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Post by Deleted on May 22, 2012 17:48:37 GMT -7
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Post by barrydelive on May 22, 2012 17:52:09 GMT -7
Well, in my brief (an hour and a half) run on one, I played 50's era stuff. Danny Cedrone, Hank Garland and so on. Once I get one in my hot little hands, that's what I will be playing on one in 6 months!
Guitars I will be playing through it will be a Heritage H575 and a late 60's Gretsch 6120.
Effects wise, I hope to run a Strymon El Capistan and a Strymon Flint in front of it. Still not sure what kind of boost I want. I don't want it to add much. I am thinking the Nocturne Atomic Brain. We shall see though.
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Post by doveman on May 22, 2012 18:03:39 GMT -7
Yeah ... this is helpful ... good stuff ... giving me somewhat of a feel. Anybody ... bring on some more ... help a brother out.
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Post by barrydelive on May 22, 2012 18:10:07 GMT -7
Yeah ... this is helpful ... good stuff ... giving me somewhat of a feel. Anybody ... bring on some more ... help a brother out. To add to what I said, the punch and bounce that the tone from the RT66 is just amazing. It is EXACTLY what I wanted to hear from an amp.
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Post by dixiechicken on Jun 3, 2012 15:47:12 GMT -7
DC here! We play anything from ballads to disco, funk, R&B blues, soul and rock n Roll in my big band with horns and all. You can play pretty much anything with the Route - your imagination sets the boundaries - lols Cheers: Dixiechicken!
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Post by doveman on Jun 3, 2012 16:12:40 GMT -7
Yeah ... in my original post (which I accidentally deleted ), I was searching for a little help since I was struggling a bit with the amp. There really aren't that many youtube videos ... etc. Thought maybe I was just barking up the wrong tree for my style. In the end, it was biased a little cold. Combined with the fact that it was so loud ... I just was struggling. After installing bias points and getting a Brake Lite, it's a bit more flexible. It's still a different animal ... but that's ok ... not really wanting all my amps to sound the same. But I was trying to find me in there somewhere. I think I have ... but it wasn't love at first sight ... there was a little work involved. However, when I got my tweed ... I stuggled with it too. Too bassy, too loud at 30 watts. Hated it ... kept working with it ... and I'll never let it go now. My Boogie and Marshall many years ago also needed time to get to know. The Brown Note was love at first note. So most amps in my past needed a little time.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2012 16:49:21 GMT -7
Combined with the fact that it was so loud ... I just was struggling. After installing bias points and getting a Brake Lite, it's a bit more flexible. It's still a different animal ... but that's ok ... not really wanting all my amps to sound the same. But I was trying to find me in there somewhere. I think I have ... but it wasn't love at first sight ... there was a little work involved. I had a similar experience with the Route. Once I was able to bias the amp to my tastes, she really showed me what she had. Took me quite awhile to bond with her though. An experienced tech is quite a ways away from where I live. I had to learn how to bias the amp myself. I had no previous experience, so there was a long learning curve. Mostly cuz' I took my time cuz' I didn't want to die or blow the amp up.
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Post by doveman on Jun 3, 2012 17:13:18 GMT -7
I had a similar experience with the Route. Once I was able to bias the amp to my tastes, she really showed me what she had. Took me quite awhile to bond with her though. While I would have been thrilled with a "love at first sound" experience, I remind myself of the first day I received and plugged in the tweed. My son (a pretty good guitarist) was with me. He went downstairs and told my wife "this is not good". I was really disappointed. But that amp now ... heaven. So I don't get too concerned. I had to learn how to bias the amp myself. I had no previous experience, so there was a long learning curve. Mostly cuz' I took my time cuz' I didn't want to die or blow the amp up. Yeah ... I was even considering learning (actually did) the shunt method of biasing but even Myles says use mA bias method to be safe. I'm glad I installed that in my amp. I didn't want to die trying to find my sound in there! LOL Got another EF86 on the way as a backup. Received the VariWattFx today and have already made arrangements to return it with Skipz. Stand-up guy.
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Post by jb on Jun 6, 2012 13:33:35 GMT -7
The Route is also a great jazz amp.
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Post by althekiller on Mar 13, 2013 17:31:00 GMT -7
In my opinion the Route kills for all classic rock and even hard rock from both back in the day to modern rock....With a lp plugged straight in and every knob up around 3 o clock....I back my bass off to about 1 o clock this amp is a rock monster!!! and has a solo tone to die for! This is all without pedal assistance too.
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Post by brownj4 on Mar 16, 2013 11:27:07 GMT -7
Here is another band using a 66. There are others. i can't seem to find them right now. The Bright Light Social Hour is one of the contributing factors to me getting a Route 66. There's a bunch of really quality vids of theirs on Youtube that showcase the sweet tone. The vid above really has some sweet tone and sustain on the slide. Here's another one of my faves that gives you an idea of the amps sound:
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Post by althekiller on Mar 16, 2013 13:50:57 GMT -7
Here is another band using a 66. There are others. i can't seem to find them right now. The Bright Light Social Hour is one of the contributing factors to me getting a Route 66. There's a bunch of really quality vids of theirs on Youtube that showcase the sweet tone. The vid above really has some sweet tone and sustain on the slide. Here's another one of my faves that gives you an idea of the amps sound: The bright light social hour kicks arse!!! For sure one of the reasons I picked up a route! His tone with that route sits so well in the mix especially for a band dominated by killer bass lines and an organ. I love how the Route can cut through a mix but still sound full and thick and not piercing at all!
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Post by Eddie on Mar 16, 2013 14:01:57 GMT -7
The Route is also a great jazz amp. I agree! I have always thought that the Rt. 66 is the best choice among all the Doc's amps for a warm, jazz tone. Maybe especially if you are playing a solid body like a tele with the neck pickup ala Greene. Best, Eddie
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Post by eggman on May 19, 2013 21:24:23 GMT -7
Howdy,
I admit it: I'm gassin' for a Route 66. Why, if my Summer job earns me enough money and the stars align..then I can plug in my open G-tuned Gibson LP Special and rip into some 'Stones riffs! Welcome to the breakfast show, indeed!
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Post by jb on May 20, 2013 11:47:04 GMT -7
A LP straight in to a Route sounds amazing. It doesn't need any pedal support to sound great. The sustain and size of the notes that you get will convince you very quickly. What a great amp!
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Post by prspastor on May 23, 2013 13:29:17 GMT -7
The Route is also a great jazz amp. I agree! I have always thought that the Rt. 66 is the best choice among all the Doc's amps for a warm, jazz tone. Maybe especially if you are playing a solid body like a tele with the neck pickup ala Greene. Best, Eddie I too agree. It is a great jazz amp. 335 and a Route 66 is heavenly.
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