West Valley Highway is back in the studio recording guitar parts. This session Moses is experimenting with tones by mic’ing and joining separate amps. During these sessions we are not trying to get a rock sound but creating a bold & smooth stereo character that will compliment that classic Bakersfield sound without recording what has been done before.

Guitars Used: Tele(s), Strat, Les Pauls, Gibson Hollow body

Amps: Fender mid 60’s Super Reverb, Fender 1963 Deluxe, Fender Deluxe (new series), Bedrock (Vox AC30 clone) 100 watt & misc. low watt amps.

Microphones:
Shure SM 57 - NEVE channel strip 1
AKG 414 – Mic Amp DACS
Lomo 19A19 - NEVE channel strip 2
Cole 4040 Ribbon - Shep CN12 – RCA BA6A
Neumann U47 (room mic) NEVE 33115 – Altec 436C

If you enjoy Texas style blues, old guitars and great tone.. You need to see this show! Featuring Special guest Nathan Wade opening the show.

Here are some more photos of the Andy Werth’s sessions. Notice the Fender Rhodes 78 Keyboard – Cole 4038 Ribbon Mics – Neumann U47 – Neumann U87 – Fender Champ – Cole 4040 Ribbon Mic – Hammond B3 with 122 Leslie cabinet – Custom Telecaster and other items about the studio.. This is going to be a great album, Look for his CD Release party in Mid Oct. at the High Dive in the Fremont Dist. of Seattle

We test drove the ShinyBox Ribbon Microphone on a fender amp and in front of a drum kit 6 ft back.. At a price point that is acceptable around $700.00 I think you will start to see more of these in recording studios.

Each ribbon microphone comes with a soft canvas protective bag, spider shock-mount, and a hardshell case for storing the ribbon microphone upright. The 46 is high output for a ribbon microphone, and has a frequency response that has a rise in the high end and low end when compared to other ribbon microphones. In many applications, this presents you with a “ready to mix” sound. An exceptional value for the price, the ShinyBox 46MX stands up to ribbon microphones many times it’s price, without breaking a sweat. Each46MX ribbon microphone is hand assembled at the bench by Jon Ulrigg. Every ribbon motor hand tuned by Jon Ulrigg, which offers a level of quality control and performance that sets these ribbon microphones apart from the competition.

Oh Yes, here is an original Ampeg SVT. These bass units are the foundation of great 70’s to today’s rock tones! The 85lb all-tube bass head along with the 165lb 8×10 cabinet makes for that great monster sound along with back troubles for anyone over 35 years old. Why 8×10 cabinet, so it can move more air and create that tighter tone from a 10” speaker compared to a single 15” or 18” cabinet. The cabinet locks in and can cover a vast genre’ of musical styles. Is this bass rig for everyone…Nope just the bands that have a roadie crew to do the heavy moving while you sound great on stage.

Here is a list of some of our past clients.  I’m often ask what style of music do you “record best”.  The list goes beyond these genre’s of music, alternative, rock, worship, americana, country, blues, jazz, big band sound and pop music.  our client list is as diverse as the day is long.

The Look - Mark Alvis - Amber Pacific - Vendetta Red – Pris - Matthew Shaw - Bryan Watson – Turnaround - TJ Sherrill - Brandon Bee - Jason Lackie - Brian E - David Landes - Eric Daw - Young Sportsmen - West Valley Highway - The Awareness Group - Burning Building Records - The Wakefields - Becki Sue & Her Big Rockin Daddies - Jon Haarstad - Brian Moorehouse - Troy Ritchie - Christie Aitken - Andy Werth - Not 20 - 12th and Vine - Bill Mattocks Band - Miles & Karina - Hudson Blues Band - The Tone Kings - The Trouble Fakers - Polly O’Keary and the Rhythm Method - Rough Chukar – Dicktionhead - Jon Auer ( The Posies ) - Gino Scarpino - Jimmy J. Love - Julando Samson - Kevin Thorton ( Color Me Badd ) - Bryan Duncan - Scott Mercado ( Candlebox ) - Dave Hillis ( Producer / Engineer, Pearl Jam ) - Surface Tension - The Bouchards - Andy Stoller ( Tracy Chapman - Pete Droge )

Bright, catchy and fun are three words that instantly come to mind when describing Andy Werth’s upcoming release out of Fastback. influence’s, such as Burt Bacharach, Louis Armstrong, Motown, Stan Getz, Jerry Lee Lewis, Paul McCartney and Neil Young. The result is a distinctive, timeless group of songs in which Werth showcases his versatility and sincerity as a musician and songwriter., Werth’s music is packed with horns, strings, vocal harmonies, guitar, piano, and a unique vibe that makes each tracks instant favorites to any listener.

This drum session mic set up & chain consist of

1). Kick.1 - Audix D6 - Manley SLAM - Urei 546 EQ.

2). Kick.2 - Senn. 421 - Manley SLAM - Urei 546 EQ.

3). Snare Top.1 - Neumann KM84 - NEVE Channel Strip

4). Snare Top.2 - Shure 57 - NEVE Channel Strip

5). Snare Bottom - Telefunken M16 - Focusrite 428 - LA2A

6). Rack Tom - Senn 428 - NEVE 33115

7). Floor Tom.1 - AKG D112 - Shep CN12 EQ ( Best strip ever! )

8). Floor Tom.2 - Senn 421 - NEVE 33115

9). High-Hat - Geffel M300 - Focusrite 428

10). Left Overhead - Neumann U87 - UA6-210

11). Right Overhead - Neumann U87 - UA6-210

12). Front of kick - Shiny Box Ribbon Mic - Grace 201 - RCA BA6A Comp.

13). Left Room - Neumann U47 - Focusrite 428

14). Right Room - Neumann U47 - Focusrite 428

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