Brent Mason - Official podcast video 4

Brent talks to Brian about how he gets lead guitar tones, how he uses chorus and delays for textures and how he gets his modern country tone. Filmed in Mach 2007.

http://www.brentmason.com

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• stratocaster
• fender
• twin
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• pedals

[32251]

There was a time when the the only effect the guitar players in Nashville used between the guitar and the amp was a cord....

[wampcat]

yep - unfortunately the music industry has changed so much that that's not even a possiblity anymore. In the 80's guys were going direct in - no amp!

[crobins333]

@wampcat care to elaoborate? why is it not possible? im sure your right... but i have no idea why?

[wampcat]

@crobins333 Because the producers/artists are so insistant on a type of sound (and it really could be any sound), the session musicians have to be prepared for any request and be able to get the sounds the producers/artists require. It is all about versatility these days, any sound at any time...

[fiddlefolk]

he had a twin amp put in a showman head. alot of those heads are loaded down to thd hotplates and and run through his effects rack. nashville has changed to straight amp sonds now. the rack stuff is almost taboo. just a phase. it will come back around to rack shit. just watch and see!

[wampcat]

actually no... I put that system together for him. The hotplates aren't even hooked up (removed since then). Some guys use racks still (even brent - he does have a preamp, delay, and chorus rack mount available in case he ever needs that sound) but the music and producer depict what equipment is needed by the desired sound. That's an authentic showman head too, I promise you. :)

[6gpower]

Trucks is great, Brent is great. We are not talking about Mick mars and Ce Ce deville. Both of these Musicians are a strong part to shaping the music world.

IMHO..

[rouschno1]

Well done man! If Brent Mason doesn't impress you, you are dead or completely stupid. I have a bunch of instructional videos, and his is among the scariest. If you knew who I was..........what an inbred.

[Fishies125]

@wampcat But going straight into your amp has a certain kind of sound; some like it, some don't. It's not better, just different. If you love the sound of delay, or a good overdrive pedal then who the hell can tell you you're wrong? Personally, I hate the sound of most amp overdrives; just way too dirty. But plug a good transparent overdrive into a good clean and you're talkin. It's about doing what sounds great to you, what inspires you, not following some elitist rule that "simple is better".

[crobins333]

@wampcat ok thanks i thought you might say something similar actually. curse of modern music i suppose. personally i think those big rigs are the perfect way to strip the soul from someone's playing!

[guitarsalert]

is that a holand amp next to him?

[krispatel1]

I've just uploaded a few new songs. I'd be really grateful if you can check them out. Much appreciated, and I've got to say, I love your videos

[SuperGuitarman69]

@alanQ119 Saffron is tough to get. I don't think the Way Huge guy is making them. But it was one of the smoothest I've ever played through. I personally like the Keeley. Very nice pedal

[alanQ119]

@SuperGuitarman69 thats cool ive never heard of those!! i just have a stock boss and been lookin into getn a keeley but i'll have to check into those

[SuperGuitarman69]

@alanQ119 Not sure. I work with him. He has been a good friend for years. I knew he had a keeley on his studio board. But neither him nor I particularly like them. I use a saffron squeeze I got years ago

[alanQ119]

@SuperGuitarman69 dont know anything bout that pedal but when ive seen his rig in person twice!! in the studio he has had a keeley compressor