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Title: Melvins Gear
Post by: RomanBirdDog on November 08, 2009, 09:21:03 PM
what amps and things to the various melvins members use?
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: FartLips on November 08, 2009, 11:52:54 PM
the best. :D
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: Buick GN on November 09, 2009, 12:08:48 AM
Quote from: FART LIPS on November 08, 2009, 11:52:54 PM
the best. :D
Did they purchase them here?

(http://questengg.com/imgtemp/426DSCN0844-small.jpg)

Sorry, had to.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: spacemoose on November 09, 2009, 12:32:48 AM
last i recall buzz was using 1 of these:

http://electricalguitarcompany.com/standard_guitar.html

and before that he'd been using a black gibson les paul forever but not no more i guess, as for pedals he's got a couple regular boss overdrive/distortion pedals chained together and the only modulation he uses is a boss delay.  the only time i ever saw the melvins live they were playing at grumpy's in minneapolis last summer and buzz used the opening band's amp but i think for the most part he uses just a normal marshall.  he really doesn't care much about the gear at all and given that he's mostly concerned with a live sound it makes sense.  you don't need anything particularly unique to get the kind of sounds he does especially given the high volume and gain in a live setting.  as for dale as far as i can tell he uses this

http://www.tamadrum.co.jp/artist/tama_artist.php?artist_id=48

and sometimes an equivalent kit from sonor
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: RomanBirdDog on November 09, 2009, 02:16:10 PM
what amps and things?
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: ManWithNoName on November 09, 2009, 02:18:39 PM
Ever notice that around the time Buzz started using the Electrical Guitar Company guitars several guitarists followed suit? The ginger dude from Isis, Brent from Mastodon, the guitarist and bassist for Torche use them as well.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: moderndayviking on November 09, 2009, 04:52:30 PM
Quote from: spacemoose on November 09, 2009, 12:32:48 AM
[buzz used the opening band's amp but i think for the most part he uses just a normal marshall.  he really doesn't care much about the gear at all and given that he's mostly concerned with a live sound it makes sense.]


That's funny I have seen the Melvins more times than I can remember and I have seen him use all kinds of heads.  Marshall, the Sun Beta Lead era stands out, but for the longest time he has used a rack mount system of which I could not tell you what is involved or who makes it, and 2 Hi Watt cabinets.  He has been usung the Hi- Watt cabinets for a long time now if I am not mistaken.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: EVILSTACK on November 09, 2009, 05:03:57 PM
Quote from: ManWithNoName on November 09, 2009, 02:18:39 PM
Ever notice that around the time Buzz started using the Electrical Guitar Company guitars several guitarists followed suit? The ginger dude from Isis, Brent from Mastodon, the guitarist and bassist for Torche use them as well.

Yeah but Isis used those guitars BEFORE Buzz did. There's a video on line where he was talking about his new guitar and he mentioned that he got into those guitars off the back of Isis using them. He loved the thinner neck than on a regular guitar. He said that was the feature that really sold it to him and so had a specially built model set up like his old Les Paul. Also i've never actually seen Brent from Mastodon with one tho, it wouldnt surprise me if he did as he seems to chop and change his guitars fairly frequently. I'd love to have one too mind.  :P
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: ManWithNoName on November 09, 2009, 05:16:33 PM
ah I see, I had no idea Isis used those before Buzz.

I'm not a 100% sure Brent from Mastodon uses one, but I saw a recent picture of him playing live with a clear body, v-neck guitar with what looked like a metal neck & head. I'm no guitar monkey, though, so I could be wrong.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: RomanBirdDog on November 09, 2009, 05:54:26 PM
what about for bass?
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: FartLips on November 09, 2009, 11:06:56 PM
Quote from: EVILSTACK on November 09, 2009, 05:03:57 PM
Quote from: ManWithNoName on November 09, 2009, 02:18:39 PM
Ever notice that around the time Buzz started using the Electrical Guitar Company guitars several guitarists followed suit? The ginger dude from Isis, Brent from Mastodon, the guitarist and bassist for Torche use them as well.

Yeah but Isis used those guitars BEFORE Buzz did. There's a video on line where he was talking about his new guitar and he mentioned that he got into those guitars off the back of Isis using them. He loved the thinner neck than on a regular guitar. He said that was the feature that really sold it to him and so had a specially built model set up like his old Les Paul. Also i've never actually seen Brent from Mastodon with one tho, it wouldnt surprise me if he did as he seems to chop and change his guitars fairly frequently. I'd love to have one too mind.  :P
duane denison is using one on the jesus lizard tour.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: DC on November 11, 2009, 02:50:10 AM
I think buzz and duane are the only non-beardy non-noodly users of electrical guitars. everybody else.... noodlynoodlynoo.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: zubata on November 11, 2009, 06:09:53 AM
http://www.metalkult.com/videos/gear-tour-melvins/
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: >>>JZS<<< on November 11, 2009, 07:37:43 AM
Quote from: rhyme orange on November 11, 2009, 03:03:52 AM
(http://metalafropicks.com/black_folding_pick_open_lg.jpg)

(http://www.alwaysbrilliant.com/images/Hero/DSC_9034d.jpg)
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: zubata on November 11, 2009, 12:04:35 PM
drums...

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Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: ManWithNoName on November 11, 2009, 08:01:02 PM
Quote...and Wells Lamont Lady Gardening Gloves.

fuck yeah! :lol:
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: Like Stee on November 12, 2009, 12:11:56 AM
Last I remember Buzz was using a couple of these: http://s94.photobucket.com/albums/l106/thewindowsmasher/amplifier%20worship/?action=view&current=SUNNBetaleadPL-20preamp1.jpg&newest=1

...into solidstate power amps powering one HiWatt 4x12 on each side of the stage as well as a 1x15 on each side of the stage as well.  He uses two Boss ODB-3 bass overdrive pedals which I think is mentioned in that video.  I've seen he and Adam Jones both play Mesa Boogies at the first Jelvins show which I think were backline rentals since they had just flown in for two nights.  In pictures/videos I've seen of them in Europe Buzz has used Marshalls and Oranges.  Like someone else said though, the gear's not that important.  Basically any decent humbucker guitar through a basic distortion pedal into a loud classic guitar amp is gonna get you in the ballpark.  The majority of the sound though is in the fingers.

Jared uses tons of pedals including a POG.  I'm guessing he mostly uses those for BB sets though.  Never seen him onstage for a Melvins show when Biz was not performing so I don't know.  Jared plays a J-bass, but most Melvins bassists have played P-basses.  Kevin played custom basses with G&L pickups.  The only pedal I remember seeing in his setup was a Line 6 DL-4.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: blackjosh on November 14, 2009, 11:35:04 AM
That's funny. I have one of dale's gloves. He has a bunch of the same kind. Must shop at Costco not Best Buy.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: black stallion on November 14, 2009, 01:11:57 PM
Quote from: Like Stee on November 12, 2009, 12:11:56 AM

Jared uses tons of pedals including a POG.  
yeah,you can hear him using the POG pedal on Dies Iraea

and about Kevin:
(http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc134/ku2/Prunes20and20Custard_jpg.jpg)

then check this
http://www.themelvins.net/gear.html
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: Jaron on November 23, 2009, 12:42:20 AM
Quote from: FART LIPS on November 09, 2009, 11:06:56 PM
Quote from: EVILSTACK on November 09, 2009, 05:03:57 PM
Quote from: ManWithNoName on November 09, 2009, 02:18:39 PM
Ever notice that around the time Buzz started using the Electrical Guitar Company guitars several guitarists followed suit? The ginger dude from Isis, Brent from Mastodon, the guitarist and bassist for Torche use them as well.

Yeah but Isis used those guitars BEFORE Buzz did. There's a video on line where he was talking about his new guitar and he mentioned that he got into those guitars off the back of Isis using them. He loved the thinner neck than on a regular guitar. He said that was the feature that really sold it to him and so had a specially built model set up like his old Les Paul. Also i've never actually seen Brent from Mastodon with one tho, it wouldnt surprise me if he did as he seems to chop and change his guitars fairly frequently. I'd love to have one too mind.  :P
duane denison is using one on the jesus lizard tour.

I saw Juan (ex-Torche) using one of those guitars before Buzz, too. It was at the 40 Watt in Athens, and I spoke with him afterward and my friend and I had mentioned it and he let us look at it and hold it. The thing is really lite and he gave us the card of the man who made them. Hopefully my friend still has it and I'll try and get a photo up here. I believe he was based out of FL.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: DC on November 23, 2009, 01:12:55 AM
yea the guys name is kevin I do believe, and indeed in florida.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: black stallion on November 23, 2009, 03:56:03 AM
Quote from: Jaron on November 23, 2009, 12:42:20 AM
Quote from: FART LIPS on November 09, 2009, 11:06:56 PM
Quote from: EVILSTACK on November 09, 2009, 05:03:57 PM
Quote from: ManWithNoName on November 09, 2009, 02:18:39 PM
Ever notice that around the time Buzz started using the Electrical Guitar Company guitars several guitarists followed suit? The ginger dude from Isis, Brent from Mastodon, the guitarist and bassist for Torche use them as well.

Yeah but Isis used those guitars BEFORE Buzz did. There's a video on line where he was talking about his new guitar and he mentioned that he got into those guitars off the back of Isis using them. He loved the thinner neck than on a regular guitar. He said that was the feature that really sold it to him and so had a specially built model set up like his old Les Paul. Also i've never actually seen Brent from Mastodon with one tho, it wouldnt surprise me if he did as he seems to chop and change his guitars fairly frequently. I'd love to have one too mind.  :P
duane denison is using one on the jesus lizard tour.

I saw GrandEmo Juan (ex-Torche) using one of those guitars before Buzz, too.
:shock:
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: spacemoose on December 06, 2009, 03:48:16 PM
oh ya i forgot.  if whoever was wondering what the melvins use i might introduce to you the setup i'm putting together which will handle pretty much anything and everything without much bullshit....

amp:
http://petersamplification.com

cab:
http://petersamplification.com/voltage.pdf

effects:
http://fractalaudio.com/products-fa-axefx.html

floor controller:
http://www.liquid-foot.com/products_pro.shtml

expression pedal:
http://www.moogmusic.com/controllers/?section=product&product_id=21141

as for a guitar you simply have to try before you buy
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: thirdplacehero on December 06, 2009, 06:21:06 PM
 :shock:

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Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: grays harbor mafia on December 07, 2009, 01:18:48 AM
Quote from: rhyme orange on November 11, 2009, 03:17:46 AM
Quote from: Dc on November 11, 2009, 02:50:10 AM
I think buzz and duane are the only non-beardy non-noodly users of electrical guitars. everybody else.... noodlynoodlynoo.

only noodling
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq89wxYlKtM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq89wxYlKtM)
WHAT THE HELL IS A  ARCTOPUS??  OH MY GOD THAT WAS THE MOST HORRIBLE THING I HAVE E VER HEARD!!!!! WHAT IS THE ONE GUY PLAYIN A 32452 STRING BASS?  THIS IS THE WORST SONG I HAVE EVER HEARD!!!   NOW I HAVE A RAGING HEADACHE!!!
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: grays harbor mafia on December 07, 2009, 01:23:34 AM
Quote from: zubata on November 11, 2009, 12:04:35 PM
drums...
the best part of that article is "Dale also uses Wells Lamont Lady Gardening Gloves!!!!
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: DC on December 07, 2009, 01:41:43 AM
Quote from: grays harbor mafia on December 07, 2009, 01:18:48 AM
Quote from: rhyme orange on November 11, 2009, 03:17:46 AM
Quote from: Dc on November 11, 2009, 02:50:10 AM
I think buzz and duane are the only non-beardy non-noodly users of electrical guitars. everybody else.... noodlynoodlynoo.

only noodling
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq89wxYlKtM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq89wxYlKtM)
WHAT THE HELL IS A  ARCTOPUS??  OH MY GOD THAT WAS THE MOST HORRIBLE THING I HAVE E VER HEARD!!!!! WHAT IS THE ONE GUY PLAYIN A 32452 STRING BASS?  THIS IS THE WORST SONG I HAVE EVER HEARD!!!   NOW I HAVE A RAGING HEADACHE!!!


Spot on review. We need to make Gray review all the albums we hate. Hey dude, review this for me please.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCgoBnSCt0c&feature=related
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: grays harbor mafia on December 07, 2009, 02:34:10 PM
"Spot on review. We need to make Gray review all the albums we hate. Hey dude, review this for me please"
Dont need to write a reivew, just need to see a picture of the "Singer"  If ya can even call it that.. ACTUALLY THAT SHIT WAS LIKE BACKSTREET BOYS WITH SOME ANNOYING IDIOT SCREAMING.... YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH YEAH THE WHOLE SONG.... I THOUGH IT WAS A VIRAL VIDEO THEN I REALIZE SOMEONE PAYS THESE IDIOTS?FUCKIN FUCKTARDS!!





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Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: Like Stee on December 07, 2009, 08:26:33 PM
Come on guys!  Everyone knows Crabcore is the worst song ever: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5886Nb_psg
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: RomanBirdDog on December 15, 2009, 11:09:40 AM
i just got a vintage sunn beta bass!  alteast im excited lol
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: perzo))) on December 15, 2009, 04:45:00 PM

WHAT THE HELL IS A  ARCTOPUS??  OH MY GOD THAT WAS THE MOST HORRIBLE THING I HAVE E VER HEARD!!!!! WHAT IS THE ONE GUY PLAYIN A 32452 STRING BASS?  THIS IS THE WORST SONG I HAVE EVER HEARD!!!   NOW I HAVE A RAGING HEADACHE!!!
[/quote]

i think the guy on bass is from dysrhythmia,an incredible band.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: The_Incunabula on January 26, 2010, 02:25:45 PM
(http://i850.photobucket.com/albums/ab62/The_Incunabula/l_05adcd7e5e074dddba641dfc1f70dcb21.jpg)

Buzz... in corduroy.

A little bit more info.

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=75565971&albumID=1950434&imageID=34432021

Brent from mastodon has a lucite guitar built by this company.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: ZOMBIE-BUDDHA92 on January 29, 2010, 04:20:08 AM
I know this isn't a melvins question.
But I didn't wanna annoy the shit out you guys and waste
any bandwidth by creating a thread for
a small question.
But can anyone tell me exactly
What Pedals Jared uses for KARP
and also Big Business?
I really dig the particular sound of
Jareds Bass Overdrive/ Distortion on songs like another 4th of july
and Grounds, Just to be specific.
I have scoured the Internet and found no info
on his pedalboard setup at all.... :(
Thanks for reading
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: black stallion on January 29, 2010, 04:48:04 AM
i'm pretty sure he uses this pedal which is behind that sound you like(both with Melvins and BB)
(http://www.bassexchange.com/catalog/images/Malekko%20Bassmaster%201.jpg)
don't know so much about the other pedals he uses,saw a POG too
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: ZOMBIE-BUDDHA92 on January 29, 2010, 05:34:17 AM
Quote from: black stallion on January 29, 2010, 04:48:04 AM
i'm pretty sure he uses this pedal which is behind that sound you like(both with Melvins and BB)
(http://www.bassexchange.com/catalog/images/Malekko%20Bassmaster%201.jpg)
don't know so much about the other pedals he uses,saw a POG too
Much appreciated, man!
:D
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: black stallion on January 29, 2010, 05:39:30 AM
Quote from: ZOMBIE-BUDDHA92 on January 29, 2010, 05:34:17 AM
Quote from: black stallion on January 29, 2010, 04:48:04 AM
i'm pretty sure he uses this pedal which is behind that sound you like(both with Melvins and BB)
(http://www.bassexchange.com/catalog/images/Malekko%20Bassmaster%201.jpg)
don't know so much about the other pedals he uses,saw a POG too
Much appreciated, man!
:D
no problem!remember there was a pic on flickr with his whole pedalboard,as soon as i can find it i'll post
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: ZOMBIE-BUDDHA92 on January 29, 2010, 05:47:44 AM
That'd be friggin' sweet! :D/
Thanks in advance, once again, HUGE help
You just helped Malekko sell a pedal
And for anyone else:

http://www.malekkoheavyindustry.com/
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: black stallion on January 29, 2010, 06:50:48 AM
Quote from: ZOMBIE-BUDDHA92 on January 29, 2010, 05:47:44 AM
That'd be friggin' sweet! :D/
Thanks in advance, once again, HUGE help
You just helped Malekko sell a pedal
And for anyone else:

http://www.malekkoheavyindustry.com/

glad i could help..try the pedal before of purchasing though!i'm not 100% sure he uses that one and consider his sound is not only for a pedal,have you noticed he uses three heads?usually 2 Gallien&Krueger and a Sunn or two Sunn and a GK,it's not a little thing..also he uses different cabinets :)

Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: anaconda on January 29, 2010, 08:14:16 AM
it's got a pink triangle on it and it says ass master. that's insanely gay.  :o
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: norecess on January 29, 2010, 08:15:46 AM
Quote from: anaconda on January 29, 2010, 08:14:16 AM
it's got a pink triangle on it and it says ass master. that's insanely gay.  :o

not to mention the 'sensitivity' knob...
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: anaconda on January 29, 2010, 08:21:12 AM
hahaha
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: black stallion on January 29, 2010, 08:39:39 AM
Quote from: anaconda on January 29, 2010, 08:14:16 AM
it's got a pink triangle on it and it says ass master. that's insanely gay.  :o
:lol:
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: norecess on January 29, 2010, 08:43:43 AM
Quote from: anaconda on January 29, 2010, 08:14:16 AM
insanely gay

btw, OXYMORON!!!!


i kid, i kid...
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: ZOMBIE-BUDDHA92 on January 29, 2010, 05:28:57 PM
Quote from: black stallion on January 29, 2010, 06:50:48 AM
Quote from: ZOMBIE-BUDDHA92 on January 29, 2010, 05:47:44 AM
That'd be friggin' sweet! :D/
Thanks in advance, once again, HUGE help
You just helped Malekko sell a pedal
And for anyone else:

http://www.malekkoheavyindustry.com/

glad i could help..try the pedal before of purchasing though!i'm not 100% sure he uses that one and consider his sound is not only for a pedal,have you noticed he uses three heads?usually 2 Gallien&Krueger and a Sunn or two Sunn and a GK,it's not a little thing..also he uses different cabinets :)


In the artist section
It says BB and MELVINS and RED FANG and such appreantly use these pedals
But "Gay name and look" Or No
This pedal actually sounds pretty Vicious, scratch pretty, REALLY.
I've done some research for it, and now, I want it lol Wether BB and MELVINS use it or not.
I Find it pretty humorous.

Have you guys ever heard of The Big John Hairy Balls Pedal, which literally has a picture of huge hairy balls on it
:lol: and The Grandma puker hahaha
Theres even an Obama Fuzz, But this really badass one...is called "Tortuga Sasquatch"
When you push the button to make him angry you get this crazy Yeti screeching feedback
and ((Sunn O))) Fuzz/ Feedback when you sustain.
Jareds Setup is fucking huge :lol:
But yeah, I've considered that, I'll have a big rig like that someday...hopefully
Who said a Man Can't dream?
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: anaconda on February 02, 2010, 08:35:24 AM
Buzz's pedal setup circa mid 90's:

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/bradblack/buzz_pedals_97.jpg)

I always wondered what tunes he used the tremolo on.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: rictus on February 02, 2010, 08:46:24 AM
Quote from: anaconda on February 02, 2010, 08:35:24 AM
Buzz's pedal setup circa mid 90's:

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/bradblack/buzz_pedals_97.jpg)

I always wondered what tunes he used the tremolo on.

What's the pedal on the far right? EQ?
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: gesundheit on February 02, 2010, 04:20:54 PM
It's a tuner...

(http://files.effectsdatabase.com/gear/thumbs/matrix_sr-3000_001.jpg)


Those MXR micro amp's kill. I'd love to have one of those...might be getting one soon.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: DC on February 05, 2010, 02:22:28 AM
Quote from: anaconda on February 02, 2010, 08:35:24 AM
Buzz's pedal setup circa mid 90's:

(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/bradblack/buzz_pedals_97.jpg)

I always wondered what tunes he used the tremolo on.
the only one I can think of is goose freight train.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: Like Stee on February 05, 2010, 02:08:46 PM
The MXR microamp rules.  Surprisingly for bass as well.   It adds nice distortion without losing much low end or muddying it up the way a Big Muff can.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: Dumpster D on May 13, 2010, 01:55:38 AM
Who can tell me what the mangled demos Gear consisted of?

I want one of those shit import Jap Les paul looking guitars like buzz had from their origional set...looks like a 70's knock off...probly was a decent guitar actually...I dunno...I have a few older guitars I like a hell of a lot, I got one out of a snowbank one year and fixed it up...my favourite one to record with these days, it's a 60's Dana Telecaster (think john spencer Blues explosion sounding)

do you think of melvins as being more of a solid state band back then, I  like to think of them around the bullhead era as switching their set up...

I mean I think they have bought a LOT of sweet gear since they first started.

joe preston in my opinion had the loudest sounding bass in the recordings, those Sunn cabs really have a low low frequency response!

but I like the sound of Lori's bass too, subtle but solid, I think eggnog kicks total arse!

and all I have to ask about their gear....Where the fuck did dale score a 24 inch CRASH?  BASTARDS!
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: nXs on June 16, 2010, 01:13:44 AM
Anyone got a good look or a pic of Jared's pedal board on this tour? I know he changes pedals a lot and his sound on TBSM is just awesome!
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: gesundheit on June 16, 2010, 03:44:55 PM
Yes, I do. It is seemingly down-scaled. I thought he used to have a lot more pedals.

(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zqE53vbuj38/TBk1TBv0PXI/AAAAAAAAAIg/6DeDB1wW8_A/s800/IMG_0785.JPG)

Looks like his signal splits out to his two amps starting at the Radial Tonebone...one signal to one amp, the other through the Boss Overdrive to the other amp.

I guess it is also worth noting (in this thread) that Buzz has added a Dyna-Comp and Blue Box to his pedals.

(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zqE53vbuj38/TAfxB1QjuzI/AAAAAAAAAGY/ewfaB4jfPjM/s800/IMG_0778.JPG)
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: endsjustifymeans on June 16, 2010, 03:55:59 PM
what songs is he whipping out the ole bluebox for? Haven't seen that stomp box since stoner witch era.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: gesundheit on June 16, 2010, 05:14:14 PM
No clue...perhaps I will pay attention to that in San Jose.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: Like Stee on June 16, 2010, 06:51:48 PM
I think it's interesting that Buzz uses the Boss Bass Overdrive, while Jared uses the Super Overdrive (intended for guitar).  Maybe they're onto something there...
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: nXs on June 17, 2010, 03:00:51 AM
Quote from: gesundheit on June 16, 2010, 03:44:55 PM
Yes, I do. It is seemingly down-scaled. I thought he used to have a lot more pedals.

(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zqE53vbuj38/TBk1TBv0PXI/AAAAAAAAAIg/6DeDB1wW8_A/s800/IMG_0785.JPG)

Looks like his signal splits out to his two amps starting at the Radial Tonebone...one signal to one amp, the other through the Boss Overdrive to the other amp.

I guess it is also worth noting (in this thread) that Buzz has added a Dyna-Comp and Blue Box to his pedals.

(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_zqE53vbuj38/TAfxB1QjuzI/AAAAAAAAAGY/ewfaB4jfPjM/s800/IMG_0778.JPG)

Thanks! Maybe he has less pedals now because he only plays with The Melvins now instead of BB and The Melvins.

Buzz mentioned in an interview he prefers the Boss Bass Overdrive because it has more EQ-settings...
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: jonE5 on June 17, 2010, 11:46:07 AM
Looks like Jared got rid of the 'Assmaster'.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: goldennuggetrecordings on December 02, 2015, 05:04:32 PM
reviving this one...

today my beta bass preamp came and i was playing around with my squire PJ and i got a pretty convincing tone resembling the intro to inhumanity and death. i had the A channel drive down for clean, bass at 10 and the rest at 0 and then for the B channel nearly the opposite, drive 10 bass 0 mid 6 or 7 and treble 6 or 7 and blend them to tast with both pickups. the J bridge pickup is key in this as well.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: DC on December 02, 2015, 05:49:48 PM
It's all about the rat for anything pre-NWB

You people bitch about his tone changing because of the EGC, it's probably got more to do with those little yeller boss pedals. Skronk.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: goldennuggetrecordings on December 02, 2015, 05:56:49 PM
even more so than that, it may be strickly if he wasnt using tweeters before in his cabs, ive got PA cabs and if you go full range, the boss pedals rocks the fuck out of the horn, but if you bypass the horn and only plug into the 15 everything above like 1500hz doesnt exist.

AKA 412s and sunn combos arent gonna shine quite the same way his "blown" cabs do now.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: meezer on May 26, 2016, 10:13:59 AM
http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/10-questions-for-melvins-buzz-osborne-638379 (http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/10-questions-for-melvins-buzz-osborne-638379)

10 questions for Melvins Buzz Osborne
(Image: © Rob Monk/Future)
Buzz Osborne is a man who needs little introduction, but Basses Loaded, his latest album with rock misfits Melvins, warrants some explanation.

The concept is thus: six bass players feature across the album - Nirvana's Krist Novoselic, Butthole Surfers' J.D. Pinkus and Mr. Bungle/Fantomas's Trevor Dunn among them - each contributing their own musical two cents to the record's 12 tracks (which include a cover of Take Me Out To The Ballgame, naturally).

Before the band head out on a European trek in June, Buzz sat down with MusicRadar to share his thoughts on the wonders of automatic playing and his long-lost Rickenbacker, not to mention an almighty helping of sage advice for his younger self...

1. What was your first guitar and when did you get it?

"My first guitar was some chunk-of-shit nylon-string acoustic that cost about $30, which I bought in 11th grade. I didn't get an electric guitar until I was out of high school. That was an eye-opener.

"The first real electric guitar I ever had was a 1969 Les Paul Custom I bought in 1982 for $400, and it almost killed me to pay that much money for a guitar. I still have it and have recently rebuilt it to as close to original as I could get it. It's the only Les Paul I have that hasn't had the neck broken on it."

I didn't get an electric guitar until I was out of high school. That was an eye-opener
2. The building's burning down – what one guitar do you save?

"Fuck the guitars, I'd save my dogs! Ha! Actually I'd probably save that Les Paul. It's been with me this long..."

3. Is there a guitar, or piece of gear, that you regret letting go?

"Around 1984, I had a Rickenbacker solidbody 481 that I really liked, but unfortunately I sold it to our bass player at the time, Matt Lukin, when I was short of cash. I figured I would buy it back from him at some point, but he turned around and immediately sold it. I never forgave him for that. Ha!

"I should go buy another one now that I think about it... I think I will. Actually, it was stupid shit like that that contributed to me not feeling bad about booting his ass out of the band and not regretting it one bit. He did a lot of that sort of stupid shit that, of course, he doesn't remember, but I do. I tend to have a long memory."

4. And what's the next piece of gear you'd like to acquire?

"A Rickenbacker 481 electric guitar. Ha!"

5. Is there an aspect of guitar playing that you'd like to be better at?

"Playing without thinking at all. Automatic playing is almost like magic, and I love it when it happens. We view our live sets the same way. If it's an hour, then the entire hour is important, including the space between the songs. It's more performance art than some bullshit rock show. If you want a bullshit rock show, why look to us for that?"

Our live sets are more performance art than some bulls**t rock show
6. When did you last practise and what did you play?

"For practising, I usually run through a series of agility exercises I've developed over the years, which helps a great deal in keeping you on your toes guitar-wise, then I play the same exercises with my eyes closed for as long as I can stand it.

"Finally, I'll run through a bunch of cover songs I like to play that are pretty tough until I feel I have them down good enough to move on, then I'll start working on new material."

7. If you could have a guitar lesson from one guitarist, dead or alive, who would it be?

"Maybe Hendrix, but I don't know - that's a tough one."

8. What gear would you take with you to a desert island?

"One of my aluminium Electrical guitars, a decent combo amp and a compressor. Compressors rule."

9. What's the worst thing that's ever happened to you onstage?

"Gear taking a shit mid-show. PAs going out, lights going out or just having all the power go out. That's never good. There's nothing you can do. You stand there like an idiot."

10. What advice would you give your younger self about playing the guitar?

The show must go on, so don't get all upset if your amp sounds weird in some dumpy club in Idaho
"Keep practising, but try not to sound too much like someone else. Don't waste time learning things you'll never do such as weedily Van Halen-style guitar solos. I never wanted to play those, so I never learned how. Seems simple enough. Also, don't be afraid to be different.

"Don't be a fucking baby about your gear. The show must go on, so don't get all upset if your amp sounds weird in some dumpy club in Idaho. Don't worry, everything will sound different every night, so suck it up and stop being a crybaby.

"Whenever you start thinking your gear sucks, just hand your guitar to someone who plays a lot better than you do and watch them cook your boots through your crappy gear. All of a sudden, your shitty equipment will start to sound not so bad. Ha! Remember, it's the Indian, not the arrow."
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: (the) Razor on May 26, 2016, 04:43:57 PM
Good to see he kept his original LP, thought he gave up on them completely!
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: Stonergrunge on May 26, 2016, 05:39:06 PM
Is that the one with the Kiss logo on it? The one that appears in the booklet of the Deep Six comp.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: anaconda on May 26, 2016, 09:25:54 PM
Ya, it's gotta be this one.

(http://thesickos.free.fr/85mel2.png)
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: Dumpster D on May 26, 2016, 10:17:15 PM
Fuck me man! $400 bucks for that!  :shock:
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on May 27, 2016, 04:59:43 AM
Around $1000 in 2016 dollars.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: meezer on May 27, 2016, 08:04:58 AM
That part about the Rickenbacker is weak. Don't sell something if you don't want to lose it.  =;
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: FartLips on May 27, 2016, 02:04:12 PM
Quote from: Rusty Shackleford on May 27, 2016, 04:59:43 AM
Around $1000 in 2016 dollars.
shit. Alot more than that!
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on May 27, 2016, 02:55:55 PM
I guessed at 1983 as the year he got it.  Maybe it was way before that.  When did he graduate high school?  Wouldn't it be sometime around then? 

I wonder what happened to the neck pickup in that guitar.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: joelk on May 30, 2016, 09:54:51 AM
Quote from: meezer on May 27, 2016, 08:04:58 AM
That part about the Rickenbacker is weak. Don't sell something if you don't want to lose it.  =;

Yeah no shit. That was Lukin's guitar at that stage, Buzz. Guy could have chopped it to shavings and shat on the top and it wouldn't be your place to complain.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: joelk on May 30, 2016, 10:11:57 AM
Quote from: FartLips on May 27, 2016, 02:04:12 PM
Quote from: Rusty Shackleford on May 27, 2016, 04:59:43 AM
Around $1000 in 2016 dollars.
shit. Alot more than that!

Fartlips you had friends who worked at Gibson, right? Has the price of the Gibson les Paul Custom exponentially increased since the early 80s (inflation adjustment aside)? They really seem prohibitively expensive now, and I honestly can't justify buying one without being a) independently wealthy or b) a pro musician who could write one off on his taxes.  :lol:
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: Rusty Shackleford on May 30, 2016, 01:16:31 PM
Quote from: joelk on May 30, 2016, 10:11:57 AM
Has the price of the Gibson les Paul Custom exponentially increased since the early 80s (inflation adjustment aside)?

Here's an article about the price change over time for some guitars -
https://reverb.com/news/guitaronomics-have-guitars-become-more-expensive-over-time (https://reverb.com/news/guitaronomics-have-guitars-become-more-expensive-over-time)

"Adjusted for inflation, the core Gibson Les Paul model has become substantially more expensive over time."
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: FartLips on May 30, 2016, 01:54:44 PM
Quote from: joelk on May 30, 2016, 10:11:57 AM
Quote from: FartLips on May 27, 2016, 02:04:12 PM
Quote from: Rusty Shackleford on May 27, 2016, 04:59:43 AM
Around $1000 in 2016 dollars.
shit. Alot more than that!

Fartlips you had friends who worked at Gibson, right? Has the price of the Gibson les Paul Custom exponentially increased since the early 80s (inflation adjustment aside)? They really seem prohibitively expensive now, and I honestly can't justify buying one without being a) independently wealthy or b) a pro musician who could write one off on his taxes.  :lol:
its the proverbial adage, they just don't make em like they used to.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: Dumpster D on May 30, 2016, 03:58:16 PM
You guys all saw that LP in my last AV...That was what is known as a *score*

never buy new. So sayeth the dumpster diver.

Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: FartLips on May 30, 2016, 06:01:07 PM
Quote from: Dumpster D on May 30, 2016, 03:58:16 PM
You guys all saw that LP in my last AV...That was what is known as a *score*

never buy new. So sayeth the dumpster diver.
what about condoms?
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: joelk on May 30, 2016, 06:59:10 PM
Quote from: FartLips on May 30, 2016, 06:01:07 PM
Quote from: Dumpster D on May 30, 2016, 03:58:16 PM
You guys all saw that LP in my last AV...That was what is known as a *score*

never buy new. So sayeth the dumpster diver.
what about condoms?


The three r's apply here?
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: Dumpster D on May 31, 2016, 08:25:57 PM
I havent used those in awhile if you know what Im saying, been awhile for that stuff...but maybe its a sign I should go buy some Just in the off chance.  :-k

FYI Hugging is safe sex.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: FartLips on May 31, 2016, 11:42:03 PM
Quote from: Dumpster D on May 31, 2016, 08:25:57 PM
I havent used those in awhile if you know what Im saying, been awhile for that stuff...but maybe its a sign I should go buy some Just in the off chance.  :-k

FYI Hugging is safe sex.
too safe.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: jules on June 01, 2016, 03:25:39 PM
Quote from: FartLips on May 31, 2016, 11:42:03 PM
Quote from: Dumpster D on May 31, 2016, 08:25:57 PM
I havent used those in awhile if you know what Im saying, been awhile for that stuff...but maybe its a sign I should go buy some Just in the off chance.  :-k
too safe.
Yeah careful, Dumpy, they have a shelf life.  :D
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: meezer on September 01, 2016, 07:35:25 AM
Quote from: jack5990 on September 01, 2016, 07:22:42 AM
Re-post from the Earth Quaker Devices FB page.
Buzz seems to have replaced the MXR Blue Box with an Arpeggiator/Octave pedal.
https://www.facebook.com/EarthQuakerDevices/photos/a.418624084842144.82824.417104948327391/1103322583038954/?type=3&theater


(https://scontent.fphx1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/fr/cp0/e15/q65/14196117_1103322583038954_3446687331564115315_o.jpg?efg=eyJpIjoibCJ9)

Interesting. He's got those dials cranked up all the way except for the rate. On the Boss pedals I'm used to, this would sound quite messy. Especially cranking up the step.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: jack5990 on September 01, 2016, 07:46:31 AM
I've got an EQD Organizer (organ/octave pedal), if it works similar he's probably got the rate down to reduce the delay of the octave note produced and cranked the wet single to increase the presence of the octave down affect (if that's what the switch is on).
I'd hazard to guess he's using it more for the octave down effect than the Arpeggiator side.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: meezer on September 01, 2016, 08:03:24 AM
Quote from: jack5990 on September 01, 2016, 07:46:31 AM
I've got an EQD Organizer (organ/octave pedal), if it works similar he's probably got the rate down to reduce the delay of the octave note produced and cranked the wet single to increase the presence of the octave down affect (if that's what the switch is on).
I'd hazard to guess he's using it more for the octave down effect than the Arpeggiator side.
My former guitarist had an EHX pitchfork and the octave down sounded so much more like a real bass guitar than anything you could do with a Boss octave pedal. I wish I would have known this years ago.  #-o
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: jack5990 on September 01, 2016, 08:17:16 AM
Yeah, from what i've seen in other photos I think Buzz tried out a EHX Pitchfork aswell.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: rictus on September 01, 2016, 08:22:41 AM
We use the same patch cables.  :o
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: (the) Razor on September 13, 2016, 09:53:47 PM
Kind of gear related, but do buzz and Dale wear ear protection? Kind of curious how they avoid becoming completely deaf after performing loud music for over 3 decades.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: vince furnier on September 13, 2016, 11:22:49 PM
Quote from: (the) Razor on September 13, 2016, 09:53:47 PM
Kind of gear related, but do buzz and Dale wear ear protection? Kind of curious how they avoid becoming completely deaf after performing loud music for over 3 decades.
never seen any.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: FartLips on September 14, 2016, 12:13:44 AM
Quote from: vince furnier on September 13, 2016, 11:22:49 PM
Quote from: (the) Razor on September 13, 2016, 09:53:47 PM
Kind of gear related, but do buzz and Dale wear ear protection? Kind of curious how they avoid becoming completely deaf after performing loud music for over 3 decades.
never seen any.
buzz has specifically told me he doesnt wear earplugs. Thats why he doesnt listen to anyone else.
Title: Re: Melvins Gear
Post by: (the) Razor on September 14, 2016, 12:22:35 AM
I can't believe it! Maybe because it's not direct in front of pa that helps. Thanks for the info.