THE LEGENDARY CESAR DIAZ AMPS AND PEDALS: HENDRIX, STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN, PHILIP SAYCE OD/FUZZ TONES!

WELL WELL,
I really wanted to do this video on the Late great Cesar Diaz
an absolute tone genius, with much documented audio in the ethos of the world
enjoy some clips and some insight into the man himself!
We love you Cesar, and I hear you everyday!
GREAT VIDEO HERE:
• Cesar Diaz - The Ultim...
GREAT INTERVIEW:
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STRINGS:
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If you guys dig these videos, and are into vintage type tones, please give me a SUB and a Like...it really keeps me going!
Thank you all!
PEACE!

[@mikekosmaczewski9865]

i worked for cesar for 2 years he changed me as a person as well as making me into a pro tech he was one of a kind

[@unabonger777]

you should make a video talking about your experience

[@maorwiesel7265]

Any chance you have a Texas ranger or square face for sale?

[@mikesguitargearchannel5692]

Between those pedals and that amp you got every tone you’ll ever need! Great video!

[@sld67869801]

Awesome video with great information! Awesome playing as always too. Thanks for making this video Nik!

[@iopamidro]

Great collection, thanks for sharing. I'm a proud owner of one Tremodillo signed by Cesar inside. It's an early '96. I remember I purchased it after I read an enthusiastic review by Joe Gore on Guitar Player.

[@Nicko30able]

Great playing Nik. Your Diaz gear collection is just fantastic!

[@Jammerfrompr]

Excellent playing and great video!! Cesar was a friend of mine. We'd hang out when he'd visit here where he was born (San Juan, P.R.). He made me and signed a Texas Ranger. He explained it as booster with selectable freq. (Hi, mid, low). I loved the stories of his adventures with Dylan, SRV and the rest. I believe even George Harrison. I regret that I ordered an amp made for me but I had to cancel due to my financial issues. Of course he was pissed. I would have only paid $1000 at the time. Now I would like to find one as a tribute to Cesar.

[@GrantPritchardMusic]

That Diaz Pro really sings doesn't it! Great video. I really enjoyed it!

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Love that amp!

[@iopamidro]

Nice video on a really cool stuff. I'm a lucky owner of a Texas Tremodillo purchased in 1996 from Cesar Diaz directly.

[@TiagoFrancomusic]

Really cool collection! And that amp sounds incredible too!

[@jonnybeck6723]

The Pro is what brought me here but I so miss seeing the tube/gut shot w/ reverb mod and to see the 15" ...but thank so much for the playing and the info... cheers

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

I did a video about the pro a while back. You should be able to find it on my channel

[@chrissarantos7929]

Great video! Awesome sounds all those are keepers. Phenomenal playing! Liked the Philip Sayce licks.

[@MindsetMastery75]

Another kick ass video. Thanks man, i really enjoyed this one. You have one hell of a collection and i mean gear collection not just pedals. Your vintage guitars, amps and pedals are too die for! I'm happy for you, that you are able to own all of that amazing gear, you def deserve it!

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Thanks man. Im officially down to the bare essentials. Update video coming soon

[@bengalvin9932]

23:09 if every fuzz cleaned up as well as this it would be a better world.

[@davidbarfuss4478]

Thanks Nik. I have been lusting for those Cesar pedals for years, living in Germany they poped up for sale from time to time but I missed those chances....

[@Tony-Jabroni]

Awesome vid, thanks for giving cesar the love and recognition he deserves

[@jasonwhite4395]

Thanks for sharing Nik, some great history and valuable info

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Thank you Jason!

[@mojoblues9725]

Thats a great and dream collection man you are lucky ! Great tones as always keep it up ! ✌️

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Its not luck, i bought em just like everyone else, im grateful to have found them!

[@RichTones]

Tone genius for sure! Great video thanks for sharing all your info man!👌

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@BRADCOOKMUSIC]

Great demo Nik. Thanks for Sharing. GREAT sounding pedals and Amp by Cesar. And fantastic playing. Nice to hear you place some of your buddy Philip Sayce's song as well :)

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Thanks my friend!

[@gregglick4864]

Man that was great!! I remember when these first came out back sometime in the mid or late 90s I think. I was looking for a good fuzz back then and almost nabbed one of these kind of wish I would have now. Just seen the price of the only one on eBay right now and it's obviously way out of reach. Nonetheless you've definitely got Stevie's / Phillip's and Jimi's tone nailed for sure, but not just with the pedals and the amps Etc but with your playing. There was a time after Stevie's death that I thought I would never hear anyone else capture what he had done. And now there are quite a few out there. Between Tommy Katona Philip Sayce Matthew Scott and yourself I'm sure there are others that I haven't mentioned. It's just such a pleasure to see someone else out there carrying this music on. Very few out there, that understand that there is a definite science if you will to achieving this type of playing and tone, and its evident youve done your homework. If you're not already you should be gigging or touring at the least. I truly dig every single video that you guys have put out. Thank you so much it is greatly appreciated.

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Thank you so much. Wow.

[@MrDevildog0321]

I think that you and Matthew Scott should get together for a KZbin jam. I don't know who's better, but you two are the best I've seen on KZbin.

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Ive done a few videos with Matt!

[@MrDevildog0321]

@@theriffwniksevigny5473 I'm going to check those out now!

[@tallegtoussaint]

Thanks for the video man ! It's a bit complicated where I'm based (France) to find a Cesar Diaz Texas Ranger. And I don't even talk about the price of these little box nowaday. Anyway. I bought a Homestead Undertaker, wich is basically a clone of the Texas Ranger. I'm happy with it but I don't know, when I listen to Philip's one, yours, or Richie P. videos where he's playing a Texas R, it's clear that the Undertaker is a bit... less savage and full, I don't know how to say it. I wish one day I'll find an 'affordable' Texas Ranger ! Thanks for the video again man ! Cheers

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

The louder and cleaner the amp, the more the pedal will show itself.

[@dariofossatti6824]

Thanks Nik!! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@thesaj1110]

I had an original tremodillo signed by the man himself, and stupid enough I sold it some years back. I still have his VHS tape though!

[@bmcash3411]

I have that’s labeled “SRV spec” on the inside. I’m not sure what the difference is because the components are cooped but it has less gain and cleans up far better than my other square face fuzzes.

[@Coelhoigb]

Thanks Nik !! A Killer vídeo!! 🔥

[@DogDaze66]

Wow super great playing!

[@jboot4359]

bro your channel is pure GOLD thanks for sharing ! if you had to choose one the germanium or silicon which would it be ?

[@andrewisudha6507]

Nice playing and great tone as always. Keep inspiring bro.

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Thank you very much!

[@StratTones]

Loved every bit of this!!! Wonderfully enjoyable as always and your playing is fire! Well done. The roll off on the ranger and sf are amazing but the square face has it beat on the stringy tones on the wound strings with roll off, Wow!!

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Agreed 100% my friend. Grateful for these pedals. Man. Lets Jam sometime

[@StratTones]

The Riff w Nik Sevigny would be an honor for sure! Big fan of your playing, knowledge and channel!

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Homes For Sale 30A man. Same to you. I remember seeing you jam with Gales and Lance and wes i think that was the lineup. You had a hat on or whatever hahaa. It was all tones!

[@StratTones]

The Riff w Nik Sevigny whhhhatt!? Were you there?

[@jboot4359]

@@StratTones small world was just watching this video hahah wassup my brotha!!

[@fergcons]

Once you get a metalzone youll be all set😀😀

[@joelellmore3197]

You give great hope for those of us with fat fingers! Wonderful tones!

[@Chrisbell804]

Thank you!!!

[@MrDevildog0321]

Are you kidding! That's a Pro? Damn I wish they all sounded like that!

[@enkiea8322]

Very cool. I'm jealous. 👍🤘🔥💯

[@aarondeeming7002]

great video nik thanks for sharing,love your channel bro

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Thank you sir!

[@lthoedt]

Man i would kill to be able to use my vibroverb at that level. When i put it at 2.5 my neighbours start complaining :( And its not even solid state rectifier.

[@1972f1972]

Nik is amazing !!!

[@yjmsrv]

The fact that these pedals tend to vary so much in performance and change from one build to the next would stop me from every buying any of them at the prices they're at now. Essentially they're hyped because Cesar worked on Stevie's amp and fuzz pedals. Much like Tube Screamers are silly priced today if they're 'vintage' even though Maxon (and Ibanez via Maxon) builds the exact same pedal today for $99

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Thats why you have to try em all and find a good one!

[@enkiea8322]

Bro, when you find a good one it's like... 🔥😂💣😆🤘😍💯

[@Greco-Romano]

roughly $6000 worth of Diaz pedals

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

In todays market, probably more, but i’ll always find a deal!

[@philipharrauer9103]

Do you know the hfe reading of the NTE 103‘s in the blue Square Face?

[@PIPA1302]

fuck i need a strat , right fucking now....

[@user-bi5pv5lu1r]

Can you please do a Sayce lick or solo type of tutorial? Its really hard to get that speed like him....

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

I leave that for Philip to teach us all!!! Just be patient

[@user-bi5pv5lu1r]

@@theriffwniksevigny5473 Yes!!!

[@vintagepedalsdemo7785]

You should try my Rio Grande Texas 🎸🌵

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Sure!

[@ahmetyasirsakall77]

mannnnnn thats fuckinggg amazinggggggggggggggggggg

[@emanuelbaa1560]

this amp is killeeeeerrrrrrrrrrr

[@declanmccormack3263]

More than lightly at this stage if you buy one it might not have the best tone because someone else has sorted through them and picked the best of them unless youre a major collector buying muiltables to sort you might not have much luck or if you can even find one, why do they not re release them if they did so well in memory of the man. Yes I'm aware of peddalpawn because of you Nick totally enjoy you're history walkthrough of gear even do I can't afford it a second hand peddal same price as a mex strat crazy. Sounds class do in the write hands could you put new resistors in the peddal if it didn't sound good is it because they have worn. Is this why one pedal sounds different to the other when they are the same peddal?

[@philipharrauer9103]

Do you have a treble bleed in your strat here?

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Yes

[@doctordox6278]

I want to pickup a square face and Texas ranger but these prices for pedals that were made by the guy after Cesar died really irk me. The price guide has them waaaay lower. Hoping to find some good deals in ft worth guitar show.

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Ahhh. Keep me posted if you see anything

[@doctordox6278]

The Riff w Nik Sevigny for sure! I’ll be vlogging from there too. I’m sure some Diaz stuff will be around

[@paulcowart3174]

Been meaning to ask you what power supply the Square Face uses as far as center pin I've only been using batteries but was wondering just in case I need to use one Thanks

[@ironboywonder2766]

Cesar diaz was my uncle

[@emanuelbaa1560]

all wonderful! especially the amp! reading the interview, cesar says put the hottest on the bridge and lighter in the handle, is that so? I heard you recommended otherwise nik

[@enkiea8322]

Idk about Cesar (and I'm remiss to disagree with such a legend) but I'm with Nik. I struggle finding bridge pickups I like in Strats and for years kept putting "overwound" pickups in the bridge (usually around 8.5k and I've tried as hot as 11k). Now, crazy as it may or may not sound, I buy vintage Mustang/Music Master neck pickups that are about 5.7k and put them in the bridge position on my Strats. Sorry, I know you're looking for a response from Nik, I just figured I'd chime in. 🤘👍

[@emanuelbaa1560]

@@enkiea8322 wow thanks for your answer, I have some fat 50 fender in my strat, but I also have some cs 69 saved and these have less resistance than the fat 50, maybe you try them and leave only the fat50 on the neck, do you think it would be good? or change all?

[@enkiea8322]

@@emanuelbaa1560 Nah, I'd stick with the matching set of Fat 50's unless you switch them all out for cs 69's. You can't go wrong either way im my opinion. The Fat 50's and the cs 69's both sound good to me and I have Strats with both. That said, a matching set of low output (5.6k-6.3k) single coils I think sounds "right" on a Strat. Low height, real down low near the pickguard. To be clear, when I say output should be low to high from bridge to neck, I don't mean "put an overwound pickup at the neck." I just mean, if I have 3 single coils and their readings let's say are 5.7k, 6k and 6.3k, I'd put the 5.7 in the bridge and the 6.3 in the neck. Again, none of this gospel. It's all about trying different stuff cuz everything does sound different, one part to the next. Just like these Diaz pedals. If you can solder, then screw it, try whatever you got. Switch um every week until you find what's best to you. But if you'll need to take the guitar to a tech, stick with the Fat 50's cause they really are good. Especially if your Strat's body is a nice, resonant one.

[@emanuelbaa1560]

@@enkiea8322 wow! You are awesome!!! Thanks you!!!!!!!!!

[@enkiea8322]

@@emanuelbaa1560 Strats are awesome! 👍😁🤘

[@DogDaze66]

Is that a custom Shop Strat?

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Its a 1959

[@nlabombarda]

Is there any modern pedal that comes close to the Ranger that you would recommend?

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Yes. Im sure. I just found this one to work! In the end, you have to find something that works best for YoU!

[@carrillospeed]

What song is that your playing at 18:38 with the square face

[@billwilliams6338]

THE RIFF W NIK SEVIGNY Why does the Diaz Square Fuzz when turning down the guitar volume create that SRV tin pan alley GLASSY tone and when I have tried using a normal STOCK Fuzz face it doesn't give that SRV tin pan alley tone? any reasons why?

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Its the way the fuzz is designed. Also look into a video i did regarding treble bleeds circuits!

[@billwilliams6338]

@@theriffwniksevigny5473 Have you tired tuning down the volume on the guitar using a normal stock either GE or Silicon fuzz face and does it give you the SRV tin pan alley GLASSY TONE? because I can't get it and I have both dunlop GE and Silicon Fuzz faces and I'm tuning down the volume and its not getting that GLASSY SRV tone from tin pan alley, have you tried this?

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

bill williams take whatever fuzz pedal you are using. Turn the volume on the fuzz way up. Put the fuzz at about 1/2-3/4. And you should get the cleans

[@billwilliams6338]

@@theriffwniksevigny5473 but my dunlop silicon fuzz face and dunlop Germanium Fuzz face with the guitar volume turned down "does not" give me that SRV tin pan alley glassy texas tone. any reasons why? Which fuzz pedals will give that SRV tin pan alley glassy texas tone?

[@cobowe]

Look up pedal pawn fuzz

[@jonathanlok643]

Any idea when SRV started using the Texas Ranger and what tracks he might have used it in the studio or live? Thx!

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Never used one documented

[@jonathanlok643]

The Riff w Nik Sevigny Thx. It really seems to bring ‘that tone’ out. I pulled out my Keeley Java boost which has not been used in a long time and found some cool tones thx to this video. Really seems to bring out the quack in the 2 & 4 positions and the twang in the other positions I hear so much in Stevie’s tone

[@anthonyclarke2076]

Voodoo Chile was impressive

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Thank you!

[@chaseth]

I wish you showed gut shots. Shown the parts. Transistors and whatnot *Edit* you just said it was gooped. Id still like to see the guts

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Probably can find something on the Google!

[@Marciocp2]

Hi Nik! did you see this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHywl6SKlMuAb7s Nice to see you helping Philip back there lol. What happened to that problematic amp? great show by the way

[@theriffwniksevigny5473]

Yes. I saw. I was there hahaha.