar.
Stevens get a Master Volume JMP or a 2203 and an OD pedal. You may not need it modded.

What is this madness...wasn't most of Timmons' studio output done with a Plexi? I know he's using Mesa in his live rig now, but I'd contend you could get most way to Timmons OR Stevens with a modded or boosted Marshall....like Vlad's

Yeah, I was hoping that Vlad would say the same thing.

But you'll either dial in Timmons or Stevens right? Not in between... LOL!

NO, that's the thing. I like Timmons' tone but I do think his tone is on the dark side and a little too smooth...some would say muddy. I like Stevens tone but would like to hear something a little fuller and sweeter...hence the blended tone of both.

What you need is a nice Marshall and an OD pedal. All your problems will be solved. LOL!

OK...which one?

 

[Vrad]

OK...which one?

That's tough.
You can try a Metro kit. You can find a late 70's MV JMP. With the Metro kit you can tweak it to where you want it.
Because, to be honest what you want will lie somewhere between a plexi and MV JMP.

 

[amiller]

OK...which one?

That's tough.
You can try a Metro kit. You can find a late 70's MV JMP. With the Metro kit you can tweak it to where you want it.
Because, to be honest what you want will lie somewhere between a plexi and MV JMP.

OK, I confess, I've actually only owned one Marshall...a 900. I hated it and sold it in like a week. I'm not familiar with the Marshall line specifics.

What is a Metro kit?
Are there any new Marshalls that would fit the bill?
Who does a decent job modding?

 

[Vrad]

OK...which one?

That's tough.
You can try a Metro kit. You can find a late 70's MV JMP. With the Metro kit you can tweak it to where you want it.
Because, to be honest what you want will lie somewhere between a plexi and MV JMP.

OK, I confess, I've actually only owned one Marshall...a 900. I hated it and sold it in like a week. I'm not familiar with the Marshall line specifics.

What is a Metro kit?
Are there any new Marshalls that would fit the bill?
Who does a decent job modding?

Yes the 900 kinda blows. The SLX isn't bad. I had an early one that sucked pretty hard... LOL!
www.metroamp.com
No... well maybe the VM or the 2203x?
Honestly, before you go modding an amp, you should spend some time with it. Figure out if you can get it to do what you want with a pedal/tube/pickup/speaker change.

 

[grooveHT]

OK...which one?

That's tough.
You can try a Metro kit. You can find a late 70's MV JMP. With the Metro kit you can tweak it to where you want it.
Because, to be honest what you want will lie somewhere between a plexi and MV JMP.

OK, I confess, I've actually only owned one Marshall...a 900. I hated it and sold it in like a week. I'm not familiar with the Marshall line specifics.

What is a Metro kit?
Are there any new Marshalls that would fit the bill?
Who does a decent job modding?

Or perhaps my 2203 modded by Vladski...

 

[Vrad]

OK...which one?

That's tough.
You can try a Metro kit. You can find a late 70's MV JMP. With the Metro kit you can tweak it to where you want it.
Because, to be honest what you want will lie somewhere between a plexi and MV JMP.

OK, I confess, I've actually only owned one Marshall...a 900. I hated it and sold it in like a week. I'm not familiar with the Marshall line specifics.

What is a Metro kit?
Are there any new Marshalls that would fit the bill?
Who does a decent job modding?

Or perhaps my 2203 modded by Vladski...

I'd like to offer you a position as VP of Sales and Marketing for Vladco Inc.

 

[NITROHOLIC]

negitive.

since the last time ive had a good amount of cash my style has changed 1000% so needless to say i make due with what i have but its no where close to what i want.

 

[BlinkTwice]

Was just thinking about this yesterday.
I am completely happy and satisfied with my rig top to bottom.
In want or need of nothing.
Good amp, Good cabs, good guitar, pedals.....I am set.
Its a SUREAL feeling!
I am sure you guys know my past history with gear......so this is a good thing for me.
Trust me....it was not a easy road.

Post on what you need to add or get rid of in your rig.


Rock on.............

Dan

I have a friend just like you and I have no idea how he does it. No GAS what-so-ever.

 

[Jimmie]

Live rig or Recording rig? I'm not even close to the recording rig.

Live rig still needs a Monster 3500, an XDR95, Ground Control Pro, Mills Afterburner 4x12 and two Mach 2x12s. some Laboga cables and then I should be able to quit bitchin for a few weeks, okay, throw in a few more Suhrs to and couple of JBL floor monitors, oh and a dedicated roady to help me schlep my gear around.

 

[Mailman1971]

Was just thinking about this yesterday.
I am completely happy and satisfied with my rig top to bottom.
In want or need of nothing.
Good amp, Good cabs, good guitar, pedals.....I am set.
Its a SUREAL feeling!
I am sure you guys know my past history with gear......so this is a good thing for me.
Trust me....it was not a easy road.

Post on what you need to add or get rid of in your rig.


Rock on.............

Dan

I have a friend just like you and I have no idea how he does it. No GAS what-so-ever.

If you read some of the OLDER posts here......
I am the GAS / AMP WHORE KING!!!!

Ask anyone thats been here for a while......