This is an outstanding, thoughtful review. I appreciate the comments you've posted as well. I'm looking to drop these in a Les Paul and I think it might be a match made in Heaven. Thanks for your input.
Hey Joey, I have a strat, but it's only a studio guitar. I'm a Gibson Hollowbody guy. I've tried to get it on with the Strat & I do love them & all the great players who play them, but my ES-390 is my voice. I actually don't even play any of my other guitars anymore...
Hi Pete, the track for this vid is actually the solo section from one of our songs called Steam Train. I'm re-recording it right now, but when it's done I'll make you a loop of the solo section minus the lead guitar so you can play to it!
Hi Getulio, the track for this vid is actually the solo section from one of our songs called Steam Train. I'm re-recording it right now, but when it's done I'll make you a loop of the solo section minus the lead guitar so you can play to it!
+chumbawumba797 Hey Chumba, when we first built the studio, we were using the Sony/MCI analog console with the Radar & it was great. We initially set the studio up just for our band to record with & it was fine like that, but then I started recording other artists & bands & every time I would have a new project to work on in the studio, I would have to strike the patch bay, reset all the faders & EQ's, then start recording the new project. Working this way I was only able to work on one project at a time. As I started to get busy it became less & less feasible, so I opted for a system that would have better recall capabilities. Now I can have as many people in here in a day as I want to & am able to pick right up wherever we leave off, so it makes working a whole lot easier. I chose the Apogee because I was working with a small Quartet system & was getting results that were just as pleasing as the Radar system, so I sold off some of our assets & built a hybrid system. Now I run all my analog gear & the Apogee's I/O into an Audio Accessories Mini Shorti Quick Switch Patch Bay, so I have the best of both worlds. I run my outboard stuff on my front end for tracking & can also use any of it exactly the same as you would use a plugin when it comes to mixdown & mastering by using Logic's I/O plugin. I have Pro Tools as well, but I am selling it because I really prefer the workflow & functionality of Logic. Another thing I like about Logic is being able to mix on my iPad while I walk around the room listening back to my mixes. I still miss the console every now & again, but I found it a good home with Dave Thomas of Advanced Audio Microphones, so it's all good!
+Tone King Reviews Oh wow that's awesome. Yeah I've been a longtime Logic user myself and am looking into upgrading to the Symphony; are you thunderbridge or hdx? That's super cool that you've found a hybrid system that works for you and congrats on finding the console a good home. Great vids; please keep them coming!
+chumbawumba797 Thanks man! You're gonna love the Symphony bro. It is top shelf! I'm running mine on Thunderbridge. Maybe my next vid will be a studio rundown! Do you have any photos of your setup? I always love seeing how other people are hooking up their gear!
Just out of interest, have you now switched from the Seymour Duncan P-rails to the Phat Cat P90s? If so, is there a particular reason for the switch? Primarily I'm after a good P90 tone, but I like the idea of the additional versatility the P-rails appear to provide so am considering those for my main stage instrument. Thanks
Hi James, I've actually restored my 339 to the original 57 Classic Humbuckers as I purchased an ES- 390 some time ago which comes with Memphis Historic Spec P-90's installed. I've installed the Phat Cats into one of my Les Pauls & have retired the P-Rails till I can find a more suitable match for them. I really liked them, but I found then wound REALLY hot, (As are the Phat Cats) & as more of a traditional style player, I prefer vintage spec pickups because they don't hit the front end of the amp so hard. On the Les Paul the Phat Cats are great because I use the Les Paul more for high gain Blues or Classic Rock stuff & slide, so the extra dirt is great for that. As for the P-Rails, on top of being very hot, they had a really pushy & pronounced mid range that went really well with the Fender Twin I was using at the time, but since I've switched over to the Trinity Tweed, I've found that the amp responds much better to vintage voiced pickups that are wound for lower output.
can't help but notice that u are in the shade of the other tone king lol but u play better then he does. maybe change the channel name and u would be easier to find
Hey Gavin, I don't mind hiding in his shadow. I didn't even realize there was another Tone King & the only reason I picked it is because my studio & record label are called Tone King Records. The original Tone King's videos are all great too, I watch them all the time now, so if I hadn't started with this name, I might never have found out about him!
I've long wondered how someone with pretty average playing and a tin ear for tone could call themselves the Tone King. You are so more deserving of recognition for that title that it hurts a bit. Sure, I know we're all meant to be supportive, but calling yourself the Tone King invites a pretty hefty scrutiny and imo the guy falls wayyyy short. Anyway, your tone and playing is great and given I'm thinking of putting p90s into my JP6, this is what I needed to see.
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Hard to say if I like the pickups or just the guy's awesome play.
lol Thanks bro!
Haven't seen you in 2 or 3 years and man, what a change ! Awesome playing, Sound quality top Notch !! Great to see you at this level :) Cheers !
Thanks for the demo. I really want these but havent got a guitar put them in... luxury problem but still! 😁
Very cool demo. Love those Phat Cats!
Superb demo/test/comparison ! Thanks
the phat cat i think is brighter and cutting thru the mix better. Punchier. nice sound!
Great review. Love the info and the playing. Thanks Tone King!
+Clint Everson Thanks Bro!!!
Awesome video! I'm planning on getting one and dropping it in a firebird zero I'll be getting soon
500k pots?? 250k pots??? it does sound great!
great video man! so do u think phat cat can be a good idea for a epiphone fot semihollow? cheers
This is an outstanding, thoughtful review. I appreciate the comments you've posted as well. I'm looking to drop these in a Les Paul and I think it might be a match made in Heaven. Thanks for your input.
Thanks man! I'm sure you will dig them, they a re very muscular pickups with a distinct tone & a lot of definition.
the true tone king!
That was very nice. I appreciate all that analog that you have in your studio. It all sounds really good.
+Tomas M Thanks Tomas!
Great video!
Thanks Fabrice!
I'll get 'em in a Höfner Shorty
Awesome Playing Mutha. Got A Set And Just love Em. I Got Em In My Stat. Try It, It Will Amaze Ya. Rock On.
Hey Joey, I have a strat, but it's only a studio guitar. I'm a Gibson Hollowbody guy. I've tried to get it on with the Strat & I do love them & all the great players who play them, but my ES-390 is my voice. I actually don't even play any of my other guitars anymore...
great playing! did you make the backing tracks? i d be interested to find some tracks like that to practice with. thx
Hi Pete, the track for this vid is actually the solo section from one of our songs called Steam Train. I'm re-recording it right now, but when it's done I'll make you a loop of the solo section minus the lead guitar so you can play to it!
That would be absolutely brilliant - thanks
nice vid!! where did you found the backing track? could you share it? I really like this one!! =D
Hi Getulio, the track for this vid is actually the solo section from one of our songs called Steam Train. I'm re-recording it right now, but when it's done I'll make you a loop of the solo section minus the lead guitar so you can play to it!
Hi very cool videos. I was wondering why you switched from radar to symphony?
+chumbawumba797 Hey Chumba, when we first built the studio, we were using the Sony/MCI analog console with the Radar & it was great. We initially set the studio up just for our band to record with & it was fine like that, but then I started recording other artists & bands & every time I would have a new project to work on in the studio, I would have to strike the patch bay, reset all the faders & EQ's, then start recording the new project. Working this way I was only able to work on one project at a time. As I started to get busy it became less & less feasible, so I opted for a system that would have better recall capabilities. Now I can have as many people in here in a day as I want to & am able to pick right up wherever we leave off, so it makes working a whole lot easier. I chose the Apogee because I was working with a small Quartet system & was getting results that were just as pleasing as the Radar system, so I sold off some of our assets & built a hybrid system. Now I run all my analog gear & the Apogee's I/O into an Audio Accessories Mini Shorti Quick Switch Patch Bay, so I have the best of both worlds. I run my outboard stuff on my front end for tracking & can also use any of it exactly the same as you would use a plugin when it comes to mixdown & mastering by using Logic's I/O plugin. I have Pro Tools as well, but I am selling it because I really prefer the workflow & functionality of Logic. Another thing I like about Logic is being able to mix on my iPad while I walk around the room listening back to my mixes. I still miss the console every now & again, but I found it a good home with Dave Thomas of Advanced Audio Microphones, so it's all good!
+Tone King Reviews Oh wow that's awesome. Yeah I've been a longtime Logic user myself and am looking into upgrading to the Symphony; are you thunderbridge or hdx? That's super cool that you've found a hybrid system that works for you and congrats on finding the console a good home. Great vids; please keep them coming!
+chumbawumba797 Thanks man! You're gonna love the Symphony bro. It is top shelf! I'm running mine on Thunderbridge. Maybe my next vid will be a studio rundown! Do you have any photos of your setup? I always love seeing how other people are hooking up their gear!
mssgd you.
nothing like the punch of the p 90 ...... ive got phat cats in a squier esprit ...... delicious
Charles Bolin I'm thinking about getting one for my Les Paul junior, for some more, modern green day tones
Just out of interest, have you now switched from the Seymour Duncan P-rails to the Phat Cat P90s? If so, is there a particular reason for the switch?
Primarily I'm after a good P90 tone, but I like the idea of the additional versatility the P-rails appear to provide so am considering those for my main stage instrument.
Thanks
Hi James, I've actually restored my 339 to the original 57 Classic Humbuckers as I purchased an ES- 390 some time ago which comes with Memphis Historic Spec P-90's installed. I've installed the Phat Cats into one of my Les Pauls & have retired the P-Rails till I can find a more suitable match for them. I really liked them, but I found then wound REALLY hot, (As are the Phat Cats) & as more of a traditional style player, I prefer vintage spec pickups because they don't hit the front end of the amp so hard. On the Les Paul the Phat Cats are great because I use the Les Paul more for high gain Blues or Classic Rock stuff & slide, so the extra dirt is great for that. As for the P-Rails, on top of being very hot, they had a really pushy & pronounced mid range that went really well with the Fender Twin I was using at the time, but since I've switched over to the Trinity Tweed, I've found that the amp responds much better to vintage voiced pickups that are wound for lower output.
can't help but notice that u are in the shade of the other tone king lol but u play better then he does. maybe change the channel name and u would be easier to find
Hey Gavin, I don't mind hiding in his shadow. I didn't even realize there was another Tone King & the only reason I picked it is because my studio & record label are called Tone King Records. The original Tone King's videos are all great too, I watch them all the time now, so if I hadn't started with this name, I might never have found out about him!
Wait... This isnt the tone lounge...
No, It definitely isn't. This Tone King plays some great blues rock!
Lol, exactly what I thought. However this guy knows tone and is a fantastic player!
I've long wondered how someone with pretty average playing and a tin ear for tone could call themselves the Tone King. You are so more deserving of recognition for that title that it hurts a bit. Sure, I know we're all meant to be supportive, but calling yourself the Tone King invites a pretty hefty scrutiny and imo the guy falls wayyyy short.
Anyway, your tone and playing is great and given I'm thinking of putting p90s into my JP6, this is what I needed to see.