Chuck Schuldiner

[Vik]

Anyone here knows what guitars/amps/effects did he use when playing live or recording ? [img]graemlins/band.gif[/img]

[RacerX]

Re: Chuck Schuldiner

BC Rich Stealth through a Marshall VS100.

[Baum83]

Re: Chuck Schuldiner

Yep. He's also known for using a single DiMarzio X2N in the bridge position.

[RacerX]

Re: Chuck Schuldiner

Right you are, Baum: Ace & I were just talking about Chuck's gear the other day! [img]graemlins/band.gif[/img]

[Vik]

Re: Chuck Schuldiner

I read some reviews about the VS100 saying it isn't a very good amp, is it true? As you probably got the idea from my other posts i am a fan of his music, so please share with me what you know about Chuck's sound. [img]graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

Thanks,

Vik

[Baum83]

Re: Chuck Schuldiner

Originally posted by RacerX:
Right you are, Baum: Ace & I were just talking about Chuck's gear the other day! [img]graemlins/band.gif[/img]

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">It's a crying shame he's left us so early. RIP. [img]images/icons/frown.gif[/img]

Vik:
That's it. A very basic setup - the BCR and his Valvestate halfstack. I don't know whether he used a VS cab or a 1960, though. And seeing as Chuck used the VS for over 10 years and for extensive touring all over the world, it can't be that bad as an amp. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

[Vik]

Re: Chuck Schuldiner

RIP Chuck ! And thanks for all the great music !

So, how do you guys get his tone ? [img]graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

[Newc]

Re: Chuck Schuldiner

With an X2N and a VS100 [img]graemlins/idea2.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

Newc

[Vik]

Re: Chuck Schuldiner

[img]graemlins/images/icons/tongue.gif[/img] well that's the easy way :-)
how about alternatives if you don't have a vs 100 ? [img]graemlins/images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

[lerxstcat]

Re: Chuck Schuldiner

Well, they don't respond to playing dynamics the way a good all-tube amp does, and the build quality is not nearly as good either. However I think they have a good death metal sound out of the box, and obviously if taken care of they will last. Glenn Drover of Eidolon still
uses a VS8100 amp as well, so although there are a lot of better amps out there,
they get the job done in the death and other metal genres.

Not the amp for playing SRV, though a good player can surprise you with most any gear.

[deLuther]

Re: Chuck Schuldiner

Am I right that Chuck used "old" valvestate i.e. 8100?

[lerxstcat]

Re: Chuck Schuldiner

I didn't want to correct the VS100 post
but you're probably right, since the VS100 wasn't introduced until the later mid-90s. The 8100 was its predecessor and said to be better-sounding by most.
I have an 8040 1-12" 40-watt combo and it seems to sound better than the VS100 as well, though only 2 channels.

Oh yeah, my point: The VS100 didn't exist 10 years ago, so he couldn't have used it for 10 years. How long ago did Chuck die, a year or 2?

[ August 18, 2003, 08:56 AM: Message edited by: lerxstcat ]

[Baum83]

Re: Chuck Schuldiner

December 13th, 2001. 1 1/2 years ago.

[lantz_c]

Re: Chuck Schuldiner

There is an interview on emptywords.org where Chuck briefly talks about his gear, but doesn’t mention anything that wasn’t already said here.

“Let's talk about your equipment?

Well, I really have a simple set up. I've been playing the B.C.Rich Stealth for years now. I have three of them, one is a custom black one that is my main stage guitar, one is an emerald green that is really beautiful, and an old one that I recently stripped down. They all have a fixed bridge and one Dimarzio X2N pickup which is a key to my sound. My amp is a Marshall Valvestate head and cabinet, that's about it. I don't use effects except for a little chorus on my leads, I really like a basic setup.”

Whole Interview

I also remember reading something where Chuck stated that he used a Boss distortion pedal (never mentioned the model) on the first two albums, but stopped using them on Human because he felt the Valvestate offered enough gain.

Re: Chuck Schuldiner

What does the X2N pickup sound like compared to a bill lawrence xl 500 (which i use in my guitars) Are they hard to find? If not I might have to get my grubby little hands on one... [img]graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]