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Post by boomer on Nov 15, 2005 22:33:30 GMT -7
Hey Zac. I know Brad plays single coils and at a fairly high volume, Does he have any issues with hum or buzz of any sort? If so is there anything he does for it?Thanks Boo
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Post by squeallydan on Nov 16, 2005 15:15:22 GMT -7
What kind of bridge does Brad use on his teles? THANKS!!!!
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Post by JChance on Nov 16, 2005 15:52:03 GMT -7
Not Brad or Zac, but in my experience, a properly grounded & wired guitar of good quality should give you less problems with noise than others. During the Gretchen Wilson tour, we were in larger venues, and I play pretty loud. My amps are almost always cranked to the point of good, fat, saturated tone. Only a couple of times did I ever feel like a guitar was giving me any trouble in terms of single-coil hum, and it tuned out that it was a shileding issue on one of my Tele's. Fixed it, and then all was good. I don't think there's any reasonable way to completely eliminate 60 cycle with single coil guitars, as it's just the nature of the beast. And I'm speaking of conventional pickups of course, as opposed to the Fender, Kinman, Duncan, etc. "Noiseless" type. The Noiseless pickups are the easiest way to get rid of the hum if you dig their tone. But I think a lot of my lack of problems with hum are due to the fact that I always work with my volume controls. Like at the end of a song, either the volume pedal or volume knob normally is turned completely off. Then rolled back on when I need to tune (and I keep the tuner in "silent" mode) or start another song. I've never really noticed noise while playing, although I'm sure it's there to some degree if you really wanted to split hairs. Coincedentally, my Tele setup is similar to Brad P's. Fralin Blues Specials, a little compression, and a cranked Dr. Z.
JC
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Post by pata320 on Nov 16, 2005 17:31:40 GMT -7
Paisley actually uses only a little compression (keeley compressor) only on one of his amps (I don't know which one). The RXES going to the blue/silver speakers is pure guitar and amp.
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Post by Zac on Nov 16, 2005 18:56:38 GMT -7
First let's talk single coil pickups. Many things are done to insure that Brad's sound is as hum free as possible. This includes working with Union Electricians, and if neccesary, moving the electrical circuits that lighting, and/or the PA is on. All of this is done because he is the artist on the bill. A sideman does not warrant the aforementioned services. Shielding helps, but sometimes its just not enough. I now always take a backup guitar for my own gigs with kinman pickups for really bad situations. There are some old theatres that are so bad, that no amount of shielding can help. Jayson gives great advice though about using your volume pedal/knob as a noise gate.
Bridges: Brad uses vintage style bridges. Be they vintage Fender, or Callaham.
Pata320, Yes, both amps get the signal from his rack. Only one gets the Keeley compressor.
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Post by boomer on Nov 17, 2005 19:58:01 GMT -7
Thanks Zac And Jayson for the info. One of the places I play(Johnnie High Country Music Review) is an old theatre. Even humbuckers hum in that place. Boo
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Post by kruzty on Nov 18, 2005 8:19:25 GMT -7
This is a question for Zac or anyone that has experience with wireless systems:
Is there something special you do to the signal coming from the wireless receiver to make sure the level is the same as if it was a direct (cable) connection, or are the current wireless systems good enough that nothing extra needs to be done?
Thanks, Andy
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Post by kc on Nov 18, 2005 9:21:01 GMT -7
That's a 61' Tele custom owned by session guitarist Tom Bukovac. Zac Zac, Tom Bukovac grew up in a suburb of Cleveland. I last spoke with him maybe a year ago (or was it two?) and he mentioned he'd played with BP. Has he recorded with BP?? Thanks. kc
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Post by Zac on Nov 18, 2005 9:45:38 GMT -7
Tom has never recorded with Brad. I actually interviewed Tom for Vintage Guitar. He's a great player, and is playing on a lot of big records.
Wireless, Set the gain level where its as close to a cable as possible. There should be adjustments on both the pack, and the unit itself for gain level. If you set your gain to high, you will get a nasty digital distortion. Check your manual. Zac
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Post by imyurhuckleberry on Nov 21, 2005 13:26:03 GMT -7
Hi Zac...I asked you about the Boss DD-2 settings awhile back, and I appreciate your answer...it was:
On the DD-2, the standard setting is: E-level at 9:45, Feedback off, Delay time at 3:15, and mode at M. 200ms.
Hope this helps. Zac
I know I'm going to get made fun of, but one silly question. E-level at 9:45, and Delay time at 3:15, on a knob as you are looking at it, what is 9:45. I get 2 o'clock, or just 9, but what is the 9:45, or 3:15? Sorry for the dumb question.
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Post by taswegian on Nov 21, 2005 13:34:14 GMT -7
By 9:45 he means three quarters of the way between 9 and 10 oclock on your dial. Same with 3:15, a quarter past the 3 oclock position. Zac is just giving you very specific settings so you can nail it and get to twangin' Enjoy.
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Post by imyurhuckleberry on Nov 21, 2005 14:03:43 GMT -7
It's official, I'm an idiot. Thanks Tas. I just noticed on BP's rig pics the setting too, and hit myself in the forehead. Also, Zac, were you aware that Keeley is working on a Mod for the BD-2? That should be interesting. Thanks again Tas.
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Post by wesley7777 on Nov 21, 2005 21:29:24 GMT -7
HI Zac i have a question for if you have time.
I has wondering what kind and who made brad's MIDI foot controller.
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Post by Zac on Nov 22, 2005 21:39:42 GMT -7
Brad's midi foot controller is a Ground control pro, made by Digital Music/VoodooLabs. This controls the GCX loop switcher in his rack. Zac
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Post by myles on Nov 23, 2005 10:27:49 GMT -7
I think it's pretty amazing that this ask Zac area has been viewed over 5000 times !
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Post by imyurhuckleberry on Dec 4, 2005 9:44:02 GMT -7
Hey Zac...I just noticed something very cool, Brad added you into the Guitar solo cartoon in the live show. That is you isn't it, running back and forth in front of him?
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Post by Zac on Dec 6, 2005 16:22:45 GMT -7
That is me in the cartoon. My size 14 shoes look even larger on the big screen. Zac
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Post by JASON (aka jgleaton) on Dec 7, 2005 1:14:49 GMT -7
Hey Zac, Earlier in the thread you mentioned you guy's used to use MD 421's live.... Why the change/ reason, do you still like the 421, and would you pick a MD421 over an sm 57 if thats all you had to choose from live?? Just curious, i've always liked the 421 and was thinkin of gettin another one to use live instead of the 57..... Also, what vocal mikes are most of these acts using, ;D Awsome thread....... keep it going, Thanks, Jason
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Post by Zac on Dec 7, 2005 9:51:33 GMT -7
The 421 is my favorite mic. I always request it on sessions. I really don't like 57's, but they will do in a pinch. Brad switched to Shure because he really liked the ksm series, vocal mic, and wireless units. As far as vocal mics, I rarely have paid attention. Zac
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Post by pata320 on Dec 7, 2005 13:19:32 GMT -7
Hey Zac, I'm guessing the new vintage guitar magazine with John Fogerty on the cover does not have the Paisley article talking about the Stingray in it? Hopefully the next issue?
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Post by Zac on Dec 7, 2005 14:56:00 GMT -7
I believe so. There was a chance that it was going to come out this month, but it looks like it will come out January. Zac
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Post by groovedr on Dec 7, 2005 19:57:00 GMT -7
Hey Zac, Can you tell me what neck pickup Brad uses? Is it the Seymore Duncan Hot Rythm? Thanks PS, I always enjoy your column in VG. It has really helped me a number of times.
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Post by imyurhuckleberry on Dec 7, 2005 22:11:43 GMT -7
Forgive me if I'm wrong Zac, but I've read several places that Brad uses an Adder Tele pickup in the neck position. Not exclusively, but mainly. APC Corporation, they are based out of Chicago. I put one in my Tele, and it is awesome. Here is a link www.adderplus.com/prod01.htm
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Post by Zac on Dec 8, 2005 0:18:50 GMT -7
Its the Adder in all the Crook guitars. The 52/57 has a Hamel, and the 68 paisley has a Duncan hot vintage rhythm neck pickup. Zac
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Post by Buzz Fretwear (Ignatius) on Dec 8, 2005 20:13:52 GMT -7
Zac (or anyone else who might know),
Do you happen to know if Brad's "It Never Woulda Worked Out Anyway" was either capoed or transposed in ProTools? The opening of his solo is a fast descending run down to F, and from the overtones it sure as heck sounds to me like it's an open string. If that's the case, the tune was transposed up a step and a half from standard pitch. Anybody else hear this?
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Post by JASON (aka jgleaton) on Dec 9, 2005 21:40:15 GMT -7
HI ZAC, A QUESTION ABOUT THE PRESCRIPTION ES, I KNOW YOUR FAMILIAR WITH ;D.... I KNOW THAT THERES A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO INPUTS, HI AND LOW BUT I WAS WONDERING IF IT WOULD BE OK TO A/B BETWEEN THEM, I READ IN OTHER THREADS ABOUT THE MAZ 38 THAT THE DOC SET IT UP SO YOU CAN PLUG INTO THE LOW INPUT, THEN RUN A SHORTING FOOTSWITCH TO THE HIGH INPUT TO SWITCH BETWEEN THEM??? Re: Low input on a Maz 38 n/r « Reply #4 on Aug 13, 2005, 4:40pm » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yes as Chris stated the Lo input is a 3dB drop from the Hi input. It is only a one channel amp but works like the old Fender dual inputs. But here's a trick for my Z-Talk members. Plug into the Lo input with your guitar, then plug an On/Off shorting footswitch into the Hi input. You will now toggle between Hi and Lo by stepping on the FS, it will snap like a SOB, but work kind of crude but will work. DR.Z I'D RATHER USE AN A/B RUN INTO EACH INPUT SEPARATLY, BUT I WANT TO MAKE SURE THIS WOULD BE O.K. FIRST IF IT'S WIRED TO BE USED WITH A FOOTSWITCH...... GOT AN RX ES ORDERED AND I'M LOOKING FOWARD TO GETTING IT.... THANKS
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Post by Zac on Dec 10, 2005 15:33:23 GMT -7
Zac (or anyone else who might know), Do you happen to know if Brad's "It Never Woulda Worked Out Anyway" was either capoed or transposed in ProTools? The opening of his solo is a fast descending run down to F, and from the overtones it sure as heck sounds to me like it's an open string. If that's the case, the tune was transposed up a step and a half from standard pitch. Anybody else hear this? The track was not transposed, nor did Brad re-tune. He plays it in standard tuning, no capo either. Zac
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Post by Zac on Dec 10, 2005 15:38:29 GMT -7
HI ZAC, A QUESTION ABOUT THE PRESCRIPTION ES, I KNOW YOUR FAMILIAR WITH ;D.... I KNOW THAT THERES A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO INPUTS, HI AND LOW BUT I WAS WONDERING IF IT WOULD BE OK TO A/B BETWEEN THEM, I READ IN OTHER THREADS ABOUT THE MAZ 38 THAT THE DOC SET IT UP SO YOU CAN PLUG INTO THE LOW INPUT, THEN RUN A SHORTING FOOTSWITCH TO THE HIGH INPUT TO SWITCH BETWEEN THEM??? Re: Low input on a Maz 38 n/r « Reply #4 on Aug 13, 2005, 4:40pm » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yes as Chris stated the Lo input is a 3dB drop from the Hi input. It is only a one channel amp but works like the old Fender dual inputs. But here's a trick for my Z-Talk members. Plug into the Lo input with your guitar, then plug an On/Off shorting footswitch into the Hi input. You will now toggle between Hi and Lo by stepping on the FS, it will snap like a SOB, but work kind of crude but will work. DR.Z I'D RATHER USE AN A/B RUN INTO EACH INPUT SEPARATLY, BUT I WANT TO MAKE SURE THIS WOULD BE O.K. FIRST IF IT'S WIRED TO BE USED WITH A FOOTSWITCH...... GOT AN RX ES ORDERED AND I'M LOOKING FOWARD TO GETTING IT.... THANKS I nor Brad have ever messed with switching between inputs. We have used one or the other for different sounds though. You'll have to tell me how it turns out. Zac
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Post by Buzz Fretwear (Ignatius) on Dec 10, 2005 20:55:20 GMT -7
Zac (or anyone else who might know), Do you happen to know if Brad's "It Never Woulda Worked Out Anyway" was either capoed or transposed in ProTools? The opening of his solo is a fast descending run down to F, and from the overtones it sure as heck sounds to me like it's an open string. If that's the case, the tune was transposed up a step and a half from standard pitch. Anybody else hear this? The track was not transposed, nor did Brad re-tune. He plays it in standard tuning, no capo either. Zac Well, that's just plain sick. Thanks for the reply Zac!
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Post by ampmodster on Dec 12, 2005 19:29:05 GMT -7
Hey Zac,
I have the "Mud on the Lens" DVD and love it. I love Brad's tone on the song "He Didn't Have to Be". He uses his Musicman Albert Lee model guitar. He has such a thick tone on that song.
What amp and setup was he playing through on that song?
Keep up the great work (tone).
Kent
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