Getting that sisters 'spank'

[Leary]

Here is my rig.

99 UV777BK -> Ernie Ball volume -> Boss SD-1 -> Carvin TN100 -> Peavey 31 Band EQ -> MosValve MV-962

Distortion sound is great with the SD-1, but I find the clean a little thin. Any suggestions to fatten it up and get the spanky sound like Sisters? Thanks.

[microdmitry]

I think the "spank" there comes from power tube clipping, for which you'll need a tube power amp. Maybe Himself will chime in and advise.

[Leary]

I was thinking that might be it. Maybe a new power amp is in order.

[Mr Orange]

Naah. Just get a compressor.

[keithb]

I agree, a compressor will get you close. Also a lot cheaper than a new amp

[bobojem]

Use position 2 or 4 where you get the sound of two single coils...its the closest it's gotten me, that and a compressor; And I use a solid state amp.

[Doink]

Try running it through a DI box into a mixing desk. And definately use single coils.

[Drew]

Originally Posted by keithb

I agree, a compressor will get you close. Also a lot cheaper than a new amp

But not nearly as fun.

[Algiman]

Originally Posted by Drew

But not nearly as fun.

And you can never have too many amps - (6 and counting)

[Al M]

I get that tone perfect ona mesa nomad. I use the pup selector one down from neck, have a fair amount of treblem, slightly scooped mid

[Petie]

I've gotten pretty damn close with the single coil settings on an RG with Dimarzios, into the clean channel of a tube amp cranked to a crunchy tone but then with the guitar's volume backed off about 1/3. Add a little compression, BBE Sonic Maximizer and digital reverb to taste and voila! But as Doink suggests, I think Steve recorded that one direct into the board, prolly through a Neve tube preamp judging by how much he raved about it at the time.

[Leary]

Petrucci's clean tone is nice too on Images and Words. Do you think his volume is rolled back a little for that? I know its a Triaxis.