MICK MARS/RICHARD FORTUS JOSE MOD MARSHALL! Amps In The Zone #6

The DR. FEELGOOD AMP! Owned and used by Mick Mars (Motley Crue) and later, Richard Fortus (GnR). To check out Richard's gear sale, click here:
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[@RoccoPezzin]

This might be the best sounding Marshall I've ever heard

[@anabolic-v3p]

Yup, this one and the one that Steve Vai was using, also a Jose modified one.

[@kxmrock]

Agree

[@bpr154]

Yep this thing sounds wicked

[@brpadington]

Most "Jose" amps I have heard sound thin but this is warm and fat. Sounds amazing. I hope he got some Kemper profiles of it.

[@matthewgierula5674]

I still want to know the secrets of Johnny Ramone's JCM800's. If anyone knows, tell me.

[@Mr.D34]

Dr.Feelgood has one of the best guitar sounds. That amp is just killer and they gave it to the right man to demo it!

[@Squidz66]

Absolutely. Always loved the guitar tones on that album. And so well produced.

[@SteveR5954]

Guitars massive... but also enormous drums and bass.... one of the best rock intos of all time....impossible not to turn it up!

[@Mr.D34]

@@SteveR5954 Yes the drums and the bass were always massive in Mötley Crüe. First time i listened to "New Tattoo" my reaction was that the drums don't sound the same. And they were played by Randy Castillo (RIP) who was also another legend. Tommy Lee has a unique way of hitting the drums just like John Bonham and Ginger Baker

[@leosun8469]

Bob Rock is ultimately responsible for that sound that everyone hears on DF. Big, huge, dimensional- like you’re actually listening to them play live. Metallica’s Black Album as well. Give credit where it’s due. Bob Rock is THE Man.🤘🏻

[@justinhennigar3830]

@@Squidz66 t

[@livefromstudioa8245]

Now lookit. Let’s all not get hysterical over a modded MarshHOLY SHIT THAT SOUNDS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING.

[@stevanvujicic8757]

🤣🤣🤣👌🏼

[@leosun8469]

🤣

[@baradalamasa]

I copied my tones straight since I watched this video. Still watching this few times to revisit the details 😁👍

[@SkyAvila777]

I wanna push thumbs up 25 times at that comment, so funny it's nuts...!

[@kuhboom22]

You're a global treasure to the guitar community Pete

[@PeteThorn]

Hey thanks so much for watching!

[@Danthehorse]

Completely agree.

[@spaceburger80]

Amen, Kuhboom. Well said 🤜🤛

[@kodykindhart5644]

Definitely Thanks 🙏

[@leosun8469]

Absolutely!

[@moparbryan]

That is the holy grail sound for those of us that don’t play 62 string guitars tuned to drop X lol

[@mantas68]

LMAO!!!!!!

[@rjh1469ii]

Or play with one finger..

[@firewalker6712]

You mean for players that have 62 strings but only play one of them!

[@mikegayda715]

Yes people that can hear what tone is

[@LikeigiveAFaboutU]

Marshall sound and whatever the fuck sonic youth used to record with. That's what I want under my tonal belt. Lol

[@steveeckert8396]

Mick had one of the best live sounds EVER.

[@PeteThorn]

This amp, at least in the mix! Most likely!

[@steveeckert8396]

@@PeteThorn The sound you got out of that amp IS the Dr. Feelgood tone. Now all I need is for you to get a stock1970's Ibanez Destroyer and plug it into that EVH rig you and Dave Freidman had, so we can put that mythical tone to bed. Love your channel

[@bfr123456]

Man we saw them on that farewell tour and honestly Alice Cooper blew them out of the arena. Vince was so bad, pathetic really, with the mic constantly stuck out to the crowd, Tommy was just a circus act with the roller coaster, and Nikki, well, in an arena, the bass is just booming and rolling around and nothing is even discernable....but Mick. Mick freaking Mars just ripped and roared all night. Every single riff, all the classics...Shout, Live Wire, Feelgood, Kickstart, Looks, he was as good as he ever was. The solo on Home Sweet..OMG. That guy belongs in the hall of fame. Guys can only dream of writing riffs like that and sounding like he does live and on record.

[@blacklion401]

Richard Fortus is an absolute badass. First time I ever saw him play I was blown away. 🤟🏻

[@PeteThorn]

Ya he rips! Very versatile also!

[@KnapfordMaster98]

THANK YOU for doing this before the amp disappeared into obscurity. This is the ONLY the source of this amp demo'd all by itself.

[@bluenose1875]

Mick Mars rocks. So underrated

[@Boogieplex]

All the hands it’s been through,and Pete’s the one who instantly thinks to share it with his loyal family of guitarists. Once again proof that Pete is LEGENDARY! Thanks Pete

[@RiffsAndBeards]

Holy shitballs.

[@dedespedida4515]

Hey buddy! It's cool to see that all my fav youtubers watch one another videos

[@NoizeKommando]

Pete playing Steve Jones on a Plexi... This is a wonderfull day !

[@ThemFuzzyMonsters]

Steve is criminally underrated. He made so much awesome music outside the Pistols that only few people heard it: Iggy Pop, Neurotic Outsiders, his solo records, etc.

[@BrooksSmith]

Man, Pete. Us old punk dudes live on this tone, and your reference to Steve Jones is not lost on me. High gain, sure, but spongey and crispy is totally key. I'm not necessarily a Motley Crue fan, but when I heard Dr. Feelgood I connected with that tone. You've now made the connection!

[@Gitfiddle]

That sounded unbelievable. WOW! Thanks Pete!!!! Totally made my day.

[@clintonsmith1774]

The sound I grew up on, brings back so many memories. Thankfully it fell into Pete’s hands. I can’t think of anyone else to break this thing down and explain, knob by knob, why that sound was so special to me. He not only shows each and every sound to get out of the gear, his knowledge of how to get that sound is top notch. Thank you for sharing this piece of rock n roll history with us.

[@findJLF]

This video deserves to be considered a historical document. Thank you Pete.

[@1977raider]

Wow the Dr Feelgood tone!!! 💥 💥 💥 what a treasure!!!

[@mantas68]

Actually, Steve Jones didn't use a Marshall on all of those early Sex Pistols tracks. He used a totally cranked Silverface Fender Twin that he stole from Bob Marley and the Wailers when they did the Old Grey Whistle test TV show in England. True story.

[@guitarexpert2245]

that's true but later on live he started using the 800's. Listen to his tone on the Iggy Pop album Instinct.

[@AndreAmeli]

@@guitarexpert2245 the 800 did not exist until the early 80s, with the sex pistols he used the marshalls of the time in live shows, which were the jmp

[@guitarexpert2245]

@@AndreAmeli Yep, JMP until the 80's he move the the 800's

[@dewaynemizzell7009]

I inherited a ‘68 only super reverb 4 x 10. It sounds amazing to me.

[@AD1978leo]

Dude I'm actually jealous on this one!!! I freaking Love Mick Mars, the man is why I play guitar. Motley Crue may be a meme now days but I always thought he was a monster guitarist and still do.

[@AHGrayLensman]

The dangers of watching Pete Thorn demo an amp are 1) he makes everything sound spectacular and 2) I invariably end up wanting to buy or build something.

[@erikhartley2494]

I always thought his tone was a secret. I guess not now!! Thank you for putting this out! Always one of my favorite heavy tones.

[@joerobinson2538]

Wow-this has to be the best sounding and most versatile Marshall I’ve ever heard! Pete, hopefully you were able to get some Kemper/Quad Cortex captures while it was in your possession!

[@MikeyNewman1974]

I was searching the tones in my head for years, discovered and owned my first modified JMP last year and I haven't looked back!!!!!

[@michaeltaylors2456]

Still missin mine badly

[@AstralToneworx]

Thanks for the great video Pete. Always wondered why the US glam rock bands had a heavier tone despite using the same old Marshalls. Would be great to see one about Tom Keifers amps. Apparently he used SLP's as well.

[@johnpierson8398]

The intro playing and tone with this amp was so powerful! My jaw hit the floor on the first chord! You know when you first hear a great song or guitar tone and you immediately recognize how great it is? So cool to hear Pete play this.

[@electricalife]

Dr Feelgood is one of the best sounding albums ever made to me. Production and tone are top notch.

[@Shenier_HT]

I had the Richard's Voodoo Amp for a repair back in 2016 when GNR camed to Argentina and its the clone if this Marshall! Im glad that you made a video!

[@WyattWillis88]

Man I've seen your vids and you are able to get your own badass tones!

[@Shenier_HT]

@@WyattWillis88 thanks! I really liked the fortus amp but i got my own marshall high gain design called Antares

[@AndiPicker]

Watching you play that amp Pete - reminds me of how excited you used to look back in the early days of your channel - like you've gone back home!

[@PeteThorn]

I’m still just a guitar nerd

[@peevee605]

Mick Mars never revealed all his tonal secrets but his tone is huge with Mötley Crüe. He always sounded great.

[@johnsguitarmusicanddemos]

That’s a sweet guitar tone! Mick Mars wrote some legendary riffs. They’re very catchy which I feel is just as important as being a very technical player.

[@thedesertdweller]

Saw the Crue live in 1982 opening for the great Y&T on Halloween and Micks tone was the best most percussive live guitar sound I ever heard, to this day I can still "feel" his dynamic picking muting riding thru the verse of Pubic Enemy #1 playing that black Les Paul. Tommy's drumming was spectacular that night too, spinning, twirling the sticks like no one else had ever done before at that level, Vincent was on it as was Nikki, they were great in every way that night. Bought their album the next day. BTW, Y&T still plays, Dave is a legend, if you get a chance go see them, awesome live band!!!

[@Superjet113]

Blow me away!! Superb tone and superb playing! Thank you so much for sharing this Mr. Thorn! Rock out man!

[@PeteThorn]

Thank u!

[@user-gm5by6dj3d]

1992JMP super bass .circa 1972.purple head used by Gary Moore.

[@guitarexpert2245]

Anyone who loves Marshall amps would want this one for sure. It stays bright & tight even with high gain. That's what gives it it's tone. Your a fortunate one Mr Thorn to be able to test drive it.

[@PeteThorn]

This one will haunt me a little. It was unique

[@kevinburger1008]

I could listen to you and Richard talk about amps and guitars all day. Loved your interview with him. Please keep bringing him back.

[@patrickkowalski8256]

Dr. Feelgood riff is SPOT ON Pete! Whoever got their hands on that amp is one happy person

[@Peter_Stoops]

Wow blast from the past there!!! I always loved the tone Mick had goin’ on and the production on Dr. Feelgood!!!

[@EddyLenz]

Can't wait to hear that amp in action! Really awesome that you're making this video!

[@informedcarpet]

To this day ( and I’m 54 ) this IMO is the greatest intro to a rock song ever.

[@alguitarchristie]

Total geeksville! I love it! I saw Mick Mars play in 1989 in London with Motley Crue, amazing sound :)

[@tomjammin]

A couple of close up gut shots would have been the icing on this video. Us hackers/modders would really appreciate it! One of the best sounding Marshalls I've ever heard.

[@terrycooper4536]

That red Germino underneath that marshall is a badass amp too. Greg Germino make a awesome plexi

[@KeithFine10]

I’m gonna say Mick’s tone is as legendary as EVH and Lynch IMO

[@arthurmorrison4238]

I agree, when it's Mick you know it's Mick !

[@thedadyouneverhadchannel3544]

I don’t get Lynch at all he’s ok.

[@tmunday7270001475143]

No doubt! Mick has such a killer FAT Rock Tone & writes some of the best riffs in rock & roll history 🤘🤘

[@czito]

I knew this when I was a kid listening to Shout at the Devil. The most raw guitar sound ever.

[@KeithFine10]

@@czito Yes!! Love the guitar sound on that album

[@tequilastone5479]

I don't think I've seen Pete enjoy a tone as much as this. So damn good!!!

[@AndreaMaccianti]

OMG Pete! I love this composition in the intro, inspired by the great Motley Crue! 🤘💪 I've always loved the sound of Mick Mars and of course the sound of Jose's modified Marshalls! Thanks for this other video Pete!

[@wakjob961]

More Mr. Fortus...all the Richard you can give us Pete...dude is solid af. AND!!!... detailed gut shots of that amp before you send it off !!!

[@vinn.5215]

You know I had to drop 2 cents in. Consistently you amaze on these deep dives. Great tone, Amps in the zone was a great freaking idea.

[@stevemccutcheon8803]

Awesome amp, mick used it at us festival in 83. It has the tone big time.

[@mountainpeakcloud8442]

That's insane that this was used on Dr. Feelgood! Why would Mick or anyone let this go? It's a serious piece of rock history. I still remember getting Dr- Feelgood back in 1990, one of my favorite albums. Mick Mars is such an underrated guitarists, everything he touches turns to gold.

[@mountainpeakcloud8442]

@@jeffking8903 for sure... but considering how successful he is, I find it hard to imagine he has to sell his amps to pay for medical bills... but I guess you never know.

[@Cpt_Adama]

They have it cloned, so sell it for big money to serious collectors. They still have an amp that has the same tone. I'm sure Mick has some cloned Marshalls of this amp as well.

[@bradelliott3698]

Wow !!!! Little Jonesy there !!! Thanks for that ! amazing sounding Marshall ,, one of a kind for sure ,, isnt it just amazing how many great Marshalls there are ? Im sure that there is just as many great Fenders, but , it just seems as though the Marshall platform has offered so much more to the world of rock guitar players than pretty much anything else out there ,, Thanks again Pete !

[@blackpoolhollywood]

I recorded Richard Fortus on that same head for Dizzy Reed's solo album! Very cool! I also played Rhythm on one side of a song called Dirty Bombs with Fortus! Thanks Dizzy!

[@spetersonmusic]

Just a master class on how to dial a Marshall SL... let alone one that is modded by JA. Sounds incredible. Pete - job is well done. Exceptional video.

[@purplecow5150]

Awesome video. I love the historical background on these special pieces of gear. So cool. Thanks 🤘😊

[@trentwaterman7049]

Crunchier than my Kellogg's cornflakes. I love how much 2k crunch it gets without saturating into a more modern tone and without getting icepicky.

[@SuhrFan]

Taking my 11 yo to see Crue (and Def Leppard - but really going for Crue) in Sept. he’s totally into them. can’t wait! Proud papa.

[@jacqueshacerias1204]

Mr. Pete Thorn, you are the best. Thanks for making some of the best guitar community youtube vids. Fan for life.

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks man!

[@abrackas1]

I hope Dave Friedman will make a limited run of clones of these for Richard Fortus as hinted at during their recent Tone Talk.

[@hellboundTX333]

That’s exactly what Richards signature Voodoo R4 amp is, a clone of this amp.

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

And charge a ridiculous amount for them so none of us people that love that amp can afford it with out getting divorced.

[@TheDarthsteve316]

@@hellboundTX333 I was wondering about that, because otherwise outside of death(and even then....) I couldn't think of a reason to sell this.

[@jimmiejames4674]

@@whatyoumakeofit6635 Choices my friend...Choices.

[@johndeaux3703]

The voodoo r4 amp is impossible to buy.

[@tonyadams6985]

The raw sound of the amp translated "really" well on KZbin! Thanks for the interesting demo.

[@mattmullenix]

You explained everything in this video so clear and consice. This should be a model for how to break down an amp for others. You are a true pro. Such a pleasure to watch and learn. And what an amp! The first rock album I got addicted to.

[@JakeTerch]

Can’t wait to kick back with some cold beers for this one!

[@Greg-rd8qr]

Man that Knaggs guitar! Wow!! Killer SS

[@donmikler]

Might be a Scala, not Knaggs.

[@duncanh6045]

Love it, so sick! I didn't realise how much I love Micks tone on Dr Feelgood

[@47279J]

The more I watch your videos, the more I appreciate your talents and these great videos you put out.

[@gratao25]

I try to replicate this amp sound through my gear for years! When I knew it was for sale I went crazy, unfortunately I couldn't afford it and it had already been sold. My dream amp for sure!

[@alex-solo]

That's a great amp, sounds killer! I wish we could see more details on that mode from the inside, maybe a video with Dave Friedman when he explains some details.

[@brianmckenzie1318]

How lucky is this new owner! Not only getting a piece of rock-n-roll history, but gets a masterclass video of Pete Thorn showing how to setup and use this amp!!! \w/

[@rangerdoc1029]

Damn I want a Friedman 20W version of this. Dunno how, but Dave is a Wizard at making el84 sound like big bottles.

[@hootowl6354]

Marshall has a 20-watt Plexi, with EL-34's. Hot Mod has a plug-in add a pre tube mod, $200. Total would be $1,600. A lot less than a new 100-watt.

[@mikeyn3611]

Pink taco

[@greacen]

Ceriatone Son Of Yeti gets close to this too.

[@WyattWillis88]

He's said on Tone-Talk several times he bias the tubes extremely hot like almost absurd levels to make the sound bigger!

[@mikeyn3611]

@@WyattWillis88 I love playing through my Friedman Wildwood 20 Pink Taco. It hits close to the sound of Dave’s Be 50, which I am also a proud owner who is now up to my eyeballs in debt. But I smile every time I hit a overdriven G.

[@cupsempty]

For me, this is prime time stuff! That amp is like the grail of José amps :D (and Mick Mars' Tone was and is big, warm and fat and organic). Pete, your vids are really a revelation. Thank you once again for sharing. So much wonderful content! And btw, every interview with Richard Fortus is always a treat!

[@SimonSKOG-mm2sy]

By far my favourite amps in the zone video Pete . Regards Simon SKOG

[@coreyclark6505]

These Jose amps sound so good. Thanks for sharing this stuff!

[@zero2kx]

This amp is the exact tone I have been trying to achieve my entire life. It's glorious!

[@andreasbrunenberg5983]

Steve Jones...great that you mentioned him. I love "Freedom Fighter" from Fire&gasoline. And the rest also 🤘🏼.greets from Germany.

[@corneliuscrewe677]

Fire & Gasoline is one of my favorite albums👍

[@tomkehoe6392]

I'm with you Pete, when I get a piece I love, I keep it; Mic letting this relic go is a little baffling. Great vid!

[@parksed24]

I can't believe this amp came up for sale. The ONE time I didn't have an extra $40k in the gear budget. Just the worst timing...

[@jppagetoo]

Wow, me too! What's the odds right?

[@laughs9684]

it sold for 40k?

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

One more fan hole and it would have been 50k

[@gratao25]

@@laughs9684 44

[@Ontariosound]

Right up there with Johan’s play through of the SIR #34 Marshall. Instant tone.

[@robertbryson3273]

Love it, PT, playing Steve Jones style on an SS guitar with Micks old amp

[@mhoff7722]

Love it! Big and ballsy! So cool you had a chance to share it with us all. 🤘🤘🤘

[@phillipasby9202]

And thanks for a really comprehensive tutorial on exactly what it’s doing theoretically as well as what it does tonally - I learned a whole lot!

[@wabbadu1]

Legendary amp! The Dr. Feelgood sound, that's incredible.

[@Squidz66]

Bang on. 👍 The guitars sound amazing on that album. It took me years of listening to Dr.Feelgood then one day, for some reason, I paid attention to the guitar sound and ....BAM! So good.

[@bigjoeisgood]

Amp in the Zone is one of my favorite ! Each time you kick ass Pete ! Thx PT !!!

[@humanactivated1017]

Peter amazing job!

[@izzy8371]

Such a great review and killer playing! I had no idea Antonio Banderas could play that good!!!

[@Auen73]

Fantastic historical documentation Pete.......thank you!

[@haryygeros7528]

What a great sound you got there man!

[@MarcCoteMusic]

What cool piece of vintage tech... I think it puts out more gain than I'd need for about 98% of what I play... But I don't suppose I'll ever get to try it for myself and that's a shame. Still - thanks for another great Amp in the Zone video, Pete.

[@Rhythmicsolo]

Love it! Love it! Pete, you are a gift from God for us tone junkies.

[@davdarocks202]

At work waiting.....please have picture of the inside of amp :)

[@blakjack3053]

Yo Thorn, I was watching your videos from years ago and compared to these recent videos it's clear you've come along way! We've seen you grow as both a guitar player and as a producer of excellent info soaked content, and that's inspiring!

[@aduayer]

Man, this kind of video is like pure gem. Thank you for sharing it with us . Loved it and keep them coming , please

[@robertmcdermott8858]

I'm a complete novice without any experience, but this was fascinating. While I didn't understand a lot of the tech jargon, they way you demonstrated what you were saying really, really helped me to understand. I'll be tuning in from now on.

[@jjcollins]

Fantastic video, and OMG that TONE! The Dr. Feelgood record changed my life when it came out, and that is the TONE of the album right there! : ) Fantastic job Pete, you knocked it out of the park with this one!

[@owendavis4154]

Hi Pete, great video thanks. Dr Feelgood is probably one of the albums that I've listened to the most over the years, love Mick's playing and tone so much. This was really a treat.

[@RozsaAmplificationLLC]

Just like Richard said..."it's got teeth"! It's raw mid growl. Great for both rhythm and lead and cuts thru in the mix.

[@danieln2967]

Wasn't expecting that Pistol's riff! awesome demo Pete.

[@tomcatt9875]

It's great listening to these guys talk shop

[@DanGower]

Awesome! Looking forward to this🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@3500ton]

Steve Jones played fender amps. Edward’s favorite amp was his fender bandmaster. Edward claimed his number 1 plexi had massive balls in comparison to other marshalls. Chris Merren claims it was originally a super bass fender circuit. Everyone keeps on ignoring these info. Merren specs gets mids right where Ed’s was. The core sound is much closer than with a super lead. That fender/super bass needs just a little push in gain from an eq pedal or one jose master in the back of amp where in fact something like a white knob actually was.

[@koonsickgreen6272]

Awesome capture of the original tone

[@Aldorelaxingguitar]

Cool, I bought that album back in the day because I dug that tone on DR FEELGOOD, great job on describing the mods and dig the fat thick tone! Pasta with Gravy here in Phila Pete! Ciao, ALDO

[@MarkPritchardGuitar]

Great video Pete. You do all these great amps justice.

[@lucasich]

Wowwww Pete, That amazing sound!!!