How to Create an 80's Hair Metal Guitar Tone

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  • Опубліковано 23 лис 2024

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  • @wesgorange8485
    @wesgorange8485 Рік тому +4

    Man it’s the gated reverb that really captures the 80s sound. Had no idea. Thanks!

  • @Mrav79
    @Mrav79 4 роки тому +45

    You're missing the next step IMO, a lot of the 80's hair metal, heavy metal, glam rock sounds had modulation like chorus, phaser, flanger etc.e.g. Somewhere in Time era Maiden.

    • @JasonAyalaSpare
      @JasonAyalaSpare  4 роки тому +3

      This is true, my bad 🤔

    • @Mrav79
      @Mrav79 4 роки тому +2

      @@JasonAyalaSpare no worries, theme for new video :)

    • @numbers7889
      @numbers7889 8 місяців тому +1

      Yes! The ce-5 does a good job at this. It’s probably one of the best chorus pedals that can handle dirty distortion sounds. Include that in the mix and it sounds hella 80’s.

  • @ranadhirbiswas4095
    @ranadhirbiswas4095 4 роки тому +27

    Man I loved the track in the beginning! Make a whole track with a solo

    • @JasonAyalaSpare
      @JasonAyalaSpare  4 роки тому +6

      Thanks, I'm glad you appreciated it!

    • @dextermorgan1757
      @dextermorgan1757 3 роки тому +2

      @@JasonAyalaSpare can you use a boss super overdrive pedal for hair metal or a tube screamer cuz as a '80s enthusiast need to know

    • @JasonAyalaSpare
      @JasonAyalaSpare  3 роки тому +2

      @@dextermorgan1757 they're pretty much the same thing. Some guys used the TS, some used the SD-1.

  • @arturoprado6698
    @arturoprado6698 9 днів тому

    Always with me, always with you was awesome bro

  • @ryancampbell5246
    @ryancampbell5246 3 роки тому +4

    Approved - Def Leppard t-shirt at the beginning

  • @hernancortes4197
    @hernancortes4197 2 роки тому +4

    thats what i been looking for so many time, thanks, im a begginer otherwise your video help me a lot to build a good 80s hair metal sound.

  • @TheoneStanband
    @TheoneStanband 2 роки тому

    That opening put a smile on my face!

  • @JoeR203
    @JoeR203 2 роки тому +5

    I want Vito Bratta's tone from the song "Little Fighter". That solo tone sounds so crisp.

    • @svenzia
      @svenzia 2 роки тому +2

      Dang what a fine player he was.

  • @Delta1up.
    @Delta1up. 2 роки тому +2

    Don't think I've ever seen anyone ever play Ain't Talking Bout Love quite like that lol Great video, many thanks!

  • @Imokyourok440
    @Imokyourok440 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for explaining gated reverb.
    I bought a fully functional Quadraverb GT at the pawn shop for less than 100 bucks. It goes well with my ADA MP1.
    It has gated reverb!! Now I can have fun with it!

  • @xavierortiz2690
    @xavierortiz2690 Рік тому

    I remember a friend showing me how to play Ain't Talkin Bout Love that way in 1982,lm going back and trying to get that 80's tone lately,especially early 80's.Keep up the the content!

  • @SpineTicks
    @SpineTicks Рік тому

    Great video, thanks!

  • @ce152capt100
    @ce152capt100 Рік тому

    Good video. Helpful. Chuckeled at the end.

  • @ismaelrivera9206
    @ismaelrivera9206 2 роки тому +2

    Great video. One of the best pedal demos and explanations I've seen in a while.

    • @JasonAyalaSpare
      @JasonAyalaSpare  2 роки тому +1

      I'm planning on doing an ultimate 80s rig soon.

  • @fattony638
    @fattony638 3 роки тому +3

    Love that Def Leppard / Van Halen tone \m/

  • @JessAlexandraBeauty
    @JessAlexandraBeauty 4 роки тому +6

    Omg LOVE THIS

  • @samueltractorton2088
    @samueltractorton2088 3 роки тому +1

    Kickass! I also like the gated reverb, gonna try it out.

  • @geschichtenschreiber
    @geschichtenschreiber 3 роки тому +2

    Damn, I gotta have that Marshall box.

  • @lovecraftmusic8717
    @lovecraftmusic8717 3 роки тому +2

    There were also a lot of chorus or flanger, but mostly chorus since it's more linear and usable for every application: clean, distorted Rhytm and distorted leads.

    • @JasonAyalaSpare
      @JasonAyalaSpare  3 роки тому +1

      Yes there was, some guitarists believed that chorus helped to make their guitars sound double tracked live. I did a video on 80's clean tones in which I put heavy emphasis on chorus.

    • @jimgrazulis8245
      @jimgrazulis8245 Рік тому

      Use Chorus before dirt to get that 80s swirl and thickening effect.

  • @zandig666
    @zandig666 Рік тому

    I remember round 86 most bands were switching to rackmount stuff I remember seeing Iron maiden in 86 and this was the case

  • @darklight4815
    @darklight4815 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent tones broseph 🤘💀🤘

  • @user-nu7xx7pc1d
    @user-nu7xx7pc1d Рік тому

    great video and playing!!

    • @JasonAyalaSpare
      @JasonAyalaSpare  Рік тому

      Thanks. I just did an updated version of this video.

  • @80-s_Rock
    @80-s_Rock 10 місяців тому

    Great video man, Even Van Halen riffs nice! I want these pedals now haha

  • @rasyfopeh2977
    @rasyfopeh2977 Рік тому

    Awesome love it.

  • @paulhatcher9767
    @paulhatcher9767 7 місяців тому +1

    My opinion there is no music that was as great as good, great or better than the Hair Band era. As far as country music the same time area was the best. Some of the grunge era was OK, but the Hair Band still is my play list.

  • @TheoneStanband
    @TheoneStanband 2 роки тому

    I love def leppard! I have all their albums on cassette!

    • @JasonAyalaSpare
      @JasonAyalaSpare  2 роки тому

      I saw them a couple of years ago on the Hysteria 30th anniversary tour.

  • @johnsguitarmusicanddemos
    @johnsguitarmusicanddemos 3 роки тому +1

    I was unaware that Marshall was still making effects pedals. Really cool video! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

    • @JasonAyalaSpare
      @JasonAyalaSpare  3 роки тому +1

      They are, but the unit in this video hasn't been made for 25 years

  • @musicman76
    @musicman76 9 місяців тому

    Were you playing through that 68 custom deluxe reverb. If so what was treble and bass set to?

  • @dextermorgan1757
    @dextermorgan1757 3 роки тому +2

    As a '80s hair metal enthusiast starting a hair metal band I needed this also I'm wondering can a tube screamer be good for hair metal if not what about a boss blues driver or super overdrive pedal from boss

    • @JasonAyalaSpare
      @JasonAyalaSpare  3 роки тому +1

      The SD-1 was used as a booster, the key to that sound is the Marshall pedal. There are many pedals on the market that can do that type of tone. Personally I'd go with the MI Crunch Box.

    • @austinfailz
      @austinfailz 3 роки тому

      You could try a Smiletone Governor's Blues, which is basically a Guv'nor and Bluesbreaker in one pedal. The Bluesbreaker sound react like adding an additional preamp tube, which was a common modification in the 80s to JMP andJCM800 amps.

  • @Martin-dq1wv
    @Martin-dq1wv 3 роки тому +1

    Nice video

  • @ToyotaCamroad
    @ToyotaCamroad Рік тому

    Great tone def kiks

  • @santiagoreynoso8600
    @santiagoreynoso8600 3 роки тому +1

    the video is very good

  • @ontherhodes8088
    @ontherhodes8088 4 роки тому +2

    You obviously love your Boss pedals Jason.

    • @JasonAyalaSpare
      @JasonAyalaSpare  4 роки тому +1

      They work for this video. The Drivemaster is the most important on this board.

    • @billydelacruz1500
      @billydelacruz1500 3 роки тому +2

      Growing up in the 80's, Boss and MXR, were really the only options I had growing up and gigging! Electro Harmonix would advertise in Circus and Creem magazine but nobody carried them locally even though they were made the next state over lol!

  • @Soldano999
    @Soldano999 11 місяців тому

    You double tracked your guitars ? that sounds good.

    • @JasonAyalaSpare
      @JasonAyalaSpare  11 місяців тому +1

      I did a more recent video called The Ultimate 80s Guitar Rig For Home where I got even better tones.

  • @ALLMETAL1970
    @ALLMETAL1970 3 роки тому +1

    My 80s metal tone using nux mighty 20bt
    Metal channel 1
    Gain: 75%
    Treble: 40%
    Mids: 70%
    Bass: 60%
    Reverb hall: mix 70% decay 45%

  • @ladjodjo4245
    @ladjodjo4245 4 роки тому +1

    I really wonder how you set up the delay. How many ms and how did you dial "feedback" and "time" knob of your Boss? Could an all analog delay do the job as well?

    • @JasonAyalaSpare
      @JasonAyalaSpare  4 роки тому +2

      I actually proffer analog delay for this purpose because it's not an exact replication. When it comes to setting the delay time I went for quarter notes (crotchets) with about 3 or 4 repeats. Best way to do it is to trust your ears.

    • @ladjodjo4245
      @ladjodjo4245 4 роки тому

      @@JasonAyalaSpare Thanks for your reply! Do you recommend any analog unit? I have no idea for which to go, because I never owned one so far and don't want to try one after the other. Some say most analog delays are "darkening" the sound (killing highs and high mids). By the way: Do I need a tap-tempo-function?

  • @r4v3nner
    @r4v3nner 3 роки тому

    I'm using a ZOOM multifx, can I also get a nice distortion? It has a (an emulation of:) Suhr riot reloaded, Rat, DS-1, Pal 800, the rest are low gain/boosters (the list is not complete because I do not know the true names of the others distortion pedals).

  • @forgottentraditions3448
    @forgottentraditions3448 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you Middle Aged Gear Junkie for this lovely lesson. I appreciate all your efforts. Unfortunately Drive Master is not available in India. We have other pedals from Marshall. By the way is it Van Halen @ 7:00?

    • @JasonAyalaSpare
      @JasonAyalaSpare  4 роки тому

      Hey there, If you get the Marshall GV2 that should do the job pretty well. (yes it was an attempt a Van Halen)

    • @geschichtenschreiber
      @geschichtenschreiber 2 роки тому

      You can find the pedals online. I found a couple. Best deal I could find was $150. It looked brand new. It was worth every penny.

  • @marcmarton530
    @marcmarton530 Рік тому

    I have to know what Pickups are These ?🤔

  • @slash8742
    @slash8742 Рік тому

    What are the settings on the amp???

  • @r4v3nner
    @r4v3nner Рік тому

    what's the amp settings best for 80s hair metal?😊

    • @r4v3nner
      @r4v3nner 3 місяці тому

      @JSlikbeer-ni6xf fuck that comment i got me my own Boss Katana 100mkII, it rocks!!

  • @URTH-yb5xh
    @URTH-yb5xh 6 місяців тому

    🤩🎸💎

  • @austinfailz
    @austinfailz 3 роки тому

    Eh, the Drivemaster is a bit differen than a Guv'nor, primary with the clipping, which is silicon diodes, rather than LEDs like the Guv'nor has. They clip differently than LEDs.

    • @JasonAyalaSpare
      @JasonAyalaSpare  3 роки тому +1

      I didn't know that, thanks

    • @slayer2008
      @slayer2008 3 роки тому

      Nope, that's not true. The Drivemaster replaced the Guv'nor and it is basically exactly the same as the Guv'nor minus the FX Loop. It has LEDs as well. Marshall Shredmaster from the same series of pedals is the one with Silicon Diodes. There are lots of photos of the Drivemaster PCB online which show multiple LEDs.

  • @chesteruwu125
    @chesteruwu125 Рік тому

    I only got a Marshall jackhammer pedal 😢

  • @JesseLeeKing
    @JesseLeeKing 3 роки тому +1

    What was the virtuoso song?

  • @adakhochalai
    @adakhochalai 3 роки тому

    Chorus and compression 🗜 is is what u need...
    Never the less great

  • @donharrold1375
    @donharrold1375 3 роки тому +3

    “That sounds like AC/DC” - Nope too much gain I’d say.

  • @darrenjs_
    @darrenjs_ 4 роки тому +1

    I really want a marshall drive master except there kinda hard to find. Is there any other marshall pedals that could work?

    • @darrenjs_
      @darrenjs_ 4 роки тому +1

      Also, could I use a rat as a replacement? It sounds very similar.

    • @JasonAyalaSpare
      @JasonAyalaSpare  4 роки тому +2

      Yes you could use a RAT, if you want that Drivemaster tone you could use a MI Audio Crunch Box or a JHS Angry Charlie. There is also the Marshall Guvnor 2 which is cheaper.

    • @darrenjs_
      @darrenjs_ 4 роки тому +1

      @@JasonAyalaSpare alright, thanks! I'll do some research

  • @Skiroy
    @Skiroy 3 роки тому

    What tuning were you in?

  • @sabognaako363
    @sabognaako363 4 місяці тому

    Whats the song in 7:01??

    • @JasonAyalaSpare
      @JasonAyalaSpare  4 місяці тому +1

      @@sabognaako363 It's my way of playing Ain't Talking About Love, I've already been told that I play it wrong 😄

    • @sabognaako363
      @sabognaako363 4 місяці тому

      @@JasonAyalaSpare but its good its amazing

  • @sebastianschmidt6136
    @sebastianschmidt6136 2 роки тому +1

    Riff name 6:30 ?

    • @JasonAyalaSpare
      @JasonAyalaSpare  2 роки тому +1

      The trooper (sort of)

    • @sebastianschmidt6136
      @sebastianschmidt6136 2 роки тому +1

      @@JasonAyalaSpare Thanks! and the next one? Last question, sorry :p!

    • @frost7724
      @frost7724 3 місяці тому

      @@JasonAyalaSparewhat amp are you using ?

    • @JasonAyalaSpare
      @JasonAyalaSpare  2 місяці тому

      @@frost7724 Fender Deluxe Reverb

    • @frost7724
      @frost7724 2 місяці тому

      @@JasonAyalaSpare oh alr

  • @mcfek7575
    @mcfek7575 4 роки тому +3

    Riff at 6:48?

  • @nevadapack1031
    @nevadapack1031 Рік тому

    Hell yea more 80s 🎶🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘😀