That Other Sound
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2023 4:26 pm
When I see reference to “That Sound” it invariably relates to the years ’59-’63 which is, quite rightly, the period The Shadows are most famous for. But for me there is another sound, perhaps not as famous, but equally distinctive and one that I rather like.
I am referring to the early Burns period and is clearly evident on tracks such as "Santa Ana" from the “The Sound Of The Shadows” album. As the Burns was made to Hank’s specification I assume he made use of the ability to switch the neck pickup in with the bridge pickup or bridge and middle.
I have a Burns Marvin Anniversary guitar (as well as Strats), a Vox AC15C1X Custom amp and for echos I use a Blue Nebula or Strymon Volante. I also have 7 and 10 band EQ pedals and compressors if they are needed.
I know tone is in the fingers but can anyone please give an indication of how to dial in the guitar, amp and echos to get, within the limitations of my gear, a close approximation to “that other sound”?
Thank you.
I am referring to the early Burns period and is clearly evident on tracks such as "Santa Ana" from the “The Sound Of The Shadows” album. As the Burns was made to Hank’s specification I assume he made use of the ability to switch the neck pickup in with the bridge pickup or bridge and middle.
I have a Burns Marvin Anniversary guitar (as well as Strats), a Vox AC15C1X Custom amp and for echos I use a Blue Nebula or Strymon Volante. I also have 7 and 10 band EQ pedals and compressors if they are needed.
I know tone is in the fingers but can anyone please give an indication of how to dial in the guitar, amp and echos to get, within the limitations of my gear, a close approximation to “that other sound”?
Thank you.