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Academy of Tone 8: AMP1 Mercury meets the Red-Special, plectrums and Iridium metal sounds

 

 

 

Time Stamps

0:00 Intro & Overview 
03:12 Introduction the Red-Special
05:16 Amplifier: AMP1 compared to the Vox AC15 & AC30
08:52 Signature EQ: Rangemaster - Treble Booster
11:13 Plectrum: Pick vs. coin
13:09 Pick-Ups & Tone control
16:07 Wilkinson tremolo
16:54 The neck
21:47 We will rock you - sound demonstration
23:21 Brian's use of the Echo/Tape delay
31:55 Queen's way of composing (We are the champions)
38:00  Plectrums - Overview
41:42 How shape & material influence the tone
48:56 Playing style
53:02 Giveaway
54:40 Thickness
59:09 Giveaway 2
1:00:57 Can the AMP1 Silver Edition be updated to the Mercury Edition?
1:02:00 Could Brian May be the best guitar player?
1:03:32 Which pickup configuration uses Brian May the most?
1:04:02 Which AMP1 Edition suits the Red-Special the best?
1:04:25 Could you demonstrate the rec out cabinet simulation of the AMP1?
1:05:24 For which purpose do you use the classic channel?
1:09:12 Intro - Metal Tones on the Iridium feat. Manni Zewe from Godslave
1:10:50 Soundchart Iridium Edition - All styles
1:13:14 Soundchart Iridium Edition - Classic metal ½ & metal playing technique
1:21:31 Plectrum choice in metal
1:27:33 Soundchart Iridium Edition - Classic metal 2/2
1:32:22 Soundchart Iridium Edition - Modern metal & metal guitars in the mix
1:40:52 Would you recommend the Red-Special for other things than Queen?
1:43:26 Which AMP1 settings would you recommend for a Les Paul?
1:43:59 What does the AC30 sounds on the “Edge Of Breakup”?
1:45:23 Is it possible to get the Keith Richards tone on the AMP1?
1:45:43 Could Manni play some heavy stuff on the Red-Special?
1:48:02 Announcement of Alex Beyrodt for next episode
1:49:38 Outlook to future episode and goodbye

 

 
 

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