@@Rainman-y7nIf you are (maybe you’re just referring to the horns?) it’s because Mexico was owned by Spain, Spain inherited a lot of middle eastern influences from when the Ottomans/moors ruled Spain.
Always pictured sand with this song, knowing it's beach rock, but learning it's Egyptian validates so much for me. And Dale's reverb tone and picking just sounds like the edge of the world Western civilization. It's so American! Thanks for this
That Topanga is awesome. I've been using one for 2 years now. And laughing at all these purists that say you have to have a reverb tank to play surf rock.
It's a great pedal. Gives a nice grit to your tone much like a tank too. I use one a lot when I don't want to take my 6g15. That said, the actual tank really is a whole different animal on stage. Especially with a high headroom amp. The Topanga is probably the best substitute in a pinch though. Far less maintenance also.
Purists don't call it surf rock, either... Do you also have a real tank to compare with your Topanga? I guess if you're laughing at people then you must, otherwise you would be commenting from an uninformed standpoint, right?
@@DamoresFl for the true tone it’s the amps built in reverb. But you can get pretty close using pretty much any reverb pedal that can emulate a spring sound
@J Slikbeer 100% of the time when someone discounts the importance of a real reverb tank to achieving the very specific "surf sound" it's because they've never used one.
@J Slikbeer It's definitely possible to make surf music without one. I'm not a gear snob, either. It's mostly about the music you write, not what you play it on. In the case of the Fender tank (or Surfy Bear), though, it's such an iconic and quintessential element of surf that it deserves recognition as such. When you plug into one it truly is magical, in a sense. You're instantly back in 1962 with your band, everyone in their white t-shirts, trying to write a hit for your next single. It's almost like its own instrument, too. You end up writing different things because of it. The guitar sound in this video is really not representative of the surf sound at all, save for a few isolated examples from the 60's. ("Jersey Channel Islands Part 7" by Bruce Johnston, "Banzai Washout" by the Catalinas) so hopefully no one is trying to base their surf sound on this video. Gotta say, though, that the Topanga is a really great sounding reverb pedal. I tested a Traynor YBA-1A using one and was surprised by how awesome the reverb sounded.
Andrew is correct, the Boss FRV-1 '63 Fender Reverb pedal has been discontinued. The Topanga is a great spring reverb pedal, as well you can check out the JHS Spring Tank or the Source Audio True Spring for some pedals with some deeper features.
zZounds I got it as a gift from a family member and I wasn't sure, but I think everythings correct, I just need to figure out where the truss Rod adjustor is, anywho, it probably is a classic series 50 anyway
@@rollingon5566 The truss rod adjustment is at the base of the neck, near the neck pick-up. Also, does your pick guard use 11 or 8 screws? 8 is what was used on 50's strats.
You need a real gauge strings (at least 12s to give a true Dick dale sound) and i understand that maybe you can't access to a reverb unit easily but you need to up the dwell and mix on the pedals, this is not the sound and this can confuse the people who wants to learn and play Dick Dale or other surf favourites
Woulda been cool too see it on a Jazzmaster as thats the accepted ultimate surf guitar but i guess its not accurate to what Dick used? But the bridge pups on a strat worked well for his tone.
RIP Dick Dale!! One of my all time favorites!!
Keeping the "King of the Surf Guitar" legacy alive !!!
RIP Dick Dale.
Not actually an Egyptian song, it’s a Greek song. But the scale does make it sound very Egyptian
Yes, it’s very Mediterranean sounding! I think sometimes it’s called the Byzantine scale?
Well the song is literally about an Egyptian muslim girl that the Christian Greek man fell in love with
I feel the notes of Mexico
That's just how Phrygian is.
@@Rainman-y7nIf you are (maybe you’re just referring to the horns?) it’s because Mexico was owned by Spain, Spain inherited a lot of middle eastern influences from when the Ottomans/moors ruled Spain.
There you go, middle eastern, spagetti western, rock and roll....a supercharged world music right there....
Always pictured sand with this song, knowing it's beach rock, but learning it's Egyptian validates so much for me. And Dale's reverb tone and picking just sounds like the edge of the world Western civilization. It's so American! Thanks for this
That Topanga is awesome. I've been using one for 2 years now. And laughing at all these purists that say you have to have a reverb tank to play surf rock.
It's a great pedal. Gives a nice grit to your tone much like a tank too. I use one a lot when I don't want to take my 6g15. That said, the actual tank really is a whole different animal on stage. Especially with a high headroom amp. The Topanga is probably the best substitute in a pinch though. Far less maintenance also.
Purists don't call it surf rock, either...
Do you also have a real tank to compare with your Topanga? I guess if you're laughing at people then you must, otherwise you would be commenting from an uninformed standpoint, right?
Both Dick Dale & Link Wray are my favorites.
I remember an interview in which we found DD used really heavy-gauge strings, almost bass-heavy, so needed the guitar neck to be reinforced.
Man that raggedy sound is great.
That's very close to the tone
Is he using all 3 at the same time or suggesting that any of these pedals can imitate the tone perfectly fine?
@@DamoresFl for the true tone it’s the amps built in reverb. But you can get pretty close using pretty much any reverb pedal that can emulate a spring sound
this is actually the greatest riff ever made
Always loved that clean sound! But have achieved it myself yet!!
Excellent recording! You nailed it!!!
Deserve more views and subs man, great video !
great job!!!!!! the origins of this are Bulgaria via Egypt!
Next to my friend Dick, this is probably the best I’ve heard it played. Thanks!
This song originates actually from Greece *GR*
need much higher gauge strings and a reverb unit
he used cables lol
Yeah I believe Dale played like 13 gauge strings or something ? My fingers start hurting just by thinking of that.
@@jernie9384 16 actually
@@jernie9384 Damn. And here I am using 11-49 gauge strings thinking that's heavy.
The action was high too. *shivers*
You need an actual spring reverb tank. There's no substitute.
@J Slikbeer 100% of the time when someone discounts the importance of a real reverb tank to achieving the very specific "surf sound" it's because they've never used one.
@J Slikbeer It's definitely possible to make surf music without one. I'm not a gear snob, either. It's mostly about the music you write, not what you play it on. In the case of the Fender tank (or Surfy Bear), though, it's such an iconic and quintessential element of surf that it deserves recognition as such. When you plug into one it truly is magical, in a sense. You're instantly back in 1962 with your band, everyone in their white t-shirts, trying to write a hit for your next single. It's almost like its own instrument, too. You end up writing different things because of it.
The guitar sound in this video is really not representative of the surf sound at all, save for a few isolated examples from the 60's. ("Jersey Channel Islands Part 7" by Bruce Johnston, "Banzai Washout" by the Catalinas) so hopefully no one is trying to base their surf sound on this video. Gotta say, though, that the Topanga is a really great sounding reverb pedal. I tested a Traynor YBA-1A using one and was surprised by how awesome the reverb sounded.
Love this! Excellent production.
That last pedal sounded perfect! Too bad it's much more expensive than the others.
It's only 200. The same price as the other one in this vid (FRV)
Hey Now Excellent great playing too!
Great job!
Can someone tell me if this person is using all 3 pedals or if he's simply suggesting 3 different kinds?
Well done dudes.
Great video
Rest In Peace
sounds killer
You guys know if the blackhole reverb will get surf tones ?
So its only reverb?
Topanga sounds the best to me. ✌🏻
Fab
Pump It! LOUDER!
I searched your website for "boss '63 fender reverb." Nothing came up. Same for Amazon. Have they been discontinued. Is there something else better?
Lack of Focus Yes. Discontinued. Getting expensive on the used market. But, not hard to find. I think the Topanga featured in the video is better.
Andrew is correct, the Boss FRV-1 '63 Fender Reverb pedal has been discontinued. The Topanga is a great spring reverb pedal, as well you can check out the JHS Spring Tank or the Source Audio True Spring for some pedals with some deeper features.
It's discontinued. The best option if you can't afford a fender reverb unit is a surfy bear. They have TRUE springs
Hey could you guys tell how you recorded the bass ?
I think I have that exact strat
Well if you have a Fender Classic '50s Strat in Surf Green, then it sure is: bit.ly/2pMCGLh
zZounds I got it as a gift from a family member and I wasn't sure, but I think everythings correct, I just need to figure out where the truss Rod adjustor is, anywho, it probably is a classic series 50 anyway
@@rollingon5566 The truss rod adjustment is at the base of the neck, near the neck pick-up. Also, does your pick guard use 11 or 8 screws? 8 is what was used on 50's strats.
@@CB-ni9vi it has 8, I've known for a while now, I should have checked the serial number way sooner, oh well, it plays likes a treat
@@rollingon5566 Well that's good. Have a good one.
I suddenly love Fenders (i'm more of a gibson person)
Guitar is guitar.
Scale length likes to jump up and down on you
That guitar is a looker
Me after playing 3 times
💪😄👌
Misirlou originated from Greece I though
You need a real gauge strings (at least 12s to give a true Dick dale sound) and i understand that maybe you can't access to a reverb unit easily but you need to up the dwell and mix on the pedals, this is not the sound and this can confuse the people who wants to learn and play Dick Dale or other surf favourites
You could've gotten so much more out of that Fender/Boss pedal...
Is he using all 3 simultaneously or is he suggesting any one of them?
Misirlou is a floklor Greek song not egyptian
Actually misirlou originality was from egypt
correct, and we state that in the video at 0:54
its a Greek song the name Misirlou means Egyptian girl in Turkish you can hear the original recording from 1927 on UA-cam
Woulda been cool too see it on a Jazzmaster as thats the accepted ultimate surf guitar but i guess its not accurate to what Dick used? But the bridge pups on a strat worked well for his tone.
Misorlou is greek
nic3
it’s a Greek song
it is greek
50k views? It sounds like crap. Not even close!
wally
@@andrewmoran357 I worked for DD 30 years as an amp tech. I say again not even close crap.
This is NOT Dick Dale, nor does it sound like him!
frank livingston it’s not dick dale , it’s his tone, which is done well, so fuck right off