What Amp Do You Really Need?
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Here’s a little insight to the age old question of “what amp do I need?”. My advice is to simply read the room. This will help in so many areas of our lives, not just picking the right guitar amplifier!
Small room equals small amp…large room equals large amp. It’s really that simple. Don’t try to mod amps to make them sound like something they’re not designed to be.
Same with the guitar. Just let a Strat be a good Strat let a Tele be a good Tele. Just get nice examples of all the classic stuff and you’ll be just fine!
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Wes Trapp! My first Guthrie exposure was setting up two Deluxe Reverb reissues at a festival for backline for Rodney Crowell’s guitar player. The guitar player comes up on stage, plugs in and jumps into the sweetest jazz jam with the rest of the band. I chatted with him and realized this was no average road dog. Rodney came on and did his wonderful show and introduced the band. He named the guitar player as Guthrie Trapp. I took note of that right away and have been following him ever since. There’s yer engagement Brother Guthrie. Camo hat guy plays Wes Montgomery……cognitive dissonance!
Southwest motif in the room, camo hat, Wes Montgomery jazz on a 335. Nice.
Was not familiar with Guthrie’s game. Rodney is a certified ledgy-mclegend.
"Read the room"... That is good advice for life; Read the room.
Way to shoehorn guitar hacks into life lessons! Ya hear that wives! 😂
Easier said than done!
You and Uncle Larry have brought a level of expertise to UA-cam that is unparalleled IMO. Thank you for sharing all of this. True legends.
Hi Guthrie: I had a conversation with my wife once where I pointed to my 69 Princeton, my Yamaha 335 and a cheap multi effect pedal (I picked up for fly dates) and said, "right there is absolutely everything I ever need to play any gig anywhere on this planet ever. If I ever tell you I NEED something more, I'm lying!!" Of course, I have tons of gear because I'm a guitar guy, but everything else is for the pure joy. Love your channel! Best to you!
We aren't engaging because our faces have been melted. 🤩
For those of yall keeping up with my wife’s story!
Cristin is healing from her double mastectomy so good! Drains were pulled out today and we are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel! Eventually she will be back to making fun of me trying to keep up with GT!! This community has been awesome 🩷
Great news!
Expensive Chords ! So Good ☝️👊
Best wishes for your wife's continued healing! Sending healing vibes and you are both in my prayers.
@@dowaliby1 thank you!!
Prayers for you guys 🙌👏🏻🫶
If only all jazzers were as musical and as listenable as that intro. Lovely GT!
One of the best Guitar players alive! How GT is not the biggest thing out there is crazy ! keep killing it Guthrie
I think I now know the reason you play so well.By giving these lessons it helps to reinforce in your mind what you already know. Talking it through and explaining is the formula.We all appreciate what you do in helping us. 😎😎😎
" Expensive Chords"... perfect saying 😊
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NO matter the guitar or the amp. It's just your magic touch Guthrie. Beautiful, delicate. Wonderful stuff to learn from. Much love always from West Spain man ❤. Had a few Fender amps and always loved them, crystal clear tone and power if needed. For me their spring reverb is just phenomenal, that with a little overdrive and I'm done.
Thank you kindly!
@@guthrietrappmusic Always a pleasure to learn from the best: you, Uncle Larry, Shawn Tubbs, Brent Mason, Vince, Johnny Hiland... Oh Boy the list is endless for our own pleasure ❤😂
Guthrie's amp advice is spot on. I have a "66 Deluxe Reverb, a '65 Vibrolux and a '66 Super Reverb. The Super is usually reserved for outdoors and bigger stages. I'm not playing the loud blues like I was in my 20's and 30's. My Deluxe covers most of my gigs just fine with headroom to spare. When I'm playing with a larger band or another guitar player I'll usually take my Vibrolux and it's perfect. All of my guitars sound great through these amps, add a few pedals to taste and that's it. I really doubt that I'll need more than 40 watts ever again. I'll leave the 50 and 100 watters to the Whipper Snappers!
You cracked me up with that off road comment! Ha ha! So true, too.
The little fender Champs are also very fun in a small room or for home. Also good for recording.
Unsurprisingly, you hit the nail on the head. Many thanks! Reading the room is your terminology for the nuances talented players look for… The avg Joe is perhaps talented, but still labors under the weight of not knowing how to get what they want. They believe all the marketing and think gear will put them into the next level. It isn’t the gear, it’s the interpretation of the room. It’s like someone wants to drive a nail and picks up a screwdriver. Talking about the three amp brands, you gave a clear message of use the tool (the amp in this case) and don’t presume that’s all there is. It’s how it’s applied. You count yourself as not being a gear guy. But you understand it’s all the tools + environment that determine success. Thanks for giving the advice.
Guthrie just recently i got on board with you and uncle Larry's train... i have improved in 3 months on rigs, technique and practical approaches to theory than i have in 3 years. I'll drop a comment every now and then mostly regarding my appreciation of how you share this stuff for the love of music! Brilliant channel!
I visit Wes' grave once or twice a year on the southeast side of Indianapolis. Perhaps Indy's greatest son. ❤
That’s so awesome. Every Jazz player I can think of always says Wes was the most important and most swinging cat ever.
Thats the absolute TRUTH bout gear !!! Thanks for posting this, your the Man !
My pleasure!!
Love the Jazz influence and History! You are are a Star my friend!!!!
My man, I discovered your channel by accident I subscribed and I just can’t get enough of it man you’re terrific. Your chops are incredible and your self deprecating sense of humour is perfect.
Thanks a bunch!
Love the Wes-inspired groove, Bro!
The amp I need is whatever’s a part of that intro tone! 🔥🔥
reading the room is huge!, also, let the PA deliver the sound to the audience. PA's are designed to cover the room evenly, whereas amps will take off the heads of the people in line of fire, while others might not even hear it to either side.
Something I have done is to split the mic send to FOH and put it into a full range powered monitor set next to my vocal monitor and pointed back at me. Nobody has ears in their behind….Also you can control your own guitar monitor volume by the knob on the back of the powered monitor. Very few monitor guys will get your guitar sound right, they can’t really because only you know how you want to sound.
I have a 79 PR and a mojotone PR I put together myself and I can’t imagine not having a PR now. That’s the 1 amp in my opinion. Not loud enough? Mic it. I even use black/silver/tweed champs live mic’d.
Two amps each pushing one 12 a piece. In the same vintage hammond tone cabinet facing downwards. One voiced for lows. The other voiced for mids.
I love that combo G, a beautiful 335 with an old Fender combo....that's just perfect in my world. Cheers
You are doing a great job Man. Ask questions, reply to the interesting comments, share your experience and everything will be all good Guthrie. Cheers from Poland. Ps. Fender Vibrolux here :) I would love to have a princeton for smaller places and my home.
Having said that I got a Nashville Tele and I love it. Third pickup is great. Just a bit straty when needed.
Toy Caldwell of Marshall Tucker Band also played using the side of his thumb
Ha, excellent example, David! His solos like in Can't You See, he was able to get anything from strum, to dig in, to harmonics, all with his thumb. Tommy and Toy Caldwell, gone way too soon!
@@EdgarBowlin Tommy played with his thumb too!
I purchased a 2x12 Fender Hot Rod Deville a few years back ( the most recent generation, I think it’s a IV but I forget now ), it sounded simply fantastic but my God it was painfully loud in my house ahah! I sold it and purchased a small 1x12 Two Rock Burnside, and even this one can be too loud pretty easily however it’s manageable… the Hot Rod just too powerful but if I gigged I’d still own it for sure.
Love your videos Guthrie, your playing is obviously exceptional man - don’t stop doing what you do 🤙
Wise words doctor, thanks for your thoughts
You are an outstanding player!
I’ve almost always played small amps. Got rid of my Twin Reverb and went to a Peavey Special 130. Not bad, not great. Right before Covid hit, I bought an amp I’d been wanting for years: a Little Walter Hipster. 10 watts, single 12, 1 volume, 1 tone. Incredible tone. Right before Christmas, I picked up a Mesa Boogie Mark V 25. Loud with some amazing clean tones, plus high gain when (if) needed. But I have to agree the Deluxe is probably the best all around amp.
I've been digging your live clips alot. You are very incredible. Thx!
This is fantastic! A view that isn’t talked about enough…the room impact
ThankQ GT ! I’m big on a decent spring reverb in an amp too ! I’m in the world of 230v/50Hz so step-down transformers were a purchase must-do when I moved here almost 15 years ago. Cheers from Thailand ! 😎🇺🇸🇹🇭🇺🇸⚓️🎸✅☕️😸🤠😎
Can’t wait to see you and Uncle Larry in August!
Don't forget the Fender Blues Jr!! Great little tube amp.
Thank You Thank You. Finally somebody gave the dang amp settings. Great playing. I have a Fender Twin Reverb and Blues Deluxe. Still chasing the BB Kind tone.
Wow. What beautiful playing.
Great video and I’ve just discovered your channel. Really enjoying catching up on your library!
Great advice and a beautiful vibe there Guthrie - thanks man.
I’m loving my new 50 watt Katana. It’s perfect.
Man, you nailed it. I’ve got that same vintage 335 and a 68 vibrochamp reverb RI with a 10 inch speaker for practice at home. Need to go back to Wes for a while.
Got my Deluxe Reverb, Weber F-150 speaker, volume at 6, treble at 7 and bass at 2-3. It's badass 😄
I just want to hang out with you for a week. Not only would I pick up some good guitar habits but have also have blast in East Nashville .
Two Vox Adio's in stereo with a Line Selector will cover any sound you need in a small setting. Great video!
I love your videos, Guthrie. You’re an inspiration to this 65 year old guitar player. Thats amazing that you were able to master Wes Montgomery’s style.
Happy notes! killer tone! MONDAY NIGHT WILL BE JUST RIGHT!
Words of wisdom from someone who knows cheers
Excellent playing and advice.
Bravo!
Thank you,
subscribed!😊
Thank you. Great instruction on this video. Definitely taken the volume down a bit and working on this stuff.
Mahalo Guthrie!! Love the CD! Received it this past week! I have a Divided by 13 AMW 39. Love my amp... I have an old Fender Vibrolux I purchased in Germany in the 80s. I had to have plug changed over to US Standard. This a great amp.
Rock on!
What a great tribute to Jimi Hendrix to have a chord named after him!
Very pleased to find this channel. I’m subscribing. This is the guy I’ve been looking for. The structure the tone. I’m a lead player and dam good one. This channel has mountains of technique I Crave. 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Great advice, my 65 deluxe is arriving Wednesday!
I have solid state Peavey Vypyr 30W for practising at low volumes at home. Great amp, can produce any sound you can imagine and sounds great. Also i have Fender Blues Junior 4 with TS808, Carbon Copy Analog delay and RV6 reverb infront. Sound is epic, specially for blues and rock. Sometimes i put them both together in stereo🎸🎶
The Princeton’s a little different but you’re essentially right. Size it for the room or mic an undersized amp set correctly 😅 I build one channel 14watt ab763 amps minus the tremolo. Fits in a Princeton footprint with a 12 inch speaker. It could still use an attenuator for bedroom playing
Creating beauty is a duty. For true artists. Details are somewhat useful, but Knowing how to use what you got is the absolute reality of the medium of sound. Many good explanations. Transitions in the jazz ideom are extra precious. I personally like whaling on a fender. I do have a Marshall and a vox. Vic with tremelo does sweeten up and siuck you in in so many ways. Anyhow whatever you got make it work have a good time get the booty shaking and you know you did a good job
I play digital currently for health reasons (it's lightweight). If I were to get an actual amp, I would definitely consider a Princeton. They sound amazing and like you said, you can do low volume perfectly. I have a Deluxe Reverb re-issue that I barely use anymore due to my back problems.
❤❤GT, this is nice nice today. Your tone is wonderful. II’ve heard that Wes Montgomery played that style with this thumb in order to keep his volume down in the apartment to please his wife as he practiced at night. Mr. Montgomery, worked a day job for many years perhaps developed his style with that thumb through the need to adapt, but hey, aren’t we glad. Thank you GT❤️❤️
The real truth is that his sister was very sick, & his mom wouldn't allow him to play loud, so he kept the volume low & soft by using his thumb & revolutionized the way to make a guitar sound heavenly without any any amplification whatsoever...
@@stephencammilleri270 thank you❤️i was in the house but not in the right room. the heavenly sound of Mr. Montgomery for certain!
So speaking of Fender amps. Would you trade a Vibro King and a silver face champ for a genuine 1965 Princeton Reverb?
Figure you’re the man to ask!
Thank you for all the guitar knowledge.
Yes indeed!
Hey guthrie! picked up "in stereo" on band camp. Great Record, great playing, great sound!
Maybe you've covered this before, but can you/demonstrate developing a tone, using the standard tools, eq, overdrive, compression, dd, reverb, amp choice, mike placement, signal chain. You could point out common mistakes and how to hear them and how to fix them - what to listen for etc. I'd watch that.
Love your stuff - I’m from your neck of the woods - Pensacola!!!!
Awesome! Thank you!
From 3:50 to 5:09 is gold! Dig it.
Hey GT. loving In Stereo. Would love to see a run through of your sounds from tracks like Spectrum, Trajectories, Cloud, Window, Serenade. Been trying to recreate your solo sound on Spectrum but getting the reverb right is challenging. Any pointers would be awesome. Love you man!!
Love your playing man. One of the best.
Love that sweet tone of your 335. Looks like a 68 or 69. I've had several.
Hi Guthrie, first thanks for your unbelievable guitar playing, very tasteful. When will you head for Europe? The Netherlands are waiting for you.......
great stuff and great analogies.........
Almost to 100k subscribers! Not bad for a full time pro!
Thank you for sharing.. I have a hot rod deluxe .That is too loud. I miss my princeton .I am good w/my katana @1.5 watts..much love bro
Love the off road comment Guthrie. Applies to many things these days 👍🇦🇺
Great ! You play soooo well, thank you !
hey, looking to sign up for your lessons. Can't wait.
Awesome, thank you!
Agreed room size matters....equally one's budget. I listen primarily to Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Charlie Christian, Tal Farlow, Kenny Burrell, Emily Remler, and Django to name a few.....and YOU Guthrie ! p.s...I absolutely loved that post you posted a couple of days on FB by Jedd Hughes and Tom Bukovac . What a gorgeous tune and performance ! Thank you for that..
I've owned and used live just about every old Marshall and Fender. Had Boogies too, they're too tweaky i reckon.
Now i just use a 5e3 Tweed Deluxe i built for small stuff and an old HR Deville 2x12 that covers the loud stuff. A Deluxe Reverb would be nice....Great Intro !!!
Well, I’m playing a solo acoustic show tomorrow night and I’m using a 1970 non master volume hundred watt Fender Twin Reverb and an Orange Tiny Terror through a Marshall. Amps. Gotta love em. And clubs that ask you to turn your guitar UP. ❤
Thanks for the good advice!
Twins and 100w Marshalls can sound great at lower volumes and you can run 2 amp rigs etc. But it becomes a question of wanting to lug around that heavy stuff when a princeton or deluxe can get the job done. Sometimes it’s nice having horsepower though, and your guitar does have a volume knob. I think Jimmie Vaughan keeps his around 5 or 6 and just cranks his bassman.
I like using a Twin or Bassman in the home setting. I think they sound fine turned down. More headroom.
Im gonna have to bring my dad to see you live... we go to all kinds of shows, and ive shown him some of your stuff... we dig it
Edit: i play through a blues jr iv. A compressor 2 overdrives (1 with just a little bit of drive and the other turned a little over 3/4 all the way up) flanger and reverb. Also take in consideration i dont play out..
At this stage of my life (OLD !!), my dream amp is a Marsh or Vintage Sound Princeton clone with added middle tone control into a 15" speaker cabinet. Fender should add a mid control to the back of the amp if they want to keep the classic Princeton look on the front panel. I have never plugged into a VOX or Marshall....just never had the urge. 😅
Wonderful information and perspective! Thanks so much
Glad it was helpful!
Waouh very inspired moment 2mn of pure delight !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey Guthrie hope all is well with you! Thank you always for these videos. I love your channel man. You cover so many genres, styles and musical techniques. It’s amazing and motivation for me to play even more. What does your practice consist of when you’re working on music, songs, and theory? What are you doing for ear training? I’m always open to others suggestions to become better at my craft. Any suggestions are appreciated.
I use a small fender super champ XD, 20 watt Marshall and a AC 15 at home seems to cover most everything except for metal use a modeler for that
Just found your channel. You have another subscriber.
Everyone needs one amp ... 15 watts, head + cabinet for easy lug in and maintenance. And when that amp is too loud, you just use a Tornado Captor X with attenuation turned on and run a line into your PA. That's the perfect setup, I'm convinced. Hell, for small gigs, you can just bring the head and the Captor X.
Re: remarks at 9:02 about playing clean in these videos, this is a concept that many online guitar teachers don't get. Playing clean makes it easier for my ear to hear the individual notes and thus makes the lesson more effective for me. I often struggle to learn by ear when the teacher is using distortion, even with those who otherwise have good teaching technique .
When he talked about making a Deluxe Reverb "sound like a 4x12 Marshall" I literally laughed out loud. LOL! I don't gig anymore and still love classic British tones and live in a big house on 40 acres in the sticks of East TN so I play an AC30 and a Marshall at the same time CRANKED just for fun. Yeah. I'm nuts. LOL! I really feel like if you want those old rock tones you just have to do what they did to get them. Crank the crap out of the amp. I've found that I don't need a single distortion pedal for either a Vox or a Marshall when it's cranked because the natural distortion in each of them is just glorious to my ears but I know I'm in the minority with my living situation. I really feel bad for players that have to constantly consider volume all the time. It's such an awesome stress reliever to crank a tube amp for me and just let it rip.
Thanks for the setting info.
Any time!
Play what you want and just get an attenuator. You can crank a Twin and keep it quieter than the string slap.
I love tube amps and I have owned several of the classics (AC30, Hiwatt, JTM45, Ampeg VT-22, Showman Reverb and others). The ones I’ve kept are two Fender Super Champs, a Sovtek Tube Midget and a Peavey Delta Blues. All very versatile amps but constant servicing and upkeep is getting costly…
Must admit I have been very curious about the Humboldt Simplifier lately…
Thank you for your insights on amplifiers. Ever play through a supersonic? And I agree reverb is the king of effects!
I agree with reading the room for sure. And I love the fender a lot. I Like Vox and Marshall.
But
I wonder what you think about peavey. My favorite amp i have is peavey classic 50.
Great advice! Thanks!
Incredible playing wow !!
Guthrie, what advice would you give a reasonably solid guitar player to sound better than he or she really may be? Would it be a specific technique recommendation, something relating to theory or chord/scale knowledge, or perhaps some thing focused more on the equipment being used?
Would love to see a video on right hand technique. So many ways to do this, are any absolutely essential or is it “whatever works for you”?