What Is The "Tweed" Sound?

Fender Tweed amps have become the stuff of legend, thanks to the unique tone these amps produce and to the countless players that have used this tone to create their signature sound, theres no doubt in my mind that the Tweed sound has help shape music history.
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[@RhettShull]

Check out my full interview with Joe Bonamassa here, and HUGE thanks to Joe! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p33ceoqNlsupZpY&ab_channel=RhettShullTwo

[@rockinroyle]

Super interested in that mojotone kit. Does the same relationship exist with the volume controls on the mojotone replica as the one fender built for your vid?

[@SolidSmashies]

Speaking of Mojotone, have you tried out a Swart Atomic Space Tone? I've read that its schematic is very very close to a 5E3 but the result is like a Tweed Deluxe BUT with a tight low-end. Their stock speakers are Mojotone BV-25s (Greenback variant). Would love to know your take on it.

[@SolidSmashies]

I'd be especially interested to hear what you think of the speaker pairing to this amp. I know you have another video where you demonstrate what you feel is an improvement in voicing of a 5E3 by dropping in a Celestion Alnico Blue in place of a Greenback. I tend to agree with you--I like the sound of an alnico speaker in a small tweed combo over ceramic. However, this Swart really, really surprised me with the BV-25. Again, no flubby bottom end. I wonder how much of that has to do with the speaker vs the circuit.

[@BonJovi1987Fan]

This video was uploaded on my 18th birthday

[@markbennett1585]

Sorry to ask this so late, but what tubes are you using in this amp? Do you have a 12AX7 in V1? I can't get that kind of distortion from mine with a 12AY7 in that spot.

[@RJRonquillo]

I don't think Leo foresaw humbucker guitars running through his early circuits, which is such a magical combination. A Gibson through most any early Fender amp is instant *schwing!*

[@PANICBLADE]

Coincidentally, the same could be said about Fender's single coils and Marshall amps used to great effect by many, among whom was Hendrix.

[@Shadowrunner340]

@@PANICBLADE Love me a Strat through a JCM800

[@justinbeech2681]

Touché

[@davidkeane2399]

@R.J. - I lived near Bletchley for a while. Marshall was the only thing I thought I could understand, and the sound I thought I wanted. And humbuckers have always been the only option for me. 25+ years later I play a clone of an early 60's Fender which is soooo clean. And I run a good quality pedalboard and a custom built Les Paul copy into it. Earvana!! Humbucker + Fender pushed is a dream (obviously not a twin reverb. We put my band mate's Twin on 10 and stood as far away as possible and it was gloriously horrible... or horribly glorious..)

[@davidkeane2399]

@@PANICBLADE good shout

[@doktorrock873]

8:42 "I like to run my amps on the edge of breakup." That's how I like to run my relationships.

[@adamellison8390]

Lmao

[@marksvideochannel3592]

Ha, awesome comment!

[@palmyrah]

😁😁😁

[@victhestick93]

your apartment complex doesn't allow you to push your amp to the loudness of breakup. Consequently, your lifestyle doesn't allow you to have a girlfriend to break-up with as well.

[@DANTHETUBEMAN]

Oh I 😂

[@thatisall1]

I like that you started with playing right off the bat, and didn’t spend 15 minutes talking before we heard it. Great tone.

[@MatthewScottmusic]

Sounds thick and tweedy! ✌🏻👍🏻

[@naxxodrop]

Te amo papi mándame un saludo acá a México porfavor );

[@almightyEsquilax]

@dftfujd dsrjdh that's shitty

[@cowieson]

For the non-shitty translation: they're basically asking for a shoutout there in Mexico.

[@naxxodrop]

@dftfujd dsrjdh nice joke, the circus is calling you broh :P

[@turdferguson7782]

yall just mad cus this man is a genuine comedian and yall cant talk to your crush

[@tonykane2473]

Love how you drop in with Joe Bonamassa. Just goes to show how generous musicians are with their time when they're talking about things they love.

[@jackhaugh]

Seriously. I was thinking “Is that Joe freaking Bonamossa?!?” I didn’t see any intro for him or his name on the screen; maybe I missed something, but I love how Rhett just assumes everyone watching will know exactly who he is immediately.

[@notbraindead7298]

Bonamassa is the “unsung hero” of guitarists. He’s as good as the best of them if in fact he isn’t the best of them.

[@MA-vr8gp]

For sure...great comment!

[@tyleranubis4221]

I feel like this video is very short-handed on what the tweed sounds really is. You only went over 1 that most people only know by name but don't really know by playing it not only that but there's multiple brands that produce Tweed amps.

[@pauljrogersmusic]

A great point 😎👍

[@photosandajamtrack9529]

I'd like to see a show entirely dedicated to clean tones. There's a lot of different kinds of clean tones and I have more trouble finding them than I do finding driven tones. Everybody talks about driven sounds and which amps get which driven sounds the best. But you rarely see clean tones getting that kind of attention. From 60's jangle to jazzy warm, that's what I want to hear about....Thanks!!!

[@nateellis5939]

Underrated comment, a clean amp is one of the most beautiful sounds on this earth

[@AlexNiedt]

Agreed

[@MrJonnyYen]

Check out Clean Room Guitars!

[@photosandajamtrack9529]

@@MrJonnyYen I will do that. Thanks!!!!

[@stricknine8623]

I play mostly driven tones from mild to heavy. Some of my tones are fairly clean,..as in rock clean. But what you are referring to has always been very simple for me. Turn gain all the way off, Boost off, ect. Now you have a completely clean tone. It of course varies but will be absolutely clean unless you are pushing speakers to break up or you're out of head room. Lots of amps have a "clean channel" to swap over to. Every clean tone I've ever went for, I achieved it and it was good. Some are much better than others and all in between. But always good in my experience. Driven tones, not soo much.

[@huynhngocnamgiang]

1 minute and 30 seconds intro to the video "Holy hell Joe Bonamassa!!"

[@muziqman100]

Joe is the perfect guy to ask about old gear. He's a huge collector and has got warehouses full of vintage Guitars, Amp, Pedals and memorabilia. He knows his stuff that is for sure.

[@nolanr7679]

@@muziqman100 And if there's one piece of old gear he knows its tweed amps. (Other than LP's)

[@andreeadobre3190]

I know, right? Always fun to watch Joe geek about gear.

[@user-of9ut1hd9q]

I'm not a huge fan of his music, but I can listen to him nerd out about guitar gear all day long. It's the main reason I follow his Instagram

[@nolanr7679]

@@user-of9ut1hd9q I'm pretty sure were in the minority on this but I agree. I just wished he played something a little more original.

[@alexwong7]

Keith Richards - Can't you hear me knocking. That's THE tweed sound for me.

[@jimistheman9732]

Between him and Taylor at the end in the improv piece, that's an outstanding, and very underappreciated song. Should have been a much bigger hit but the two sections of the tune didn't really hit the sweet space for radio.

[@andrewkemp1882]

That could well be Keith and Taylor on silverface Twins though...

[@ZekeMan62]

@@andrewkemp1882 I always thought it sounded like a cranked Champ.

[@highdb1]

Cranked Ampeg?

[@AllanEvansOfficial]

they actually used ampeg for that album

[@Brannington]

ngl, Fender should make one of their next tone master solid state amps the 4x10 tweed bassman. i'd save up and buy one

[@rockabilly12]

I would buy one!

[@imCurveee]

Those are great choices, I could also see a Princeton, but the Princeton is already a smaller, more affordable amp so I wonder if that would cannibalize tube-Princeton sales. Excited to see what new amps come out though, I've been really curious about the Tone Master line since they came out

[@MajicFreeman]

I coulda sworn I saw one in a recent sweetwater video, I think it was the vertex effects guy showing off his multi 9 volt battery powered supply. I saw the triangle looking badge on what looked like a hot rod deville 4x10. Maybe they haven't been announced yet tbh.

[@googaboogaloo]

I’d get a tweed deluxe if they made a tone master one

[@Brannington]

@@MajicFreeman god i hate being right all the time

[@AH-ns3se]

"He didn't like things that looked used or worn out." I wonder if Leo would approve of Fender relic guitars?

[@123nonce9]

Nobody cares shut up

[@AndyDion]

Ouch

[@Flatule]

He would certainly approve it on the buisness side of things. Last time a checked the price on these it wasnt a bargain.

[@radio7353]

@@123nonce9 i mean... 38+ people do, including you, so...

[@HomoChomsky]

@@123nonce9 no u.

[@TheHouseofKushTV]

I just came off a binge of Kemper and STL demo vids to see where the tech is at, then came here and, well... thank you for reminding me how much more sweet and alive the real thing can sound. The tone off your fingers, and the engineering on the cab mic'ing, are top notch. The amp is singing in that room, nice work.

[@AJGuel]

Gets a legend to be in the video. Doesn't use him for the thumbnail. Love it!!!

[@michaelgarcia2050]

Yeah, that's actually pretty cool.

[@MaunderMaximum]

Neil plays two notes with Old Black and his Deluxe, and I immediately know who it is. Zuma. Ragged Glory. Legendary!

[@gregoryjanowieckijr.325]

How Billy who?

[@gregoryjanowieckijr.325]

Gibbons

[@andyholmes3439]

For me the tone Neil has on Weld is the absolute pinnacle! Love to Burn on that album is insane! Old Black, Echoplex, Fender Reverb Tank and a Tweed Deluxe! Amazing stuff!

[@mrcharlesfrancis]

Same gear, and it's heavenly

[@billyburke7621]

Dude. You get the best tone I’ve ever heard on youtube. Literally blows my mind how amazing the sound tones with all your guitars and amps. Well done.

[@kengevers8738]

What an interview. Joe B knows his stuff. Speakers and their importance in a tweed amp. Mid scoop. This has to be one of the best videos I've ever seen. Tweed amps are amazing, and I thank you Rhett for the video.

[@thesullivanstreetproject]

This was an AWESOME demo of the capability of these amps. Great job, Rhett!

[@tomswift6198]

The Bassman amp circuit was taken directly from an RCA tube handbook of the era. A perfectly good circuit but also perfectly conventional with no secret or magical features. Of course early users started using it outside its linear design range, introducing various distortions which they found musically interesting.

[@scrummyvision]

nice history tidbit!

[@MichaelZola]

Excellent episode! This was my favorite video on the topic of Tweed. Those tones were rocking. Glad you got the amp in to demonstrate the function of the channels. Definitely learned a lot and respect these amplifiers even more now.

[@gordonroylambert]

Really enjoyed the deeper dive into the tweed sound....really helps me understand how to think about tone and thanks to Joe for sharing his passion and knowledge.

[@paulmcconville1]

Fantastic video, Rhett. Definitely cleared up some questions I had about the tweed sound. Joe B was a nice surprise and his insight really added a lot.

[@cheycasters]

Ive recently bought a Gibson Les Paul junior GA-5 amp made in 1941 for $20 at a storage shed sale. It works perfectly and has a oval speaker in it. Sounds awefull but awefully cool for $20!

[@StamateTudorGuitar]

Awesome! Enjoy it! 😁

[@jameslargent869]

Not 1941 les Paul’s came out in the 50s dude(the amp and the junior went hand in hand) maybe ur thinking about a fender champ?

[@cheycasters]

@@jameslargent869 I stand corrected!!! Its a 1954 and thats using the speaker date codes in it and the serial number as well and what I could find on Reverb/eBay and the speaker is about a 5x7? There is one that looks just it on reverb now under 50's gibson LP.jr All I do know is its 3 years older than me!

[@scaredycat8685]

Lol

[@abubakr6939]

@@cheycasters they would sound great if fixed up, worth a lot more then 20$ for sure!

[@jameswoods1989]

For an absolute gear nerd this ‘what is’ series you are doing is great man 👏

[@tonywilkinson59]

Rhett, this is an awesome video man. It’s really got me understanding the Tweed stuff and now wanting a deluxe. And having JB on the video; amazeballs! Love it cheers dude

[@KrenarCilkuGuitar]

Great seeing Joe on your video, such a great influence.. I also want to wish Joe a speedy recovery from the surgery that he just had! Cheers y'all and stay safe!

[@bniwa]

Rhett your show continues to impress. You, JHS, a few others have really found your stride, and the production and format is refreshingly fluid. You’ve got our attention. Keep it up!

[@RC32Smiths01]

I swear guitar tones just have the coolest names ever, complementing the awesome sounds associated with them!

[@mister-LA]

Wow, that's the best video I've seen of yours so far! What you got from Joe was gold and I think you should go back from time to time and watch it.

[@richbaird9842]

what a great experience hearing Joe's understanding and recommendations! Great vid!

[@rf396]

The thing I always enjoy about Joe Bonamassa ASIDE from his Monster guitar playing is his knowledge and his enthusiasm for equipment.

[@scundoalex]

Great video Rhett. I converted to the 5E3 circuit iDeluxe kit from Mojotone as well. about 6 years ago. I mainly use it with my 67 Tele but it sounds equally awesome with the humbucker guitars and a Strat (of course). When I first plugged in and played through it, I said this is the tone I've had in my head all these years but couldn't quite dial up on my amps. Just perfect IMHO. God bless you Leo Fender for giving us guitar players so much joy with your creations.

[@soliddrake11]

Really enjoying this series of videos and especially enjoying your collaborations with other guitarists.

[@isaacjohnson.]

Outstanding video Rhett! This was great. And Wow-your tone on that '57 Deluxe was amazing. Definitely on my list to check out.

[@MrHeliosoul]

This video has already gotten a thousand views in the first 10 minutes! Crazy that's a hundred views per minute! I think it just goes to show how much we love and appreciate you @Rhett Shull

[@mattellison3099]

Do "What is the Sovtek sound" and force Josh from JHS to do it with you :)

[@BryanTheBand]

Yes!!!!

[@zerozipper4299]

I thought it funny that EHX re-released the SOVTEK amp as the MIG-50 then turned around and released a article that there is a major tube shortage. Thats a great way to sell an amp lol!

[@fruchesi]

Man, your channel is amazing. Having few possibilities of testing a real tweed ($$$$$) and thus, depending on emulation to get my sounds, this kind of material is really useful for me since at least I could have a general idea of what a legendary amp, or pickup sounds. Thanks for uploading this material!

[@wonicles]

Built one of those MojoTone 5E3 kits myself, and it is truly amazing. I have a modded 5F1 reissue as well. Both do their own special things, and both are great. I love the tweed sound. Thanks for the video.

[@budbays4588]

My favorite amp sound is the '59 tweed Bassman in combination with a '58 Fender Jazzmaster.

[@mattcampbell5915]

i am SO happy you started with "ohio". i've been jamming that song a ton this week and i've been thinking about copping a tweed deluxe or even a kit. i think this sold me!

[@wmd5645]

So much info! Thanks Rhett!

[@ianfreddy3804]

Your content is getting better and better in every Video. Thanks Rhett.

[@Hasselblad9999]

Just purchased a new tweed Blues Junior. $800 smackers but the sales guy was excited about the amp. He was right, it sounds incredible. Thank you Tony!

[@hippytrippyjonboy828]

I'm looking into getting a blues deluxe reissue that I just found for a great deal. I wanted to get two pedals, I've been wanting but am in need of a 2nd amp with my Marshall valvestate vs265 being a wee bit sick(when I turn it up loud it starts to get static sounding and the audio begins to clip and be real scratchy. And when just idling on at a lower volume every once in awhile it makes a whale like noise) so I feel like I'm more in need of a 2nd better amp. And that way I'll have two amps anyways. One being a super badass tweed tube amp with some of the best clean tone I've ever heard.

[@277southtombob]

I love the Bassman tone and I think most guitarists now know they have a great crunch tone nearly like a early jtm45 but they are also capable of a thick, warm clean that is amazing. They sound great for nearly jazz type warmth then begin to get that great crunch as you turn up.

[@justinpridham7919]

Rhett - your intros are pretty good. Nice grooves and great examples of the sounds. You are growing on me for sure. Much luck to you and much appreciation from me.

[@neilgaydon5430]

Great way of explaining the interactive vol controls as a sort of gain/master. It has immediately changed the way I understand & use my Fender Tweed Deluxe...awesome!

[@luciusmalou4906]

The tweed sound is a lot of midrange, soft overdrive at any volume level, compressed, and a mushy low end. Cleans can be attained using the guitar's volume control. Very natural and warm. It's the authentic vintage sound. That's it. The magic comes from the player.

[@jorgetome7089]

Never played one but from what I heard, is a nice description of the amp. Where can I find an affordable clone?

[@zachzestwest]

“Ohio” is one of my favorite guitar riffs of all time. Was happy to see the video start with it!

[@rodriguezelfeliz4623]

Its one of those riffs I had always wanted to leran but didn't. Just changed that a minute ago tho

[@sacredgeometry]

That whole album is a masterpiece.

[@fernandog9684]

Who’s the artist?

[@JS-qf1gt]

@@fernandog9684 Neil Young

[@FunkyELF]

I thought he was doing Banks of the Deep End by Gov't Mule. Just realized they're the same.

[@TheBenb1999]

This newish format with q&a with others is great. Joe B does a great job at this stuff.

[@chrisstocks5698]

What a fantastic video - full of great info. Thanks very much Rhett.

[@IanOPadrick]

Love the vid, super interesting as always. I've two requests/suggestions, and they're linked. I'd love to see a case study where you guys look through the sounds of Jack White, he's got a TON of projects and a wealth of sounds. Also, I'd like to see you do a "what's the res-o-glass sound" video, talking about those Airline, National, and Supro guitars. And then you can use one of those res-o-glass guitars for the Jack White thing.

[@richardjansen3317]

Thank you for the explanation about the different tweed amps.

[@RagnarKarlssonG]

Rhett’s videos keep getting better and better and better. Fantastic content!

[@bernoulli884]

Dude, super helpful video for dialing in any tone. Joe's input about EQ is great.

[@RyanHicks306]

I LOVE the tweed sound. I have gone through many amps and keep coming back to tweed. I owned the Fender 57 Deluxe Reissue and I did love it. I had beautiful results pulled straight in and also with pedals. Believe it or not, I had incredible tone running my Helix into it (just using the amp as a clean platform). I ended up selling it and recently bought a Mesa California Tweed. I absolutely love it! It gives me everything the Fender did, but with the multi-watt feature I can also get beautiful tones from different types of tweed amps (eg Champ, Deluxe, Bassman, Twin). While it does not sound exactly like a Fender, it has been a dream to play and experiment with different tones.

[@paoloverdini8374]

Great content as ever, Rhett. I am hooked to your videos, very informative and well-produced. Also, I have been following you for a while and I have to say your playing has truly evolved, which is such a dramatic achievement when you already are a good player. Lastly, big shout out to Joe. The guy gets the random bad rep for no particular reason, but he is passionate, knowledgeable and down-to-earth.

[@eggmarket]

This is one of my fav videos you've made, to date! Thanks, man

[@zzakk999]

Absolutely fantastic video. I have always been searching on KZbin using these very key words. Very important for tone chasers and guitar players. Good Job!!

[@papawx3]

Here is some advice from someone who has been playing Tweeds for over forty years; You've got to pull their hair to make them scream. Turn your volume control on the amp almost all the way up. Use your tone and the volume controls on your guitar to get the sound you want. The louder, the better is my experience. I have owned them all over the years, but as of now, I only own two: a 1958 Deluxe and a 1957 Twin {the fifty watt version}. I wish I had my Pro back though. Besides the use of an occasional reverb tank, I never use pedals with my Tweeds, although I understand some people do, and thats their thing. I just never felt pedals add anything that the amp doesn't already have-TONE! Leo should have stopped in 1960. He got it right the first time! The Tweeds are my all time favorite amps. Just to set the record straight; The amps were almost all Leo. The guitars were George Fullerton, Freddie Tavares and others. Leo wasn't a player. I find that odd as hell.

[@chrislestermusic]

If Leo stopped in 1960 I wouldn’t have my 1965 Deluxe Reverb and in my world it’s worthy of inclusion. 😜

[@michas7993]

thanks for advice 😄I play on a tweed deluxe clone but still haven't figured out how to manage the very pronounced bass when I plug a Les Paul into it. I tried to get some Clapton's "woman tone" but when selecting a neck pickup on LP and rollling down tone a little it's hard to overcome the farty, fuzzy bass coming from a speaker. I guess it's just a nature of 5e3 to have a quite loose bass. When playing with single-coil equiped guitars it adds a little magic though, especially on Tele's neck pickup you get bell-like, chimey tone.

[@papawx3]

@@michas7993 Since you play a clone {and there is nothing wrong with that, as long as it is a quality build}, you can try this: Change out whatever speaker you have in it for a Greenback. I know, that almost sounds sac-religious, but try it and if that doesn't satisfy you, try a Celestion blue or equivalent. I took the original out of mine and stored it away. It has a Weber Alnico in it now that sounds pretty damn good, but I have also used a blue, and the blue does tame the bass a bit. You will still get glorious breakup with a blue too.

[@michas7993]

@@papawx3 thanks! I’ll try that. Right now I have Eminence speaker in it. I guess it’s rather a quality build with yellow jupiter capacitors and nos jan rca 6v6gt and hytron 5y3 tubes (the amp was build by an older guy who worked repairing vacuum tube based military equipment long time ago when Warsaw Pact still existed and after retirement started building and selling amps as a hobby, he does it no more. I bought the amp second-hand from the original owner who ordered it). I’ll try another speaker then as it’a quite an easy change and I know how to solder. Greenback sounds like a cool option.

[@nolanr7679]

I fricking love this series. You're the best Rhett!!! I'd love to see a Deluxe Reverb video or just black-faces in general :)

[@dirtmelchizedek8311]

Rhett, I love you man. Keep kicking ass and keep us informed, you're doing a great job. I usually get at least one nugget of great info from you. Keep it up and keep throwing those tones at us.

[@raysmith1630]

Great video as always. I really appreciate you bringing a lot of historical content in to the mix. Wonderful stuff young man.

[@abelincoln78]

Had to wait until the very end when Joe basically said it: the tweed sound is ‘all the mids’. And it’s glorious. Yeah, it’s nice to have a giant gaping hole at 400hz via blackface every once in a while, but RAWK is all the mids, thus tweed.

[@davidcervin1072]

Buetiful so much a perfect time for amps man Leo phenomenal.

[@thedude3364]

This might be the coolest series on KZbin as far as guitar content goes. Nicely done, sir.

[@martinvanderweij6687]

Great sound quality as always on your video's! It sounds really well mixed.

[@Nathris94100]

Man great choice of a riff to begin the video with, love that song, amazing content as always!

[@jameslargent869]

Joe b is my favorite guitarist and one of the smartest musically inclined people I’ve listened to

[@StarQueenEstrella]

Had to pause at 4:27 because Rhett has one of my all-time favorite guitars, a Fender Esquire!

[@bobbyquinn4952]

fantastic solo in the beginning and love your video quality, great job!!

[@bluzzjazz]

Great content Rhett. If you love all things guitar and amp, then you can’t do any better than Joe. Listening to him talk gear, is always enjoyable.

[@the-LeoKnightus]

Love tweeds. You should do a series on the original (electric) bluesmen (pre Chicago), the gear they played and the influence they had on American music (and British music, for that matter).

[@snorrevonflake]

Yea, playing rock music on tweed amps is kind of their second life.

[@jacksguitarplanet1192]

Great video sir! The 70’s Neil Young/Don Felder tweed sound is one of my favorite. Great info from Mr. Bonamassa (no surprise there). Be safe!

[@MaineVid]

Woot! Woot! This series is my crack. I seriously can't get enough of this series. Can you do a Peavey? I would love to see a follow-up video where you play the same three songs on the same guitar with different AMPS.

[@JonasSweden1]

Thanks Rhett, LOVE the tone and playing 🎸

[@joeschlicht]

Wow, I've had a Tweed Deluxe amp for like a decade and I did not even know turning the mic volume up cleans up the sound. But to be honest I have had the two channels jumped nearly since I got it and I keep it similar to your ideal Tweed tone as well. I use the guitar volume to clean up. Also I find my Strat to be much cleaner than my Les Paul in general (with P90s), but that's not a surprise.

[@fancykarlmarx]

Props for not using Bonamassa’s name in the title of the video. I think that’s pretty cool.

[@Jake-yx7ct]

Rhett thanks for this video. I have a Blues Deluxe with a couple mods. I didn't do those mods, but your video along with JB pointed me in the tonal direction I want to seek. Rock On .

[@RockinfromtheGrave]

Wow that was a very good video! Lots of information. Thank you.

[@OldManJeremy]

Great video! Nice of Joe B. to make an appearance! Also, I've got to say, your intros have started to take on a "high school essay intro" feel, starting from the sort of "widest shot in the universe" and then focusing in. To be fair to you, it's not easy to come up with a different intro for all of this stuff: "From a simple design, X created one of the most iconic and unmistakable sounds that anyone had heard up until that point, appearing on countless classic albums and defining the sound of artists such as (A, B, and C)" where X could alternately be a Fender Strat, Tele, Jazzmaster, Twin Reverb, Deluxe Reverb, Vox AC-30, Gibson Les Paul, ES-335, Marshall Plexi etc. I'm sure it's hard to come up with a novel intro when really you can just use the same and plug and play different pieces of gear and artists into it each time.

[@HSet77]

I owned a '57 5E3 Tweed Deluxe Reissue - just like Fender sent you for this video - had to sell it. Liked it a lot. Would have found this video really useful

[@glassslide]

Rhett---thank you, sir, just fantastic, the single best video on the Tweed Deluxe imho. I have this amp, love it and consider this video a Masterclass, much respect and kudos!!!

[@ethomson0]

Wow this was such an informative video for me. Thanks so much!

[@danneyboy1000]

I had a Sundown A-100 back in the 80,s I love the sound and versatility of it. I just got another Sundown only this is the A-50. It was a creation of Dennis Krager a former sound engineer who worked for Ampeg. I absolutely love this amp and don't know why it's not known as most being it is a great amp.

[@tomblaze2]

DANG - rHETT getting interviews with the big boys now

[@petercushion9780]

Really good series of vidz Rhett. 👍

[@knutroadie]

Best video of this series so far. Great work!

[@ebathurst9216]

3:35 essentially the only reason fender moved to rosewood

[@alexandreazzalini-machecle4775]

For noob ears like mine, it would be cool to compare some of these sounds back to back with other amps sound. Like Tweed vs Marshall or AC30.

[@BrickMan3022]

I think Reverb has a good video doing that!

[@chillpillology]

Check out Johan segeborn channel. Exactly this

[@alexandreazzalini-machecle4775]

Thanks

[@gumbilicious1]

Yeah, there are a bunch of great vids on this. Some have even more obscure brands at the time like orange or Sunn

[@kilgoretrout321]

There are many videos that do that. I appreciate he does full in-depth on this topic

[@raulacevedo-esteves9493]

Awesome interview!

[@jeffreyduncan989]

The tweed deluxe has so much personality and the drive tone is amazing... they loose their minds when time based pedals are introduced but the amount of mojo and overtones their clean tones have make them amazing

[@gliddofglood]

So happy to hear Neil Young get a mention and the opening bars of the video immediately made me think of his tone. Neil Young is one of my favourite players and no one ever talks about him. His tone is monster, his playing makes you want to cry. I do not understand why he is so underrated amongst players. Fools!

[@rsohlich1]

love Neil

[@brimo5802]

Players know better. Great sound.

[@danabiondo9243]

It's Called Jealousy.

[@hauntedchannel9163]

Totally agree

[@ericcarpenter3263]

I have a 1958 Fender tweed Deluxe, my father in law gave me, it was his uncles. Nothing has ever been done to it, although i pulled the tubes and put them away, and replaced them with new. I don't think the amp was played hard, the caps don't sound leaky and even with a pedal board plugged in, it makes no hisses or hums. I have a few other amps but it is by far my favorite. It has such a great sound in a band context. It is not super loud and it is kind of a one trick pony, but i love it. Thanks for the story on it and so cool you got Joe to come on and talk about it. Cant wait for the live show, my wife and I get the posters and shirts from each show and my kids keep stealing the shirts, but the posters are on the wall and we will be getting them during the next show. Much love from Tulsa.

[@davidkieltyka9]

Mine’s a ‘59, all original except for one replaced resistor (and lotsa experimenting with tubes). Also a very quiet amp when idling. I’ve been expecting the electrolytic caps to dry out for ~25 years now, but they’re still holdin’ on. ☺️

[@ericcarpenter3263]

@@davidkieltyka9 they really are great sounding but most of all, very stable. Wish they still made things this way, simple parts but for some reason to have that, costs an arm and a leg.

[@BradDollar]

Great summary of this sound! And thank you for the high quality audio.

[@evilshmichael]

This is amazing! That tweed tone is magic.

[@MotherboardStandoff]

Look who's rolling with the big guys. Joe is lucky to be able to talk to you 😉

[@geoffc15]

I built and modded a Mojotone Tweed Princeton and it sounds glorious, and at reasonable volume levels. It’s also nice only needing a few pricey NOS tubes to keep it happy.

[@Theweeze100]

I’m hip to the NOS tubes to keep it happy. Kind of went down the Rabbit Hole on that one!

[@talister106]

Real nice info. After searching for two years, finally got a 57 custom deluxe handwired and it is the sound I have been longing for. Your input is helpful to unlocking this tone machine. The only problem I can see is I should of had one long ago. Thanks.

[@eplecor]

Loving the interviews lately Rhett! Bonamassa is such a great dude. One suggestion, keep it split screen when you are interviewing! Would love to see you both in conversation. Thanks again for all the great free content!

[@alexanders562]

we need to appreciate lap steels, and how broadly used they were from Country n Western to Hawaiian to Blues to Sacred Steel. That instrument loves compression and tube over drive over-tones and the tweeds were primarily all about those lap steels, and pedal steels. From there Fender developed in the 50's

[@tomblaze2]

WHile Everyone at my jam space reaches for the Fender Twin Reverb - I often go for the Fender Tweeds - Cut through the mix so nice with my Telecaster -

[@larryb7585]

Tele and a Tweed is like a tee shirt and jeans....simple and perfect!

[@fraterfraxinus6293]

Thanks Rhet! Thanks Joe!