TPS Our Guitars & Gear - Mick's Two Rock Classic Reverb Signature
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- Опубліковано 15 січ 2018
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We often get asked about our personal guitars and amps that crop up on That Pedal Show, so this series/playlist seeks to answer some of the more common questions and provide a bit of background. Please note these aren’t demo videos as such. They’re just some context for the amps we use on the show.
In this video Mick talks about his Two-Rock Classic Reverb Signature. Mick got the amp part way through 2017 following a very long journey, much soul searching and a little bit of luck here and there!
It’a post-2016 model, after Two-Rock was acquired by new owners led by one Eli Lester, and also rehired original designer Bill Krinard.
You’ll see our amps crop up variously on the show. We mix it up depending on what we think works best for the job.
Enjoy the video…
For more on Two-Rock amps, please visit www.two-rock.com/
The cabinet used in this video is the Two-Rock 2x12 with TR 1265B speaker.
Pedals used in this video:
• Analogman / Maxon TS9/808 mod with built-in Bad Bob Booster
• Keeley D&M Drive
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• ProAnalog Devices Manticore Man Lion
• Free The Tone Tri-Avatar Chorus
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• Analogman ARDX20 Delay & Amazeo
• Hamstead Soundworks Signature Tremolo
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• Neo Instruments Mini Vent II
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Guitars used in this video:
Fender American Vintage Stratocaster: watch Mick’s video at bit.ly/2cQv3yT
Gibson Memphis 1958 ES-335: no video yet!
Collings 290 DC S: watch Mick’s video at bit.ly/2dDG96k
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4 years later I have come back to this video that I used to sit and drool over all the time. I'm excited and slightly overwhelmed to say that I've managed to somehow acquire a slightly used CRS! I honestly thought it would never happen and these amps were just out of my price range forever, but I've become a major strat lover and decided to move on a Gibson ES335 that has gone up a little in value, which has allowed me to buy this amp. Slowly buying and selling has finally led to me scraping together the money to get my dream amp. This channel played a pretty big part in my gear search and learning what sounds I love. Will always appreciate that!
Mick speaks about stuff like this with more authority than anyone else on You Tube. Listening to him speak about it is nearly as good as listening to him play. Wonderful stuff.
That’s very kind Angus, thank you. There are soooooo many people out there who know way more than me, and I’m lucky enough to chat to some of them from time time. We’ll try and get more in front of the camera!
MICK! If you get to Nashville I know the guy who has John's Mulholland Drive Two Rock amp from Where the light is. I'm sure I can arrange a schwang!
TOO COOL! Cheers Zach!
mick's stories are always lovely to hear.
10/10 would watch a program with a series of short stories told by mick
For the first time ever I’ve heard “that sound” that’s been in my head forever!! Absolutely stunning, Mick! Incredible tone, such amazing playing and feel. Thanks for the brilliant videos chaps!
Mick, this was a truly enjoyable story. I’ve watched a few times now, enough to make me up my backordered Studio Signature to the Classic Signature combo. Now you’ve gone and done it! Thanks for this wonderful bit of storytelling!
Winning, Mick. The double-cut is unbelievable through that thing. What a sound! Enjoy and congrats on the success that brings to you this level of tone bliss.
The Es-335 into the two rock is just an amazing sound!
It really is. Anyone who likes a clean sound will figure it doesn't get any better than that. Micks dynamics too. Gorgeous.
Jeff Morris I agree! Makes me want to get a 335. Micks playing never fails to impress me.
He is a Really Great Guitar Player. I have been saying that forever. I Love when Mick plays slow, with Chorus and/or Tremolo Sounds . . . Beautiful Chords.
Michael Caz don’t forget the mini vent! It sounded very good!
I disagree, the amp sounds much better with single coil.
The love and appreciation you have for your life shines through your guitar playing. Thank you.
Thank you, I’m grateful that it comes across like that, and not just showing off or whatever. I genuinely do love this thing that we get to do. Thanks for watching!
peepeeland So true! I feel that from both Mick+Dan and it's what sets them apart, imho.
Man that Collings into it... I had a Mick moment where it was just overwhelming
JetAV8 I was thinking exactly the same thing 🤯
Such a fantastic guitar that. It’s the ultimate paradox. A lot of people would assume it’s a one-trick pony with just the one pickup. But it’s so versatile it’s crazy! Lucky boy. The 335 was nearly a Collings because the Collings is a better instrument..... but I wanted the full body size and classic 335 thing. Probably the hardest guitar decision I’ve ever had to make. 21st century problems right?! Thanks for watching!
You should have just taken Kirk's Collings 335 from him! haha...
My lord, what beautiful tones! Great choice Mick! Two Rock is well....rocking it!
What a lovely amp. Good for you man. It's a pleasure to see someone truly happy like this.
This might be my favorite “Out Guitars and Gear” yet! So stoked for you Mick, you guys do amazing work.
Thanks for sharing guys ! It’s inspiring to see how passionate you guys are about gear.
All the best !
Cheers
Same here Mick! My introduction to Two Rock was the Mulholland Dr. segment on Mayer's DVD. I distinctly recall freeze framing the DVD to get a look at the name plate on the amp!
Yes!! Been waiting for this :) what an incredible amp! Please do a full length video on this as it just seems to scratch the surface here with what it can do. I have an incredible amount of amp envy right now with the sound coming from that...
You guys keep blosing my mind with all of these equipments that I have never heard of. Thank you for the i introductions!!!
Great amps and Eli and Mac are both fantastic guys. I have the Traditional Clean, I love it. There's nothing like a Two Rock. Congrats Mick!
That amp is just... wow. A thing of sheer beauty
That was some smoooooth ass playing at the end what feeling... THAT is what its all about GETTING THE LISTENERS TO FEEL WHAT YOUR PUTTIN OUT AND WOWZER YOU MICK NAILED IT ❤
This video made me want a Two Rock CRS. I got it a few months ago. Mick make sure two rock sees these!
Appreciate you speaking from the heart. Much love and respect. ✌🏻
Amazing thanks for sharing. Looking forward to hearing more about that gorgeous 335!
Mick got his 335!
OOOOHH MAN that tone at the end with your Collings beauty is hairs up goosebumpingly fabulous!! Even after your lush Strat and hot totty Memphis. This amp is THE BUSINESS!
Just fantastic. It’s nice to hear you talk about the realities and limitations that stop us just going out and buying everything.
Anyway, great video, great sounds, great playing.
The most convincing defence of GAS I’ve ever seen!!!!! Sounds awesome, congratulations Mick.
Hahaha!!! Thank you. We’re all guilty. And mine for this was the most I’ve ever known. :0)
AWESOME!!! And that ES335 is beautiful!
Hi Matt, really enjoyed that. This might be hard to do but be kinder about your own playing. I am reminded of what Ty Tabor said after he put his guitar away after listening to Van Halen I. He then realised that his job was not to be better than everyone else but to be himself and express that through his instrument. Great playing (as ever!), great story and a great amp. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you sir. I just feel weird being in the company of great artists is all, and want to pay them the respect they deserve. But thank you for the kind words. One thing is for sure, this amp is surely helping me be me!
Doyle, Matt, Josh, Eric, Tomo ... and now Mick. It must be magic
Alan Baral you can add Doc from Dallas to that list. Gonna snag me a Bloomfield Combo for my Xotic Strat! Ho baby!😎
I think it is, honestly
Cool ending! sweet amp! pleasure to learn from you guys!
Had the Studio 35 for years also. Thanks for this vid, just bought the CRS and absolutely adore it. Each day switching it on and it's another journey.
Woooooaaaahhhhh!!!!
I really like Mick's playing.
That anp is simply awsome. The mids in its tonal range really suit your playing!
Man, that's an inspiring sound.
You’d make it sound pretty special Chris!
As previous comments Wow! Each guitar sounded just so right and more.
Oh man, with that Mini Vent .... just about made me cry.
So Mick has a heart after all! Great seeing you so moved bro I can really sympathize with that :D
Couldn't agree more. I own one - serial 03. Totally, head-over-heels in love with it. It is an instrument in its own right, and its versatility isn't to be overlooked, either. It can push out a ton of different tones - even without pedals. Also, I find it to be quite picky with pedals, despite what everyone tells me. When you have a standard, base tone that is this good, only the best pedals work with it. It shows up their flaws like no other amp! But when paired with the right overdrives, the tones are simply unreal. A true marvel of engineering, and a dream tool for me as a musician. I was waiting for this video for ages - thanks, Mick!
Adam Lee I agree. It takes every pedal for breakfast. But reveals how good or bad the pedals are. The ones on my board are the best I could find for my sound and playing. I test every pedal through my Two-Rock before buying it. Now I have a board with 10 pedals after a couple of years of searching for the best (for me). It also meant that my board costs as much as my amp lol. As you said: the amp sound is so amazing by itself, that a weak pedal will stand out.
Mick - everything I said on dans Hampstead video about you and him co- creating a signature amp. Forget it. This is it. This is amp heaven.
Haha!!! Thank you!
I'm coming back to this video every couple of weeks. These tones and the playing is so tasty. Still waiting for the in depth presentation of that amp! I bought one because of this video by the way.
Thanks! I've been thinking about going a bit deeper on it. I've learned so much about the amp since making this video. Soooooo much. :0)
Killer tones, Mick.
I’d love to play through that amp!
That's some of the best time I have heard too. As good as anyone you can name! Stellar!
Lovely. It's that wonderful circular thing where the amp sounds amazing so the player feels confident, relaxes & plays like an ace.
Thank you sir. I think it’s moving me to new places, because I thought played badly in this! Or at least short of how ‘well’ I’ve been playing off camera lately. I hope that doesn’t sound like false modesty - it’s actually a sign of improvement I think!
Mick. I read your comment & fast forwarded through the playing sections again before replying. I didn't hear bad playing. I heard a man who cared deeply about his sound.
Sounds great as always, Mick.
What a great sounding amp. The last piece with your Collings was simply fabulous. Unsurprisingly, I need a Two Rock Custom.
living the dream! thanks for sharing the journey - finding "your gear" is a such a crazy experience - now you gotta find time to enjoy it, sometimes that's the hard bit.
Tell me about it!
Tell me about it!
Incredible sounding amp
Wow you must really like that amp, some of the best playing I've heard from you Mick! I want one.
Where the Light is is one of my favourite examples of guitar playing of all time. :)
Lovely stuff. Enjoy...thanks for sharing...
Awesome playing...awesome amp. I love the sound of all the guitars through it but I have to say,the bit at the end with the Collings is just DAMN!
Thank you kindly! I was playing that guitar through this amp last night at a rehearsal. Soooooo lovely. :0)
Here's my buying-a-Two-Rock story: I saw Matt Schofield on That Pedal Show. That's it. Knew I had to have one. Then I was left a not vast but also not trivial inheritance. Now I just have to get good enough to deserve to have it. It IS revealing. You'll improve or you'll sound like crap. I'm sounding just a little less like crap so I'm past being able to be satisfied by anything else. I got the Bi-Onyx and switched the tubes from EL34s to 6L6s and got the Schofield 4x10 cab. I don't sound nearly as good as Mick but that's not the amps fault. I get the audio equivalent of glimpses of how good this amp can sound and yeah - it's a Two Rock alright. Wait. Is that a Collings I-35? Damn it. Here we go again. Sell the boat I guess.
Hey Jeff, our condolences/congratulations in equal measure. You’re right about the revealing thing - it can be frustrating at times, and I really wish more kids/people who are convinced digital is finally there could experience a musical instrument like this. For sure it’s not for everyone, but man the inspiration and creativity this thing brings out it me is remarkable. And some of my other amps too to be fair, in different ways.
The guitar is a Gibson Memphis 1958 ES-335. I would love a Collings I-35 however I was looking for a really classic 335 this time around. Cheers!
No my mistake. It's a 335. With the tears and all I couldn't see clearly.
Hahaha!!!!
Thing about digital is that no matter how good it is (and it is very good!) it wouldn't effect me the same way. Listener might not know the difference recorded or live but I would know. I've played my Tele, Les Paul CS, Es335 and Strat through this TR (I did say it was a nice inheritance) and having done that I can't have the same experience with a Helix, whatever. Two Rocks, Friedmans and other high peso hand wired amplifiers aren't for our audiences. They're for us, whether we deserve them or not (there's no way I do).
BTW get yourself a $150 Gretsch Jim Dandy (let me finish) put electric 10s or 11s on it and play it (blues) like it's electric. Unbelievable sustain and gain. I wouldn't mind an amp sounding like that. Through luck or whatever, they're amazing little guitars. They don't require a case or gigbag. Can't break one and the dents and scratches just make them play better.
I recently got to play through the actual Mulholland Dr. amp John used in that WTLI clip and it was without a doubt the best amp I have ever heard. Now I am here wanting this amp lol
Give yourself some credit Mick, you are definitely not a fraud... I can listen to you play all day long 👍👍👍
Thank you sir. I guess I don’t want anyone to think that I think of myself in the same artistic ballpark as those guys. They are artists, I’m an enthusiast, and I’m totally cool with that. :9)
Fantastic tone! I thought for sure Mick would end up with the Two Rock TS1 after watching him play the Dumble ODS. Loved the lead sound on that video. But you can't argue with this Two Rock model either.
Finally TPS Our Guitars & Gear with Mick's new gear !!
Honestly Strat into Two-Rock sounds great, but 335 just killer :)
Finally!! I was waiting for you to show off your Classic Reverb Sig for a while now. What an amazing amp... I plug mine into a 112 cabinet loaded with a WGS12L. Sounds great too!
I’d really like to hear that speaker - that’s the EV-style one, right?
It is indeed WGS' take on the EVM12L. It doesn't sound exactly like an EV however, as the WGS12L has more presence in the mids. The person who talked me into trying that speaker kept telling me that it was like an EV - powerful, high headroom with a lot of punch and clarity - but with more character and more akin to a guitar speaker than an EV (which, as you know, some people tend to find a little sterile). I would tend to agree with that statement. When exchanging emails with Eli, he actually advised I stick with an EV as he had not tried the WGS12L, but I'm glad I went that way. AB-ing my Classic Reverb Sig with & Two-Rock 12-65B and the WGS12L, I notice a little more punch in the bottom-end and clarity in the WGS, but slightly more presence in the mids from the 12-65B. I'm quite happy with the WGS12L as it allows me to keep carrying a 112 cabinet (albeit a heavy one) and it can handle the power the Classic Reverb Sig delivers. It also gets the amp a little closer to the bold(er) tones à la SRV/Philip Sayce IMHO.
Never clicked on an our guitars and gear video so fast. My dream is that two rock and the ‘61 AC30 in a wet dry setup.
Oooof!
Wowsers! What a great sound! Wonderful playing too Mick. By the way, that mini vent on slow is amazing! Closest pedal I’ve heard to get that Joe Walsh Leslie thing.
Cheers Bill! I’ve really fallen in love with the Mini Vent. Such a cool sound. I was expecting some complaints that I’d used effects when I was talking about the amp. But this is That Pedal Show.... ;0) Thanks as always for watching!
Two-Rock, such fantastic amps!!!
Cracking amp! I totally get the analogy about the car and can identify with the way the amp makes you feel. I’m exactly the same with my Mesa JP2C.
Great playing Mick!
Stratsational tone there man. What a beautiful combo Mick!!
Thank you sir!
Yup, a full featured Video dedicated to the Two Rock would be appreciated Mick ;)
I gotta get me one of those Bloomfield Drive combos. Btw, I’m sitting here on a late Sunday morning enjoying my coffee in one of That Pedal Show’s coffee mugs. Cheers!😎🤘🏻🤘🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
That`s a real good sound. Good for you man.
Thank you for this episode, filled with wonderful stories. I really appreciate the sincerity of your videos and how they are to-the-point. I watched this one twice. Would like to see an episode entitled: Master volume, with or without you?
+Tomsdrawings great idea :)
Awesome sound. The whole board...😎
Love the passion Mick!! It’s a great looking amp too.
Thank you Ishan - it’s always a little harder when you’re very close to something. This is end of a long journey for me.... and the very start of a whole new one!
I know the feeling too well!! Haha
Enjoy man!! .. you know I have to try one for myself now don’t you!
I keep coming back to this video. yes I want one....
That's awesome Mick, some superb sounds.
Cheers Bev! There are a lot more too. Hopefully get into more of those in coming shows. :0)
Looking forwards to it Mick !
Just threw down to get one of these. I anxiously await it's arrival !
Ooooohhhhhh! Congrats!
@@ThatPedalShow I finally saw a few more demos of this amp with High gain pedals and with some classic rock and country music , so it seems to one of the better "Pedal Platform " amps to be had.
Congrats Mick! I would say you’ve made it!
Hahaha!!! Well, I now have more of the gear but still relatively no idea otherwise. It’s an indulgence - we all need ‘em. :0)
That Amp and 335 Sounds amazing Mick. The amp particularly suits your style of playing whatever guitar you are using.
Thanks Peter! It definitely is ‘home’ for me. Still settling in and learning where everything is of course. :0)
So nice to see it been waiting since summer for this video :)
Me too. Truth is I’d have waited another few months ideally. Seems like I move forward with it every time I plug in. Cheersn
That Pedal Show your playing sounded awesome! And it's so nice it makes you feel great! I've just splurged on a 633 amp don't know if you have heard of them but it gives me the same feeling :)
Totally with you on the 'feel' thing. I've also thought similarly about guitars I own, I have a Suhr for example. I'm hardly a highly-skilled guitar player, so it might seem like I should just get by with a Squier or something. But the way a guitar like a Suhr, or an amp such as a Two-Rock actually makes you 'feel' when you play - that is, as you say, all the difference in the world.
Mick Taylor is becoming the best Mick Taylor guitarist I've ever heard. Good onya!
Haha!!! That is a wonderful comment Justin and I thank you sincerely. Means the world to me. :9)
Wait?? Doesn’t kick Taylor play with the stones and John Mayal???
That Pedal Show excuse me “mick” not kick
The way Mick talks about his Two Rock is how I feel about Les Pauls. When I finally get one, I will feel like that!
The love is real! Good luck on your quest Markus!
Need to try one of these asap
Beautiful Mick. I have a 62 reissue and a 335, so this amp and the sounds you make are very inspirational. Thankyou so much. I hope you can do an overview of your pedalboard in the not too distant future. ? Congratulations on your achievements. cheers
About time *geez*!!
Mick: Nice ES -335! As a longtime owner of a dot neck reissue (a 1991 acquired in 2005) Congratulations! Such a good guitar. I look forward to hearing what you do with it in future videos!
Cheers Bryar! I’ve had two before and moved them on out of financial necessity usually. Hopefully that won’t be required for this one because it’s the nicest one I’ve played in years! :0)
love how youre gushing over this amp. i got a studio pro and its the best amp ive ever played and the best way i can describe is the sound is 3 dimensional. one thing is if im playing sloppy, these amps are not forgiving. one day i would love to have a custom reverb or a classic reverb.
I have a Two Rock Custom (model before the Custom reverb when the original Two Rock owners still owned it)I started off trying to love the drive channel for years. I LOVE drive channel when I can crank it super loud but I only get to do that at outdoor festival style gigs. For the lower volume stuff, I finally started using OD pedals through the clean channel and now have fallen in love with that over the drive channel at low volumes. Specifically a tchula. though had a Analogman KOT as well, that sounded amazing too.
Yep! Amp OD of that nature really needs to be cranked IMO. Mick here. Power section needs to be doing its thing. Glad it's working for you!
I love amps like that, I call them unforgiving. That revealing quality you speak of. I like when the amp makes me feel exposed. It's scary in the beginning but then it becomes the most inspiring! I am dying to play through them at NAMM!
Yeah baby! See you there Randy!
Mick and Dan are doing 2 gigs a week on UA-cam and thousands of people are turning up. The word fraud should never be uttered again. I sit visually what looks like 6 to 10ft from you guys and watch and listen to you play and get a free education on TONE. Best gigs I've ever been to!!!!!
+Bigup Bebop ah man, that’s so kind of you, thanks so much :)
Such lush tone even without reverb or delay - spot on.
I would love to see an A/B with your Two Rock, a dumble clone and the super. It would be interesting to visualize their EQ curves as well to compare the blackface mid scoop to the stronger mids if your amp
Your pedal board is amazing!
Sounds ACE!!!!!
Great freaking video!!
Damn. Wasn’t expecting to see a 335. Looks and sounds killer. Congrats mick!
Thanks Mark. It was a bit of an impulse, but long overdue nonetheless!
Just seen this for the first time. What a great video! Feels really honest and your passion for the amp is obvious. I want one now!!
I do love these kind of videos, through these videos I've bought a JMI AC30 (62), like Dan his Vox. Thanks Mick and Dan!
Sweeeeet! Tried it with a Les Paul yet? A lot of people don’t, but I love that sound. (Mick here)
I do have a Tele i’ve build with A Seymour Duncan Antiquity humbucker in the neck position, this with an RC Booster (SH edition) and soms BigSky Hall reverb: epicness overload) Love it! Keep up the amazing job lads! love it!
Really want to see more of the Seafoam Lowtide! From the 12/19/17 Pick'N' Mix' Video! Wowza!!
Love this video, love your playing, and love two rock amps. Would love to see a discussion on tube rectifiers s solid state. I’m finding tube rectifiers as a through line to amps I bond with, and would love to hear your and Dan’s in-depth, thoughtful take on the subject.
Well done, YOU DESERVE THIS! Enjoy it in good health :)
What a great perspective on this!
I have been looking through old vids, have you fellas done a comparison between the classic reverb and the Bloomfield Drive? I would love to see that as I have never been able to even see a two rock before... ): and from what I've heard, these two are probably both my dream amps...
Hi Mick! THAT is a HUGE-HUGE sound. I think this is one of the best of Two Rock's amps so far. How I wish I could afford one. But hey! I'm happy with my Studio Pro Plus. I bought a 50 W combo. I asked your opinion beforehand if you could recall it. I think Matt Schofield was right: more is more, so I don't mind I didn't chose the 35 W. Nowadays I'm thinking sometimes that a head and cab sounds better or at least fuller although I'm very happy with what I have. Thanks again for your thoughts on Two Rock amps you gave me roughly 2 years ago and many thanks for the sonic experience in this video. Congrats Mick!
Thank you Zsolt. Studio Pro Plus is awesome. I had the regular one as a 50 and it was immense. I only sold it because I was broke. :0( Fantastic amps. Thanks for watching!
That crafty fiddle with the g string tuner - 335 and les paul players everywhere know that one. Being constantly out of tune is the price of TONE. I love Mick's enthusiasm about this amp, exactly how I feel about my '77 Vibrosonic (neighbours be damned).
Well, it’s the price of Gibson at least. ;0)