Jimmy Herring's Blog
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Guitar International Interview
http://guitarinternational.com/wpmu/2009/08/26/jimmy-herring-interview/
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Jimmy Answers a few questions
Q: Jimmy, hope all is well, I have a few questions about your '67 Super ....
Reverb w/ Tone Tubbys. Is this an original '67, and is the amp wired....
point to point? If you are still noodling around w/ this amp have....
their been any other modifications tubes..etc.....
The Codetalkers:....
Amp/s: '67 Super Reverb with Tone Tubby speakers....
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A: The ’67 Super Reverb is original except for the Tone Tubby speakers. It is point to point wiring. There has only been one minor mod made to all my old Fender amps. The external speaker jack on the back of the amp has been converted to a line level output so I can have a SEND that is compatible with a digital reverb. The SEND goes to a volume pedal, then to a digital reverb, then to a power amp which is connected to a couple of speaker cabs… This way, I can have the main amp completely dry, and bring the reverb to what ever level I want with the volume pedal. You turn the MIX control on the reverb all the way clockwise and you won’t have anything but reverb coming through the power amp and cabs. It will get a little louder bringing in the verb through the other cabs but if you turn the MIX knob all the way clockwise, it shouldn’t get too much louder.....
Q: Hey, I was wondering what gospel, jazz, or blues artists or guitarists have influenced the playing of Jimmy Herring? As a young aspiring guitarist myself, I was simply looking for some more artists I can be pointed to, because I love the soulful sounds of Derek Trucks and Jimmy Herring, and I would like to learn more!....
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A: There is a group of Steel guitarists called the “Sacred Steel.” Robert Randolph came out of this collective of guys who play steel guitars in church. One of my favorites is Aubrey Ghent. Derek turned me on to the Sacred Steel guy’s years ago. They play steel guitars like a Gospel singer. They mimic the sound of the singers and it’s incredible! The Campbell Brothers, The Lee Boys… these guys are amazing!! As for jazz and blues, there are so many wonderful people to listen to. Sometimes it’s good for guitarists to listen to musicians playing instruments other than guitar. Sax players (Coltrane, Cannonball, etc), piano players (McCoy Tyner, Oscar Peterson, etc). Allan Holdsworth is a constant source of inspiration for me. I never hear the frets when he plays … it’s just liquid. That’s the goal for me, I don’t want to hear the frets!!....
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Jimmy Herring Band- Jimmy is ridiculous at Guitar. Atlanta, GA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoY1kkR3lRk -
Guitar World: Jimmy Herring - Mar 09
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsNdCZSTqdoVideo Lesson