VH Explorer sound

[Tototapuz]

close it was a mighty mite screamer "MM1300" which was a clone of the super d pretty much at least in resistance,materials,look

i did not find in the site electronics for explorer
maybe you have Direct Link?

[Ed Hunter]

i did not find in the site electronics for explorer
maybe you have Direct Link?

try here to see if they have what you need>http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electron...ring_kits.html

[LtKojak]

i did not find in the site electronics for explorer
maybe you have Direct Link?

The Explorer has a two p'up, two volume, one tone, toggle switch.

http://www.seymourduncan.com/support...ic=2h_2v_1t_3w

HTH,

[Tototapuz]

i need only pots and knobs or also Wiring Kit and switch?

[Tototapuz]

try here to see if they have what you need>http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electron...ring_kits.html

i think to order this:

Modern kit Quantity:1

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electron...ctures#details

cts pots 0116 Split shaft, 500K-ohm

i need two volume, one tone so to order 3pcs ?

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electron...l?keyword=0117

Bell Knob 1194-FG fine-knurled pot shaft Quantity:3

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Knobs/Be...ctures#details

Straight Toggle Switch Quantity:1

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electron...l?keyword=1217

[Tototapuz]

Can Someone help me about my order?

[Tototapuz]

up

[Tototapuz]

?

[Tototapuz]

i think to order this:

Modern kit Quantity:1

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electron...ctures#details

cts pots 0116 Split shaft, 500K-ohm

i need two volume, one tone so to order 3pcs ?

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electron...l?keyword=0117

Bell Knob 1194-FG fine-knurled pot shaft Quantity:3

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Knobs/Be...ctures#details

Straight Toggle Switch Quantity:1

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electron...l?keyword=1217

?

[Tototapuz]

i think to order this:

Modern kit Quantity:1

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electron...ctures#details

cts pots 0116 Split shaft, 500K-ohm

i need two volume, one tone so to order 3pcs ?

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electron...l?keyword=0117

Bell Knob 1194-FG fine-knurled pot shaft Quantity:3

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Knobs/Be...ctures#details

Straight Toggle Switch Quantity:1

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electron...l?keyword=1217

?

[DeanSweden]

Maybe this would be right up your alley?

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electron...ul_Guitar.html

It has everything you need, plus one extra pot

[Tototapuz]

Maybe this would be right up your alley?

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Electron...ul_Guitar.html

It has everything you need, plus one extra pot

I do not think it good for me
i need two volume and one tone

By the way what is the difference between modern Wiring_Kit and the new vintage Wiring_Kit?

[Tototapuz]

what is the difference between modern Wiring_Kit and the new vintage Wiring_Kit?

[DeanSweden]

I do not think it good for me

why not? Since it's just the parts and nothings been soldered yet, you
just keep the extra pot as a spare. Otherwise you could just buy the
pots and parts alone...and warm up your solderingiron

[MetalManiac]

This whole thread is pointless...

The clips posted are the STUDIO versions of the songs and that means som many things...

-No idea what pickups are in said guitar.

-No idea what amp is being used

-No idea what the signal path looked like.

-No idea what was done to the raw recordings post tape to the songs dialed in.

and most importantly...

-NO FREAKING CLUE WHAT GUITAR(S) WERE EVEN USED ON THOSE TRACKS FOR SURE...

No disrespect intended, but you have clearly not been on many gear specific VH1 brown sound dedicated threads on some amp forums and such.
People have actually pegged what all Ed was was most likely utilizing beyond much doubt right down to his picks (almost).
Maynardo was right, Ed had stock Ibanez Super70's.

That said, of course I get the jist of what you said; much of the sound was in the signal chain and processing by ted Templeman..thats why the Explorer sounds quite a bit like the Frankenstrat.

For most mere mortals without access to variacs and vintage Plexis' at meltdown point at maximum volume, Vintage Marshall Cabinets loaded with Altecs and old G12m-20's, and lots of studio wizardry, then what were looking at is just a Marshall JCM800 w/ a screamer and a reissue Phase 90, maybe a G12-65 loaded JCM 800 cabinet w/ a screamer and a reissue Phase 90 to get that half clean/half dirty mojo of King Edwards old cabinets, or just a greenback loaded cabinet.

When you strip away all the stuff Ed was most likely using, then pickups become even more important, as does the guitar tone wood.
The Explorer Ed used was what ibanez called Mahogany", but was actually Japanese Ash "Senn", which is more like Korina , then out American Ash.

So, get a Good Korina Epi explorer or something, then stick an Alt8 in it, and add Any good Marshall type amp and your off to the proverbial races!

[zenmindbeginner]

The Explorer Ed used was what ibanez called Mahogany", but was actually Japanese Ash "Senn", which is more like Korina , then out American Ash

Sen sounds really nothing like korina or mahogany, but has a tone more similar to alder. Korina has basically a more "airy" sound than mahogany, although they have a very similar tone.

To replicate Japanese sen, you need to use alder, some swamp ash can be comparable to Sen in terms of tone but that is hit or miss. Alder will get you there everytime.

Plus, an alder Explorer would be uber bad ass.

[Tototapuz]

why not? Since it's just the parts and nothings been soldered yet, you
just keep the extra pot as a spare. Otherwise you could just buy the
pots and parts alone...and warm up your solderingiron

bekuz i need cts pots 0116 Split shaft, 500K-ohm

i order the vintage Wiring Kit

Now that I found all the electronics
I only need a very good pickups :]

[DeanSweden]

alrighty then enjoy

[Tototapuz]

alrighty then enjoy

yep now i need pickups

what you think

SH-5 OR DSD for this tone:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V6VBKsO-Fk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpX3NhpRGdE

the SPECIFICATIONS of my guitar is:

Body mahogany
Neck mahogany
fretboard rosewood

the SPECIFICATIONS from epi site:
http://www.epiphone.com/Products/Des...-Explorer.aspx