Nice to see your configuration! You have a very good sound in all your videos. And it is always educational to see the differences in the amp settings. I have just bought an ENGL screamer combo after more than one year rehearsing and recording in the studio on one. For a long time I was eyeballing the Blackmore signature but wanted a compact combo I can carry to gigs and give powerful tone on low volume. Videos with that are coming shorty :D
@@GarryChambers AWESOME PLAYER...... Im a Ritchie Blackmore Die Hard fan since i was at schooldays watching how he plays but now Garry Chambers your playings HIT ME SPOT ON MY SOUL im AMAZED! Thank u for your tremnedous tips alls. Cheers
wonderful,i gave up on my blackmore head an engl 4,,12 was first one in states to have the blackmore head,had to call germany a couple times an talk to hoarst langer,but amp was great, mostly, but we just couldnot get a right tone out of it, back to plexi,s an old fenders an other marshalls...but this guy knows how to adjust,an he is a breath of fresh air on all things blackmore.....
Hey mate. Great vid. I have had my Blackmore for about 5 years now and it took a while go get my tone. I have just put a Sonic Stomp through the loop and the amp has just exploded. I highly recommend giving it a try.
+jonnydubai Hi jonnydubai, I just had a look at a demo on TH-cam. I have a maximier that I use in my PA I might test it out and see how it sounds. They seem to be cheap enough. Thanks, Gaz.
Yey. Very similars to Blackmores Savage settings which this amp was based on. Love my Engl Blackmore. Have bought and sold loads of amps over last 10 years but this was the one I kept. Also like the Savage amp block in the Axe Fx.
Finally someone that knows how to dial in an amp!Not turning the treble up all the way which all the"kids"seems to be doing these days.Look at Eric Johnson=Treble 0 Precence 2 mid 3-4 bass 3-4 both volumes on 10 no master volume there you have it.
Very impressive playing and the tone you have sounds very much like Ritchie Blackmore. Really appreciate the advice you give in achieving Ritchie's wonderful guitar tone/sound. I have the ENGL Ritchie Blackmore amp and cabinet, also a 1973 natural ash Stratocaster but to my ears I just couldn't hear Ritchie's tone. I recently came across a overdrive pedal (JCA BOD Deluxe) which I purchased and using this pedal I have at last achieved the sound I was looking for. Ritchie's tone at last !!
Gary,your playing is superb & Inspirational.I am an American Blackmore fanatic.I have been trying to figure out Rainbow/Purple covers for almost 20 yrs.I can get away with most riffs;but his rhythmic verses & solos I am completely lost on.In fact,I did not think it possible to even come close.You make precision sound spontaneous like he does.I am an otherwise intermediate player,and was hoping ,should you ever have the time, if you could refer me to the best tutorial videos to help me understand the style from root to flower.I am however prepared w/ the mexican Blackmore strat & small Marshall P. amp.Of course, any response from a player of your caliber would be an honor. Sincerely, Mike F.(Buffalo,N.Y.)
I have the same head and you sir dial it in wonderfully. Great video and fabulous playing. Glad to see I'm not the only one who doesn't use the high gain channel. I wish they would have put more upper mids like the low gain channel.
Outstanding: every time I see your sweeping technique I remain speechless! Thanks for the very clear explanation: I also use very little bass and I'm very criticized for my choice but I think that in a group it's a very clever choice. I was amazed about the treble regolation but I think that different amps work differently: I usually stand with treble about noon or above but it depend largely on the volume at which you play. But now we have another secret to discover: the gear above the ENGL footswitch, LOL! Thanks again ;-)
+Vigilius60 Thanks Vigilius. It's really a simple set up on the amp. As you say these setting might not work on other tube amps. Anyone who owns one of these amps should be able to dial in this kind of tone with these settings and a Fender Strat. The rest of the gear is not that exciting but I have the video for it I'll see how it comes out in the next couple of weeks. Thank you for your continued support. Gaz.
Thanks Jack. I've used a Zoom GFX-4 for the last seven years or so. However I am planing to go back the individual pedals and use the clean and crunch channels in the future as I find this a much better way to control the clean tone with the volume nob on the guitar
+Garry Chambers Ah I see, I have a Boss multi fx unit and am trying to put it through the loop, having struggles. Do you run any gear through the loop?
I only run a reverb and delay unit through the loop, and use the Zoom for overdrive and wah wah in the front of the amp. You might find "That Pedal Show" youtube channel helpful as they have a show on loop verses front of amp.
yes sir congratulation.for me is incredible to watch and listen the musician in youtube...you playing ritchie blackmore using this technics...escuse me for bad english sir I love your playing...the style of blackmore
Garry. The two masters are just 2 different volumes and are the same. The Hi and lo gain descriptions refers to the switches when the Z8 is not connected . If you disconnect that any use the switches on the front panel things work differently and the Hi and Lo relates to a switch that toggels between the hi and lo gain settings, which is the equivalent to when you select the high gain foot switch (3rd pedal from the right on the Z8) . Its a really confusing layout that took me a couple of years to fully understand. When playing live I use the 2 masters so I can get the same sound but louder for the solos. I had my amp modded to be slightly less gainy and less presence as per Berrnd from BSMs tips on the Blackmore forum. I got a tech friend to do it and it sounds really noice, still very similar just slightly warmer and smoother at very loud gigging volumes as I thought it could get a bit harsh before.
everyone has been on holiday at different times so start up practising again in a couple of weeks.will be a few months before any gig , people tend to be in a few bands at once these days so struggle with time a bit!
I can not remember. I was given a guitar from a students father that worked at the tip (dump). The pickups where out of it. There should be more information in the video... Black Mexican Strat. With scallops/e.t.c. Review by Garry Chambers
@GarryChambers Hi Garry are you still teaching? Would love your take on an early Blackmore lead in the song Anthem off the Book of Talyesan album. Same time as the wring that neck song. Awesome guitar playing!
Very tasty playing and marvelous tone you got there. I found your channel yesterday, instantly subscribed and I've been catching up with your uploads since then. Can you please explain a bit about the cab/speakers you are using and your miking technique?
can you play it at low volume? low enough to not disturb neighbors? that thing is spending constantly about 450watt in terms of input power rating right?
Gary you have a very organic and smooth style,I can tell like me that your priority for tone over gain or volume is evident,I'm about your age so maybe that old school blood has alot to do with it.(lol) I'm seriously considering this amp for the same blackmoreish tones but how is it for say American blues & southern rock(zz top,skynard,Blackfoot)? (Chuck R.777RnR)
Hi Yen, thanks for your comments. I have mainly single coil pick ups in my guitars as you may have noted. however a few weeks ago I bought a Washburn HB-32DM with humbuckers and it sounds great through the amp. Maybe just go and try one out.
what speakers are you using with these settings? and you normally run the contour off and only use it as a boost? what pickups were in the that black strat? Thanks!!
I am currently working on a home strat project, could you kindly recommend a good bridge pickup that won't send me to the poor house. Thanks I really enjoy your vids
+LevonsWound Thanks LW I'm glad you like the vids. The only advice I can give is from working on my guitars. So on that basis I would recommend the classic 70's Mex strat bridge with wider screw spacings or the Mex standard strat bridge with narrower screw spacings. Try to make sure that they have the steel tremolo block and grab a tremolo spring if you don't want the arm swinging in the breeze. They start from around $60:00 on thestratosphere.
Garry, to my opinion all these ENGLs do not give enough sustain as AC30 or Major 200 which were modified by Ritchie and his techs. Its clear when guitar volume is on 5 or less and when you turn it on 10 it only becomes more fuzzy......
Hi aris l. The first tune is my cover of some Paganini tunes, La Campanella is the first tune in that medley. The third tune is the middle section of another cover tune called Sultana. Thanks for your comment and I'm glad you enjoyed them.
Hi, the guitar is made up of a Mexican blacktop body/70's pawn shop neck and in this video no name Chinese pickups. So it's a bitsa, body and neck acquired form TheStratosphere.
Hi Garry, Really good vid man..your chops are awesome.. I understand that amp is 6L6 loaded output valves and would suggest a more american sound..Are british tones easily achieved on this amp since Ritchie was always a Marshall plexi player most of his life. Does it have a bit of sag like a marshall or is it very tight..I really like the tones on this amp...Cheers
I've got a Blackmore Strat and am just about to buy the Engl Blackmore. Is it possible to get the tones you get just using those two or do the effects on your pedal board need to be taken into consideration? Hope not - expensive enough as it is!
Thank you for taking the time to reply - I've downloaded all of your videos, I think, and you are an amazing bridge between a struggling novice guitarist and the impossibility of achieving Blackmorean heights. In that sense you're more of an inspiration to me than he is simply because I can relate to your playing and therefore am able to learn a lot more. Thank you again for your time.
Forgive is this has already been asked, are the effects run into the front of the amp, or through the fx loop? Also, are you using a multi FX pedal that is using a preset with compression and EQ, or is that all amp? Thank you! Outstanding playing and sound.
Hi. This video should explain what goes into the front of the amp. th-cam.com/video/qA2eONooqxs/w-d-xo.html I use a TC rack for reverb and delay through the fx loop. Thanks for watching.
It's been a long time since I had the back of the cab so it's easier to go with Musicians Friend description. "The 8-ohm, 120W Marshall MG412 Speaker Cabinet is loaded with 4 x 12" custom-voiced Marshall/Celestion speakers." This cab is made in Vietnam so who knows where the speakers are made.
Very tasty playing and marvelous tone you got there. I found your channel yesterday, instantly subscribed and I've been catching up with your uploads since then. Can you please explain a bit about the cab/speakers you are using and your miking technique?
+inkomododragon Thanks. Glad you like the channel. The cab is a good question. Its a cheap Marshall MG412ACF. I have learnt to live with it as when I first got it the eq boom I got when I would play a D above middle C and a B below would just over power the mix when recording so I would take four or five db off bass on the guitar channel when mixing which seemed to fix the problem. I do have another well built quad box with no speakers in the shed that I would like to put some old green backs in and use in an isolation cabinet. Really an isolation cab would be the best setup in my studio. On the other hand I have a home made 2X12 box 16ohm that sounds great that I could try in an iso cab. I use a Shure SM57 and have it about and inch from the speaker mesh. Position about mid to outer cone. Thanks again. Gaz.
You might be the classiest guitar player I've seen in my life. Excellent playing and great tone as well.
The Stratocaster's versatility should never be underestimated.
Nice tones!
Came to see what the Engl is all about… stayed for the remarkable playing!!
Great drum man!!!
Well thank you sir, you've given me another great Blackmore inspired page to take inspiration from. Cheers
Nice to see your configuration! You have a very good sound in all your videos. And it is always educational to see the differences in the amp settings. I have just bought an ENGL screamer combo after more than one year rehearsing and recording in the studio on one. For a long time I was eyeballing the Blackmore signature but wanted a compact combo I can carry to gigs and give powerful tone on low volume. Videos with that are coming shorty :D
+DogwithtwoBones
Thanks Adam. I'm looking forward to hearing the Screamer as I always check you videos out.
Congrats. Great tone and brilliant playing. Blackmore is one of my favorite guitar layers.
Thanks RD RS.
@@GarryChambers AWESOME PLAYER...... Im a Ritchie Blackmore Die Hard fan since i was at schooldays watching how he plays but now Garry Chambers your playings HIT ME SPOT ON MY SOUL im AMAZED! Thank u for your tremnedous tips alls. Cheers
wonderful,i gave up on my blackmore head an engl 4,,12 was first one in states to have the blackmore head,had to call germany a couple times an talk to hoarst langer,but amp was great, mostly, but we just couldnot get a right tone out of it, back to plexi,s an old fenders an other marshalls...but this guy knows how to adjust,an he is a breath of fresh air on all things blackmore.....
Great tone and technique. Thanks.
Thanks for watching.
Hey mate. Great vid. I have had my Blackmore for about 5 years now and it took a while go get my tone. I have just put a Sonic Stomp through the loop and the amp has just exploded. I highly recommend giving it a try.
+jonnydubai
Hi jonnydubai, I just had a look at a demo on TH-cam. I have a maximier that I use in my PA I might test it out and see how it sounds.
They seem to be cheap enough.
Thanks, Gaz.
One of the onely guitar amp demos where the player sounds like Richie Blackmore through his signature amp.
Yey. Very similars to Blackmores Savage settings which this amp was based on. Love my Engl Blackmore. Have bought and sold loads of amps over last 10 years but this was the one I kept. Also like the Savage amp block in the Axe Fx.
Finally someone that knows how to dial in an amp!Not turning the treble up all the way which all the"kids"seems to be doing these days.Look at Eric Johnson=Treble 0 Precence 2 mid 3-4 bass 3-4 both volumes on 10 no master volume there you have it.
This is the reason why Ritchie hated the popular "rock" bands of his days for their "screeching" sound... :)
Have you ever played a Plexi with a Strat? You have to turn the treble and presence that low LOL!
Modern blackmore
Very impressive playing and the tone you have sounds very much like Ritchie Blackmore. Really appreciate the advice you give in achieving Ritchie's wonderful guitar tone/sound. I have the ENGL Ritchie Blackmore amp and cabinet, also a 1973 natural ash Stratocaster but to my ears I just couldn't hear Ritchie's tone. I recently came across a overdrive pedal (JCA BOD Deluxe) which I purchased and using this pedal I have at last achieved the sound I was looking for. Ritchie's tone at last !!
Sir, you are so classy, and your playing is very tastey! Damn you can play!
Gary,your playing is superb & Inspirational.I am an American Blackmore fanatic.I have been trying to figure out Rainbow/Purple covers for almost 20 yrs.I can get away with most riffs;but his rhythmic verses & solos I am completely lost on.In fact,I did not think it possible to even come close.You make precision sound spontaneous like he does.I am an otherwise intermediate player,and was hoping ,should you ever have the time, if you could refer me to the best tutorial videos to help me understand the style from root to flower.I am however prepared w/ the mexican Blackmore strat & small Marshall P. amp.Of course, any response from a player of your caliber would be an honor. Sincerely, Mike F.(Buffalo,N.Y.)
I have the same head and you sir dial it in wonderfully. Great video and fabulous playing. Glad to see I'm not the only one who doesn't use the high gain channel. I wish they would have put more upper mids like the low gain channel.
Thanks Keith. I'm glad you liked the video and your head.
Thx great sounding amp and experienced guitarist makes it even better 😁
you play amazing my friend and your videos are really enjoyable
+mywave inwoods
Thanks and I'm glad you enjoy the videos.
Contour button pushed in our out? you left that off or skipped over it in the video
You play fantastic
Outstanding: every time I see your sweeping technique I remain speechless!
Thanks for the very clear explanation: I also use very little bass and I'm very criticized for my choice but I think that in a group it's a very clever choice. I was amazed about the treble regolation but I think that different amps work differently: I usually stand with treble about noon or above but it depend largely on the volume at which you play.
But now we have another secret to discover: the gear above the ENGL footswitch, LOL!
Thanks again ;-)
+Vigilius60
Thanks Vigilius. It's really a simple set up on the amp. As you say these setting might not work on other tube amps. Anyone who owns one of these amps should be able to dial in this kind of tone with these settings and a Fender Strat.
The rest of the gear is not that exciting but I have the video for it I'll see how it comes out in the next couple of weeks.
Thank you for your continued support. Gaz.
What was the song at 0:47? sounded awesome!
Just like the "maestro" Ritchie himself, you're a soft-spoken and hard-driving guitarist... :))
You are amazing Garry! I will buy a Engl RB as well, good sounding amp with a straight good strat sound ala Made In Japan ;-)
Is the tune at 7:23 Blackmore? also 7:33, sounds like ritchie but doesn't recognize it
Great stuff Gary! Great review and you are right too much distortion really takes away from a great sound in the rock genera! Metal different story!
Thanks Bedro p.
Hi Gary awesome to see a fellow Aussie and great player...wikked chopz dude...OI..OI...OI..✊🤘🤘
Make a tutorial video of that blackmore soloing movement
Hi Garry. loving your tones. I have just acquired a blackmore amp and LOVE it. what effects units or pedals do you use?
Thanks Jack. I've used a Zoom GFX-4 for the last seven years or so. However I am planing to go back the individual pedals and use the clean and crunch channels in the future as I find this a much better way to control the clean tone with the volume nob on the guitar
+Garry Chambers Ah I see, I have a Boss multi fx unit and am trying to put it through the loop, having struggles. Do you run any gear through the loop?
I only run a reverb and delay unit through the loop, and use the Zoom for overdrive and wah wah in the front of the amp.
You might find "That Pedal Show" youtube channel helpful as they have a show on loop verses front of amp.
True. I will look it up. You use overdrive with the blackmore?!?!?!?
Gary this is for your studio setup what about Live setups are you still using this amp?
yes sir congratulation.for me is incredible to watch and listen the musician in youtube...you playing ritchie blackmore using this technics...escuse me for bad english sir I love your playing...the style of blackmore
Thanks for watching.
Love the whole Blackmore cult...!
Garry. The two masters are just 2 different volumes and are the same. The Hi and lo gain descriptions refers to the switches when the Z8 is not connected . If you disconnect that any use the switches on the front panel things work differently and the Hi and Lo relates to a switch that toggels between the hi and lo gain settings, which is the equivalent to when you select the high gain foot switch (3rd pedal from the right on the Z8) . Its a really confusing layout that took me a couple of years to fully understand. When playing live I use the 2 masters so I can get the same sound but louder for the solos. I had my amp modded to be slightly less gainy and less presence as per Berrnd from BSMs tips on the Blackmore forum. I got a tech friend to do it and it sounds really noice, still very similar just slightly warmer and smoother at very loud gigging volumes as I thought it could get a bit harsh before.
+jhep1
Thanks for your insight jhep1. By the way how is that video coming along?
everyone has been on holiday at different times so start up practising again in a couple of weeks.will be a few months before any gig , people tend to be in a few bands at once these days so struggle with time a bit!
Hi Garry great playing, on your black strat you were using for this tutorial, what pickups were in it???? Thanks!
I can not remember. I was given a guitar from a students father that worked at the tip (dump). The pickups where out of it. There should be more information in the video... Black Mexican Strat. With scallops/e.t.c. Review by Garry Chambers
@GarryChambers Hi Garry are you still teaching? Would love your take on an early Blackmore lead in the song Anthem off the Book of Talyesan album. Same time as the wring that neck song.
Awesome guitar playing!
Awesome!
You, sir, are one awesome guitarist!! Which guitar has Seymour Duncan YJM pickups?
Very tasty playing and marvelous tone you got there.
I found your channel yesterday, instantly subscribed and I've been catching up with your uploads since then.
Can you please explain a bit about the cab/speakers you are using and your miking technique?
great review ... i like blackmore . this amp sounds like it does a better yngwie than a marshall head. thx for posting
Malmsteen? Rubbish!
can you play it at low volume? low enough to not disturb neighbors? that thing is spending constantly about 450watt in terms of input power rating right?
Yes it can be played low enough so as not to disturb our neighbors. 450 watt input is probably right.
@@GarryChambers Thanks a lot for your answer.
Hello Garry! What great sounding amp man! The playing's not to bad either! lol! Take care man. Don.
Thank's Don, I'm glad you liked it.
Gary you have a very organic and smooth style,I can tell like me that your priority for tone over gain or volume is evident,I'm about your age so maybe that old school blood has alot to do with it.(lol) I'm seriously considering this amp for the same blackmoreish tones but how is it for say American blues & southern rock(zz top,skynard,Blackfoot)?
(Chuck R.777RnR)
Hi Yen, thanks for your comments. I have mainly single coil pick ups in my guitars as you may have noted.
however a few weeks ago I bought a Washburn HB-32DM with humbuckers and it sounds great through the amp.
Maybe just go and try one out.
what speakers are you using with these settings? and you normally run the contour off and only use it as a boost? what pickups were in the that black strat? Thanks!!
I am currently working on a home strat project, could you kindly recommend a good bridge pickup that won't send me to the poor house. Thanks I really enjoy your vids
+LevonsWound Thanks LW I'm glad you like the vids. The only advice I can give is from working on my guitars. So on that basis I would recommend the classic 70's Mex strat bridge with wider screw spacings or the Mex standard strat bridge with narrower screw spacings. Try to make sure that they have the steel tremolo block and grab a tremolo spring if you don't want the arm swinging in the breeze. They start from around $60:00 on thestratosphere.
hi buddy, what ar the setting of your pretty first playing ? thank you :))
Brilliant!!
Garry, to my opinion all these ENGLs do not give enough sustain as AC30 or Major 200 which were modified by Ritchie and his techs. Its clear when guitar volume is on 5 or less and when you turn it on 10 it only becomes more fuzzy......
Your probably right.
hi Gary, really nice playing!! What are the names of the first and third pieces of music you play in your intro..sounds awesome
Hi aris l. The first tune is my cover of some Paganini tunes, La Campanella is the first tune in that medley.
The third tune is the middle section of another cover tune called Sultana.
Thanks for your comment and I'm glad you enjoyed them.
All scalloped yourself?? Why don´t you use the 150 Model Amp? :D
Great video!
These at the beginning were all blacmmore solos or it was improvisation?
Anyone does.know The names?
I don't think these were Blackmore's songs. The style was very Blackmore, however. I could be wrong.
Hello sir, can You tell me that particular model of the Strat. Thank You
Hi, the guitar is made up of a Mexican blacktop body/70's pawn shop neck and in this video no name Chinese pickups.
So it's a bitsa, body and neck acquired form TheStratosphere.
Thank You for the reply, it looks and sounds awesome like a very early Blackmore strat from dp era
Hi Garry,
Really good vid man..your chops are awesome..
I understand that amp is 6L6 loaded output valves and would suggest a more american sound..Are british tones easily achieved on this amp since Ritchie was always a Marshall plexi player most of his life.
Does it have a bit of sag like a marshall or is it very tight..I really like the tones on this amp...Cheers
I've got a Blackmore Strat and am just about to buy the Engl Blackmore. Is it possible to get the tones you get just using those two or do the effects on your pedal board need to be taken into consideration? Hope not - expensive enough as it is!
Hi Charles Edward Renshaw. I'm sure you will get pretty close however if you want a particular era sound you might select a BSM pedal.
Thank you for taking the time to reply - I've downloaded all of your videos, I think, and you are an amazing bridge between a struggling novice guitarist and the impossibility of achieving Blackmorean heights. In that sense you're more of an inspiration to me than he is simply because I can relate to your playing and therefore am able to learn a lot more. Thank you again for your time.
Wow! you're a player mate!!
Great speed too.
What delay and reverb settings would you say for an all round Blackmore tone?
Great!
Forgive is this has already been asked, are the effects run into the front of the amp, or through the fx loop? Also, are you using a multi FX pedal that is using a preset with compression and EQ, or is that all amp? Thank you! Outstanding playing and sound.
Hi. This video should explain what goes into the front of the amp. th-cam.com/video/qA2eONooqxs/w-d-xo.html
I use a TC rack for reverb and delay through the fx loop.
Thanks for watching.
The black strat sounds the best to me
& the natural one sounds like it has no body
Sounds good, man ;D
This runs through a Marshall 4X12 cab ? What speakers are in the cab ?
Thanks.
It's been a long time since I had the back of the cab so it's easier to go with Musicians Friend description.
"The 8-ohm, 120W Marshall MG412 Speaker Cabinet is loaded with 4 x 12" custom-voiced Marshall/Celestion speakers."
This cab is made in Vietnam so who knows where the speakers are made.
Thanks
What cabinet are you using
It's a Marshall MG412 something.
I call you the new king oft the Stratocaster....... !!!!!
+Thomas Behrens
Thanks Thomas. Although I'm more like a jester than a king.
amazing!
Please more of that sexy playing! 👏🍀
Greate!!
Garry, wait till Vigilius see this video.....LOL
+TheSonOfAlerik
Yes, he does seem to like the gear videos.
i was just searching for a amp and saw this video but the intro clip sounds like "Blackpink shutdown" like wtf ahahah
Very tasty playing and marvelous tone you got there.
I found your channel yesterday, instantly subscribed and I've been catching up with your uploads since then.
Can you please explain a bit about the cab/speakers you are using and your miking technique?
+inkomododragon
Thanks. Glad you like the channel.
The cab is a good question. Its a cheap Marshall MG412ACF. I have learnt to live with it as when I first got it the eq boom I got when I would play a D
above middle C and a B below would just over power the mix when recording so I would take four or five db off bass on the guitar channel when mixing which seemed to fix the problem.
I do have another well built quad box with no speakers in the shed that I would like to put some old green backs in and use in an isolation cabinet.
Really an isolation cab would be the best setup in my studio. On the other hand I have a home made 2X12 box 16ohm that sounds great that I could try in an iso cab.
I use a Shure SM57 and have it about and inch from the speaker mesh. Position about mid to outer cone.
Thanks again. Gaz.