Author Topic: So how does my Starfire sound? (Read 1532 times)

edwin · « **on:** February 06, 2015, 03:43:11 PM »

Like this:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mh4zrbj2c37gwq1/Row%20Jimmy_1.mp3?dl=0

This is from the Fox Theatre here in Boulder last August. Each pickup was recorded separately and blended in the mix. Basic Series II electronics with an F2B channel for each pickup before the DI.

mtjam · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2015, 04:28:20 PM »

Good stuff!

David Houck · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2015, 05:00:15 PM »

That was wonderful on a lot of levels! Great band! Loved the cover of Roe Jimmy. Your bass tone is beautiful, and very even up and down the neck. Your playing is wonderful! Very enjoyable; thanks for sharing!

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2015, 05:04:39 PM »

Man, I do love the sound of that bass (and your playing. And the whole band, for that matter.). Next time I go visit the grandkid, make sure you're playing Denver, eh?

Peter (And, no, I don't know yet when it will be; details, details.)

edwin · « **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2015, 05:36:56 PM »

Here's the visual:

sonicus · « **Reply #5 on:** February 06, 2015, 06:18:05 PM »

Edwin , your mind and hands sound great (your chops in context )! Your Starfire sounds wonderful as well pal. The entire band are doing great sonic justice to that tune . You have got Mr. Phil Lesh's plectrum sound for sure .

pauldo · « **Reply #6 on:** February 08, 2015, 05:48:20 AM »

Big, blossoming low end and strong, sustaining, singing high end.

I call it delicious!
:-D

tomhug · « **Reply #7 on:** February 08, 2015, 06:28:55 AM »

Wow. Great tone, great playing.

I really like how it seems everyone in the band, yourself included, has plenty of the Dead's sonic dna integrated, but it doesn't seem like you're imitating anyone. Nice and organic.

pace · « **Reply #8 on:** February 09, 2015, 06:43:26 AM »

Hittin' the nail on the head, and crashing it to that pinewood floor!

edwin · « **Reply #9 on:** February 09, 2015, 11:24:54 PM »

Thanks for the kind words, everyone! It's a lot of fun.

This tune is tricky because it would be so easy to let my guard down and just apply 20 years of playing funk, etc., and turn it into a kind of watered down reggae tune, especially since the slightly off kilter placement of the chord changes makes me want to just lay it down. Focusing on the melodic possibilities that play around the changes, letting it go out, but grabbing it at the last possible minute is where the fun is. I also thought this would be a good tune to post because it's sparse enough that you get to hear all the instruments speak.

The bass is so fun to play. It's like scratching an itch that's been festering for 40 years. Hm, that didn't come out quite right, but I think you know what I mean.

5a_quilt_top · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2015, 10:41:43 AM »

Well done - channeling a very strong Godfather vibe.

Warm, fat and clear.

Plus - nice visual!

jseitang · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2015, 04:31:59 PM »

edwin nice stuff here,
each pick up going to each of the f2b's inputs,
were you running the preamp with any particular power amp? what kind of di were you using.
have you ever tried a fearn vt-3?

J

dead_head · « **Reply #12 on:** February 10, 2015, 07:57:05 PM »

Very nice, Edwin. Well balanced.

edwin · « **Reply #13 on:** February 11, 2015, 05:59:09 PM »

The DI is a passive radial stereo DI. Not the Jensen version, but the cheaper one. It's functional, although not the most transparent. I haven't tried a Fearn, but I'm looking forward to taking the new Grace Felix for a spin.

The power amp is a Peavey IPR 3000 (although you're not really hearing it in the recording). It's a lot of watts in a 7 lb package. To my ear it sounds totally fine. It's not a Crest 9002, but it's cheap, powerful, and light. The impossible combination!

artswork99 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 13, 2015, 07:03:04 AM »

Nice recording, the Starfire sounds really good and the band is great too!