Annybody knows the equipment from the early Gonzo-Sound?

cgnmike · March 14, 2014 at 7:19 AM

Hi there,

I would like to ask if somebody knows which equipment were used by Gonzo in the early days of Böhse Onkelz? I'm interested in the sound of e.g. "Kneipenterroristen" or "Es ist soweit".

When I had to guess, I would say it has toe be a JCM, maybe boosted, but I'm not sure.

I don't want to start a political discussion or something else, I'm just interested in the sound of the guitar.

Thanks in advance.

Sergeant_Pepper · March 15, 2014 at 10:57 AM

Ich glaube ein JCM.

Ein Mal Onkel, immer Onkel!

DonPetersen · March 15, 2014 at 11:15 AM

Quote from Sergeant_Pepper

Ich glaube ein JCM.

'JCM' isn't a very precise statement

besides the more obvious JCM800, 900 and 2000 distinction, there are also differences within the series of the most likely candidate, the JCM800, itself.
last but not least, the cabinet plays a huge role in the sound produced.

no idea how this information can be obtained, tho.
maybe some live pictures will reveal some info.

r_u_sirius · March 16, 2014 at 12:59 AM

very bad playing helps to come closer to the old Onkelz sound

Sergeant_Pepper · March 16, 2014 at 6:45 PM

...And shitty production skills. (At least in the early days)

I Love the tone from Adios and especially from Dopamin.

cgnmike · March 17, 2014 at 6:21 AM

Yeah, I didn't find any live-pictures. I can remember, that he used to play through a Marshall into a Mesa Power amplifier.

I thought about a JCM 800 and yes, of course, the rest of the chain is sculpting the sound a lot.

I read about changing his equipment for every tour and record.

However, the special "ringing" in the sound of the early recordings could be an effect or the glowing tubes of the mesa amplifier. It sounds very interesting to me.

Thanx !