Vintage '67 Super Reverb - Cesar Diaz mods

[goldenmonkeycolor]

nice sound... i've been researching this recently and have put together everything I can find about cesar's mods for srv's super reverbs. there are a lot more major ones that affect sound a lot more than caps. if anyone's interested you can contact me for further info

[okamasphere]

I'm about to purchase a 67 super reverb. Can't wait man

[fieldfullofthistles]

That sounds like a hell of a guitar. SRV like. Check out my slow blues in g if you like.

[Ericclapton325]

you need a ts808 for the srv stuff like he used

[milodaman2]

@Ericclapton325 Contrary to popular belief, stevie didn't use a tube screamer all the time, and he didn't always use the TS808. He used a TS9, and TS10 on multiple occasions. But a tubescreamer does help

[Ericclapton325]

@milodaman2 He also chained multiple tubescreamers at once on certain occasions he probably did it on songs like voodoo child

[milodaman2]

@Ericclapton325 That was very rare for him to do so. His guitar tech said he usually would change the tone knob to make it sound more intense. You can hear that on Love Struck Baby. He never really used both of them at once all the time, he had the pedals set one for a high tone with a lot of treble and one with it leveled out in the center.

But yes, I'd assume he used it for songs like voodoo chile.

[ironweeds]

I have a metro jtm45 and its loud but my drummer drowns it out not being miced or anything just playing like that. Will a super be drowned do you think?

A

[slpplexi1969]

@ironweeds If you can't hear a JTM45 or a Super Reverb over your drummer then you need a new drummer.

[ironweeds]

@slpplexi1969

yep you're probably right

[nandosainz]

Hendrix is in you!! vodooo

[Heatfarmer]

Thats a really nice guitar tone! And i think that the harshness & edge added by the Jensen RI is a nice bonus. Makes it raw.

[abnerfm]

Nice

[lesyellowcabs]

Very Good !!!

Wich kind of pickups do you have, on your strat ??

Thank's

[sepultura7771]

I know when I haven't played in a while my creativity is at it's highest too. Seems like that's what was happening here. Nice tribute to axis bold as love, I vibe off of that song too.

[thundersteve1566]

Beautiful tone and nice playing!

[TheSkebamies]

beautiful playing and tone.

[neatfreeek]

slick

[merrilltim]

Uhh what's up with the crotch shot cam, yikes.

[pissballs]

Haha and thats the reason the right Fender amp is one of the best things you can get. I'd like to see a new amp company "claim an try" to emulate this sound with modeling and tricks. I'll confident to say ever with a big fat period. DR Z's and the right Plexi are also great to because they are.. other than that I'm still listening and dreaming.

[Wunderscat]

That tone is absolutely ridiculous! WOW!

[J03L01289]

the amp mod sounds great!

[bluesmethod]

The Gold strat is for sale right now on Ebay. Search for Rs Guitarworks.

[MichaelW1919]

wow nice

[DBAD14]

mmmmm...xtra tasty that guitar

[walksonthreelegs]

My 1967 Super Reverb is sooooo friggin' loud that I have to play it in the next room! At "5" it will rattle the fillings in your teeth. How far away are you from the amp when you are playing it. Is your Super Reverb breaking up at "3" or so? I'd like to know at what number the volume knob is on and if you are using any outboard "tube screamer' type stuff.

The distortion is as SWEET as cherry pie and the playing is top notch!

[varvaroid]

cool sound!!!

[icitnow]

OMG! That amp sounds beautiful!! I have a 70-71 Silverface SR. I love the hell out of it! These SR's are just great. I know more people like the BF SR's but I love all of them!

Those tweaks your amp tech did sure did the trick!!

[arioz1]

What pickups do you use ?

And what wood for the body ?

Thanks

[robertgroove66]

Great sounding amp and playing my friend!!

Rob

[camel747]

What's that song that starts at 0:52? It sounds Hendrixy to me, but I don't know it... Love the sound and playing by the way, you have a great feel to it.

[GetThatTexasTone]

bold as love.

[arioz1]

Bold As Love.

[soursaul]

is that a texas special stratocaster?

[gravel1510]

sounds like it, huh?

I think so.

[LilAngus7777]

lol thats just a bracelet dude. he has that on all the time and never takes it off.yah hes good on guitar.you should see him play in person.I see him every week

[flitcraft]

The thing I LOVE about this amp is the way it makes your guitar sound a semitone lower. Neat!

[Groovtubin]

i built for DiazAmplification in 2004/5, that really sounds GREAT!! Got to build Warren (2) WH SPECIALS!! THE FIRST NEW DIAZ CD-100 BUILT AFTER CESAR PASSED AWAY WAS PLAYED BY WARREN ON THE CONAN O`BRIEN SHOW APRIL 05, THE COMMENTS ON THAT AMP CAN BE SEEN AT HARMONY CENTRAL UNDER USER REVIEWS. RANDY SHERTZ, IF YOU READ THIS, I LOVE YOU MAN!!!

[delb9]

great tone dude, i got 2 of these both 66's, what are you using for backing tracks? appreciate it, bubba m.

[lazychump]

is that a wrist strap to reduce elbow and wrist pain/fatigue? i'm considering getting one.

[rmweav11]

... I think thats just a bracelet. I could be mistaken. But if you have wrist pain you should probably reconsider the form by which you hold the neck.

[BHStar]

Great sound..

[rmweav11]

i just played one of these amps today.

Holy Shit! They blew me away! They responded perfectly the way I want an amp to.

[back2thefutre]

that amp sounds way good. I cant afford a tube amp nor afford the upkeep. So Imgunna get a frontman, sounds ok though.

[devinstated]

How much did you pay for your super? I am about to pay $1500 for a 68 blackface circuitry super. Also where you lurn dat jimi baybay. I want to be that good.

[randomryanslife]

Crank and spank!

[BELAUROUS]

bold as love!!yeahhh

[JVStratocasters]

Beautiful tone...I can listen to this all day...

[Coelhoigb]

wich wcr pickup model you are using?i have a vibroverb custom..but i dont have this tone on cesar diaz mod.you only use diaz mod?any tube are repleaced?5751?thanks,.

[bluesmethod]

WCR SR set :)

[Al112987]

I wish Jim offered those full time along the rest of his pickups!

[7enderman]

someone asked for the cd mods -

simple - the two main mods are:

1. taking out the vibrato effect from the circuit. i did it with a switchable poti, so there are no extra holes to drill into a vintage beauty and - if needed you can use the vibrato with a flick of a switch.

Will lead to a plus of power and tone.

2. In order to increase the low end stability at very very high volumes Stevies Amps had a solid state Rectifier instead of the Tube.

I tried both and stayed with the tuberecti.

[dcdossett65]

oh man your playing is great. baby makin music!

[dyingforastrat]

Sounds wonderful, good for you man.

[pietroanania]

great sound!what do you think of ampli cesar diaz cd 100?

[Wooodstock69]

Sounds like your super reverb brakes up fast? good tone and really nice playing

[jhachey222]

actually, it takes a bit. most fender amps take a bit to break up. and since the SR is 45 watts, it's gonna be LOUD!

[zoolieboolie]

I played with Cesar Diaz many times in the 1970s and I think it sounds great. Keep on keepin' on. RIP Cesar.

[stratmanrik]

Sounds Killer !

[Habakkuksaid]

That is the good stuff!!!

[hugohilario]

Hi, nice tone, remembers me Buddy Guy.

Now I see, your dog :)

[virttop]

sweeeeeet :D

[Agtronic]

Very sweet tone. But you also play very well, your bends are dead on! Sweet!

[khasperg]

Hey great sound! I have a 65 reissue...what piece is this your playing? It sounds great

[alltweed]

What about tubes?

Preamps and power? NOS or production? Sounds like NOS. You got a good (BFSR) going they are not all the same.

Gave up looking. Will not buy without playing it. The ones in stores are 2K/need work. Settled on CVR and my missions tweed deluxe.

I like the Jensens RI p10r's - they have to break in and I just roll back the treble a bit. Also like to hear the others you mentioned. People used to rave about 2x weber C10N on botton and 2x P10Q on top.

[rhum66]

one of the best one i heard on you tube demo !!!

[abradfordajb]

BEE - U - TEE - FOOL Strat tone. Thanks a bunch!

[TheBeeste]

Cool tone. Nice doggy too :)

[Galacto1]

what strat u using its not the custom shop sparcle strat is it

[artgirlsreality]

I surely wish you did MORE vids Babe...your'e playing just gets DOWN to the BONE! ooooooooooie! yeah! hey I check out volin tone...fun! Cheers,Meg

[claptonhendrix1]

That's got a nice pop to it. I love the tone. BTW, great Bold as Love.

[rolijen]

What speakers do you have in you amp? I love your tone. My super reverb has C10Qs and I'm not sure they're the greatest.

[bluesmethod]

I am currently using those Jensen RI's which are a little harsh in the high end when pushed. I am eventually going to experiment with some EV's, JBL's, Rajun Cajuns. I would love to get my hands on some original vintage Jensen's, but you know how that goes.

[holyrattlesnakes]

I'm going to favorite this because I like your tone! I've got a '66 with CTS alnico speakers. Since i hammer it with a humbucker Les Paul, I'm looking into ceramic speakers. Let us know about what speakers you try!

[rolijen]

I am a strat player and want the CTS alnicos. I have a set of the Jensen RI C10Qs in my BFSR and they have to be pushed a bit to hit the sweet spot with my low output pickups. You and your humbucker might love em...

[rolijen]

this is aimed at holyrattlesnakes (see below)

[HappyOrangeTheBand]

@bluesmethod Yep the first thing I noticed without looking is that there is a Jensen in there. Very identifiable.

[Antestor]

sounds sweet. volume at?

[bluesmethod]

geez, I need to write these settings down. I am pretty sure it was between 6-7 on volume. Hope this helps :)

[southernshred]

Ok...where can I find these Cesar Mods...I have a 66 BFSR :)

[bluesmethod]

If you google "cesar diaz mods", there will be articles and such. Tone Request did an interview with Cesar where he mentions the mods he performed. I simply sent my amp up to Tyler Grund to mod my amp and it came back sounding really good :)

[melkkoe]

cool!

ive got the 65 reissue :-) same great tone!

[Fusionjazzfunk]

very nice my friend!!What pickups do you use??Custom 69?

[bluesmethod]

WCR pickups :)

[dueconi]

yes I think you did a good thing with mods. Nice guitar too.

[bluespower]

valves rule! superb tone!!!!!

[oksana707]

Great!!! Good job:)

[claptonhendrix1]

Amazing sound on this. Sweet!