Wonderful Land - The Shadows 1962

[zzxprezz]

99.7%

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@zzxprezz Thanks so much. That a very high score :) much appreciated!

[265Feral]

I love this song, it reminds me of my Dad. You do it justice, well done x



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@265Feral Thanks man!

[GuyBodart]

I am also curious about the pick ups and strings you are using! Great job!

Thanks again

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@GuyBodart The pickups are sliders pickups (proudly Australian), Rotosound strings 13-54 with wound 3rd.

Regards,

Robby

[GuyBodart]

Yes, I am very curious too on how you get the Hank sound (especially the ripple effect) with a regular Meazzi.Please let me know. Anyway, very well played. Congratulation!!

Thanks

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@GuyBodart I am using a modified old Vox "Long Tom" tape echo which has similar circuits to the Meazzis.

Regards,

Robby

[DAVEBLISS2007]

I would like to know just what modifications you made to the VOX echo to get the ripple famous in Wonderful Land, because the originals I have used could never get that effect. Maybe head spacings altered, difficult without changing the size of the heads etc. It's a mystery to me how you have done it. Clue me in please.

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@DAVEBLISS2007 Hi there mate,

The head spacing is altered at all. But there mini switches and toggles installed for head selection both for repeats and feedbacks. Also the volume of heads 5 and 6.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Robby

[duxfordwing]

Hey!!! That was Perfectly done man! Well done, I loved listening to someone who has learnt how to play properly, and to execute a 'shadows track' spot on!! Thanks very much!! Duxfordwing.

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@duxfordwing Thanks for you nice comments. It's been a great fun to play my all time favourite!

Regards,

Robby

[zzxprezz]

wat echo unit used ? fantastic sound .meazzi swissecho vox

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@zzxprezz The echo was Vox "Long Tom" Tape echo from 1963.

Regards,

Robby

[Veenture1]

I truly enjoyed listening. Your's is among the few best (if not THE best) cover version I have heard to date. And I've heard many! I never tire of hearing a good version, especially when it is played with feeling, like you do -that makes a world of difference, to me. I always love playing this tune myself, too.

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@Veenture1 Thank you so much for watching and your very kind comments. Very much appreciated.

Regards,

Robby

[edro31111]

Exceptional! Can't stop listening to your playing. Looking forward to more of your vids!

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@edro31111 Thanks so much!

[sophielolol]

awesomely played

[Andrelix67]

Hey! Great job, man!!

[Tryggvi55]

Well played and a very good sound!!!

I was nervous using to much delay in my version and it dries up somehow on the way to the internet.

[Mike11913]

Absolutely superb sound. 10 out of 10 Sir.

[58redstrat]

Hi Robby,

This is by far the best I have seen on you tube,fantastic sound

and brilliant playing,

Best regards,

Keith.

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@58redstrat Thanks so much Keith. Much appreciated.

Regards,

Robby

[Liorhank]

Hi Robby

I must say as a huge shadows fan, your version is Brilliant !!! amazing sound, , amazing echo, and that Delay , man, you did a super job on this wonderful tune

Please can you write me what year is the guitar ? what are you use exactlly , the delay ? echo ? , i want that sound exactlly, i play on a Fender strat 1979, and you can check my version of apache here on the youtube , but your sound is stunning !

sincerely

Lior

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@Liorhank Hi Lior,

Thanks so much for your kind words. Much appreciated.

The guitar is 1962 reissue from 1997. The echo is Vox Long Tom tape echo from 1963, it's a very old echo machine but sounds wonderful.

Regards,

Robby

[Liorhank]

@suaragitar

Thank you for your reply, that is awsome tape echo...and from 1963 ? i want one like that....someday ill find i hope, my Boss delay dont do the exactly loops i need ..like in "wonderful land", "atlantis" or 36-24-36....sounds really amazing

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@Liorhank

Yes it's a vintage machine Lior. But you can get this type of echo patterns using a unit that is capable of multitap delay, such Alesis Q2 or Q20, Zoom G7, Yamaha MagicStomp and get a program from Charlie Hall at EFTP from England. The echo patterns will be spot on!

Regards,

Robby

[Liorhank]

@suaragitar

Hi robby

Yes i must get that site of Charlie Hall, i heard alot of good things about his EFTP with the exactly loops that we :the shadows fans need :) thank you so much again

have a wonderful weekend my friend

Lior

[IQQIQQI]

well done ! ... great sound !

[moodierblue]

This is excellent, very nicely played and great tone.

[marvingers]

Hi Robby!

Fantastic sound and playing. This is my number one favourite and it´s always on the setlist.

Best regards!

Lars G. Vinger, The MARVINGERS

[MikeXoman]

Hi please email me where I can get BT of Apache midley . Thanks Mike

[JAB3501964]

@MikeXoman Hi Ive got the Apache backing track if you want it.?

[emiliofo49]

do you use a vox long tom??

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@emiliofo49 Yes the good old Long Tom

[OREN2465]

Best Wonderful Land cover

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@OREN2465 Thanks so much for your kind words!

Regards,

Robby

[charlemagne762]

If this was backed with a string orchestra it would be virtually impossible to tell from the original.

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@charlemagne762 Thanks so much for your kind words, much appreciated.

regards,

Robby

[tremoarm1]

sorry but the Alesis Quadreverb sounds nothing like this echo and I sold one for £30 what a fool I was ..great sound mate and excellent Playing.

[suaragitar]

@tremoarm1 Thanks mate! Tape echo has the sound of its own, isn't it?

Thanks for watching.

regards,

Robby

[tremoarm1]

sorry but the alesis quadreverb sounds nothing like this echo and I sold one for £30 what a fool I was ..great sound mate and excellent Playing.

[ekctsen]

Hi Robby

Thank you for the information on the Vox Long Tom Echo. You are very lucky to have acquired this highly sought after vintage Tape Echo from the 1960's. I note that there was not much difference in the sound of your Vox Tape Echo from the Swiss Echo used by Reggie in the Quest recording of Lengang2 Kangkong and your version of that tune was spot on.

Best regards

Edward

[ekctsen]

Hi Robby

This is the best version of Wonderful Land that I have heard on Youtube. I have enjoyed all your performances on Youtube and just love the sound of your Vox Long Tom Tape Echo. Where did you buy that tape echo and how much did you pay for it?

Regards

Edward Tsen

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@ekctsen Hi Edward,

Thanks so much for your kind words.

The Vox long tom is an old echo from 1963/1964, it's almost 50 years old. They don't make them anymore, and it's quiet rare..if it's available it will fetch quiet a bit of money.

Regards,

Robby

[MrRogersjon]

This is better than the original thats how good it is and the storm is right up there Cheeres John

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@MrRogersjon Thanks so much for your very nice comments. I don't know about better than original though :)

Regards,

Robby

[mrsky1962]

Beautifully Played, I enjoyed that a lot.

Regards

Steve

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@mrsky1962 Thanks so much Steve. much appreciated.

Regards,

Robby

[zan1948]

Perfect tone and sound beautifully played.Best wishes zan1948.

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@zan1948 Thanks for the kind comments!

Regards,

Robby

[solonjoram]

Excellently played. very close to the original in style and sound.Regards,Solon.

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@solonjoram Hi Solon, Thanks so much for your kind comments. Much appreciated!

Regards,

Robby

[bobboycat]

Please Man send this backing track for me!

Thank you very match!

[ncaffrey001]

Robby, This is an outstanding version...close your eyes and you are listening to Hank Marvin himself.....the sound is perfect...your playing is spot on.....2 thumbs up !!! My only comlaint is that you need to do more videos...Keep up the great work....Norm from the USA

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@ncaffrey001 Hello Norm,

Thanks so much for the kind words. Much appreciated.

Hahaa, your complaint is noted. I'm trying to find the time to do more videos when I'm a bit free within the next couple of weeks.

Thanks again for watching.

Regards,

Robby

[26Beto]

Hi Robby:

Well done and with a very good sound and with the tone very close to the original. Well done!

Cheers from Brazil!

Roberto

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@26Beto Hi Roberto,

Thanks so much for watching and putting your nice comments!

Regards,

Robby

[mrsky1962]

Beautifully Played

Regards

Steve

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@mrsky1962 Thanks so much for watching Steve!

Regards,

Robby

[getab]

Très bon Son, très bonne interprétation Bravo.

GEGE

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@getab

Merci beaucoup GEGE!

Robby

[PhilHaw]

Robby, this sound is so authentic it could easily be the master himself. Loads of ********* and thumbs up from me!

Regards,

Phil.

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@PhilHaw Hi Phil,

Well thanks so much. That's very kind, very glad you liked it.

Regards,

Robby

[amandajh]

Nice Long Tom!!

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@amandajh

Thanks so much Amanda! Are you Amanda from the Shadowmusic community? The electronic wizard?

Regards,

Robby

[jeanclaude21]

Excellent Bravo

Beau son Belle interprétation

Amitiés

JC

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@jeanclaude21

Merci beaucoup JC!

Amitiés

Robby

[RJFSHADOWSMUSIC]

This sounds beautiful! Shut your eyes and you could be mistaken for the real one!

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@RJFSHADOWSMUSIC

Cheers mate!



[hankpb1]

this is a great version so good to hear it with the correct echo setting ..ACE

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@hankpb1 Thanks so much! Glad you liked it.

Regards,

Robby

[kayelchee]

Nicely rendered and with your own improvisation too. Beautiful echo.

Keep it coming, Robby.

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@kayelchee

Hi,

Thanks so much! :)

Glad you liked it. More to come.

Regards,

Robby

[The170460]

very good job. You used a real tape echo ?

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@The170460

Hi,

Thanks for watching. Yes it's a Vox echo.

Regards

[robertcz]

Hi Robby,

Great job. Wonderfully played. I really enjoyed it.

Thumbs up.

All the best

Robert

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@robertcz

Hi Robert,

Thanks so much for watching and your compliments. By the way, we almost have the same name :)

Regards,

Robby

[davidnewrock1]

Hi Robby,

Hebatnya! Awak main macam Hank lah!

Daripada: DAVID

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@davidnewrock1 Terima kasih banyak lah David. Cakap Malay pula hari ni pakcik hahaha

Robby

[GetaranGitar]

@davidnewrock1

I agree with you David. Robby main memang hebat sekali. Orang Putih (Mat Sallehs) pun kalah......

Actually both two of you are great and excellent guitarists. Keep it up.

Uncle Wardi, Kuala Lumpur.

8.1.11

[bejoxs]

Two word for this ... Unbelievable and Hisfraiss !!

Asmarudin : Very nice, Rob.. Salam buat papa

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@bejoxs ..Thanks for the comment jox!

Asmarudin: Thanks so much :)

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@StratBurns Hi Wiliam, Thanks so much watching, very glad that you enjoyed the video.

Regards,

Robby

[NU06FKM]

Hi Robby

Great cover of this Shadows classic. Your sound is perfect 5*****TU

Best Wishes

George

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@NU06FKM

Hi George,

Thanks so much for watching. Glad you liked the sound.

Regards,

Robby

[EricoMarcelo]

Great, Robby! Played with a wonderful taste and feel.

Regards,

Marcelo.

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@EricoMarcelo Hi Marcelo, Thanks for your compliment and thanks so much for watching.

Regards,

Robby

[u46507461]

Hi Robby

Brilliant I could not hear any difference between Robby and Hank B. Marvin. You can take over the lead guitar game in the Shadows of Hank wants time off. Regards Mats

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@u46507461 Hi mats, thanks so much for your compliments. Wow it would be nice to play with the Shads haha a. But nobody could replace Hank unfortunately.

Regards,

Robby

[natgroup45]

Hi Robby

Wonderful rendition, pleasure listen too, great sound so clean and clear, I liked it.

All the best.

Nathan M.

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@natgroup45 Hi Nathan,

Thanks so much for watching. Very glad that liked it, much appreciated.

Regards,

Robby

[blueslab]

Hi Robby,

Once again, you deliver a stunning interpretation of a dear and old classics. Love your echo and of course your fine guitar playing with superb timing and quality.

Kind regards

/ / Rolf

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@blueslab hi Rolf, thank you so much for your compliments. I am glad that to receive such a positive feedback from a great player like you.

Regards,

Robby