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

[@xyema-mpa-ma-ma]

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.

[@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 😁👍

[@SkyAvila983]

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

[@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]

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[@RiffsAndBeards]

Holy shitballs.

[@dedespedida4515]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@MichtersRyefan]

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

[@bluenose1875]

Mick Mars rocks. So underrated

[@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

[@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!

[@1977raider]

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

[@JulesFox]

This video deserves to be considered a historical document.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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@peevee605]

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

[@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.

[@electricalife]

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

[@EddyLenz]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@mhoff7722]

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

[@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.

[@purplecow5150]

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

[@aduayer]

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

[@Auen73]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@patrickkowalski8256]

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

[@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.

[@47279J]

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

[@the-LeoKnightus]

That's a sick amp. Sounds great, cool history. Thanks for the content Pete, and all the others who made the video happen.

[@Peter_Stoops]

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

[@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.

[@coreyclark6505]

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

[@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!

[@zero2kx]

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

[@informedcarpet]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@fearlessfrankie6479]

Keep up the Great work your doing on the Amps in the Zone! I enjoy them a lot & there very informative !! Thanks Pete

[@donstar23]

Thanks Pete! Another kickass video. Killer amp and playing.

[@tequilastone5479]

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

[@bigjoeisgood]

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

[@terrycooper4536]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@TheBenScarr]

Thank you for doing a video on this incredible amp! Richard seems like such a good dude!

[@alguitarchristie]

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

[@jlagrassa]

Great video Pete, love hearing about the history of that classic amp!

[@zombiemosher1139]

Great video, amazing sounding amp. I love how you get so into it when your playing.

[@vladimirerfan7721]

Best tone I’ve ever heard - this is the tone I always hear in my head and chase.

[@Greg-rd8qr]

Man that Knaggs guitar! Wow!! Killer SS

[@donmikler]

Might be a Scala, not Knaggs.

[@Rhythmicsolo]

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

[@mayaratseyguitar]

Awesome vid Pete! These past few vids with the tube comparison and this have been so COOL!

[@JockeLundgrenTV]

Fantastic! Thanks for doing this Pete! 🙏🏼

[@DanGower]

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

[@JakeTerch]

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

[@MarkPritchardGuitar]

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

[@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.

[@buzzsaw63]

Yes! Thanks Pete

[@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 !

[@henrygentles1894]

Steve Jones Pistols is actually a Fender Twin and Tube Screamer! It's not a Marshall btw!

[@duncanh6045]

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

[@LorriSanga]

What an amazing insight Pete. I can't thank you enough for time and effort that you put into this video.

[@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.

[@Lordofthethings2]

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.

[@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.

[@luthiervandros]

Great video man. Love those mids. I love tracking with more mids than I need and compressing them.

[@tonyadams6985]

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

[@tomcatt9875]

It's great listening to these guys talk shop

[@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

[@cooper5882]

Thanks Pete .

[@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/

[@solarpoint1]

what a great forensic analysis of this amps tone! thanks Pete!

[@Ontariosound]

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

[@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

[@RoccoPezzin]

YES! Can't wait for this one!🤘🔥

[@Sco3000]

Always dig these amp vids, excellent as always Pete!

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks!

[@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.

[@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.

[@jasoness]

Thanks Pete!!!

[@tjmaclean]

Incredible sounding amp - quite a jewel!

[@brpadington]

This may be the best sounding Marshall I have ever heard.

[@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.

[@joukovaananen5951]

This was cool amp to see and hear!! Thanks!

[@arkistriph1]

I learn so much from these vids that I experiment with in my axe FX, I know its not the same but for learning purposes its grand. Thanks Pete!

[@GazMoz78]

Fantastic sounding thing!!!!! A great watch Pete 😊

[@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!

[@Mickcotton]

Amazing 🤩. Great 👍. Thank You So Much 🤘

[@Frankentoane]

I really dig this series

[@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.