BJFE Model H - Distortion / OD (HiWatt) - Demo / Clip [Rhythm / Lead]

This is a quick demo I did in one take to showcase the BJFE Model H at 12V. I was just doing some rhythm stuff (bridge pickup) in the beginning, going into some noodling and letting chords ring out to showcase how it takes the three pickup positions on my Tele and to showcase how it cleans up using the volume control. Granted, it can clean up a lot more when you're got a little less gain dialed in.

Also, an important note:
I was boosting the BJFE Model H slightly with my t.c. electronic Nova Drive by using the Overdrive side of the pedal. The OD side of the Nova Drive is TS-style circuit, so, this is how the Model H sounds boosted by a TS-style pedal. It doesn't sound much different without the Nova Drive BUT it does tighten it up a little. Keep in mind, though, without anything in front of it, it does clean up a bit better.

After the noodling I showcase the lead sounds, adding a modulated reverb patch I created in Ableton Live to get it the way I like it.

It's truly a great pedal with a lovely mid voicing, though I can't say my little demo really does do it justice .. ;)

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Gear used for recording:
- 2x Shure SM57
- PreSonus FirePod
- Ableton Live 6.01
Plugins:
- Ableton Live Reverb (I used a modulated reverb on the lead sounds)
- PSP Master Compressor

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Guitar:
- XP Telecaster
.010 Elixir strings (tuned in Drop C#)

Amp:
- Koch Powertone + Koch TS212/180watt Cabinet + Koch DJ-1 [channel switcher] + EbTech Hum Eliminator

Signal chain:
- t.c. electronic Nova Drive NDR-1* (in the rack)
- Custom True Bypass Looper w/ High Quality Buffer, 3 loops (loop 3 has a stereo return) and stereo out:
--IN--
::LOOP 1::
- MXR Dyna Comp '76 Script Reissue [modded: Hi-Fi mod, power input, red LED, true bypass]
- BJFE Model H [12V]
- Line 6 DL-4 [modded: Volume Drop mod, Double Preset mod, custom exterior]
::LOOP 2:: [IZAH rig]
- Damage Control TimeLine (LEFT In)*
- Send: to the INPUT of the G-System
-- THE RACK --
::LOOP 1::
- Keeley C4 Compressor
::LOOP 2::
- Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret [18V]
::LOOP 3::
- EHX Deluxe Memory Man [modded: true bypass]
::LOOP 4::
- BOSS RV-5
::AMP FX LOOP::
- BOSS GE-7 (modded: Sniper Mod / Hi-Fi mod, 9V input, blue LED)
- BBE Sonic Maximizer 482i
- Ernie Ball VP Jr. (expression)
- Return: from the LEFT OUTPUT of the G-System
::LOOP 3::
- Hartman Analog Flanger
- Neunaber Technology WET FX reverb - Black
- BOSS RV-3 [modded: High Cut Switch, white LED] (Stereo Output hooked to the Stereo Return of the TB looper)
- BOSS RC-20XL

* = (connected to the G-System with MIDI)

Various:
- 1x Burkey Flatliner SIX (power supply) (one for each separate rig)
- Alpine MusicSafe Pro Earplugs [stuck onto the G-System's backside]

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More info on the total gear [for all you gearheads]:
- http://guitargeek.com/chat/showthread.php?s=&threadid=100652

All mods by Technophobia Analog Audio Solutions:
- http://technophobia.co.nr/

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For info on my music projects, see:
- Arafúra:
http://www.MySpace.com/ArafuraMusic
Ambient / Dream-Pop / Shoegaze / Nu-Gaze

- IZAH:
http://www.MySpace.com/IZAHband
Post-Metal / Sludge / Progressive

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[cosmogang]

I dig this sound for real. Very usable tone. Nice on the ears.

[DemoColorScheme]

@cosmogang

It is, isn't it?

[snouter]

Nice. I assume the Ableton Reverb is applied at 2:28. Awesome spacey sound. Can the WET FX reverb or maybe a setting on a Skreddy Echo get that kind of sound for live, non computer situations?

[DemoColorScheme]

@snouter

Uh, I don't know. The reverb is obviously in stereo here and way more complex than the Skreddy Echo, for once. So, no, the Skreddy Echo won't do it. The WET, yes, the WET will get you closer but it's definitely not the same.

[tatoi]

Nice! Gives me a pretty good idea of the general characteristics of this pedal!

[DemoColorScheme]

@tatoi

Indeed! That was the idea. :) Nothing more.

[monkeyxx]

@monkeyxx neermind I just got to the lead section, that sounds really nice

[monkeyxx]

hmm not my "cup of tea" thanks for the demo though

[Smoothtlknwhtboi]

You have the best gear!!