ATLANTIS (The Shadows cover)

Here's my take on this tune by The Shadows. Not quite like Hank Marvin's version, but in the ball park.
GEAR USED:
Fender Stratocaster (1996)
Joyo American Sound Pedal
Garageband
Canon EOS M50 camera
Neewer 480 LED lights
Final Cut Pro

[@esimms1889]

A day with a David Niles guitar video in your inbox is always a good day. Superlative stuff as always David.

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

Wow, thanks!

[@jazzydog]

Oh man this is so awesome!! Love The Shadows!! Great playing as always my friend, really enjoyed it!!. 👍

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

Thanks - glad you liked it. When I learn a Shadows tune, I always much more respect for Hank Marvin, Britain's first guitar hero!

[@bengosling3838]

Very nice 👍

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

Thank you 👍

[@johnwelch557]

Hi David! perfect Marvin enunciation. We need more posts from you!!
Thanks!

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

Thanks John! My day job has been keeping me pretty busy these days. Hopefully summer will give me more time to make some videos!

[@johnwelch557]

@@anotherheadlessdemo That's fine. We all suffer the same limits. Doesn't the world understand our worth?🤪

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

That's right, I've tried to explain that to clients and family. Guitar playing comes first. They don't seem to be on board with that. LOL

[@weinerschnitzelrock1]

Enjoyed hearing ! Great job !

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@martyneff4008]

As Always....... FANFREAKINTABULOUS

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

Thanks Marty!

[@zakpolakov]

The guitar sound is on point! Love it! Good job, David!

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

Thanks Zakhar!

[@garyp5522]

Your videos are all great.

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

Thanks, much!

[@stewartsnape2936]

Wonderful job of shads atlantis rhanx Dave

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

Thank you! There are so many Shads tunes I love, but this one might be my favorite.

[@db5837]

Great tone!

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

Thanks!

[@jamespinder6465]

Your version seems to have a softer more mellow tone to it love it.

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

Yes. I had been watching one of the Shadows reunion shows and Marvin's tone is very different.

[@user-sv4yx2di2o]

Bravooo!

[@hedgefundshyster..3241]

Fabulous..👍

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

Thanks 🤗

[@leewmlee]

I can see years of practice on the fretboard and it shows in the playing! Sounds just like Hank Marvin.

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

Thank you!

[@thesurfjunkies]

Nice job David, we approve!

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

Much appreciated!

[@kashesan]

So nice.

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

Thanks!

[@Gellert]

This is Fintastic and by the looks of it, your cat loves it as well.

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

LOL - I’ve been wondering if anyone has noticed my cat (and what she’s doing). The answer is yes! 😀

[@luckysevens.AltRock8]

Smooth

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

Thank you!

[@user-dv5yt9yc9x]

The wood is just amazing. There are some flaws in the pickups, but this is authenticity. The instrument sounds and the idea of ​​its unique voice remains in the head. David, as always, you are on top of the accuracy of the sound on the string.
I've wanted to ask you for a long time, what connecting cable do you use on your guitar?

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

Thanks, glad you liked the video! I use some Planet Waves cables, but my favorite is one made by a someone I used to play music with. It has a silent switch and still works after 15 years!

[@user-dv5yt9yc9x]

@@anotherheadlessdemo Try the 15 foot Monster, there are several kinds of them, but just try it - there is a step forward in the sound quality of the instruments.
I don't know how expensive they are for you there, but there is a real change for the better. 10 years ago, I myself wound wires based on technical silver in fluoroplastic insulation using a very complex technology.
I know what I'm talking about, and you can hear the difference. So, these Monster Cables have an improvement in sound. Although, of course, mine is still very, very far away.

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

I'll have to try one of these out. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@user-dv5yt9yc9x]

@@anotherheadlessdemo David, please take your cable with you, align the all-tube amp in the store to catch the transition to the lightest crunch from Clean mode, then turn the input level down a hair's breadth. And in this amplification mode, compare the wires. A high-quality wire turns the sound into crunch a little earlier, does it even at high notes and does not lose the low-frequency part of the range of guitar notes - the sound remains bassy, ​​solid. This is a sign of good conductivity and signal phasing.
The final cable sample may be shorter than 15 feet without degrading the sound.

[@dennisschell5543]

Nice tone! 😎
(And I'm not a big fan of Strat bridge pup sound. I'd rather use a Tele)

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

Thanks! I was trying to get close to Hank Marvin's tone, and of course he's always used Strats. I play out a lot, and rarely use a Strat . I usually use one of my Teles or Jazzmasters.

[@PhiLikeFlying]

Well played. I would say though, your trem use is a bit too aggressive - try and use less movements - keep it subtle :)

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

I’ve never been accused of being a slave to an original, so there’s that! Just checked out your channel- nice playing, especially Surfing with the Aliens.

[@PhiLikeFlying]

@@anotherheadlessdemo Haha... Thanks

[@jeanjacquesbrouet234]

Salut l'ami...
Savais pas que tu t'étais aussi mis à la guitare....😂

[@anotherheadlessdemo]

:)