David Gossett Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Hi all I looking to find a electric like I heard the other day. I know this is a hard question. I was listening to old gospel band play like old folk/gospel music. And someone had a electric playing in the songs I was wondering if anyone new what sound of electric would be best for that type of music. Sorry I know this is a really hard if not impossible. I just can't hear that sound playing in the music in the store. Thanks. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Find a recording and we might have some idea. But even if you do, studio enhancements can do a lot to the sound. If its an old sound recording it might be very hard to replicate. Long gone analog recording equipment had a special sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabar Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 There are way too many variables. The amp used could have as much to do with the sound as the guitar. With the right settings and enough practice, you can get almost any sound out of any guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gossett Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Thanks I new it would be just about impossible to figure it out. I just have a great deal on a Ibanez SG style guitar and a 20 watt create amp i was wondering if that would be possible to use with the right settings? Thanks David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyRay Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 So I'm thinking, when you say "old" gospel, how old... I'm thinking it's most likely a hollow body guitar if it's 40 and older... just a guess.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gossett Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 Not that old I would say maybe 60 or maybe very early 70. Thanks for the help. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Jr III Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Not that old I would say maybe 60 or maybe very early 70. Thanks for the help. David Well, when you mention 'old folk/gospel music' about the last instrument I would think of would be an Ibanez SG. Or any other SG really. But you say this group is from the 60's or 70's? It would do you good to look up said band and or song if you really want to know what they are playing. Still, when it comes to electrics, you can get most any sound from most any guitar with the right configuration of pedals, amps and playing style. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 This is the one I own - sonically flexible, very playable, and available with five different finishes: http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Les-Paul/Les-Paul-Tribute-Plus-Outfit.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gossett Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 Thanks for all the help I do appreciate it .David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirrorboy Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Sister Rosetta Tharpe played a mean SG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeaBNAXfHfQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gossett Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 Very nice. Could that lady sing. I guess you can play a aLM SORRY A SG to gospel. That was a great set of videos thanks David L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 David, "Let 'Google' be your friend." Look up the song, and/or the artist (recording date...if you know it, or can find it), and often it will list the players involved. You can then look up the guitarist, and (sometimes) find out what he/she used, on that recording. Often, I've found that you can look up a guitar player, via the image search, and get a visual clue to the instruments he/she uses, that way...if nothing else. Beyond that, I'd vote for a Casino, or "Dot," (or equivalent) through a low wattage tube amp, with a 12" speaker (Fender Blues Jr. (or equivalent). Still, if you love SG's, they can work just fine, for ANY type music. It's all a matter of touch, setting the right tones (amp, and guitar), and a real feel for the music. More that, than any particular amp or guitar, really. Good Luck! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gossett Posted October 1, 2015 Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 Thanks for the info I didn't think of that. Thanks David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 You've already got your rig now David. There are many combinations of tone beginning with your own technique, or touch. Then the SG. First get to know the pickups. Spend time getting to know just one pickup. Use the amp EQ settings and drive options to explore what that pickup can give you. Dont be in a hurry to move on the another pickup. Be methodical and you will understand your tone options better than anyone can advise here. Check back here with your findings too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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