r/gratefulguitar

Loving it so far, really dig the clean growl it adds. I’ve read a lot of people keep the B always on and use the G for a lead boost. Anyone do something different? What settings are you dialing the knobs to? Also, I don’t really notice any difference when I flip the little switch below the B knob. What is that supposed to do? Also, where do you put it on your pedalboard?

Hey now fellow heads. Could anyone tell me the difference between digital and analog delay, sound wise? I believe Jerry always used analog delay when he did, but could be wrong. Thanks for any info!

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Hey everyone!

Some of you may recognize this. It's my Warmoth WGD Tiger replica that I've posted here before. A few folks have asked to hear a while ago, and now you'll get the chance! My band is playing MusikFest in PA on August 3rd, so come check us out if you're in the area then.

Before the show, though, I'd love some input on my rig setup. Fair warning: I'm working with a budget, so this isn't a full Jerry recreation by any means, but I'm trying to get as close as I possibly can.

Jerry's real rig was a modified Twin Reverb into a McIntosh solid-state power amp, which is almost impossible to get without spending thousands of dollars on. What I'm working with instead, is my Marshall DSL40CR (tube preamp, FX send) running into my 1989 Crate G60 GT (power amp via line in)

I've already tested this signal chain and it gets a decent Jerry-ish tone, but of course it's not a Twin Reverb. But, with the EQ dialed in and the mid-scoop switch engaged, it gets surprisingly close. I'm curious if anyone has thoughts on squeezing more out of this pairing.

Jerry's cabs also ran JBL speakers, which are pricey since they are rare to find and have been discontinued for years. However, doing research I came across Weber California 12" ceramic speakers with aluminum dust caps as a budget alternative.

Has anyone tried these as a JBL substitute? Given the guitar and this amp setup, do you think they'd get me in the ballpark jerry tone range?

One more thing. A real Hard Truckers cab (or even a replica) isn't in the budget right now. I found a DIY option through a company called Parts Express. It's made of Baltic birch, ½" thickness, available in open, partially open, or closed back configurations depending on the build. I know it's not a Hard Truckers, but structurally it seems like a reasonable starting point. Has anyone built or heard one? Would you go open or closed back for this application?

Appreciate any advice, thanks in advance!

Hi friends! I’m looking for an uptempo and electric friend of the devil. Can be Grateful Dead or even a cover of it that you’ve heard and enjoyed. I think it could work for my band and am looking for examples to share with them. Thanks in advance!

Old one, but I like the vibe of it

EDIT: DM an email address and I'll add you to the google drive share

So ive been removing the lead guitar from a lot of 70-74 shows (some random later and earlier ones too) on Moises, its not hard but the app costs like 6 bucks a month so if thats a hurdle for anybody i can send you the ones ive made. Its def worth it if you want to turn any version of any live dead tune into a backing track though. They are individual tracks btw not full shows

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They arent perfect sometimes the lead will cut in for a bit, i just havent had the motivation to make multiple tracks and edit them together in audacity yet but I probably will in the future

But yeah otherwise just trying to spread knowledge about this app for guitar players that want to jam to actual dead recordings, its been sooo much fun