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Post by John M. on Sept 11, 2009 20:06:40 GMT
I have been listening, lately, to Hanks recordings on my car stereo. Ive noticed that on the "Hank Plays Live" album quite a few of his tunes seem to have a sort of "phasing" or "chorussy" type sound. Is this deliberate or is it a side effect of the acoustics in the hall? If its deliberate, how might that effect be obtained? Is it down to clever EQ'ing or is it part of the echo patches? Ive also noted that his high end treble seems quite "soft" or "mellow" and not the usual cutting tones from the strat bridge pickups. Again, is that clever settings on his EQ panel?
John M.
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Post by olemuso on Sept 11, 2009 21:24:23 GMT
Phasing can often be introduced accidentally by crosstalk between a pair of mics used in stereo. Then again it may have been added deliberately, just look for settings like Chorus or Flange and experiment. Hank has been quoted as saying that he rolls off the volume slightly when using the bridge pickup as this takes the edge off it. But again, I personally think it`s been done externally in his rack gear or the mixing desk - better than leaving it to chance.
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Post by Charlie Hall on Sept 11, 2009 22:51:18 GMT
My opinion is that the lead guitar parts were re-recorded in a studio. Look at the sync of the video version carefully if you can, some things don't add up to a live performance. Anything could have been done if that was the case, although I wouldn't have thought the chorus or phasing effect was deliberately done. Regards, Charlie
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Post by Fender Bender on Sept 16, 2009 10:19:09 GMT
Hi
I have to agree with Charlie if we are talking about the "Hank Plays Live" concert DVD.It is noticeable in some tunes when Hank's finger pull offs or bendings are not sync with the sound happening.One tune that comes to mind is "Devil Woman" amongst some other.
For the chorus effect I think that he might used the effect from his Roland 555's in the studio as he still used those before he changed to Charlie's magic.But then again,who'll know what was used in the studio.If you look carefully on the DVD you will also see some stomp boxes that was part of his efx loop to his pair of Matchless amps.But if it is that he did dubbed his tracks over in the studio then it means zero as we won't hear the actual sound that he played with live on stage on the DVD.
Regards
Louis
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Post by peterbower on Sept 16, 2009 10:58:17 GMT
I think you will find that Hank used the Roland RE-301 for pretty much every thing including recording and it also had chorus effect and reverb. Its possible he used a 555 in the studio but i doubt it.
Peter
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Post by Charlie Hall on Sept 16, 2009 13:22:40 GMT
Hank has said in an interview some years ago that he did not like the RE-501. My understanding is that the RE-555 is a studio version of the RE-501. Regards, Charlie
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Post by Fender Bender on Sept 16, 2009 19:39:27 GMT
Hi
Yes,you are correct Charlie, 555 is the studio version of the 501. I also think that Peter is correct by saying that it might have been the RE-301 as this was his favorite machines that he used for many years in the studio and for live work and which were sold recently if my facts are correct.
I know that Hank did use the RE-555 briefly but not sure when.I think I have a picture somewhere of the two 555's in a rack that was taken from one of Hank's live shows some years back.If I find it I will put it on the site.
Regards
Louis
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Post by Charlie Hall on Sept 16, 2009 20:53:29 GMT
Hi Louis, Hank used the RE-301 at least for live use, prior to using EFTP. I know this because we (EFTP) bought them from Hank, for resale. I heard that he has also used the RE-201. Regards, Charlie
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Post by peterbower on Sept 17, 2009 7:20:54 GMT
He also liked the RE-3 digital rack unit, and made several recordings with it but i don't think he used it live.
Regards
Peter
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