Andy Taylor's Tone on Bang a Gong

lariat · 06-10-2012, 11:12 PM

One of my 3 favorite guitar tones - both the rhythm and solo parts. I'd love to get this tone.

I think he used a Schecter guitar through a Marshall? Does anyone know what else is contributing this tone? (Type of pickups, effects, EQ settings, etc.)

I have a Jackson DK2 with the stock Duncans and a Kustom HV65 or Bugera V5 to work with (I think the Kustom would get me closer).

Here's the video.

The Power Station - Get It On (Bang A Gong) - YouTube

Thanks.

EvLectric · 06-11-2012, 01:17 AM

I always heard that he only used his P-90 junior on the whole album. Absolutely could be wrong, but my old 72.54 reissue nailed that tone except for the whammy parts, which always sounded like drop-in dubs to me. They just sound thinner to me.
I also seem to remember that it was his main Marshall, with the dubs being many different amps-to make up for the lack of different guitars.

EvLectric · 06-11-2012, 01:22 AM

Hey, I could be wrong, it's just what I recalled hearing. I liked it, but the only reason I cared was that I was playing it & I did attempt to find the tone.

Thumpalumpacus · 06-11-2012, 01:42 AM

I think his Marshall was modded, too ... I seem to remember reading that in an interview he gave at the time. It sounds an awful lot like a Jackson mod to my ears.

lariat · 06-11-2012, 11:35 AM

Thanks Guys!

The only P-90 equipt guitar that I have is an Epi Casino with a Bigsby.
Not sure how close that will get me...the hollow body might throw it off...

To me it sounds like the EQ is scooped - does that sound right?

Also, what does the Jackson mod consist of?

Thanks for the help.

06-11-2012, 01:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
EvLectric Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3,271 Thanks: 168 Thanked 128 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Andy Taylor's Tone on Bang a Gong I always heard that he only used his P-90 junior on the whole album. Absolutely could be wrong, but my old 72.54 reissue nailed that tone except for the whammy parts, which always sounded like drop-in dubs to me. They just sound thinner to me. I also seem to remember that it was his main Marshall, with the dubs being many different amps-to make up for the lack of different guitars. __________________ About Ev http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/intr...greetings.html

06-11-2012, 01:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
EvLectric Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 3,271 Thanks: 168 Thanked 128 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Andy Taylor's Tone on Bang a Gong Hey, I could be wrong, it's just what I recalled hearing. I liked it, but the only reason I cared was that I was playing it & I did attempt to find the tone. __________________ About Ev http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/intr...greetings.html

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Thumpalumpacus Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 54,750 Thanks: 1,222 Thanked 689 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Andy Taylor's Tone on Bang a Gong I think his Marshall was modded, too ... I seem to remember reading that in an interview he gave at the time. It sounds an awful lot like a Jackson mod to my ears.

06-11-2012, 11:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
lariat Bartlett Retrospec Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,625 Thanks: 55 Thanked 23 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Andy Taylor's Tone on Bang a Gong Thanks Guys! The only P-90 equipt guitar that I have is an Epi Casino with a Bigsby. Not sure how close that will get me...the hollow body might throw it off... To me it sounds like the EQ is scooped - does that sound right? Also, what does the Jackson mod consist of? Thanks for the help. __________________ Yeah, my playing still sucks - but it sucks less every week

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