Fred this is SO SICK. You’ve had some of the best sounding guitar tones ever recorded to my ears, I can’t believe you get so much from such a compact setup!
ive been trying to zoom in on photos and decipher your rig pretty much since i started playing guitar cuz i love your sound so much, this has been an absolute pleasure to see. thank you fred.
ffffffff....this is awesome. I remember buying Louder Now on release day and listening to it in my car in the Best Buy parking lot at 16. Seeing your setup and play-through of Liar made me smile. Time to go play along on my rig. Thanks, Fred!
Thanks so much for stepping through your rig! Always have appreciated your signature sound. FYI the bridge for What's It Feel Like to Be a Ghost is *chefs kiss* perfection. "oh-ay-ooooooo"
When Louder Now came out Vintage Vinyl broke street date and sold it to me a couple days before and I remember thinking….. “ I’m the coolest person ever.” Fred your music has been the soundtrack to many of my memories. Thanks a million for everything.
Thank you for making this video Fred. I’ve been slowly falling down the rabbit hole of studio setups. I’ve been a musician for decades. I’ve learned multiple instruments and even recorded, but one thing I’ve always told myself “I’ll learn that later” on was studio gear, set ups, and how to properly use it. It’s fascinating. And it makes me feel like a complete and utter monster for having messed with the faders and knobs on the analog consoles at the recording studio my dad worked at growing up. I knew it was bad. But it was like telling a kid not to press a red button and putting him in a room with 3000 red buttons.
Damn I wish this came out 15 years ago LOL I can’t tell you how many hours I spent trying to get the sounds off Louder now LOL thank you for this! You’re the best :)
I'm glad to have come across this video. I saw Breaking Pangaea play the Punk Temple in Brooklyn around 2002/3. I asked you about how you were able to go from clean to distorted with a single channel amp, and you pointed to your volume pedal. As a little kid and beginning guitarist at the time, it was very enlightening.
That’s so cool that you remember that. I remember those shows at that church. Still playing the same amp but broke plenty of those pedals over the years.
Will always remember back when Fred was my guitar hero growing up in like 2005 he answered super detailed rig questions on Myspace! At the time, he mentioned he had a JCM 800 (reissue I think) named "Sasquatch." I've been a Marshall 2203 guy ever since.
Ever since I saw the recording "blog" with Appleseed Cast for Low level owl back in 2001 and I saw they were using Line6 DL4 pedal Ive been in love with it. Such a classic sounding multi reverb. You have a great sound too...
@@TheColorFred thats cool. Thank you for your great videos. You actually inspirerad me to pick up the guitar again and write ”emo” tunes. Its been a couple of dry years
Thanks, Fred This is the video I needed buuuuuuut wasn't aware I did so thanks! Easily one of my favorite videos ever. This should help me form my sound.
Omg you don’t know how many times i argued with people about you using a delay for a decade under the influence. I couldn’t ever get the same sound by strumming but I could with delay so I was convinced that’s how you did it. I love being right.
Man, this was exactly what I paid for with the lesson thing, this covers it! What you do with the volume pedal is awesome, I am getting a volume pedal ASAP to mess with that!
The magic is IN the presence knob for Marshalls. Took me over a decade of playing them to realize that. Try running the presence up a bit and the treble way down sometime. That’s the sound, IMO.
I’m pretty sure the presence knob is supposed to be like a bass knob for a the master tubes or something, probably why he cranks his bass. Maybe it’s opens up the highs as well that’s why you’d turn the treble down.
I am very new to pedals, and this rig rundown helps with some of the techniques you use. I was just using a multi-effects pedal when we were covering TBS, and it really sounds different. Thanks Fred!
Yeah, I was making the video and then, I just started playing, and there's like another half hour of me just playing and enjoying the instrument. And then I was like, shit, I gotta stop recording this and get back to finishing the video.
Cheers for the video, I've been chasing your tone for a good few years now lol. Sorry if you've said in a previous video but what pickup are you using in your SG?
Cintiolis Man! They moved recently in Cheltenham Village a few blocks from my folks neighborhood. The owner passed recently, theyve hit some rough times. But man What a trade/upgrade!
Awesome video man! Actually really helpful for me as I'm a pedal rookie so it was great to see how you use your pedals to craft your tones. Keep up the great content!!
The DL4 is my sweetheart. I just got a boss dd8 for some more practicality, the DL4 can be a fickle mistress sometimes...but still a staple. And the volume pedal with some reverb/delay is such a sexy sound. Moving Mountains uses it a lot, and they're just amazing.
You should let someone come in with a Kemper and profile that JCM. That's something I'd LOVE to get. Most of those JCM 800 2203 kemper profiles are for an old school sound. But getting a profile of the way you run yours would be killer.
Ok bro, you just inspired me to pick up my electric guitar again! By the way, my go-to amp is my JCM 900 SL-X. I saw The Atomic Bitchwax using it at Burt’s Tiki Lounge (where the Dingo Bar used to be...where we met in 1997!). I fell in love with that amp!
I've almost recreated this setup with my Fractal Audio FM3. I no longer own an SG, but I'm slowly managing to dial in the JCM800 for my 8 string. The delay is more difficult to get right than I expected, but that's just because I'm bad at dialing in sounds.
This video was so satisfying as a huge fan of your tone! It made me go out and get an 80's jcm800 myself 🤣 would love to see a video of your guitar collection and the story behind each axe (of course you've talked about your lily quite extensively, would love to hear about the others!)
@@TheColorFred love your channel man. Really appreciate the time you put into the videos. I have a ton of respect for you and how you have gone about your career as a musician and a family man.
Sounds so good, Fred! I love the minimal setup. I’m gonna try using my 800 this way since I struggle with clean to lead sounds. Looks like it’s time to break out my EB VP Jr again!
Jim Walton rules. Also Alessandro for Fender stuff locally here in wonderland Suburban Philadelphia. And Cinteolis was a main stop once a week for good finds the one near Rising sun ave .
@@TheColorFred yeah they seem to be going away rather quickly. Im up in Lansdale now and have a small guitar repair mod shop set up so if your ever in need or can't find any helps just holler. Keep the channel pumping currently playing FIFA and watching your content.
I think im was waiting this rig round all may life :-) Ribbon mic is awesome! Very helpful! Fred you are recording new TCF songs with Bed Monkey ? Thanks
Awesome rundown! Did I spot a red Variac in with your pedal collection? You love EVH alright! What happened to the badass doubleneck from the Pre-Transmission days?
@The Color Fred 😂 Those are the best times though, when you lose yourself. What I'd love to hear about in a vid is your take on the music industry and the emo scene, like how did you find it? What was your experience? Taking Back Sunday were huge, it must be a special feeling. Love hearing your stories. I love how down to earth you are and how you respond to everyone ❤
Thanks for watching! It’s custom made by a local guy here that makes hand wound pickups. We’re thinking of making a batch that are exactly what I have to sell actual “Fred” pickups. For now you can check out JGCpickups.com
You have a pretty ubiquitous setup, but its interesting how much you can still find your own sound with your playing. Thanks for making this video! I might have to get a JCM 800 someday. PS, do you remember what amps Eddie Reyes used in the TBS days?
Lol , i kno u can knock dwn walls with tht 800 , i know only because i hav 1 as well but i get it , as it is its barely breathing . But still good . Stumbled on ur channel and likin it . Have a good day .
This was awesome and informative.. I'd really love to see your entire guitar collection. I dunno if you still have some of the ones I've seen you with.. the white and black sg.. the black and silver sg. The SCOUT sg. The gold top les Paul. Etc. Would love some stories behind them too!
Cool how you use your volume pedal! Jim from Jimmy eat world turns his neck pickup almost all the way down and switches to that for a clean sound, and I stole that trick from him back when I was playing a single channel amp.
Fred this is SO SICK. You’ve had some of the best sounding guitar tones ever recorded to my ears, I can’t believe you get so much from such a compact setup!
I really appreciate that. Thank you!
the moment we’ve all been waiting for!!
Agreed
Rejoice you gear nerds!
Since I was a kid!
ive been trying to zoom in on photos and decipher your rig pretty much since i started playing guitar cuz i love your sound so much, this has been an absolute pleasure to see. thank you fred.
I'm so glad people like you are watching. Thanks!
Sipping coffee from my new in the shed with fred mug, collecting tips from the man himself. I'm not worthy! See you Sunday
Thanks for supporting!!
I've been using Jim Walton for 15 years and he NEVER remembers me, but remembers the first amp I took to him. He is amazing.
Ha! Someone else who knows the best guy ever! He didn't remember me either. Love him so much.
Again!!! Respect for rocking the same for so long.
Thanks! I appreciate it.
ffffffff....this is awesome. I remember buying Louder Now on release day and listening to it in my car in the Best Buy parking lot at 16. Seeing your setup and play-through of Liar made me smile. Time to go play along on my rig. Thanks, Fred!
Fred what pickups do you have, out of curiosity? High or low humbucker person?
Dude same
Thanks so much for stepping through your rig! Always have appreciated your signature sound.
FYI the bridge for What's It Feel Like to Be a Ghost is *chefs kiss* perfection.
"oh-ay-ooooooo"
THIS is what I've been wanting to see for YEARS. Thank you Fred!
🙏🙏🙏🙏🤘
Definitely can't wait for the whammy pedal and how you do Union!
When Louder Now came out Vintage Vinyl broke street date and sold it to me a couple days before and I remember thinking….. “ I’m the coolest person ever.” Fred your music has been the soundtrack to many of my memories. Thanks a million for everything.
I really appreciate it!!! Also, Vintage Vinyl was the best!
This was terrific! I don’t know what’s tastier, your tone or your riffs! Together, they’re magic, brutha!
I really appreciate that! Thanks!!
So cool to hear the Liar part with the volume pedal! That is an awesome amp sound. Such good memories listening to that album. Thank you Fred!
My pleasure! Thanks!
Never thought i'd hear 'Part'. I love that song.
Glad you know that one. Thanks for always being here!
@@TheColorFred No problem. I love your music.
Thank you for making this video Fred. I’ve been slowly falling down the rabbit hole of studio setups. I’ve been a musician for decades. I’ve learned multiple instruments and even recorded, but one thing I’ve always told myself “I’ll learn that later” on was studio gear, set ups, and how to properly use it. It’s fascinating. And it makes me feel like a complete and utter monster for having messed with the faders and knobs on the analog consoles at the recording studio my dad worked at growing up. I knew it was bad. But it was like telling a kid not to press a red button and putting him in a room with 3000 red buttons.
Killer tones! Also really awesome to see a little Shred Mascherino action towards the end there.
Fred thank you for doing this video for us ! You’re our hero!
You’re too kind!! Thank you ✌️
This was great Fred, thanks for sharing "secrets" to your aesthetics so openly. I like a lot your level of expresion with music. Keep it up!
Thank you so much! It's a joy to be able to share these things.
Tone's in the fingers, after all :)
This is gonna be cool
Damn I wish this came out 15 years ago LOL I can’t tell you how many hours I spent trying to get the sounds off Louder now LOL thank you for this! You’re the best :)
I'm glad to have come across this video. I saw Breaking Pangaea play the Punk Temple in Brooklyn around 2002/3. I asked you about how you were able to go from clean to distorted with a single channel amp, and you pointed to your volume pedal. As a little kid and beginning guitarist at the time, it was very enlightening.
That’s so cool that you remember that. I remember those shows at that church. Still playing the same amp but broke plenty of those pedals over the years.
I just saw Taking Back Sunday here in Minnesota and they are NOT the same without you…
Hard to argue with that tone! Makes me wanna get a Marshall and crank it
🤘😁🤘
Really interesting, thanks for doing this. That particular Marshall sounds phenomenal 👍
Thank you! It's the one! I love it
This is so cool. I’ve got a greenback loaded 1960AC cab, going to play around with my JVM and see how close I can get. Too much fun
Seriously fun! I could sit and play these amps all day!!!
I've been waiting for this Rig Rundown. You're f***kin awesome Sir Fred! Thanks for making awesome contents.
Oh wow, love the use of the volume pedal to ease into the crunch. Super dynamic.
Thanks! It’s really nice once you get a feel for it
@@TheColorFred I may .. borrow.. that method. I've got a single channel amp that I love as well and my hands get confused enough as it is.
Will always remember back when Fred was my guitar hero growing up in like 2005 he answered super detailed rig questions on Myspace! At the time, he mentioned he had a JCM 800 (reissue I think) named "Sasquatch." I've been a Marshall 2203 guy ever since.
Nothing will EVER beat a Gibson SG. 🙏🏻
Thanks for sharing and inspiring us creatively challenged folk:)
Ever since I saw the recording "blog" with Appleseed Cast for Low level owl back in 2001 and I saw they were using Line6 DL4 pedal Ive been in love with it. Such a classic sounding multi reverb. You have a great sound too...
I used to rock Appleseed Cast. Thanks for watching!
@@TheColorFred thats cool. Thank you for your great videos. You actually inspirerad me to pick up the guitar again and write ”emo” tunes. Its been a couple of dry years
Awesome video. I was glued to the screen watching you talk about everything. Thanks for sharing. I wish more musicians would do what you are doing.
That makes my day. Thank you!!
Always loved the Bad Monkey pedal. Such an underrated pedal during its time but glad to hear you use it, which explains the tones! Great!
Yes! It’s not widely popular but it’s a gem! Thanks
Thanks, Fred
This is the video I needed buuuuuuut wasn't aware I did so thanks!
Easily one of my favorite videos ever.
This should help me form my sound.
thanks fred. awesome rundown 😁
Thanks for being here!
What a compact rig. I've always dreamed of seeing this. Thank you, Fred!
Thanks for being here 🤘
So many great techniques for new rock kids.
Omg you don’t know how many times i argued with people about you using a delay for a decade under the influence. I couldn’t ever get the same sound by strumming but I could with delay so I was convinced that’s how you did it. I love being right.
Hahaha! 👍 You are correct
I'm going to try this setup. 🔥
That’s great! Have a blast 🤘
That's awesome you yet ALL of that from one channel on an amp
So cool to check out your gear Fred!
Awesome! Thanks for watching 🤘
Great set up! Got the MXR phase to myself, a must for any tapping! 😀
Yes!!!! Agreed
Man, this was exactly what I paid for with the lesson thing, this covers it! What you do with the volume pedal is awesome, I am getting a volume pedal ASAP to mess with that!
Awesome, thank you!
The magic is IN the presence knob for Marshalls. Took me over a decade of playing them to realize that. Try running the presence up a bit and the treble way down sometime. That’s the sound, IMO.
I will try it! To be honest, when recording, I’ve been turning the presence up to about 3.5 just to get more clarity.
I’m pretty sure the presence knob is supposed to be like a bass knob for a the master tubes or something, probably why he cranks his bass. Maybe it’s opens up the highs as well that’s why you’d turn the treble down.
Great video Fred, thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the rundown man! I'm a Mesa man, but have always loved your tone. Cheers! 🤘
I don't even play guitar and I was excited to see your setup! Thanks for sharing 👍
Thanks! You’re awesome 🤘
Wow😅 that was pretty rad you tell he has a lot of experience of playing guitar. Respects 👌
I am very new to pedals, and this rig rundown helps with some of the techniques you use. I was just using a multi-effects pedal when we were covering TBS, and it really sounds different.
Thanks Fred!
Very cool. Thank you!
Great Vid Fred! Could listen to you for hours playing with that delay pedal, gorgeous atmospherics
Yeah, I was making the video and then, I just started playing, and there's like another half hour of me just playing and enjoying the instrument. And then I was like, shit, I gotta stop recording this and get back to finishing the video.
Your tone on that live intro to “error: operator” has always been something special to me.
That means the world. Thank you!!
@@TheColorFred thank you for giving us a the fill run down of your tone. Seriously the best in the scene !
Jim Walton is a legend! Best amp guy in Philly.
Hell YES!!! I had hoped someone watching would know him!
awesome sounds man
Cheers for the video, I've been chasing your tone for a good few years now lol. Sorry if you've said in a previous video but what pickup are you using in your SG?
It’s a custom hand wound pickup from jgcpickups.com. I’m hoping to release this as a “Fred” pickup in the next couple months.
@@TheColorFred Awesome, I'll keep an eye out.
Really cool video Fred. Thanks for sharing. I'm about to venture into 7 string territory so rethinking my whole setup.
That’s always an exciting time! Good luck✌️
I'm literally gonna be in the studio in 2 weeks THANK YOU 🤘🏼
Have fun and make amazing noises!
Dude nice! Thanks for doing this!
Cintiolis Man! They moved recently in Cheltenham Village a few blocks from my folks neighborhood. The owner passed recently, theyve hit some rough times. But man What a trade/upgrade!
WOOOOOW I LOVE IT, PLEASE KEEP GOING!
best video ever
You are awesome!!!
Awesome video man! Actually really helpful for me as I'm a pedal rookie so it was great to see how you use your pedals to craft your tones. Keep up the great content!!
Will do! Thanks Ben
Fred the man
The DL4 is my sweetheart. I just got a boss dd8 for some more practicality, the DL4 can be a fickle mistress sometimes...but still a staple. And the volume pedal with some reverb/delay is such a sexy sound. Moving Mountains uses it a lot, and they're just amazing.
Can you please do a cover of ...slow dance on the inside???? It’s my favorite song
I do it on my Sunday show... I did it this past week actually but it wasn't perfect :
Awesome! I'm pretty sure Frank Iero did this too!
Frank is awesome! Thanks for being here
Can’t be sure from this angle but the PA on piano looks like a Yamaha EMX 660. Loved that PA!
I believe you are correct! Thanks for watching!!
You should let someone come in with a Kemper and profile that JCM. That's something I'd LOVE to get. Most of those JCM 800 2203 kemper profiles are for an old school sound. But getting a profile of the way you run yours would be killer.
Thanks for sharing Fred :) .
If you made the What it's feel like to be a ghost lesson. I think I could die with my eyes close from now :)
This is awesome!
Thank you!!
Thanks for rig run down! You inspired me to get my DL4 dialed in. How about trying getting us a Eddie Reyes rig rundown?
I definitely want to get Eddie on the channel more. Thanks for the suggestion!
Ok bro, you just inspired me to pick up my electric guitar again! By the way, my go-to amp is my JCM 900 SL-X. I saw The Atomic Bitchwax using it at Burt’s Tiki Lounge (where the Dingo Bar used to be...where we met in 1997!). I fell in love with that amp!
Hell yes! My work here is done! Great amp!
You know it!💜
I've almost recreated this setup with my Fractal Audio FM3. I no longer own an SG, but I'm slowly managing to dial in the JCM800 for my 8 string. The delay is more difficult to get right than I expected, but that's just because I'm bad at dialing in sounds.
This video was so satisfying as a huge fan of your tone! It made me go out and get an 80's jcm800 myself 🤣 would love to see a video of your guitar collection and the story behind each axe (of course you've talked about your lily quite extensively, would love to hear about the others!)
Ha! So cool that you got an 800! The best! I will definitely have more of these guitar gear videos. Glad you enjoyed this one
Hey Fred, i'd love to hear you do a playthrough of Miami or One-Eighty By Summer. Those are some great TBS songs. Keep up the good work!
Fred I love this! I love music gear so this was a treat. Love that JCM sound.
Yes, my favorite! Thanks!
@@TheColorFred love your channel man. Really appreciate the time you put into the videos. I have a ton of respect for you and how you have gone about your career as a musician and a family man.
Sounds so good, Fred! I love the minimal setup. I’m gonna try using my 800 this way since I struggle with clean to lead sounds. Looks like it’s time to break out my EB VP Jr again!
Jim Walton rules. Also Alessandro for Fender stuff locally here in wonderland Suburban Philadelphia. And Cinteolis was a main stop once a week for good finds the one near Rising sun ave .
Yes, the Rising Sun one was the one I was talking about. We’ve had some great resources here. I hope some new ones can continue the tradition
@@TheColorFred yeah they seem to be going away rather quickly. Im up in Lansdale now and have a small guitar repair mod shop set up so if your ever in need or can't find any helps just holler. Keep the channel pumping currently playing FIFA and watching your content.
Been waiting for this. Jcm800 is the perfect tone. Had one years ago and regret selling it.
Yes! The best!! Thanks
Love the beat up marshall....it tells a story I'm sure
Great video Fred! I definitely want to hear what you do with a whammy. pls 🙏🏽
Fred please do a play through video for The Union.
Woot woot
I think im was waiting this rig round all may life :-) Ribbon mic is awesome! Very helpful!
Fred you are recording new TCF songs with Bed Monkey ? Thanks
Really enjoyed this, thanks for running down your rig for me...it answers my question about what 4 pedals you'd use.
Yeah, thanks for watching!!
duuuude your sound inspired my sound, and i never knew what amp you used, we us the same guitar and amp!
O heck yea! That's great.
Awesome rundown! Did I spot a red Variac in with your pedal collection? You love EVH alright! What happened to the badass doubleneck from the Pre-Transmission days?
Ha! You guessed it!.... I still have the double-neck. Ought to break that out actually. Thanks for reminding me
@The Color Fred 😂 Those are the best times though, when you lose yourself. What I'd love to hear about in a vid is your take on the music industry and the emo scene, like how did you find it? What was your experience? Taking Back Sunday were huge, it must be a special feeling. Love hearing your stories. I love how down to earth you are and how you respond to everyone ❤
Love the Bad Monkey, reminded me that I loaned mine to a friend I need to get back
Don't lose that shit man! haha..... Thanks for being here
A 5150 for a jcm800 from that time period is an amazing deal. Also, the new dl4 mkii is amazing.
Yes! I’m liking the new dl4 for sure.
fred!!! this is so cool!!!!! what pickup is in your sg? your tones have been my favorite for years and i’m so stoked you made this
Thanks for watching! It’s custom made by a local guy here that makes hand wound pickups. We’re thinking of making a batch that are exactly what I have to sell actual “Fred” pickups. For now you can check out JGCpickups.com
You have a pretty ubiquitous setup, but its interesting how much you can still find your own sound with your playing. Thanks for making this video! I might have to get a JCM 800 someday. PS, do you remember what amps Eddie Reyes used in the TBS days?
For Where You Want to Be, he had a Mesa Boogie and during Louder Now recording, he bought a Bad Cat head. Thanks for watching this!
@@TheColorFred Thanks!
Lol , i kno u can knock dwn walls with tht 800 , i know only because i hav 1 as well but i get it , as it is its barely breathing . But still good . Stumbled on ur channel and likin it . Have a good day .
Awesome video! Always loved your tones on the TBS records. Can you share your DL4 settings for Decade?
I gotta go look. They’ve been the same for so long.
Jim Walton fixes my stuff too! Real good dude.
Love that guy!
Wow, surprisingly simple and efficient setup! My guitarist uses the Bad Monkey too. He Can’t pinpoint why he can’t get rid of it lol
The Bad Monkey was this cheap pedal but it's so good! Anyone that knows of it is usually a big fan.
30 more seconds!!!!!!
I used a Bad Monkey for years! I love that cheap green bastard haha
This was awesome and informative.. I'd really love to see your entire guitar collection. I dunno if you still have some of the ones I've seen you with.. the white and black sg.. the black and silver sg. The SCOUT sg. The gold top les Paul. Etc. Would love some stories behind them too!
Thanks so much for remembering all those. I still have most of them but not all. I'm going to do another rig rundown of my guitars in the near future.
@@TheColorFred yes. CANT WAIT.
Cool how you use your volume pedal! Jim from Jimmy eat world turns his neck pickup almost all the way down and switches to that for a clean sound, and I stole that trick from him back when I was playing a single channel amp.
Yes! That's a good trick too. As long as the eq doesn't change drastically... Depends on the guitar usually.