by fullerton62strat » 05 Nov 2012, 21:39
Hi Chris,
Grab it quick!
I've got one that I use for gigging which still includes a couple of Shads numbers. This unit will give you a great retro sound with effects ranging from binson, meazzi and the Vox Long-tom. The important bit is the amp! A vox AC15 or equivalent VALVE job. I've had it since 1998 and its still going great guns. Lovely warm analogue sound live.
Unless you spend megabucks on a unit like a real TVS3, meazzi or a Vox Long Tom you will have difficulty in obtaining THAT retro sound, and even then you may need some added pedals.
Try and get hold of an early release by Mustang Music featuring Zoe McCulloch and Nick Kelly which really shows the Age One off to its best - its called ''Youngster First Steps''. Recorded on 2 inch tape at the Famous Studio, Cardiff, through a Vox AC15 it really shines through. I did a tour with Zoe in the early 2000's from Type & Wear to Edmonton in London and it sounded the same with the set up LIVE. these units are vastly under-rated.
Good luck.
John