The signature delay patterns of Hank Marvin and The Shadows

PCB · Nov 2nd 2018

I have just uploaded 13 serial delay patterns to the rig Exchange.

These seek to re-create the sounds of 5 vintage echo machines in various head, tape speed and volume combinations to give a total of 13 patterns that underpin the Hank Marvin echo signatures.

I have used the Kemper “Ace Thirty” profile which, of course is not my work, but necessary to demonstrate the delay patterns. May CK forgive me!

I have attached a .pdf information file which I would ask you to read before using these delays. You will find the profile names there and you can download them from the rig exchange if they are of interest.

Shadows Delay Patterns.pdf

A table of Shadows tracks is included, which shows mix and feedback settings to get the best sound for any given track.

I hope you enjoy trying these patterns whether you are Shadows fans or not.

Cheers,

PauL

paults · Nov 2nd 2018

Thank you!

Sharry · Nov 2nd 2018

Impressive work - thank you.

A lot of the mentioned songs are also in the setlist of my vintage rock band

For what guitar and which PU's you have tweaked?

sercho · Nov 2nd 2018

Cool!

PCB · Nov 2nd 2018

Hi Sharry,

No tweaks for pickups or guitar as such.

The underlying profile is the one Kemper Amps used to demo their 5.1 Delay update "Voice Ace Thirty" which I take to be a Vox AC 30. I have changed non of the settings.

Hank Marvin used an AC15 in the early days and moved on to an AC30, everything set to clean.

On most of his tracks he used a 3 single coil Strat, with the tone control cut back a bit possibly only on the bridge pickup. I have not tweaked the amp profile at all but I think its fine for the Marvin clean sound and to demo the delay settings.

Paul

Gizmo · Nov 2nd 2018

WOW!

Maybe it is time for me to stop using my Magicstomp, which is loaded with the EFTP (commercial) Shadows patches.

Thank you for this.

Sharry · Nov 2nd 2018

Quote from PCB

On most of his tracks he used a 3 single coil Strat, with the tone control cut back a bit possibly only on the bridge pickup. I have not tweaked the amp profile at all but I think its fine for the Marvin clean sound and to demo the delay settings.

Yep its fine and I like it. I play a lot of shadow tunes and other songs from your list with a Strat .

I will proof what I can use from your stuff.

Anyway, thanks again for sharing

Quote from Gizmo

Maybe it is time for me to stop using my Magicstomp, which is loaded with the EFTP (commercial) Shadows patches.

It worth for a try.

Any gear which can stay at home for a GIG has no weight to carry and needs no cables

Morty · Nov 2nd 2018

Like!!!

Bryan Daste · Nov 3rd 2018

Super cool !

Monkey_Man · Nov 3rd 2018

Mighty-impressive effort, Paul; thank you so much, mate!

The work you put into the PDF alone makes my head spin...

Eltzejupp · Nov 3rd 2018

Great job man!

Thx a lot. Would be nice if you can write the artist into the pdf

I know many of the listed songs, but not all and I'd like to have a look on youtube to the ( for me ) unknown ones. I bet I have heard the evergreens, but I have no idea which artist....

( sorry for that, but I grown up with zep and purple)

397f7c95538961c9090da40b2b0b6e229b278069 · Nov 3rd 2018

Whoa, really nice contribution here Paul. Many thanks!

Monkey_Man · Nov 3rd 2018

Quote from Eltzejupp

Would be nice if you can write the artist into the pdf

I know many of the listed songs, but not all and I'd like to have a look on youtube to the ( for me ) unknown ones. I bet I have heard the evergreens, but I have no idea which artist....

They're all Shadows tracks AFAIK, Frank, so problem solved.

Bluezzmoaner · Nov 3rd 2018

Cool, Thank You.

reneguitar · Nov 3rd 2018

Wow!!

lento1234567 · Nov 3rd 2018

On a side note; Hank Marvin recently appeared on Later (BBC live music programme with Jools Holland) and mentioned that on many of those hit records he used the first ever Fender Strat available in the UK. It was bought for him by Cliff Richard, who The Shadows also had hits with.

He looked remarkably youthful !

Bruce Welch, the rhythm guitarist, now has that iconic Strat.

Prior to this it was not possible to buy American musical equipment here.

PCB · Nov 3rd 2018

At the risk of boring you too much, there are only 60 definitive mix and feedback settings in the pdf track list I originally sent because many of the same settings are used on different tracks.

You may wish to save some or all of these as separate profiles to supplement those I have already uploaded. These could be used to create performances for instant use if your gig includes a Shadows set.

I have re-sorted the track list and attached it below to clarify this.

Kemper Delay Part 2.pdf

Cheers

Paul

unclemar · Nov 3rd 2018

where / how do I find these??/ what name are they under? Thanks so much,,

Monkey_Man · Nov 3rd 2018

They're in the Rig Exchange under the user's name, but here they are anyway, mate:

Archive.zip

spikey · Nov 3rd 2018

Lots of hard work done here, and Thanks a LOT!!!!

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