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Post subject: "Johnny Marr Tremolo" - preset 17 on Mustang 3/4/5
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 2:35 pm
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Hi, a question about the "Johnny Marr Tremolo" preset, number 17 on Mustang 3/4/5.

I was trying to get the tremolo effect for the Smiths song "How Soon Is Now?" and realised that the above preset was probably designed for the purpose. However, I don't think it sounds very much like the original at all.

Now, I know the original tremolo sound was created in quite a complex way with multiple Fender Twin Reverb amps - but I've also seen Johnny Marr demonstrate it since using a 'simple' tremolo effects pedal - hence it ought to be possible with the Mustang.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to tweak the above preset (or any other preset!) to make it sound more authentic? The first thing I did was turn off the delay and reduce the reverb, which sounds better but still isn't right.

Yes I realise the biggest problem is that I'm not Johnny Marr so I'm not playing it anything like, or as well as, he plays it. But it ought to be possible to get closer to the sound than I currently am. On the other hand, if people reply saying that preset 17 is spot-on and, if played properly, sounds just like the original, then I'll quietly go back to my corner and practise some more...!


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Post subject: Re: "Johnny Marr Tremolo" - preset 17 on Mustang 3/4/5
Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 11:39 am
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BTW- maybe off topic but, my coverband does thing song called "Butterfly" (by Crazy Town) and I use this patch for it. It sounds great. If anyone out there covers this tune try it.


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