Blues Before and After

pflash4001 · Post by **pflash4001** » Fri Nov 24, 2006 1:44 pm

Hi guys. You know, I have never used the Rick-O-Sound feature on my 4001. I was listening to The Smithereens "Blues Before and After" off 11. It sounds like the bass is doubled with a clean tone and one that is slightly overdriven. Is this an application of the ROS? Just wondering. This is one of my favorite Ric bands.

dean712 · Post by **dean712** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:33 pm

Javier - that's a great song. I've played it live many times - great bassline as written by the Smithereens. You might be right on how they achieved the bass tone, but I don't know enough other than to say that it's possible....

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:56 pm

Not familiar with that song, but I have been using ROS the last week or so. Bass pup to my SVT-2 Pro with lots of bass emphasis but some mid and treble too, into 2 x 12". Bridge pup into my SVT-3 Pro into an old Heathkit TA-17 2 x 12" w/horn emphasizing the mids/treble but also good bass. Then add a little chorus to the bridge when you get feisty and it gets amazing. Really neat stereo effects plus a quasi 8 string sound with a very solid low end. Balance the amps.

kenposurf · Post by **kenposurf** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 7:08 pm

Very cool tune..my fave by The Smithereens is Behind A Wall Of Sleep

phlemmy · Post by **phlemmy** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 5:21 pm

I love the Smithereens.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 8:00 pm

Wish I could buy some Smithereens' CDs here!

rick_ovic · Post by **rick_ovic** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:17 am

Aitch, talk to me mate. I can help out. My turn to call you!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 9:19 am

OK, Darren. Look forward to it.

pflash4001 · Post by **pflash4001** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 10:08 pm

I still remember how mesmerized I was when I first heard the intro to Blood and Roses. They are such a great band. I love the songwriting, the lyrics, the performances, everything. Aitch, you sent me the poster, let me know what CD's you want and I will try to procure a couple for you. Oh yeah, and the girl in "Behind the Wall of Sleep" held a bass guitar and she would play it in a band. She stood just like Bill Wyman, now I am her biggest fan!