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TONE NAME: Gottlieb Metal

  • Created with: POD HD500X
  • Author:
  • Band:
    Gottlieb
  • Guitarist:
    John Russchen
  • Amp:
    Variac'ed Plexi
  • Style:
    Metalcore Thrash Metal Rock
  • Date: 9/23/16
  • Downloads: 1850
  • Addons:  HD Metal Pack HD Metal Pack

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  • Comments:
    I use the Line6 StageSource L3T with this patch on PA mode for reference. I use EMG 81 loaded guitars with this patch. The goal was to have a natural sounding metal tone. No scooped mids. Full saturated tone, but open enough to cut trough the mix and leave room for Bass and Vocals. It was modeled after my analog full tube setup, which mainly consisted of a 1975 Plexi head, a ENGL 4X12 V30 Cab, a Blackstar HT-Drive Pedal. I always got compliments from the sound engineers about how good my sound was. Due to weight and size issues I decided to switch to digital modeling amps. This is the closest I have gotten to that sound (up till now). I like it simple. The main sound is the head. The tubescreamer is to tighten it up. The noisegate to kill the hum and enable me to play tighter. Wah and phaser for solo's. Might add a room reverb to give the sound a bit more headroom. Sorry, but you need the Metal Pack for the Variac'd Plexi. My band Gottlieb quit in 2012 but we are currently rehearsing for old times sake. Listen to our last recordings at: https://gottlieb.bandcamp.com/album/a-new-horizon (made with my analog rig)

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