m0jo said:
What works for me very well for that 80s lead tone (in general) is setting my delay up at 256ms (yes.. that exactly hehe) at 80% mix or something and a feedback of 2 delays (with a 3rd barely audible).
For me this works perfectly for that metal lead sound, combined with my XTC and modded SD-1..
I'll have to try that delay setup.
m0jo said:
The problem you might have with mimicking the tones of those guitarist is the entire rig..
For instance GL plays quite light guitars with not that high output pickups, Dimarti might be in the complete other corner on that part.
Personally I like to find a tone that works well for me and then play in the style of those dudes (or.. try to :lol: ) .. close enough for me.
You'll never get the same sound, I wouldn't waste my time on that if I where you..
I agree, I will not be able to nail the sounds these guys had/have. There are to many factors that go into tone. Not to mention eqing & mixing at the board.
Essentially I am wondering say for a similar sound to Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love, what effects are being used & what settings would elicit the same or similar results.
Delay (time, decay, mix)
Phaser (pan, depth, rate, resonance)
Is he also using Reverb or other efects as well? If so what settings. This is kind of what I am getting at. I remember years ago (early 90s) there was a magazine called Guitar Shop. It would review current &/or past & live &/or Studio rigs. I seem to recall on occasion they would also have a song & list the setup & settings for the effects to achieve a similar sound.