I was browsing the official Queen shop and I found, you can get replica red specials, but they only ship to the U.K and other areas in Europe.
If you are intrested go here:
http://www.shop.queenonline.com/mall/productpage.cfm/qen/500212/52130
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[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]squidbits wrote: [/QUOTENAME]I was browsing the official Queen shop and I found, you can get replica red specials, but they only ship to the U.K and other areas in Europe.
If you are intrested go here:
http://www.shop.queenonline.com/mall/productpage.cfm/qen/500212/52130
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Problem with that is that they're dearer than a proper music shop. I got mine for £100 less than the price they're selling at.
Adam.
If you are intrested go here:
http://www.shop.queenonline.com/mall/productpage.cfm/qen/500212/52130
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Problem with that is that they're dearer than a proper music shop. I got mine for £100 less than the price they're selling at.
Adam.
hey adam i tried plugging in the pedal to my sound card in the LINE-IN port and it sounds like shit compared to guitar port... So is it just the soundcard or am i just a retard lol
[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]BUofM24 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]hey adam i tried plugging in the pedal to my sound card in the LINE-IN port and it sounds like shit compared to guitar port... So is it just the soundcard or am i just a retard lol[/QUOTE]
If it sounds bad, that's not your soundcard, unless there's a bad connection or the card's line-in is known to sound bad.
When you plug the digi into your soundcard via the line-in, you're getting the true sound of the pedal and its modelling features. Exactly as intended. As well as the guitar and yourself playing through that. The only other thing could be the speakers, but if you're happy with them, then we're in dark territory.
What does it sound like? Could you record something and post it?
If you don't like it, then there's nothing you can do about it, except go back to the guitarport. If that's what you like, then that's what you like.
Adam.
If it sounds bad, that's not your soundcard, unless there's a bad connection or the card's line-in is known to sound bad.
When you plug the digi into your soundcard via the line-in, you're getting the true sound of the pedal and its modelling features. Exactly as intended. As well as the guitar and yourself playing through that. The only other thing could be the speakers, but if you're happy with them, then we're in dark territory.
What does it sound like? Could you record something and post it?
If you don't like it, then there's nothing you can do about it, except go back to the guitarport. If that's what you like, then that's what you like.
Adam.
ya i could record something... but in a few days right now im in florida enjoying a vacation!! nice and warm down here!! but ill show you what im talking about soon
hhaha finallyy... i attempted to give all of you interested an avid look at a 2006 red special w/ pedal here are my attempts at keep yourself alive, bo rhap, tie your mother down, we will rock you, beginning of cltcl,hammer to fall, and killer queen going from tones 1-7 respectively... dont be too harsh here it is: http://rapidshare.com/files/22010059/Brian_May_Red_Special_w_pedal_demos.mp3
Just gonna focus on the sounds.
Yeah, the foxx phaser thing sounds cool on KYA.
Nice forced tone on the BoRhap one. Good for a quick recording with all the sound you need.
TYMD was wrong for me. Too thick and maybe too much volume from the guitar.
WWRY sounded decent, but not great.
CLTCL, as always fails to impress in the sound department.
HTF was a bit like TYMD, too thick.
KQ was again too thick sounding. My speakers pushed out a bit! Cut the bass and it'd sound ok.
I think again this pedal isn't for everyone. I have an Electrolead RSB booster and a Vox AD50 amp. This simple setup seems ideal for loads of sounds. I must also add that I seem to have made an impact in the rs forum where the ad50 is quick becoming THE valvetronix amp of choice. I now have 2 ad30's, 1 ad50 and 1 ad60. The one I always come back to is the AD50. Not even the mighty ad60 model is anywhere near as good. And the best part is the cost of the amp plus a booster like I mentioned. Can't be beat. So, while it's always interesting to hear this pedal, I think it's painfully obvious that it's more of a practice pedal than a serious tool.
Adam.
Yeah, the foxx phaser thing sounds cool on KYA.
Nice forced tone on the BoRhap one. Good for a quick recording with all the sound you need.
TYMD was wrong for me. Too thick and maybe too much volume from the guitar.
WWRY sounded decent, but not great.
CLTCL, as always fails to impress in the sound department.
HTF was a bit like TYMD, too thick.
KQ was again too thick sounding. My speakers pushed out a bit! Cut the bass and it'd sound ok.
I think again this pedal isn't for everyone. I have an Electrolead RSB booster and a Vox AD50 amp. This simple setup seems ideal for loads of sounds. I must also add that I seem to have made an impact in the rs forum where the ad50 is quick becoming THE valvetronix amp of choice. I now have 2 ad30's, 1 ad50 and 1 ad60. The one I always come back to is the AD50. Not even the mighty ad60 model is anywhere near as good. And the best part is the cost of the amp plus a booster like I mentioned. Can't be beat. So, while it's always interesting to hear this pedal, I think it's painfully obvious that it's more of a practice pedal than a serious tool.
Adam.
haha i completely agree... but for people who can afford that many amps its good for the dollar it sells for... nothing you buy is ever gonna make anybody sound like brian may... he has his own style and i simply love it. So yes i agree with adam, not a stage pedal, but something to toy around with
To be 100% clear, I can't/won't keep the ad60. I bought it to replace the ad50 and was amazed to find it wasn't up to the job. In fact (VERY IMPORTANT NOTE) the treble booster I use (Electrolead RSB) overloads this particular VT amp! Luckily I had it (the booster) modified to output a lower volume. But the ad60 still doesn't sound as good as my ad50.
Another note is that this is based on the Brian May sound, way of thinking. It doesn't mean the ad60 isn't a great amp cause some of the sounds it has are pretty cool. Especially good for clean sounds and the effects on-board.
And lastly, I tried too other lower output boosters (SharpFX + VoxDeacy) and they worked fine. Though the sound was not to my liking.
So, it has to go and will be put back on ebay. Shame.
And the final footnote on the amps thing. I bought the 2 ad30's for the famous Brian May delays trick. And guys...it sounds absolutely amazing!! I use a Digitech Quad effects unit to send the delays to each ad30 and the sound is pretty sweet. I ach to take it with me tomorrow to my WWRY dress rehearsal, but I only need the ad50. Awww..! Mind you, one of the main guys running the show is a Queen fan. Maybe if I ask nicely enough I'll get in!! lol
Adam.
Another note is that this is based on the Brian May sound, way of thinking. It doesn't mean the ad60 isn't a great amp cause some of the sounds it has are pretty cool. Especially good for clean sounds and the effects on-board.
And lastly, I tried too other lower output boosters (SharpFX + VoxDeacy) and they worked fine. Though the sound was not to my liking.
So, it has to go and will be put back on ebay. Shame.
And the final footnote on the amps thing. I bought the 2 ad30's for the famous Brian May delays trick. And guys...it sounds absolutely amazing!! I use a Digitech Quad effects unit to send the delays to each ad30 and the sound is pretty sweet. I ach to take it with me tomorrow to my WWRY dress rehearsal, but I only need the ad50. Awww..! Mind you, one of the main guys running the show is a Queen fan. Maybe if I ask nicely enough I'll get in!! lol
Adam.
Just so no one thinks Im rude - I realised some of the posts above were replies to me, and thank you!
I havent had time yet to sit down and play with the pick ups again, so I dunno what so of sound I'll get.
Just out of interest, with some of the settings above, are you using distortion on the amp, or through a separate pedal?
If its the Amp distortion channel, what gain/trebble/middle/bass/contour settings do you use, cos I think this is where I fall down and get a crap sound.
Obviously everyone wants to find their own sound, and Im not necessarily looking for a May sound, just a solid setting for rhythm and lead, or at least a couple of options!
If you want to hear my problems for yourself, trot over to my band's myspace (www.myspace.com/ampfirerock) and listen to My Salvation on the player - thats me and my BM 2006 along with my mate on a PRS Santana playing the rhythm, and just me on slightly badly played lead (I rushed cos we were short of time); the rhythm is good enough, but the lead sounds really odd.
Cheers guys!
I havent had time yet to sit down and play with the pick ups again, so I dunno what so of sound I'll get.
Just out of interest, with some of the settings above, are you using distortion on the amp, or through a separate pedal?
If its the Amp distortion channel, what gain/trebble/middle/bass/contour settings do you use, cos I think this is where I fall down and get a crap sound.
Obviously everyone wants to find their own sound, and Im not necessarily looking for a May sound, just a solid setting for rhythm and lead, or at least a couple of options!
If you want to hear my problems for yourself, trot over to my band's myspace (www.myspace.com/ampfirerock) and listen to My Salvation on the player - thats me and my BM 2006 along with my mate on a PRS Santana playing the rhythm, and just me on slightly badly played lead (I rushed cos we were short of time); the rhythm is good enough, but the lead sounds really odd.
Cheers guys!
hey by the way... on those recordings i posted everything was full up... gain/treble... so im sure if you took your time more authentic sounds could come out of the pedal
my last post was the green light of all 7 tones... this is the red side... played is KYA again not much difference... bo rhap rock part... tie your mother down solo attempt... we are the champions... crazy little thing called love (dont really know how to play it but just to show the tone)... orchestral harmonizer improv... a winter's tale solo... enjoy!!
P.S. i think all of these tones not as good as the green light tones, exception of a winter's tale or the harmonizer... they all sound like bad versions of the green light... but all demos are just for show here is the link:http://rapidshare.com/files/22787310/Brian_May_Red_Special_w_pedal_demos_side_2.mp3.html
P.S. i think all of these tones not as good as the green light tones, exception of a winter's tale or the harmonizer... they all sound like bad versions of the green light... but all demos are just for show here is the link:http://rapidshare.com/files/22787310/Brian_May_Red_Special_w_pedal_demos_side_2.mp3.html
Hmmm.
That could be *any* pedal invented after 1990; with those settings anyway!!
That could be *any* pedal invented after 1990; with those settings anyway!!
Hah, for real...
I've said this before, but, when some kid (not on this forum) can make the pedal sound good and a magazine (Guitarist) can't, you know it's a very hit and miss pedal.
Adam.
I've said this before, but, when some kid (not on this forum) can make the pedal sound good and a magazine (Guitarist) can't, you know it's a very hit and miss pedal.
Adam.
Maybe I'll get dogpiled for this;
But it's all in the fingers!
But it's all in the fingers!