Who has their "dream" tone

slowro · 07-31-2012, 02:10 PM

Probably going to get a lot of AXE/Kemper guys on here so this is mainly for the old dudes people with tubes

Does anyone have their dream tone right now, why and what is it?

I do! Its not the most expensive gear in the world and its so simple

Prs ce24 - maxon od808 - marshall 2204 50w jcm800 (1984) - 300w Jcm900 cabinet

I have all the tones I want out of this simple rig, biggest downside is that the stack is far too impractical for my house so I really should sell it

Am i blessed with good luck in finding my sound?

FireInside · 07-31-2012, 02:18 PM

I have achieved my "dream tones" several times with Impulses, Pod Farm, Vetta, Cobra, Dual Recto, ect....the list is endless.

Each time I achieve the tone I have been searching for I realize I want something different, ha ha. The pursuit is endless!

Konfyouzd · 07-31-2012, 02:30 PM

I *like my tone* but I feel like "dream tone" is an urban myth used to sell you more stuff to plug your guitar into.

ArtDecade · 07-31-2012, 02:46 PM

Man - even Vai, Satch, and Petrucci (who have inspired quite a few "dream tones") keep changing their gear out like the rest of us...

Dream Tone? I dunno if there is one. Although I am quite happy with mine.

EtherealEntity · 07-31-2012, 02:48 PM

Unless I acquire Plinis fingers I am not entirely sure this is possible.

Rick · 07-31-2012, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Konfyouzd

I *like my tone* but I feel like "dream tone" is an urban myth used to sell you more stuff to plug your guitar into.

Rep.

Loomer · 07-31-2012, 02:56 PM

My dream tone is entirely dependant on volume levels, riffs played and no. of internal organs vibrating, not "tone" as such.

MrPepperoniNipples · 07-31-2012, 03:02 PM

I've been happy with my tones and am happy with my tone, but I will NEVER be completely satisfied with it

lemeker · 07-31-2012, 03:02 PM

I don't think I'll ever find my "dream tone", not sure if there is one.

However, I have a good tone out of my "dream amp" that I'm shits n giggles for. My current rig being a 3channel dual rec with a couple of pedals, with some lightly modded mid range guitars.

JohnIce · 07-31-2012, 03:03 PM

I think a dream tone can be about as hard to pinpoint as a dream band. Most of us go through phases, even if you predominantly listen to rock music you might have a few days where you think AC/DC in the 80's was the pinnacle of musical perfection, then before you know it you're listening to Bon Jovi or Pantera.

I've had several tones that were satisfying at different times for different parts or solos, but that's about it. I can tell you my Schecter has a peak at 4550Hz that I like to get rid of with a parametric EQ etc. but other than those kinds of things I can't imagine finding one tone that would be optimal in any situation.

slowro · 07-31-2012, 03:44 PM

I must be in a minority. I don't want to change it.
I have a cornford harlequin that sounds great but not exactly what I want
I got podfarm to record with (miking up is not an option!) and I just want it to sound exactly like my marshall

Am i a freak or have I damaged my ears?

mcleanab · 07-31-2012, 03:49 PM

I've got a few of mine!

The ISP Theta cleans are a throwback to that Alex Lifeson late 80's chime... the high gains from the Theta are a smooth almost Rocktron kinda vibe that is just incredible for leads... and the Engl e530 satisfies the heaviest of all crushing tones for me... semi-hollow EMG loaded Ibanez direct is wooden and earthy...

Enough knobs to tweak here and there... updating pickups in some of the guitars to different EMG's (other than the 85)...

Tones beyond my wildest dreams... the dream changes constantly...

slowro · 07-31-2012, 03:53 PM

I am not saying I wouldn't try other things but I don't have that crazy bank account destroying lust that actually makes me lay down the cash

I lust for pretty guitars but I have a hard time justifying spending money when I am happy just now. I NEED a 7 string and another 6 for drop C but thats because I hate messing up intonation

SkapocalypseNow · 07-31-2012, 03:56 PM

I do not have Adam Jones' rig, so no, I do not have my dream tone

djpharoah · 07-31-2012, 03:59 PM

Dream tone never exists which is why you have gear whores and tone chasers

Asrial · 07-31-2012, 04:08 PM

I have obtained a tone I am somewhat fond of on my standard axe.

It sounds like shit with every other guitar I've tried that patch with.

sleightest · 07-31-2012, 10:11 PM

i think once I discovered the tube screamer and that its better to not have your gain at eleven I started to find really good tones that worked for me. Currently messing with impulses and amplitube and saving for a pod hd pro

Severance · 07-31-2012, 10:47 PM

Everytime I turn on my powerball I hear my dream tone. I'm sure theres other amps that would probably make me feel otherwise but for right now I got it.

Rick · 07-31-2012, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpharoah

Dream tone never exists which is why you have gear whores and tone chasers

Which is why Mesh sells shit every other week.

Don Vito · 07-31-2012, 11:34 PM

Dream tones may be rare, but I do believe in dreams amps that can give you a variety of great tones.

3074326 · 07-31-2012, 11:49 PM

I was totally happy with my old live tone when I was gigging with my Les Paul -> Single Rec -> Recto cab. It was thick, heavy and nasty. Loved it.

I know you excluded Axe users, but that did change everything for me. I didn't know how happy I wasn't until I got one. Ignorance truly was bliss for me. Like I'm saying with the Axe, I said back then: "I'll never need anything else." You always need something else at some point. It's how gear companies stay in business.

Korbain · 08-01-2012, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkapocalypseNow

I do not have Adam Jones' rig, so no, I do not have my dream tone

haha yeah pretty much, love his distortion tone so much, on top of all the other crazy shit he makes his guitar do

Konfyouzd · 08-01-2012, 07:46 AM

I've even noticed that sometimes I'm not at all fond of a guitar's sound but when I play with someone it sounds awesome. Context is everything.

TankJon666 · 08-01-2012, 07:54 AM

I don't even think such a thing exists!

Who here can say they have had the same tone since they realised which tone they wanted in the first place?

I change my tone almost on a weekly basis ...constant fiddling pretty much since I started playing. Longest tone I was happy with was with my Orange but that was playing doom/sludge ...soon as I quit the band the Orange no longer seemed like the best option.

On the flip side..the tri rec I had before that was super awesome for playing death metal but sucked for doom.

Riffer · 08-01-2012, 08:11 AM

I played through a 5150III half stack last night at band practice and it was awesome sounding.

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07-31-2012, 02:10 PM	#1
slowro Drunken Scot Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 452 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Who has their "dream" tone Probably going to get a lot of AXE/Kemper guys on here so this is mainly for the old dudes people with tubes Does anyone have their dream tone right now, why and what is it? I do! Its not the most expensive gear in the world and its so simple Prs ce24 - maxon od808 - marshall 2204 50w jcm800 (1984) - 300w Jcm900 cabinet I have all the tones I want out of this simple rig, biggest downside is that the stack is far too impractical for my house so I really should sell it Am i blessed with good luck in finding my sound? WarOfAttrition likes this. I'm Scottish but I'm not Ginger my Easter Solo Challenge http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/rec...challenge.html

07-31-2012, 02:18 PM	#2
FireInside I'll Cut You... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ridgecrest, CA (The Windy City) Posts: 1,452 Thanked: 26 Feedback Score: 14 reviews	I have achieved my "dream tones" several times with Impulses, Pod Farm, Vetta, Cobra, Dual Recto, ect....the list is endless. Each time I achieve the tone I have been searching for I realize I want something different, ha ha. The pursuit is endless! Korbain, cfrank, Purelojik and 10 others like this. Six's: Gibson Les Paul Studio ESP LTD EC-1000 - EMG 81/81 Fender Strat - Duncan Blackout/Mick Thompson Blackout, tricked the .... out. Seven's: Ibanez RG7321 - JB/Jazz w/Blackouts Modular Preamp. ESP LTD M-107 tricked the .... out. ERG's: ESP LTD VB-400 Viper Baritone - Blackout/EMG 85 Ibanez RGA8 - D Activator 8's Amp stuff: Axe FX Ultra Mesa Oversized 4x12 Line 6 Vetta HD Framus Dragon 4x12 Basses: Fender Jazz Bass - EMG's Schecter Elite 4 Bass - EMG/BQC Control.

07-31-2012, 02:30 PM	#3
Konfyouzd Dread-I Master Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mars Posts: 15,457 Thanked: 191 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I like my tone but I feel like "dream tone" is an urban myth used to sell you more stuff to plug your guitar into. FireInside, ShadowFactoryX, Murmel and 10 others like this. "... and on either side of the river was the tree of life. The leaves of this tree were for the healing of nations." "He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle and the herb for the service of man." "Lifes too short to hate Floyd Roses."

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ArtDecade ジャンヌ Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Twangsylvania Posts: 1,674 Thanked: 42 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Man - even Vai, Satch, and Petrucci (who have inspired quite a few "dream tones") keep changing their gear out like the rest of us... Dream Tone? I dunno if there is one. Although I am quite happy with mine. Fine Dark Rum. Martinique Rum. Lime Juice. Orange Curaçao. Orgeat Syrup. Simple Syup.

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EtherealEntity T=UWx(2xLxF)^2/386.4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex, U.K Posts: 8,261 Thanked: 75 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Unless I acquire Plinis fingers I am not entirely sure this is possible.

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Loomer Comfortably Dumb Join Date: May 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,798 Thanked: 40 $Loomer is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Loomer is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Loomer is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Loomer is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Loomer is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Loomer is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Loomer is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 1 reviews	My dream tone is entirely dependant on volume levels, riffs played and no. of internal organs vibrating, not "tone" as such. JeffFromMtl, ittoa666, Bigfan and 2 others like this.

07-31-2012, 03:02 PM	#8
MrPepperoniNipples SS.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Baltimore Posts: 814 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've been happy with my tones and am happy with my tone, but I will NEVER be completely satisfied with it

07-31-2012, 03:02 PM	#9
lemeker SS.org Slacker Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West of Hell...I mean Elgin IL Posts: 382 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't think I'll ever find my "dream tone", not sure if there is one. However, I have a good tone out of my "dream amp" that I'm shits n giggles for. My current rig being a 3channel dual rec with a couple of pedals, with some lightly modded mid range guitars. My shitty playing: http://soundcloud.com/pinchuk www.youtube.com/lemeker It's like an adage I heard once: "If you're a hunter and your prey starts shooting back at you, quit hunting and start selling ammo." JPhoenix19

07-31-2012, 03:03 PM	#10
JohnIce Rhinestone Cowboy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,437 Thanked: 133 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think a dream tone can be about as hard to pinpoint as a dream band. Most of us go through phases, even if you predominantly listen to rock music you might have a few days where you think AC/DC in the 80's was the pinnacle of musical perfection, then before you know it you're listening to Bon Jovi or Pantera. I've had several tones that were satisfying at different times for different parts or solos, but that's about it. I can tell you my Schecter has a peak at 4550Hz that I like to get rid of with a parametric EQ etc. but other than those kinds of things I can't imagine finding one tone that would be optimal in any situation. Dan_Vacant likes this. Rhinestone - Funky hard rock on 7-strings!

07-31-2012, 03:44 PM	#11
slowro Drunken Scot Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 452 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I must be in a minority. I don't want to change it. I have a cornford harlequin that sounds great but not exactly what I want I got podfarm to record with (miking up is not an option!) and I just want it to sound exactly like my marshall Am i a freak or have I damaged my ears? I'm Scottish but I'm not Ginger my Easter Solo Challenge http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/rec...challenge.html

07-31-2012, 03:49 PM	#12
mcleanab Theta Sagan Swords Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 716 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I've got a few of mine! The ISP Theta cleans are a throwback to that Alex Lifeson late 80's chime... the high gains from the Theta are a smooth almost Rocktron kinda vibe that is just incredible for leads... and the Engl e530 satisfies the heaviest of all crushing tones for me... semi-hollow EMG loaded Ibanez direct is wooden and earthy... Enough knobs to tweak here and there... updating pickups in some of the guitars to different EMG's (other than the 85)... Tones beyond my wildest dreams... the dream changes constantly... ========================================= ISP Theta Preamp, ISP Theta Combo!!! Rocktron Xpression, Lexicon MPX500, Aria Diamonds with EMG 85, Ibanez Semi-Hollow with EMG HA and HAX, Eminence Swamp Thang and Eminence Sub Woofer!

07-31-2012, 03:53 PM	#13
slowro Drunken Scot Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 452 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am not saying I wouldn't try other things but I don't have that crazy bank account destroying lust that actually makes me lay down the cash I lust for pretty guitars but I have a hard time justifying spending money when I am happy just now. I NEED a 7 string and another 6 for drop C but thats because I hate messing up intonation I'm Scottish but I'm not Ginger my Easter Solo Challenge http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/rec...challenge.html

07-31-2012, 03:56 PM	#14
SkapocalypseNow Schellechter. Sorta. Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: A place with stuff and things and people. Just kidding. Pennsylvania doesn't have all that. Posts: 346 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I do not have Adam Jones' rig, so no, I do not have my dream tone Korbain, RevDrucifer, AliceLG and 2 others like this. ▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀ (That's a link, by the way.)

07-31-2012, 03:59 PM	#15
djpharoah Awwww Yeaaaah • Super Moderator • Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cali' Posts: 13,175 Thanked: 320 Feedback Score: 117 reviews	Dream tone never exists which is why you have gear whores and tone chasers Konfyouzd and WarOfAttrition like this.

07-31-2012, 04:08 PM	#16
Asrial Heaviest brony Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sorø, Denmark Posts: 1,230 Thanked: 21 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have obtained a tone I am somewhat fond of on my standard axe. It sounds like shit with every other guitar I've tried that patch with. The Asrial Project Bandcamp The Asrial Project Soundcloud The Asrial Project Twitter The Asrial Project Facebook JeffFromMtl: Anyone who says sex is over-rated is doing it wrong. I don't care how good your stupid toffee brioche pudding is. Myself: Han shot first

07-31-2012, 10:11 PM	#17
sleightest SS.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 244 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i think once I discovered the tube screamer and that its better to not have your gain at eleven I started to find really good tones that worked for me. Currently messing with impulses and amplitube and saving for a pod hd pro CYBERSYN likes this.

07-31-2012, 10:47 PM	#18
Severance The Cockhammer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: lewisville texas Posts: 553 Thanked: 24 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Everytime I turn on my powerball I hear my dream tone. I'm sure theres other amps that would probably make me feel otherwise but for right now I got it.

07-31-2012, 11:34 PM	#20
Don Vito ....! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,145 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dream tones may be rare, but I do believe in dreams amps that can give you a variety of great tones. Konfyouzd likes this.

07-31-2012, 11:49 PM	#21
3074326 JPX Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA Posts: 574 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was totally happy with my old live tone when I was gigging with my Les Paul -> Single Rec -> Recto cab. It was thick, heavy and nasty. Loved it. I know you excluded Axe users, but that did change everything for me. I didn't know how happy I wasn't until I got one. Ignorance truly was bliss for me. Like I'm saying with the Axe, I said back then: "I'll never need anything else." You always need something else at some point. It's how gear companies stay in business.

08-01-2012, 07:46 AM	#23
Konfyouzd Dread-I Master Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mars Posts: 15,457 Thanked: 191 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I've even noticed that sometimes I'm not at all fond of a guitar's sound but when I play with someone it sounds awesome. Context is everything. "... and on either side of the river was the tree of life. The leaves of this tree were for the healing of nations." "He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle and the herb for the service of man." "Lifes too short to hate Floyd Roses."

08-01-2012, 07:54 AM	#24
TankJon666 SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Worthing, UK Posts: 463 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't even think such a thing exists! Who here can say they have had the same tone since they realised which tone they wanted in the first place? I change my tone almost on a weekly basis ...constant fiddling pretty much since I started playing. Longest tone I was happy with was with my Orange but that was playing doom/sludge ...soon as I quit the band the Orange no longer seemed like the best option. On the flip side..the tri rec I had before that was super awesome for playing death metal but sucked for doom. Konfyouzd likes this.

08-01-2012, 08:11 AM	#25
Riffer PRS SE Inspector Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 1,441 Thanked: 75 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I played through a 5150III half stack last night at band practice and it was awesome sounding. *"It's a long way, to the top, if you wanna rock n' roll" - Bon Scott* *BE A MAN AND SIGN THE NEG REP YOU GIVE ME, PLEASE.*

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