Fender’s bright switch…. Some use it, some dont. There is a great tone dynamic there, if the amp is cooking just right, it can give you more! Just try it…?!? Peace
Sounding tasty as usual, I got my first Fender amp with bright switch recently, a 1967 Bassman head, which is black-panel with drip-edge (transition?). We saw your friend JD Simo here in Portland recently at a clinic he did. Seeing his telecaster up close I couldn't believe how low the strings are - almost touching the frets, yet he plays brilliant slide guitar - amazingly sensitive touch!
Yep kids, Nik's right, the bright switch is very useful, as you can hear by his examples. I've been using a 1963 Super Reverb amp since 1972 (I've had a few others that were made in '65 and '67 but I kept the '63, it's my favorite). So, for those of you that would like to use the bright switch but are finding it a bit too bright, try swapping out the 120pf bright cap for a 50pf or 47pf cap, I did that decades ago and found it's even more useful, especially with a Strat or Tele, a Gibson might be different (I don't know, I don't have one). But that would depend on what speakers you use, I still use the original Jensen C10R's, they have low Wattage output, about 15 or 20 Watts each, and they're already kind of bright (they're on their 4th re-cone now, ha ha). High Watt speakers (a better choice, if you can lift the amp into the car) have more low end, so results will vary, you'd probably like the 120pf cap with EV's. Also most of those bright caps usually have drifted off spec to around 100pf (that difference would probably be hard to tell). Nice video as always, Nik, your playin's great. You've got it goin' on.
I think this is why you, and a lot of people "get" Kingtone pedals. The "Edge" or "Glass" setting on the Blues Power or Duelist can kinda get you the same vibe with the bright switch. Thanks for introducing me to the Blues Power Nik!
Yeah man. My ‘65 Super Reverb has been my main amp for literally my entire life…it belonged to my uncle before I was born and I got it when I started playing at 8 years old. The Bright switch has never been turned off since 1979!😂
Those chopps are still sweet Nik my man. You've not done many videos for a while but man you've not lost it. If anything I think you sound better than ever. Cheers Nik.
Nik. I really appreciate your channel! You helped pushing me to find the joy in playing guitar again, and chasing my tone. Sending many thanks and some voodoo vibes to you! :)
Great to see you back Nik throwing those kickass SRV riffs!! I highly agree that there is so much tonal diversity in the flick of this bright switch, I have fiddled a lot with it on my 75 Twin Reverb EQing all the while trying to find that sweet spot. Hope you showcase some Robin Trower tones too someday ;)
Love your videos - I'm always inspired to plug in my Strat right after watching. What string gauges are you using? I've been doing standard 46-10 in E-flat but feel like I need a bigger low E.
Hey, it’s my 1959 Strat and the amplifier is modified for more treble and tighter low end. I don’t know exactly the specifics because I dont do the mods.
Sounding tasty as usual, I got my first Fender amp with bright switch recently, a 1967 Bassman head, which is black-panel with drip-edge (transition?). We saw your friend JD Simo here in Portland recently at a clinic he did. Seeing his telecaster up close I couldn't believe how low the strings are - almost touching the frets, yet he plays brilliant slide guitar - amazingly sensitive touch!
Yep kids, Nik's right, the bright switch is very useful, as you can hear by his examples. I've been using a 1963 Super Reverb amp since 1972 (I've had a few others that were made in '65 and '67 but I kept the '63, it's my favorite). So, for those of you that would like to use the bright switch but are finding it a bit too bright, try swapping out the 120pf bright cap for a 50pf or 47pf cap, I did that decades ago and found it's even more useful, especially with a Strat or Tele, a Gibson might be different (I don't know, I don't have one). But that would depend on what speakers you use, I still use the original Jensen C10R's, they have low Wattage output, about 15 or 20 Watts each, and they're already kind of bright (they're on their 4th re-cone now, ha ha). High Watt speakers (a better choice, if you can lift the amp into the car) have more low end, so results will vary, you'd probably like the 120pf cap with EV's. Also most of those bright caps usually have drifted off spec to around 100pf (that difference would probably be hard to tell). Nice video as always, Nik, your playin's great. You've got it goin' on.
I think this is why you, and a lot of people "get" Kingtone pedals. The "Edge" or "Glass" setting on the Blues Power or Duelist can kinda get you the same vibe with the bright switch. Thanks for introducing me to the Blues Power Nik!
The bright switch on my Super reverb is definitely my secret weapon. You’re 100% right that switch is a hidden gem 💎 🎸
You bet!
Yeah man. My ‘65 Super Reverb has been my main amp for literally my entire life…it belonged to my uncle before I was born and I got it when I started playing at 8 years old. The Bright switch has never been turned off since 1979!😂
Good stuff brother 👏 keep em coming!!
Very awesome Nik! Inspiring as always 💥🎶👍
Thank you 🙌
2 uploads in a week? Am I in heaven?
Those chopps are still sweet Nik my man. You've not done many videos for a while but man you've not lost it. If anything I think you sound better than ever. Cheers Nik.
I appreciate that!
Nik. I really appreciate your channel! You helped pushing me to find the joy in playing guitar again, and chasing my tone. Sending many thanks and some voodoo vibes to you! :)
Great to see you back Nik throwing those kickass SRV riffs!! I highly agree that there is so much tonal diversity in the flick of this bright switch, I have fiddled a lot with it on my 75 Twin Reverb EQing all the while trying to find that sweet spot. Hope you showcase some Robin Trower tones too someday ;)
Totally!
Great to see that you are uploading on UA-cam again + thanks for helping me out with my amp back in April.
Rock on!
Always a pleasure to see a video from you. Killer tone like usual but theres a new spookyness to your vibrato, its the real deal
YES!! We need more Nik
Dude!
Шикарный звук!!!
Custom strap is real cool! Been really loving your videos Nik. You’re turning me into a wah junky!
Right on!
killer , love your videos always learn something
At the low volume you have a really great Jimi tone
...you are my "tonepedia" for Philip Sayce/SRV type of sound ;) Best regards.
Thanks so much!
Thanks Nik! Always love and appreciate your videos and insight. Cheers.
My pleasure!
Dropped down into D today. Sounds absolutely great and thanks.
So great to have you back - I really miss your amazing SRV videos - no one better out there!
Glad you like them!
Absolutely brilliant.
So great to see you back! Better than ever!🔥🔥🔥
My friend. Thats a great compliment coming from you!
Amazing tone Nik
Dude. We missed you.
Nice playing as always ,great vid 👌
Thanks for the visit
Nik!!! Really cool video as always ... So great that you are back brother!!
More to come!
@@theriffwniksevigny5473 🤙
SRV tone is one of my favorites! Thanks 🤘
Mine too!
❤
Great playing brother
Thanks a lot!
Yo Btother 👌🏻.. great to hear you man 👍🏻
Hey, thanks
Very cool tone bro.👍🌹🙏🙏
Thanks for listening
I do miss my super reverb!
Love your videos - I'm always inspired to plug in my Strat right after watching. What string gauges are you using? I've been doing standard 46-10 in E-flat but feel like I need a bigger low E.
56-11 tuned to D lately
Look into Power Slinkies. Heavier bottom end strings.
awesome tones and playing man!!! can you tell me more about this strat please? and what are the mods in the amp?
Hey, it’s my 1959 Strat and the amplifier is modified for more treble and tighter low end. I don’t know exactly the specifics because I dont do the mods.
@@theriffwniksevigny5473 thank you man, and again awesome playing, i been watchin u since the out of phase tutorial. keep posting!
Babe get the kids nik uploaded
If you find that you're amp doesn't function well as a pedal platform, turn off the bright cap. You might find it functions a lot better without it
I keep working towards that tone…. Getting closer, but still not quite….. 😅
Hey Nik what cables do you use and recommend
AmpTurco
If you can hear a tone change with the bright switch, the volume knob is too low!
No sir haha
What lol
Is that direct through the amp without pedals??
Yes
How high is your action now days?
Its pretty up there. I tune lower and use a little bigger string and its been easier to play with it higher