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Oct 24, 2008 8:56 p.m. wenzel:

I've been going crazy since I had surgery earlier this week not being able to play guitar much at all so I fired up my new Echoplex and my tweed deluxe clone and hit record. I was inspired by the Reverend Horton Heat video someone posted earlier where he played Rock this town. Anyway, this is a rough demo just to get something down before I finalize the song and its structure. The guitar is running into the Echoplex and then into the amp. No EQ or other effects were added to it at all. I was going to add the rockabilly Mariachi bass to the recording, but I decided not to due to time constraints and since this is only a demo songwriting tool for me. Anyway, I hope you like it? I'm digging the new amp and echoplex a lot!

Thanks, Chris

CLICK HERE FOR THE NEW RECORDING OF THE SONG!!!

http://www.thewenzels.com/the_wenzels_rockabilly_revival.mp3
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Oct 24, 2008 10:14 p.m. Timthom62:

Very impressive, Chris. It sounds like you're off to a good start with this one.

I don't always get to comment on the sound samples you post, (particularly since none of the computers where I work even have sound cards and that seems to be where I have time to get to the GDP from these days), but I do want to say that I admire your skill with the guitar and the musical sense that you show, both in your own tunes and your interpretation of others tunes.

Always a pleasure to listen to.
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Oct 24, 2008 11:10 p.m. 57 Chet :

Arrgh>>>>>>>>>

Such talent .....

DOH !!!!!!!!

Go Cat Go !
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Oct 24, 2008 11:56 p.m. bigsbyslur:

Hey Chris, that's good. Where can I get a dose of that same surgery??
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Oct 25, 2008 1:59 a.m. antik:

WOW, Great song!
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Oct 25, 2008 2:44 a.m. Sunshine:

Me likey... thank you Chris for this pleasure.
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Oct 25, 2008 4:03 a.m. bobbyrivera:

Hey Chris-

I really like the studio sounds you are getting. It sounds badass. I dig the vocal sound you are getting too (the vox sound VERY compressed, but in the good way) Nice job. I find that recording vocals is one of the hardest things to do (drums are next in line) and you are nailing it.

The tune needs some bass though. I have a guitar studio session this week...if you can send me the WAV files (each track needs to be a seperate file including the click track if you used one). I may be able to do it with just a raw track too, but it won't won't be a very easy mix on your end,

I'll throw two slap upright tracks (mono w/ two mics- one with the tail and one on the fingerboard- pan as necessary) on the song and do a quick mix-down for your reference. Then I can email you the tracks back. It will be up to you to sync em' up but it's pretty easy (and free, as I'm at the studio already anyways and the mics are already set up for my bass)...PM me if you want to do this. I think it would be fun.

Onto another idea I had (and I;m sure tons of work for Bax, but just a brainstorm on my part) I wonder if it would be possible to add a "recording- tips and tricks" area to the site?

I think it would be neat and probably helpful for a lot of folks. I know that there are tons of forums out there about recording, but most are really gear and engineering intensive- and seem to assume that everyone is using $500 mics, macs, and thousand dollar ProTool setups.

I'm sure between all of us, we have done some pretty cool stuff (good and bad experiences) in the studio and have some cool info and tips to pass on with limited gear and software...

Also to Chris, where the heck are you posting this stuff that it's so easy to play? I have a whole record of unreleased Rockabilly/ Hillbilly Boogie stuff I want to post for everyone here...
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Oct 25, 2008 7:34 a.m. gretschiam:

Outstanding as usual. The guitar is immaculate, but the vocal is one of the best recordings you've done.
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Oct 25, 2008 8:08 a.m. Thomas:

bobby rivera, Chris has his own hosting/server.. Which means he can upload things to his own server..

Payed hosting is often the best and most reliable.. But you can check here: http://www.absolutely-free-hosting.com/free_hosts_01.php

for a decent free host.. I use 110mb, but it has a filesize limit.. Think it was 5mb.. Not sure though.

Chris, I'm not really into rockabilly (how do I dare saying that here) but I really like it! Don't know what else to say.
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Oct 25, 2008 9:18 a.m. Richard Hudson:

Really cool Chris. Man, the guitar is killer with the echoplex. Good playing too. The slap bass would really do it a world of good.
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Oct 25, 2008 1:00 p.m. bobbyrivera:

Thanks Thomas. I'll check it out.
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Oct 25, 2008 1:23 p.m. wenzel:

Thanks a million guys, I was starting to get down on myself lately about my playing, but you've really boosted my confidence! I'm glad I could showcase new material here and get honest feedback! I am still writing my new album that was supposed to have been finished last December! lol It's almost complete, but I need to redo some of the old recordings and update the songs with new parts since I have better ideas now for the album. I added a photo above for a possible title of the new CD, what do you think?

Thanks again everyone... Now if anyone knows of any good way to find a new upright bass player, drummer and steel guitar player, let me know! New Jersey/Philly area.

Thanks, Chris
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Oct 25, 2008 8:56 p.m. Gretschadelphia:

Hey Wenzel: First of all, best wishes for a full recovery from your surgery. The song and especially your guitar playing are very nice. It's amazing how good new "stuff" can inspire your playing or at least get you pumped to work more on it. Your tone, through that new Tweed Deluxe clone and the echoplex is amazing...just about as good as anything I've heard. I'm gassing big time for that Tweed Deluxe clone. Lots of G.A.S., no money.
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Oct 25, 2008 9:12 p.m. wenzel:

Gretschadelphia,

I know what you mean man! The tone is really amazing and if it weren't for Fred from GAS Money at the get together we had the other day, I'd never have found this tone jewel. It's not THE holy grail, but it's a really really fun amp with holy grail tone for me. I know there's no holy grail in musical gear, there just isn't. I don't care who says there is, there's not. I can have fun playing a number of amps or guitars, but the combo of 6120 and tweed deluxe clone is really my cup of tea! The echoplex really adds a lot to the tone that I never had before and I like it. If the echoplex could do triplets it would be absoultely perfect. I can't complain though for the price I paid for it though and there's really nothing missing. Thanks for the well wishes and compliments on my tone!

Anyway, I just re-recorded the song again tonight to try and make it more like a real song. If you'd like to have a listen I'd appreciate you telling me if you like it or not?

Thanks, Chris

CLICK HERE FOR THE NEW RECORDING OF THE SONG!!!
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Oct 25, 2008 10:05 p.m. FrequentFlyer909:

Great sounds & fun song, Chris. Loved the "you're gonna go to hell anyway" line. Worth repeating!

You and that Tweed D-Lux are a nice match, indeed.

You're still wearing that shirt from the Roundup??

Paul/FF909
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Oct 25, 2008 11:04 p.m. fieldhdj:

Nice work on the new recording Chris! Love that tweed and the echoplex really does add lot. I think you'll a find bassist and drummer - just a matter of getting the word out.
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Oct 26, 2008 12:04 a.m. Gretschadelphia:

Sounds great. That Tweed has the power tube OD sound nailed.
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Oct 26, 2008 12:13 a.m. Chonny:

Im sure youll find a pedal that can do triplets! Good stuff man. You are quite talented.

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