Michael Banfield
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7 Easy Ways to Improve Your LIVE Guitar Sound
Live sound can be tricky. Here are some tips to make sure that your live guitar sound is as good as it can be, so that you can get on with enjoying your performance with an inspiring guitar sound.
- Alpine Earplugs
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- Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
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00:00 - Intro
00:36 - 1. Preparing Sounds
01:12 - 2. Soundcheck Tips
02:41 - 3. Stage Volume
03:37 - 4. Amp Placement
04:48 - 5. EQ Adjustments
05:48 - 6. Reverb and Delay
06:45 - 7. Noise Reduction and Noise Gates
07:23 - Protecting Your Ears
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Easy Parallel Stacking Setups - My 5 Favourite Setups
zhlédnutí 23KPřed měsícem
Here are five setups to help you get started with mixing pedals in parallel. You can create customised overdrive sounds, add a dry blend control to any pedal, simulate dual amp setups, add a blend control to your modulation effects and more. Here are links to some pedals that can be used for parallel stacking / mixing - - Boss LS-2 USA: amzn.to/3QAx69H UK: amzn.to/3wrh2Ai - Great Eastern FX Var...
Comparing Practise Setups | Which is Best for You?
zhlédnutí 3,2KPřed 2 měsíci
With so many practise amps available on the market, the choices can be bewildering. Here's a look at some of the main solutions for getting a good tone when practising at home. Guitar Lessons: www.michaelbanfieldguitar.com Fender Pro Reverb: US: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/68ProRev fender-68-custom-pro-reverb-1-by-12-inch-40-watt-tube-combo-amp UK: amzn.to/3Tli608 Attenuator: US: amzn.to/4c...
How To Choose the Right Reverb for the Job
zhlédnutí 15KPřed 4 měsíci
So many types of reverb! Here is how I choose the right one for the job. Let me know your favourite type of reverb down in the comments. I used the Boss RV-6 for this video but any multi function reverb pedal should have similar options available. Boss RV-6 USA: amzn.to/4bxkglJ UK: amzn.to/3OBuxn3 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Small Room Reverb 02:12 - Medium/Large Room Reverb 03:27 - Hall Reverb 05:11...
Why HEAVY Strings Can Be EASIER to Play Than Light Strings
zhlédnutí 42KPřed 5 měsíci
Here are some of the benefits of using heavy gauge guitar strings and why sometimes I think they can actually be easier to play than light strings. 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Effect on Action & Fret Buzz 02:17 - Easier String Bends with Heavy Strings 04:07 - Relation to Scale Length and Playing Attack 05:53 - Creative Tunings
When You Should Use a Parametric EQ Pedal Instead of Graphic EQ
zhlédnutí 5KPřed 6 měsíci
Graphic EQ pedals are great, however if you want ultimate control over your EQ then nothing can quite sculpt your tone like a parametric EQ. Here are some of the ways I've been using mine. The Enieqma by GFI System is one of the best I've ever come across. With a detailed graphic interface very similar to EQ you find on DAW applications. www.gfisystem.com/enieqma 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Shelving ...
5 Fun Reverse Delay Tricks
zhlédnutí 15KPřed 7 měsíci
Reverse delay seems to lend itself to being used in a very different way to standard delay. Here are some of my favourite applications. Let me know your favourite way of using reverse delay down in the comments. 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - Backwards Solos 02:30 - Controlled Backwards Effect 03:37 - Ambient Delay 04:42 - Make Your Reverb Sound Bigger 05:54 - Short Flutter Delay
9 Solutions For When Your Tube Amp is Too Loud
zhlédnutí 20KPřed 7 měsíci
The sound of real tube compression and tube saturation is a glorious thing! While nothing quite gets the adrenaline going like the sheer volume in a powerful cranked tube amp, here are some workarounds to help us get similar results at a lower overall volume. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Attenuators 01:26 - Attenuator Down Sides 02:42 - Amp in a Box Pedals 03:52 - Amp in a Box Pedal Down Si...
8 Reasons to Love DIGITAL DELAY Over Analog or Tape
zhlédnutí 21KPřed 7 měsíci
Analog and tape delays get a lot of hype but here are some reasons why I sometimes prefer the clear pristine repeats of a basic digital delay pedal. Did I miss anything? What do you think of digital delay? Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - 1. Rhythmic Delay 01:55 - 2. Single Repeat 'Sample' 02:32 - 3. Always On, Short Delay 03:54 - 4. Faux Reverb Delay 04:54 - 5a. Glitch / Stutter 05:50 - 5b. Gl...
10 Strat Tones You Should Know If You Own A Stratocaster
zhlédnutí 84KPřed 9 měsíci
These are my personal top 10 stratocaster tones that I like to use when playing a strat. Did I miss any? Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - 1. Country & Rockabilly (bridge PU) 01:25 - 2. Rock (bridge PU) 02:58 - 3. Funk (bridge middle PU) 03:52 - 4. Country Pop (bridge middle PU) 04:38 - 5. Surf Guitar (middle PU) 06:10 - 6. Strat Fender Bassman (middle PU) 07:52 - 7. R&B / Soul (neck middle PU) ...
My 10 Favourite Ways to Use a Chorus Pedal
zhlédnutí 45KPřed 9 měsíci
Not just for 80's cheese! These are my ten favourite ways of using a chorus pedal. Which is your favourite? Did I miss any? 00:00 - Intro 00:27 - 1. Rotary Rock Organ 01:41 - 2. Static Chorus 03:07 - 3. Seasick Chorus 04:34 - 4. Liquid Chorus 05:18 - 5. Stacked Chorus 06:42 - 6. Ice Chorus 08:02 - 7. Utilising the Delay Time Control 09:25 - 8. Turning Your Chorus Pedal into a Vibrato Pedal 10:0...
Translating Guitar Tone Jargon | Glassy? Spongy? Woody?
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 9 měsíci
Ever got the feeling that when someone is trying to describe a guitar tone that they might be simply throwing out buzz words? Or maybe you're confident they do know what they're talking about but the words and phrases used to describe the sound seem too abstract and confusing. Language has its limits. Trying to describe the colours in a painting or the taste of a particular wine and in our case...
5 Simple Delay Stacking Tricks
zhlédnutí 70KPřed 10 měsíci
Stacked delay and dual delay setups don't have to be complicated to sound great. These are my favourite simple and easy dual delay setups that I use from time to time. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - 1. Short Reverb like Delay Long Delay 02:20 - 2. Easy Classic Rhythmic Dual Delay 04:22 - 3. Contrasting Sounds & Using Different Rhythms 06:15 - 4. Ambient Wash Using Multiple Delays 07:52 - 5. U...
High vs Low Power Guitar Speakers & How To Decide Which Is Best For You
zhlédnutí 34KPřed 11 měsíci
Understanding how power handling effects speaker breakup, dynamics and the overall tone of a guitar speaker can help us a lot when searching for the right guitar speaker. In this video I discuss how I choose between the two. Let me know which you prefer and why, down in the comments. Jensen C12Q (35w) USA - amzn.to/449DxVM UK - www.hotroxuk.com/jensen-c12q-ceramic-speaker-8ohms.html Jensen C12K...
Small Pedalboard Tips For Pedal Minimalism
zhlédnutí 63KPřed rokem
Small pedalboards are great for home practise, jams or if you just want to simplify a complex setup into something more compact and efficient. Here are some tips on how to free up some space on your pedalboard. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:26 - Cables and Jacks 01:36 - Wah Pedal Options 02:20 - Tuners and Power 02:30 - Tips for Using Less Gain Pedals 04:18 - Delay 04:58 - How to Get Reverb From ...
How To Stack Modulation Pedals
zhlédnutí 71KPřed rokem
How To Stack Modulation Pedals
Why The Boss OD-3 Is My Benchmark Overdrive Pedal
zhlédnutí 43KPřed rokem
Why The Boss OD-3 Is My Benchmark Overdrive Pedal
My 10 Favourite Ways to Use an EQ Pedal
zhlédnutí 170KPřed rokem
My 10 Favourite Ways to Use an EQ Pedal
10 Songs to Improve Strumming Technique Easy to Hard
zhlédnutí 3,3KPřed rokem
10 Songs to Improve Strumming Technique Easy to Hard
How Many Overdrive Pedals Do You Actually Need? 7 Setups Explored
zhlédnutí 51KPřed rokem
How Many Overdrive Pedals Do You Actually Need? 7 Setups Explored
How to Make It Sound Like You’re Playing a Different Guitar By Using an EQ Pedal
zhlédnutí 47KPřed rokem
How to Make It Sound Like You’re Playing a Different Guitar By Using an EQ Pedal
This Trick Allows ANY Pedal to Sound Like a Crazy Circuit Bent Synth
zhlédnutí 99KPřed rokem
This Trick Allows ANY Pedal to Sound Like a Crazy Circuit Bent Synth
Pedal Stacking Basics Using The Boss OD-3
zhlédnutí 22KPřed rokem
Pedal Stacking Basics Using The Boss OD-3
How Many Tones Are Actually in a Gibson Guitar?
zhlédnutí 14KPřed rokem
How Many Tones Are Actually in a Gibson Guitar?
Tremolo Masterclass Using The Boss TR-2 Pedal
zhlédnutí 79KPřed rokem
Tremolo Masterclass Using The Boss TR-2 Pedal
How Eric Clapton Uses The Vox V846 Wah Pedal
zhlédnutí 13KPřed rokem
How Eric Clapton Uses The Vox V846 Wah Pedal
10 Tele Tones You Should Know If You Own A Telecaster
zhlédnutí 440KPřed rokem
10 Tele Tones You Should Know If You Own A Telecaster
6 Must Know Phaser Settings
zhlédnutí 53KPřed rokem
6 Must Know Phaser Settings
How David Gilmour Uses Stacked Compression
zhlédnutí 540KPřed rokem
How David Gilmour Uses Stacked Compression
Boss OD-3 Vintage 1997 vs New 2021 Is There Any Difference?
zhlédnutí 18KPřed rokem
Boss OD-3 Vintage 1997 vs New 2021 Is There Any Difference?

Komentáře

  • @TheMFactor-xx7cl
    @TheMFactor-xx7cl Před 19 hodinami

    I am ok with OD-3 compressing. I like a more uniform sound, especially with a wah pedal.

  • @ianross3353
    @ianross3353 Před 20 hodinami

    I both love and hate your channel. I love it because you show how to get unbelievably good use out of certain pedals, but I hate it because now I feel like I don't have an excuse to buy shiny new pedals and guitars.

  • @dino7020
    @dino7020 Před 22 hodinami

    New things to me. Tq...

  • @metokyo4960
    @metokyo4960 Před dnem

    OK. Boomer.

  • @toorare2live
    @toorare2live Před dnem

    Totally love Hendrix, but I for sure prefer the Germanium version

  • @kazkylheku1221
    @kazkylheku1221 Před dnem

    Disappointing video; doesn't cover 200W and up speakers.

  • @GabrielSkolderblad
    @GabrielSkolderblad Před 2 dny

    What do you think of the buffer bypass of each pedal?

  • @JonnyDee123
    @JonnyDee123 Před 2 dny

    Fine demo of the versatility of (possibly) the world's most versatile guitar. Really authentic tones and splendid playing. Thanks.

  • @Unusednickname_1970

    SD-1 > OD-3 is all I need.

  • @martinopinto6323
    @martinopinto6323 Před 3 dny

    Which one cleans up better? Or which one cleans up quicker? Cause my silicon cleans up quite dramatically

  • @Shortcutguitlssns
    @Shortcutguitlssns Před 4 dny

    Did what u did on video.Didnt work.Very frustrating.

  • @handikaperkasa5709
    @handikaperkasa5709 Před 4 dny

    Thx for the information🎉

  • @gregorioalmapiscis
    @gregorioalmapiscis Před 5 dny

    Why does the overdrive go to the end of the chain and not the beginning? thanks for your video ☺

  • @henriqueantunes845
    @henriqueantunes845 Před 5 dny

    Have you compared your BF-2 with a japanese made? I love flangers! Excelent video as always! 🤘

  • @maeshappo
    @maeshappo Před 6 dny

    I'd give more than one like to this video if I could.

  • @irfanfauziladzim1036

    7:38 what r u play? what scale do u use? thanks

  • @replicant89
    @replicant89 Před 7 dny

    When playing, OD-3. When listening, BD-2.

  • @jan.baginski
    @jan.baginski Před 7 dny

    Hey. Thanks for the excellent video. I wanted to ask about your Pro Reverb amp. I have the same model, and I noticed yours looks like you have done some mods to it. Have you had an issue with noise? Mine is pretty hissy. I would appreciate it if you share your thoughts and advice on this. Best.

    • @MichaelBanfieldGuitar
      @MichaelBanfieldGuitar Před 6 dny

      Not really done any big mods to it, just changed the speaker to a vtype and had power valves changed because I was using it a lot and they got worn out. Mine is quiet, no noise. It might be worth checking your valves aren’t worn out but other than that I’m not sure. Sorry I can’t be more help

  • @pooshNchums
    @pooshNchums Před 7 dny

    Such a stark difference! We spend so much time comparing amps and overdrives and the whole EQ could be changed by the speaker.

  • @fritzhieke7209
    @fritzhieke7209 Před 7 dny

    You can also boost the Boss-EQ and don't need the OD-3. Very good video!

  • @fritzhieke7209
    @fritzhieke7209 Před 8 dny

    Please disable and enable the pedal from time to time so everybody can here what the pedal actually does.

  • @roscius6204
    @roscius6204 Před 8 dny

    Playing to backing tracks and looping is a great way fit your instrument into a mix. Delay and Reverb... reverb in particular generally needs to be backed off as you get louder/room gets bigger And gain... gain is not volume people. If you turning up the amp, lower your gain or you'll be loud but still lost in the mix.

  • @newsongok
    @newsongok Před 8 dny

    GREAT VIDEO!! Thank you for showing all the possibilities of the "Time-Less" TELE! Well Done Good Sir..

  • @soelistyaadhibratha7373

    Very well jazz tones

  • @wholyunruly
    @wholyunruly Před 8 dny

    3:56 overdrive distortion 7:17

  • @gasarockband
    @gasarockband Před 9 dny

    I bet the OD3 + phaser sound like heaven 😍

  • @xenod1066
    @xenod1066 Před 9 dny

    FWIW, David Gilmour has used the Boss CS-3 in live rigs sometimes.

  • @EthanRMus
    @EthanRMus Před 9 dny

    Great content as always!

  • @kellyharrison1081
    @kellyharrison1081 Před 9 dny

    I really enjoyed hearing your experience with this. Very thoughtful. Watched a few other videos and had to subscribe. Really enjoy the content. It's practical and not to over-the-top. What kind of Gibson Les Paul is that you have in your videos (it looks like a lemon plain top or something)? I love the finish on it. I am not really into flame tops!

  • @ebikes2xs159
    @ebikes2xs159 Před 9 dny

    Now I'm wondering about efficiency and what role that plays. I assumed you needed a hi-powered amp for hi-power speakers. This is a rabbit hole but I'm starting to understand it a little better thanks to videos like this. I'm looking for clean tone and headroom. Hi-power and hi efficiency is what I want? Are there efficiency ratings for speakers?

  • @BkBk-gy6vr
    @BkBk-gy6vr Před 9 dny

    Very nice video and I like how you explain things in a simple logical way

  • @dabiededoo
    @dabiededoo Před 9 dny

    can i get tabs for this? want to learn this specially country jazz blues and funk

  • @steffenbrix
    @steffenbrix Před 9 dny

    Jensen all the way! I think the Celestion sounded awful....

  • @steffenbrix
    @steffenbrix Před 10 dny

    Very useful comparisons! 👍 (except the direct sounds)

  • @FerdnandFreeholi
    @FerdnandFreeholi Před 11 dny

    I had 3 Tube Screamers at one time. I sold them all because of that weird Mid Bump. Could never really Like or Love it

  • @buithanhlam3726
    @buithanhlam3726 Před 11 dny

    5:20 everyone watching this video expects this riff when he starts testing chorus sound 😂

  • @theblytonian3906
    @theblytonian3906 Před 11 dny

    Bought and setting up a new mini pedalboard as an alternative to my primary which is full size and bulky after I rediscovered what a PITA several Velcro backed individual pedals are floating around on carpet. Your pancake backed connectors tip proved useful, notably when two pedals without offset output-input are necessarily adjacent. Swapped from conventional cables. Can now fit a size mix of five pedals mini, std, std+ comfortably without additional solid straight through connectors (no flex) or spacing compromise. Six Minis would fit easily. A perfect size board for home.

  • @toddashley407
    @toddashley407 Před 11 dny

    Certain combinations of guitar - pedal - amp equals magic... For example a tele into a klon into a Marshall JTM/SLO is very early ZZ topish. It really depends on what you are trying to do. The Boss pedal into a Deluxe like you are doing here gives you that more modern overdriven Fender voice you hear on countless recordings in the last 30+ years which I think draws alot of people to it.

  • @rigorhead01
    @rigorhead01 Před 11 dny

    What is your favorite speaker for a Deluxe Reverb?

  • @rigorhead01
    @rigorhead01 Před 11 dny

    Imo, Fender puts high wattage speakers in their '65 Reissue series because they know that people are going to run the amps really hard for that Vintage tone/breakup. I like to run my Deluxe Reverb's volume on 5 when I can. I'm actually unable to very often because it's LOUD!

  • @jeffreymiddleton4063
    @jeffreymiddleton4063 Před 12 dny

    Gro9vy yes tones steve howe

  • @TheRodge2112
    @TheRodge2112 Před 12 dny

    The Boss OD3 is a super solid pedal. It holds its own against the Strymon Riverside and Benson Preamp and likely many many others. As another commenter said--if this pedal was in a fancy enclosure and marketed as boutique, it would be $250.

  • @dr.k6205
    @dr.k6205 Před 13 dny

    Can anyone describe for me the overall EQ Differences between the scooped sounding CE5 and the shimmery DC2? I’m still confused. They both kind of described similar on paper but DC2 seems a bit less scooped at least to my ears

  • @trrzzl
    @trrzzl Před 13 dny

    CE-5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @trrzzl
      @trrzzl Před 13 dny

      CE-5 with hard distortion and maybe delay and there you go

  • @brucemahaffey108
    @brucemahaffey108 Před 13 dny

    Great video bro. Great comparison and some beautiful playing as well. I just ordered a C12N to replace the stock speaker in my Champion 40 😁

  • @MrFuzzleupagus
    @MrFuzzleupagus Před 13 dny

    I’m going to try out some of these tricks for myself. Thanks for the video!

  • @arthurloureiro2756
    @arthurloureiro2756 Před 13 dny

    Great tones!!! And such a great guitar!! Which model/specs is it?

  • @user-jx2es1nb1b
    @user-jx2es1nb1b Před 14 dny

    按手感比od3 自然动态od3 我有ocd v4 ocd需要手指高要求

  • @user-jx2es1nb1b
    @user-jx2es1nb1b Před 14 dny

    od3 나추리

  • @GeoffTaucer
    @GeoffTaucer Před 14 dny

    Ok, so Toejam & Earl was my intro to funk, and the first funk song I learned to play on guitar, and one of my favorites to this day. And it made me so fucking happy when you played it. Like, "no way, he's not actually playing OH MY GOD YES HE IS!"