The Lafayette Cr. shredders are clamoring for the story of how 80s rigs became a thing. The Birth of the Effects Rack? I would love a reason to research and talk more about Landau. 🤔
Thanks! I’ve never encountered any Rivera amps. You don’t see them often in my neck of the woods. I’ve always wanted to try one of his modded Princeton circuits. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks! I appreciate you taking a second to comment. Sometimes videos don’t get the views you’d like. Not much you can do about it other than move on to the next one.
Thanks, Brant! I'm glad you enjoyed it! The players aren't as rock centric as the last one, but it's still interesting history on the gear side of things that hasn't been talked about too much.
Great video, really enjoyed the audio visualizer too. Very engaging throughout and my wife also enjoyed over my shoulder. So that should count as two views and likes!
Ha! Thank you both. I appreciate yall. Yeah the audio visualizer required a couple of After Effects tutorials but I got it in the tool bag now. It could come handy if you want to hire me for a lyric video down the road. 😜
It doesn’t seem like he was in San Diego long. That’s cool that you visited that location. What was it like? Judging by his account it sounds like it was probably slow in terms of business before he relocated.
@@tonecast1 I went to Paul's shop quite a few times back in the day. On one occasion I went to his shop because my '72 50watt Marshall had started to sound dull and unresponsive and needed new tubes. Rather than replace the EL34's and bias the amp, Paul told me he could make it sound better. Being a young guitar player, I trusted him but said no. When I picked it up and plugged it in at the studio it sucked. I had a friend of mine give me a second opinion and found out that the original partridge or drake transformer had been replaced with God knows what and 6550's replaced the EL34's. I took it back to the shop. Paul tried to tell me it sounded better. But it didn't set well with me, it sucked sounded clanky and had lost its warmth, had no sustain worse than when I had originally brought it to him. I demanded as well as my friend Mike Sheel who told me about Paul's shop in the beginning, who I trusted, told him put the amp back using new EL34's and put back the original transformer. He argued but did the work less the transformer I found out later after I tried it out in our studio. He denied removing it. I was pissed. If you know anything about how Marshall assembled their hand wired amps, Marshall used a red die on all the solder joints so a tech can see if there had been any work done on the amp after the factory, so when heat contacts the solder connections the red die would go away. There was no red die on the transformer solder connections. I bought the amp new at Sol Bettman's on Larchmont Ave in LA. When I went back to confront him regarding the transformer, his shop was locked up and he was gone. So, years later I started working in music retail. worked for over 5 different stores while trying to pursue a music career. During that time Paul worked for Fender designing a red knob solid state amps for them. Paul and I crossed paths many times. being professional salesman, purchasing agent and advancing into management we crossed paths yearly from NAMM to instore visits by Paul and his son Paul junior. I have a lot of respect and distain for Paul at the same time as he had adamantly denied his work on my pride and joy Marshall 50 watt. I still have it to this day among other 100-watt vintage MarshalIs as my #1 best sounding amp. It's been through hell and back since. I have no ill will for Paul or after all these years hold a grudge, well maybe a little. But as a result, I never fully endorsed his Fender line or his Name brand while working in retail. The last time I saw his son we were on a plane to the Nashville NAMM show and I still speak to Paul Sr. but not in the last few years This was an exercise in life for me to suck it up and accept what life hands you good or bad and to "try" to never hold a grudge if you are a professional in any field. Life is just too short. To this day I still wonder if I was the only one who had a problem with Paul's "Libratronics" amp repair service and why he left so abruptly.? Unfortunately, I will never know.
Excellent follow up! I knew of most of these guys, but a couple are new to me. I didn't know Paul Rivera was big into building pedalboards that early. I am hoping for a follow up on the early 80's rigs next!!!
Did you know already know about the bassist? Buell Neidlinger? I thought you’d be intrigued by a bass player pedalboard from ‘76. An 80s pedalboard history that gets into Bob Bradshaw’s building would be a logical follow up. I haven’t done the research on that yet. I think that period of racks really intrigues a lot of players.
Given the Zappa connection, I thought you might've known about him. He was knew to me too. I've listened to a healthy amount of David Grisman so I may have heard him before but just didn't realize it was him on bass.
Tommy Tedesco’s “pedalboard” was hilarious! He duct taped an Electro Harmonix Micro Phase and a Cry Baby wah way to a piece of plywood he bought at Hollywood hardware for $1.38.
Yeah Tedsco was a character. The photos from the Guitar Player article had a photo with him holding that board. He was in a bathroom sitting in a toilet bc he obviously thought that’d be a funny gag.
They had LEDs in 1975? I was born in 1989 and don't remember ever seeing an LED anywhere until I was probably 10 years old. I had no idea they were on pedalboards back then.
After reading your comment, I had to Google when LEDs were invented. 😂 1962. It’s crazy that to have LEDs on your board back in ‘75 it was a custom job. Thanks for watching and leaving a fun comment.
@@tonecast1 Technology sometimes just hangs around until someone smart enough decides to utilize it. You know the whole "blue spike" issue with screens hurting your eyes? That was solved like 5 years ago. They're called tri-phospher LEDs. And the fact that tech companies haven't started using them is very odd. Maybe its a conspiracy -- screen keeps pumping out blue light > keeps user awake > engages with ads more > make more money
Didn’t know about tri-phosphorous LEDs. Interesting. It seems a majority of companies are primarily motivated by making money. If instituting a change doesn’t make (or save) the manufacturer money, it likely doesn’t happen.
Jim has done it once again!! Keep it going! Give us the 80s!!!!
The Lafayette Cr. shredders are clamoring for the story of how 80s rigs became a thing. The Birth of the Effects Rack? I would love a reason to research and talk more about Landau. 🤔
Great video! I love my Rivera amp!
Thanks! I’ve never encountered any Rivera amps. You don’t see them often in my neck of the woods. I’ve always wanted to try one of his modded Princeton circuits. Thanks for watching and commenting.
this deserves more views
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Another great one! Cool to have a part two to this.
Thanks, Brant! I'm glad you enjoyed it! The players aren't as rock centric as the last one, but it's still interesting history on the gear side of things that hasn't been talked about too much.
Great video!! Enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Glad you enjoyed it, Carson! Gotta share what we learn. Looking forward to a Nordvang video from you soon!
Really interesting, knowledgeable, well researched videos. Thank you!
You’re welcome! Glad you found this one interesting too. I appreciate you watching and taking a moment to let me know you enjoyed it.
Great video, really enjoyed the audio visualizer too. Very engaging throughout and my wife also enjoyed over my shoulder. So that should count as two views and likes!
Ha! Thank you both. I appreciate yall. Yeah the audio visualizer required a couple of After Effects tutorials but I got it in the tool bag now. It could come handy if you want to hire me for a lyric video down the road. 😜
@@tonecast1 you're hired, when can you start!? I'll even let you set your own hours 😉
the "inline transformer" alone is worth a sub
Autobots roll out. 😜
Paul Rivera's shop in SD was called "Libratronics" on University Ave. I have great and not so great memories of my experiences at his shop.
It doesn’t seem like he was in San Diego long. That’s cool that you visited that location. What was it like? Judging by his account it sounds like it was probably slow in terms of business before he relocated.
@@tonecast1 I went to Paul's shop quite a few times back in the day. On one occasion I went to his shop because my '72 50watt Marshall had started to sound dull and unresponsive and needed new tubes. Rather than replace the EL34's and bias the amp, Paul told me he could make it sound better. Being a young guitar player, I trusted him but said no. When I picked it up and plugged it in at the studio it sucked. I had a friend of mine give me a second opinion and found out that the original partridge or drake transformer had been replaced with God knows what and 6550's replaced the EL34's. I took it back to the shop. Paul tried to tell me it sounded better. But it didn't set well with me, it sucked sounded clanky and had lost its warmth, had no sustain worse than when I had originally brought it to him. I demanded as well as my friend Mike Sheel who told me about Paul's shop in the beginning, who I trusted, told him put the amp back using new EL34's and put back the original transformer. He argued but did the work less the transformer I found out later after I tried it out in our studio. He denied removing it. I was pissed. If you know anything about how Marshall assembled their hand wired amps, Marshall used a red die on all the solder joints so a tech can see if there had been any work done on the amp after the factory, so when heat contacts the solder connections the red die would go away. There was no red die on the transformer solder connections. I bought the amp new at Sol Bettman's on Larchmont Ave in LA. When I went back to confront him regarding the transformer, his shop was locked up and he was gone. So, years later I started working in music retail. worked for over 5 different stores while trying to pursue a music career. During that time Paul worked for Fender designing a red knob solid state amps for them. Paul and I crossed paths many times. being professional salesman, purchasing agent and advancing into management we crossed paths yearly from NAMM to instore visits by Paul and his son Paul junior. I have a lot of respect and distain for Paul at the same time as he had adamantly denied his work on my pride and joy Marshall 50 watt. I still have it to this day among other 100-watt vintage MarshalIs as my #1 best sounding amp. It's been through hell and back since. I have no ill will for Paul or after all these years hold a grudge, well maybe a little. But as a result, I never fully endorsed his Fender line or his Name brand while working in retail. The last time I saw his son we were on a plane to the Nashville NAMM show and I still speak to Paul Sr. but not in the last few years This was an exercise in life for me to suck it up and accept what life hands you good or bad and to "try" to never hold a grudge if you are a professional in any field. Life is just too short. To this day I still wonder if I was the only one who had a problem with Paul's "Libratronics" amp repair service and why he left so abruptly.? Unfortunately, I will never know.
Excellent follow up! I knew of most of these guys, but a couple are new to me. I didn't know Paul Rivera was big into building pedalboards that early. I am hoping for a follow up on the early 80's rigs next!!!
Did you know already know about the bassist? Buell Neidlinger? I thought you’d be intrigued by a bass player pedalboard from ‘76. An 80s pedalboard history that gets into Bob Bradshaw’s building would be a logical follow up. I haven’t done the research on that yet. I think that period of racks really intrigues a lot of players.
@@tonecast1 I did not know about Buell Neidlinger. Quite interesting!
Given the Zappa connection, I thought you might've known about him. He was knew to me too. I've listened to a healthy amount of David Grisman so I may have heard him before but just didn't realize it was him on bass.
Tommy Tedesco’s “pedalboard” was hilarious! He duct taped an Electro Harmonix Micro Phase and a Cry Baby wah way to a piece of plywood he bought at Hollywood hardware for $1.38.
Yeah Tedsco was a character. The photos from the Guitar Player article had a photo with him holding that board. He was in a bathroom sitting in a toilet bc he obviously thought that’d be a funny gag.
They had LEDs in 1975? I was born in 1989 and don't remember ever seeing an LED anywhere until I was probably 10 years old. I had no idea they were on pedalboards back then.
After reading your comment, I had to Google when LEDs were invented. 😂 1962. It’s crazy that to have LEDs on your board back in ‘75 it was a custom job. Thanks for watching and leaving a fun comment.
@@tonecast1 Technology sometimes just hangs around until someone smart enough decides to utilize it. You know the whole "blue spike" issue with screens hurting your eyes? That was solved like 5 years ago. They're called tri-phospher LEDs. And the fact that tech companies haven't started using them is very odd. Maybe its a conspiracy -- screen keeps pumping out blue light > keeps user awake > engages with ads more > make more money
Didn’t know about tri-phosphorous LEDs. Interesting. It seems a majority of companies are primarily motivated by making money. If instituting a change doesn’t make (or save) the manufacturer money, it likely doesn’t happen.