Did anyone see the show at Blondies on 4/30. Symphony X was brilliant. This was my first time seeing them. However, it was hard for me to see what gear MJR uses. I understand he plays his Caparison signature; what does he use re: amp heads, cabs and fx; does anyone know?
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Check this out if you haven't already:
http://www.symphonyx.com/int-9.html
But that's old. It's from around 2003. The band's website is being revamped so there will probably be more up-to-date gear info soon.
Until then, here's what I know:
AMPS:
As far as amplification goes, he's definitely into Engl these days. He's using it live (along with his Marshall JCM 2000) and, based on the two new studio recorded songs that I've heard so far, I'm guessing it's what he's been using in the studio too the great majority of the time. The guitar tone sounds pretty Engly to me on those new tunes.
He does own some other heads like the Line6 Vetta head, a MesaBoogie dual-rectifier and a Madison. He used the Vetta head a lot on the road especially during the Paradise Lost tour, due to its convenience and quickness to set up etc, he said. But now he's touring with the Engl and the Marshall.
Some of the exact models are mentioned in wikipedia:
Here's a couple of pics of his live setup taken (not by me) from the show I went to over a month ago.
Looks like a Powerball to me.
CABS:
He owns 4x12 Marshalls, Mesaboogies, and Engls. But he likes to use the Marshalls the most, be it live or in the studio, and with almost every head (including the Vetta).
EFFECTS:
"In terms of effects, Romeo pairs his various amplifiers with a TC Electronics G System and a Boss NS2 Noisegate." -Wikipedia
Also, from a 2007 interview:
Other than that he doesn't seem too crazy about pedals. (I like that)
EDIT: I just found some up-to-date info here confirming all of this: http://www.uberproaudio.com/who-pla...x-michael-romeo-guitar-rig-gear-and-equipment
http://www.symphonyx.com/int-9.html
But that's old. It's from around 2003. The band's website is being revamped so there will probably be more up-to-date gear info soon.
Until then, here's what I know:
AMPS:
As far as amplification goes, he's definitely into Engl these days. He's using it live (along with his Marshall JCM 2000) and, based on the two new studio recorded songs that I've heard so far, I'm guessing it's what he's been using in the studio too the great majority of the time. The guitar tone sounds pretty Engly to me on those new tunes.
He does own some other heads like the Line6 Vetta head, a MesaBoogie dual-rectifier and a Madison. He used the Vetta head a lot on the road especially during the Paradise Lost tour, due to its convenience and quickness to set up etc, he said. But now he's touring with the Engl and the Marshall.
Some of the exact models are mentioned in wikipedia:
Here's a couple of pics of his live setup taken (not by me) from the show I went to over a month ago.
Looks like a Powerball to me.
CABS:
He owns 4x12 Marshalls, Mesaboogies, and Engls. But he likes to use the Marshalls the most, be it live or in the studio, and with almost every head (including the Vetta).
EFFECTS:
"In terms of effects, Romeo pairs his various amplifiers with a TC Electronics G System and a Boss NS2 Noisegate." -Wikipedia
Also, from a 2007 interview:
Other than that he doesn't seem too crazy about pedals. (I like that)
EDIT: I just found some up-to-date info here confirming all of this: http://www.uberproaudio.com/who-pla...x-michael-romeo-guitar-rig-gear-and-equipment
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