Dave's Rig

brian_ok · Unread post by **brian_ok** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 10:15 pm

STLflmmkr wrote:Its common to have an amp enclosed in a studio during recording but I dont know of anyone else who uses it live.

That's actually a pretty common thing, it cuts down on stage noise a ton. It's called a 'dog house.'

Sciaracastro · Unread post by **Sciaracastro** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 9:19 am

STLflmmkr wrote:Dave Matthews has a sophisticated stage setup that involves 2 signal splits into 3 separate signal paths, an iso-cabbed amp, and some high end (BUT SUBTLE) EQ and processing. The action of his guitar is set to medium height to accommodate Dave's percussive playing and up-the-neck chord forms. Matthews currently uses D'Addario Acoustic Bronze 011's.

The piezo comes out of the endpin jack and goes into a belt pack transmitter, which is broadcast to a receiver. Out of the receiver the signal goes into a preamp via a 1/4" jack.

From the preamp the signal goes into a parametric EQ. A mixer allows for selection between the 2 guitar setups and provides emergency options in case one path malfunctions.

The basic guitar signal comes out of the mixer and into a multi-effects processor. Here the signal is split. One path goes to the venue sound system and is what the audience hears. The other path continues into another EQ and power amp and become the onstage monitor sound.

There is yet another split after the splitter. A signal is tapped off and sent into a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Amp and is miked inside a completely enclosed soundproof box. The miked signal is blended into the overall sound at the mixer and is NOT used for onstage monitors and not heard by the band but mixed into what the audience hears. Matthews blends the slightly overdriven amp sound with his straight piezo signal to create a crunchier sound.

totally new to me

Trippin Hillbilly · Unread post by **Trippin Hillbilly** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 12:33 pm

guitardmb wrote:
Trippin Hillbilly wrote:
STLflmmkr wrote:Dave Matthews has a sophisticated stage setup that involves 2 signal splits into 3 separate signal paths, an iso-cabbed amp, and some high end (BUT SUBTLE) EQ and processing. The action of his guitar is set to medium height to accommodate Dave's percussive playing and up-the-neck chord forms. Matthews currently uses D'Addario Acoustic Bronze 011's.

The piezo comes out of the endpin jack and goes into a belt pack transmitter, which is broadcast to a receiver. Out of the receiver the signal goes into a preamp via a 1/4" jack.

From the preamp the signal goes into a parametric EQ. A mixer allows for selection between the 2 guitar setups and provides emergency options in case one path malfunctions.

The basic guitar signal comes out of the mixer and into a multi-effects processor. Here the signal is split. One path goes to the venue sound system and is what the audience hears. The other path continues into another EQ and power amp and become the onstage monitor sound.

There is yet another split after the splitter. A signal is tapped off and sent into a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Amp and is miked inside a completely enclosed soundproof box. The miked signal is blended into the overall sound at the mixer and is NOT used for onstage monitors and not heard by the band but mixed into what the audience hears. Matthews blends the slightly overdriven amp sound with his straight piezo signal to create a crunchier sound.
That is awesome. Thanks.
Dave was using a matchless amp when he was here in Feb. He's probably replaced the hot rod with this since moving away from the chet. Awesome idea.

Or he might just use a different setup for solo and full band.

Isn't the hot rod deluxe an electric guitar amp?

EnFuego · Unread post by **EnFuego** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 5:36 pm

The only amp listed on the dmb website is the matchless DC30

jsgksu · Unread post by **jsgksu** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 6:55 pm

EnFuego wrote:The only amp listed on the dmb website is the matchless DC30

That little thing retails for like $3599.99 DAMN!

EnFuego · Unread post by **EnFuego** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 9:59 pm

jsgksu wrote:
EnFuego wrote:The only amp listed on the dmb website is the matchless DC30
That little thing retails for like $3599.99 DAMN!

haha, i was just getting ready to look it up actually...apparently not anymore.

Paco · Unread post by **Paco** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 1:16 pm

seriously, the matchless has been around for ages...

RunsWithBuffalo · Unread post by **RunsWithBuffalo** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 3:17 pm

The Hot Rod would be great for songs that usually have an electric but Dave plays them on acoustic like Drive In Drive Out. All the sound guy has to do is blend more of the overdrive and bam, electric guitar!

pjsim15 · Unread post by **pjsim15** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 1:42 am

what's the white square thing under the amp?

a1075dd63aa12 · Unread post by **a1075dd63aa12** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 1:57 am

pjsim15 wrote:what's the white square thing under the amp?

looks like a pedal of some sort, maybe a tuner

brian_ok · Unread post by **brian_ok** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 7:41 am

wkpggrvn2001 wrote:
pjsim15 wrote:what's the white square thing under the amp?
looks like a pedal of some sort, maybe a tuner

yeah that looks 99% like the Boss tuner.

RunsWithBuffalo · Unread post by **RunsWithBuffalo** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 8:59 pm

The tuner wouldnt be behind him, I think thats an Boss EQ pedal.

T714 · Unread post by **T714** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 5:57 pm

it's a Boss tuner...

and just to piss people off, here is my:

brian_ok · Unread post by **brian_ok** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:04 pm

very nice, more pics please! what number is it? how much did it cost/where'd you buy it?

T714 · Unread post by **T714** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:09 pm

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