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How do I get that 1960-70 rock amp sound?

Hi
I'm looking for tips to sort out my live sound
and get a great rocking sound from my amp and CBG

Has anyone got any tips?

I think valves is the only way to go
but what's the best amp pedal combo for some
great rocking sounds?

Or do I just need to add an overdrive?

As I need a fatter sound.
(AC/DC, 70's rock kinda thing with some 60's
Cleaner songs too)

All help or fun is appreciated

Keep rocking
Bug

Ps using a 4 string an P bass pickup
Plus a 3 string and single double hotrail
Pup
Six string goldfoil (which works ok for sound)

Playing Cambridge hence would like help to sort
Before then if anyone fancies giving me some tips?

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Comment by ChickenboneJohn on September 9, 2014 at 10:56pm: If you are asking what Hollowbelly (HB) uses, I can tell you. I built his "Blues Preacher" amp...22 watts into a 12" Eminence Legend speaker, Baltic birch cabinet, lacquered tweed covered, Presence and "Black Face" switching, Accutronics spring reverb. Available exclusively from me.

Comment by BUGGY (C) on September 9, 2014 at 10:41pm: What does HB use?

Comment by BUGGY (C) on September 9, 2014 at 10:39pm: http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/strolling-tone-give-me-a-sign

Comment by BUGGY (C) on September 9, 2014 at 10:38pm: Pick strolling tones uses a micro terror that sounds good
(Valves) and celestrian 12inch speaker

Comment by BUGGY (C) on September 9, 2014 at 10:36pm: Hence why the goldfoil works and not much else
and why seasick uses them on everything !
Will try an od pedal or 2!

I have some old mullards in an amp that's should work
With a driver pedal then..

Ok will try something..

Comment by the anonymous pick on September 9, 2014 at 10:31pm: best way to get vintage tone , is with vintage stuff . including pickups etc.

anything new .. you are attempting to mimic it .

and any one new component , can toss it outta whack.

Comment by BUGGY (C) on September 9, 2014 at 10:23pm: And apparently I need a F-off sized overdrive pedal Too!
(To make the valves bleed!)

Comment by BUGGY (C) on September 9, 2014 at 10:22pm: That was easy then...! Lol

For voice - TC Helicon voice tone x1
For down and dirty!

Comment by the anonymous pick on September 9, 2014 at 10:10pm: tube amp !

Comment by BUGGY (C) on September 9, 2014 at 9:53pm: http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/bugera-rat-and-bugocaster?comme...

This was about as good as I could get
But not with a 4 string or 3 string