I have often wondered if we as musicians take 'dialing in the perfect tone'
to the n'th degree.
If we come somewhat close to the tone of the artist we are covering … does the average
audience member even know or care that it is not 'spot on' ???
I'm not criticizing anyone whatsoever in their endeavour to 'dial in' to their satisfaction …
I only bring it up because I find myself never satisfied with my presets. At some point
I feel I should walk away and be content with the fruits of my labour.
I think that ... only other musicians who happen to be in the audience, and are familiar to the music being played,
may pick up on the nuances and critique the tone and playing … the audience … I'm not so sure.
Often when I'm watching a bar band I will say "the tone is not that good" to my friends … only to
get a response of … "it sounds good to me".
I find the pursuit of 'perfect tone' very interesting and admire the dedication (both time and $$$) that
both working and hobbiest musicians invest.
Tone is such a 'subjective' thing. I always chuckle when someone posts a soundbite and asks for input …
and I see such a varied responses.
For the record, I am an intermediate player and newb to the Axe II/FRFR(active CLR wedge) community, and only play
a couple of times a year at friends house parties.
Cheers
to the n'th degree.
If we come somewhat close to the tone of the artist we are covering … does the average
audience member even know or care that it is not 'spot on' ???
I'm not criticizing anyone whatsoever in their endeavour to 'dial in' to their satisfaction …
I only bring it up because I find myself never satisfied with my presets. At some point
I feel I should walk away and be content with the fruits of my labour.
I think that ... only other musicians who happen to be in the audience, and are familiar to the music being played,
may pick up on the nuances and critique the tone and playing … the audience … I'm not so sure.
Often when I'm watching a bar band I will say "the tone is not that good" to my friends … only to
get a response of … "it sounds good to me".
I find the pursuit of 'perfect tone' very interesting and admire the dedication (both time and $$$) that
both working and hobbiest musicians invest.
Tone is such a 'subjective' thing. I always chuckle when someone posts a soundbite and asks for input …
and I see such a varied responses.
For the record, I am an intermediate player and newb to the Axe II/FRFR(active CLR wedge) community, and only play
a couple of times a year at friends house parties.
Cheers