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sbetz
So I was listening to "Going To A Go Go" from 2002 Wiltern and 1981's
Still Life' performances and there's quite a disparity in sound.
The 80's performance is so much richer and fuller where as the Wiltern and sound of live shows dating back to the 90's seem trebly with no depth or bass present. Why is that? Very disappointing. The sound of the recent El Macombo is perhaps the best sound I've ever heard from them so why downhill from the late 70's?
Steve
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sbetz
So I was listening to "Going To A Go Go" from 2002 Wiltern and 1981's
Still Life' performances and there's quite a disparity in sound.
The 80's performance is so much richer and fuller where as the Wiltern and sound of live shows dating back to the 90's seem trebly with no depth or bass present. Why is that? Very disappointing. The sound of the recent El Macombo is perhaps the best sound I've ever heard from them so why downhill from the late 70's?
Steve
There hasn't been bass present since Wyman walked away. At least not on the level you'd expect from the Rolling Stones. They always replaced their guitarists with someone of high caliber. They didn't replace their bass player with anyone near Bill's artistry. So Charlie picked him, big deal. It never has worked. It has never enhanced the music, or even helped to recreate what was.
Yes, the main difference here in sound (and what I think the thread creator refers to) is the guitar amps. I love the old Ampeg and Mesa Boogie amps as well as the "new" Fender amps. Just a matter of taste. I wouldn't call the Fender amps "Trebly, Hollow" though.Quote
MadMax
Ampeg and then Mesa Boogies compared to latter day Twin Reverbs, Vibrolux and Ohahu amps...?
I personally love the 02-03 "FENDER DRENCHED" sound from Keith. The Navarro handled live sound of 05/06/07 was less interesting for me.
Can't have too much twang!!!!!