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THE KIT LIST
THE BYKER GROVE FAN CLUB INTRODUCTION
Hey, we're The Byker Grove Fan Club, A Post Macho Noise Pop Trio from Bath consisting of Connor (Guitar) Huw (Bass, Vocals) and Louis (Drums). We sound Like a much angrier Talking Heads, or a much softer Mclusky, either way, is acceptable. Our gear Choices are generally pretty straightforward, usually just loud, LOUDER.
GUITAR AMPS
Connor: I got really into using duel amps a few years back and haven't really looked back since, it’s an
incredible sound when you get the balance right.
really see that setup changing… plus it looks cool and everyone knows music is 90% about looks and only 10% talent.
BASS PREAMP
Huw: Probably the most interesting thing I use is my Rusty Box.
Currently, I'm using an 80s Roland JC120 combo and Selmer Treble n Bass from the 70s going into a really beautiful Zilla 2x12 cab. I don't really know much about amps beyond "big speaker make noise" but I seem to have gotten really lucky with the combination and I can't 32
It's essentially the preamp section of an old transistor amp that Shellac and Jesus lizard used to use called the Traynor ts50B. The amp sounds like grinding metal, and as such probably isn't everyone’s cup of tea.
