neil giraldo

I don't know about factory patches, but this video might help. Tim pierce explains that Neil used a pair of Marshall 2104s. Its the late 70s 2204 (tho 100 watt so maybe 2203) in a combo (probably the Plexi 2204 amp model is the closest approximation). Chain began with an Eventide H949, which broke up a little and slightly detuned one 2104 (so maybe use an SDD preamp or FET boost in the drive block and a pitch block set to detune?) into the front ends of the amps, and on the back use a 212 cab (quick glance I see a 112 [L008] and a 412 [L105] with EV in the Legacy section...that or maybe a Twin cab?). Tim says the speakers were EVM12Ls, so I'd guess turn down the speaker drive, compression and thump. This is interesting. I think I may work on this next week when I have a break. Oh, and Neil talked a little about tone controls...bass way down, treble at 3...not sure about mid.

 
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macfly said:
I don't know about factory patches, but this video might help. Tim pierce explains that Neil used a pair of Marshall 2104s. Its the late 70s 2204 (tho 100 watt so maybe 2203) in a combo (probably the Plexi 2204 amp model is the closest approximation). Chain began with an Eventide H949, which broke up a little and slightly detuned one 2104 (so maybe use an SDD preamp or FET boost in the drive block and a pitch block set to detune?) into the front ends of the amps, and on the back use a 212 cab (quick glance I see a 112 [L008] and a 412 [L105] with EV in the Legacy section...that or maybe a Twin cab?). Tim says the speakers were EVM12Ls, so I'd guess turn down the speaker drive, compression and thump. This is interesting. I think I may work on this next week when I have a break. Oh, and Neil talked a little about tone controls...bass way down, treble at 3...not sure about mid.

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Cool video and thanks for noting the specs as I couldn't make out what Tim said the wattage of the heads were. I definitely wouldn't know anything about tweaking the speakers. Neil said he guessed mid around 1. I might try to get close following your recommendations.

Tim said he used a Boss chorus for the detuning one of the amps in case the pitch block doesn't work. I don't have much experience at pitch shifting etc...I'd have a hard time trying to match the H949. I can't even get the pitch block dialed in to do the JP Headin Out to the Highway solo. Anyway, this is interesting. Let us know how your preset turns out.
 
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Jtroop said:
Any recommendations for a factory patch that is close to a Neil Giraldo tone?
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Def. a detune going on with two amps for the spread of sound. Big fan of his tone on those Benatar records.

I think he did a (Premiere Guitar) Rig Rundown as well (if I remember right, maybe not), I'd try to find that on YouTube? I seem to remember watching it and learning about the detune.
 
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From Neil's chat on Joe Bonamassa's Youtube channel he's real big on note definition, which is why he uses the EVM's. Joe stated Neil's the reason he started using them.
 
I knew I'd find a thread like this on here... lol.
Last night driving to rehearsal my Spotify had a mix of rock going and All Fired Up came on. Been a while since I listened to Pat Benatar and it's only for the typical Best Shot/Heartbreaker that all cover bands play. Gag.

Neil plays around a little, then he starts riffing, at 20 seconds he goes harder, and I was all STOP THE PRESSES because that tone was so effin amazing!
That has to be the Marshall sound, no?, I thought to myself.
Anyways now I'm really obsessed with dialing in a Brit 800 with that type of hairy overdrive. It's glorious.
Or should I do a Plexi? Hmmmm.

 
Neil pummels the strings! I actually got to play his Roxie before he did Ha... I knew some of the guys at GMP guitars back in the day. I love his early sounds .
 
I have an old Barracuda patch on my Digitech 2101 that was near perfect. Kill the flanger and it nailed the rest of his tone damn close. The recent cover band I was in didn't play it so I never tried to port it to my FM9. But I am sure someone on here has a preset for that one.
 
Saw Neil and Pat a few years ago (like summer of 2007?) at an outdoor concert at the Belmont Country Club in Ashburn VA. For me, Neil was like 80% of the show. He was in good shape (not old and fat, PB had put on some pounds and some of her upper range was gone...) and put on a great show. I thought he played better than ever. Great show. Great tone. A definite favorite. Would love a preset if someone could take it on!
 
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