Reggae Rigs

andyg_prs · April 28, 2015 at 9:21 AM

Hi

Meeting up for a first rehearsal for a reggae project tomorrow. A little nervous as had always previously used vintage and tried and tested gear. Any rig tips?

Also, on a random note, has anyone heard the Stir it up (Marley) guitar solo that almost sounds like a distorted organ effect. A rig that could do that would be try awesome!

Cheers
Andy

telelogic · April 28, 2015 at 9:46 AM

I think the solo was an envelope filter. Use the wah set to "touch" it's the same thing.
A fender twin should be perfect for the job.
good luck, have fun

LudoMusic · April 28, 2015 at 10:36 AM

Yes They did use the envelope filter on a number of solos but, on this particular song it sounds like some kind of phase wah pedal.
the solo in this song is also a Clavinet.

DonPetersen · April 28, 2015 at 10:45 AM

this one seems to be a bit of a mystery, but to me (and others) it sounds a lot like a clavinet + wah, not guitar.
I've been fooled by this sound before - love it!

andyg_prs · April 28, 2015 at 11:52 AM

Thanks guys - pleased you find defining this sound elusive too....I've chased it for a number of years!

I got around it by stealing the keyboard solo from a different version of the song....I'll have to try and find the link to it....

Cheers,
Andy