Farty low end... preset issue or guitar issue?

[Stringtheorist]

I'm trying to dial in a crunch tone using Brit/Marshall type amp models specifically for my Strat. I notice that using the neck pickup I cannot get away from this farty, buzzy overtone. I've tried dialling it out of the preset (Master Vol, Gain, Bass, Comp, etc.) but with no luck. Getting the same issue with different amp models. Now I wonder whether it may be due to my guitar setup... Either the action being too low or the neck pickup too high. Please listen to the clip and let me know whether you can hear what I hear:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/8381490/farty.wav

Cab is Factory 41 in Hi mode.

My guitar is a Strat Custom Classic fitted with Joe Bardens.

Incidentally, I'm trying to get close the the Marshall 1987X tone at 3:54 in the following video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0T5h7Nlke8

 

[Fabio KTG]

Sounds like you're hitting a resonant frequency that is clipping the sound card. Try some subtractive EQ and drop out the trouble frequency.


EDIT: Try a different IR and reset the amp block.

Did you ever think of just asking Clark for the presto he used in the clip? Seems a little easier than tweaking all night.

 

[yek]

It's a vintage non-MV amp model. When you crank the gain (Drive) the low notes will 'fart'.
BTW, this model works well with Bass at zero.

 

[javajunkie]

Pretty typical to get those amps (real ones) with very low bass. The cut parameter works well for that as well.

 

[Stringtheorist]

It's a vintage non-MV amp model. When you crank the gain (Drive) the low notes will 'fart'.
BTW, this model works well with Bass at zero.

OK, I'll try that. How should I put the low end back, though? Use a PEQ block?

 

[javajunkie]

OK, I'll try that. How should I put the low end back, though? Use a PEQ block?

I like adding a bit of depth in, like setting it to 1 or 2. Or use an IR where you don't need to add anything back.

 

[Stringtheorist]

I'm pretty sure it's not the preset. This is what it sounds like on neck and bridge pickups with bass at 0 and bass cut on. Sounds like fret-buzz.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/8381490/fartynobass.wav

 

[is9582]

I think one of your tube retainers is a little loose. (jk of course, couldn't contain myself)

 

[Kriig]

I'm pretty sure it's not the preset. This is what it sounds like on neck and bridge pickups with bass at 0 and bass cut on. Sounds like fret-buzz.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/8381490/fartynobass.wav

Fret buzz: Yes
Higher strings: Yes

Easy way to check it is to turn of volume and listen to the guitar only. Probably a high fret, to low strings or incorrect neck.