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AC/DC’s “Riff Raff”, Studio Version, Schaffer-Vega Diversity Series
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about 1 month ago
I think Riff Raff is about a comic charachter, and that a lot of the “known lyrics” could be wrong. Remember, Dirty Deeds was also about a comic charachter, and Bon quoting from another tv-serie “Mork and Mindy” in Night prowler.
These lyrics has always been a mystery, but clearly he´s singing “somebody´s giving me one arm up” instead of “kicking me when I´m up” as some lyric sites suggest.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underdog_(TV_series)
Underdog – Riffraffville Pt 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx8vGlR7T0A
“Riff Raff, also voiced by Allen Swift, is an anthropomorphic wolf gangster based on noted actor George Raft. His gang consists of Sandy the Safecracker, Mooch (the underworld syndicate’s top gunman), Spinny Wheels (who drives the gang’s getaway car), Dinah Myte (the underworld syndicate’s greatest bomb tosser), the new members, Nails the Carpenter, Needles the Tailor, Smitty the Blacksmith, the Witch Doctor and other unnamed members.”
about 1 month ago
For an AC/DC-oriented, but still general classic rock tone, would you suggest mixing two greenbacks and two 65s in a 4×12 cab? How would that sound?
about 1 month ago
I have this setup here. Not sure if I want to suggest it for an AC/DC-oriented tone, because I don’t have a comparison to 4 65s. Can just say that I like the tone a lot, you got a different crunch from both the Greenbacks and the 65s plus the more solid mids of the 65s.
Can’t do a comparison record also, that would need a 2 mic setup.
about 1 month ago
I thought if I will get a 4×12 one day, I will use this setup. I think it might give me an interesting tone… smooth crunch from the greenbacks, and a bit of and edge, from the 65s. Nice combination, IMO
about 3 months ago
Offtopic:
This website should have a forum. I don’t get why we don’t have any. It would be cool for so many reasons. For example, im struggling with the fast part of the solo of “Walk all over you”, and I really need to talk to people about it, get suggestions etc. But there ain’t nowhere i can do this.
Love this site btw. A forum would make it even better
about 3 months ago
Franz and I will think about it. I still am afraid that a forum might be a bit “dispersive” for us; however, I must admit that now it could work (now that we are 7.500).
about 3 months ago
Wow… Look at this picture…
http://i41.tinypic.com/ou6ole.png
The SV at the ’79 paris concert!! And it’s working!
So the SV could be used at very little distance. The transmitter must be next to the receveiver, probably due to radio pickup on the wireless…
But angus DID used the SV like a boost !
about 3 months ago
Great discover!! I TOLD it’d got to be there… It could be just the guitar plugged right into the reciever, but it could be your conjeture too. BTW, WE ALL WHERE RIGHT: Angus has SOMETHING working before the amp in that gig too.
about 3 months ago
Makes total sense.
By the way, everyone listen: I HAVE BIG NEWS for the album “Let There Be Rock”. I debunked and found out the
secret of that tone as well. Your Sound Adventurer, Fil
about 3 months ago
Can’t Wait!
about 3 months ago
(Indiana Jones theme goes on in the background)
about 3 months ago
I had missed this. Where do you see it? Can’t see it. I believe you, but this is a superb discovery. Where is it? It could be the missing link. You guys are fucking terrific. We started the biggest major investigation on the history of AC/DC rock!!! Please someone circle the SVDS in the picture. Also, Angus’ heads can be seen there. My thinking is that amps are regular 2203s.
about 3 months ago
Hang on bro, doing that now and uploading it to the “find the SVDS” posting.
about 3 months ago
Ok I have seen it
Sensational. Dries, you are a freaking miracle man. I wrote Mr. Schaffer about this right now.
about 3 months ago
Exceptional! I love the tone of the vibrato D+F treble notes in the verse, and you do play the solo very well despite your own critical ears. The first album I heard was I.Y.W.B so therefore this is the first song I ever heard and it was my ‘awakening’. So now I’m gonna play it again but this time I’m gonna get up and dance.
about 3 months ago
Bravo! Sounds very close, both the licks and the tone. Can you remove Angus guitar completely from the picture when you record? Also, you might want to try out Amazing Slowdowner from Roni music. It might be the best out there, especially below 50%. I´ve been using it for a while, very no thrills and simple, but still important functions.
about 4 months ago
Thanks a lot banane and angusrudd for the help. I was wondering if u guys could do me one more favor. I was looking on ebay and found a few jmps, but i have no idea as to what im looking at when they show pictures of the stuff inside the head. Could you guys possibly look on ebay at these and post something on here that u guys think is worth buying? Thanks again. Im also looking for a cab if u guys find a cab thats worth buying.
about 4 months ago
Hello Johnny, yes, can do that. The first instance here to watch for gear is the ebay watch post: http://www.solodallas.net/the-ebay-post/
Will go now on ebay and look out for stuff. GAS Alert!
about 4 months ago
Posted some findings there. General rules: look for 2203, 2204, 1959, 1987 models from mid to late 70s. Be critical. Go only for unmodded amps, wheneber possible. Ask for photos from inside the amp/cab to get an impression of its worrking state. Check Serial numbers for production dates.
Same goes for the cabinets, 70s cabinet with either G12-25(Greenbacks) or G12-65s, your choice. Discuss it here with us
about 3 months ago
if you want highway to hell sound G12-65′s right?
about 4 months ago
hey angus rudd, i really like highway to hells tone but it said 2203 and 2204 were used, im not sure what the difference between the two is and which one i should go with. What would u suggest. I also loved the black ice live sound. Any idea as to what they used. Fil also nailed the powerage tone with his covers, he used a 2203 right?
about 4 months ago
2203 and 2204 have basically the same sound, the 2203 is a 100 watter and has more headroom. The Powerage tone was done with 2203, yes. For the Black Ice live sound a modern 1959 or a Wizard amp would fit.
about 4 months ago
I personally like the Powerage tone the best
about 4 months ago
http://i56.tinypic.com/2qkqq21.png
Yes it is the schaffer vega receiver !
Golders green concert
about 4 months ago
Yes, cool finding! Will put that in the “Find the SVDS” posting, thanks
about 4 months ago
Hey Fil, im new to the site and was wondering what type of marshall head and cab i should buy to get the definitive acdc tone. Marshall 2203, 2204, 1959, im not really experienced in the amp field so if you can give me a link to something for sale on ebay or anywhere else id really appreciate it. Also, do you know what amps were used on the black ice tour? I seen it 5 times and absolutely loved angus’s guitar sound.
about 4 months ago
well I guess it depends what era of tone you want… High Voltage tone is a 1959, Let There Be Rock is 2203…Look at this article: http://www.solodallas.net/high-wattage-acdcs-marshall-amps-through-the-years/comment-page-3/#comment-15721
It explains it all
about 4 months ago
Hello Johnny, welcome here
Yes, this article will help you: http://www.solodallas.net/high-wattage-acdcs-marshall-amps-through-the-years/
Regarding the amp types, Angus used either Master Volume amps (100 Watt: 2203, 50 Watt: 2204) or non Master Volume amps (100 Watt: 1959, 50 Watt: 1987). Which one you do want, depends probably on the album you prefer. But here the mentioned posting will help.
about 4 months ago
Fil…..
thought the G12-65 appeared the first time in 1979?!?!?
True or not?
cheers
hank
about 4 months ago
My brain is almost unable to comprehend this epicness..! What we’ve got here is a gut-twisting-in-your-face tone from the roaring marshall and a guitarist who knows how to employ it. Thanks Fil, for this cover! I’m looking forward to seeing more covers in the near future!
about 4 months ago
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRREATTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!
A little too much highs on your JMP but stunning work Fil!!!
about 4 months ago
Great job Fil, especially on the solo. Your fingers were flying! It’s amazing how how you keep the timing spot on and play with great feeling too.
Where did you have the knob on your X10 transmitter? I know the T77 distorts rather quickly once you turn the dial past the “3 o’clock” position. It’s a delicate balance between the transmitter, receiver, and amp settings and like you said, you can get really different results with just a few slight turns of some knobs.
about 4 months ago
Thanks mate. Well actually, once modified for guitar use, the T77 could/should be very close to the SVDS, and one should be able to move the knob all the way up. Which is how I keep it with the guitar-SVDS all the time: all the way up! Keeping it this way – says the manual (the original manual!) also does help to lower hiss.
about 4 months ago
Ah, that’s really interesting. I always thought it would be best to have the transmitter backed off a bit and the receiver cranked all the way up. Does the VU meter on your SVDS get pinned to the right in the red area with the Tx turned all the way up?
I’m borrowing my brother’s R42 and T77 but when I turn the knob on the Tx past 3:00 o’clock, the hiss increases significantly and the distortion is too harsh. I have to turn the preamp and mv down to 3 on my 2204.
Another thing I found odd, as the 9-volt battery runs low on power, I lose lots of distortion! The volume is still the same, but the gain is way down. in fact, I barely move the VU meter on R42 with a low battery. I put in a new battery and everything sounds great. The VU meter on the R42 averages somewhere in the middle of the spectrum, peaking in the red area when I increase the guitar volume knob to 10.
Keep up the great work, Fil!
Cheers,
Jim
about 4 months ago
haha, that`s interesting
I have the mv and the pre on three as well ! I use the Marshall Bluesbreaker pedal wich is a clean boost and it is almost all the way up and do i turn the mv and the pre more up, then it will get muddy and harsh, it disturbs the sound.
about 4 months ago
Fil, can you do me a favor? I almost fell in love with your ’93 SG korina in the metro session. That guitar sounds kick-ass! Would you please let us hear that guitar in one of you future performances again? That would be awesome
about 4 months ago
Fil, although “all” has been said already about this, I’ll chip in as well then: I salute you!! Great cover of a kick a** rock ‘n roll song!!
Cheers
Jonas
about 4 months ago
Aw man, you took the tailpiece off :0.
about 4 months ago
All i can say is this: I admire you as a guitar player and your approach to the music (special to ac/dc music)!!!
I play in one AC/DC tribute band for years as lead guitarists and I check this your site time to time and i’m impressed with this riff raff work of yours, really great job!!!
Salute from Slovenia and keep on rockin’!!!
about 4 months ago
Fil, bro, your latest videos are truly amazing. Tone wise and all… The funny thing is, checking the old tutorial for “Gone Shooting”, beside the fact that I loved back then the “old sound” now it seems, let say, “simple” in comparison with this one. Amazing!