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Ivan Richards Audio: December 2007


Bob Spencer Music

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Aussie guitar icon Bob Spencer
has recorded some original tracks
which can now be heard on 'myspace'
 
www.myspace.com/bobspencermusic
 
we are proud to confirm that Bob has
been using our amps & pedals exclusively
for some time now
 
'Take The Low Road' & 'Delicious' were
recorded with the following gear:
 
Belman Albatross loaded with
Mick Brierley P90 style pickups
 
'Rich Split' active guitar splitter
 
split #1 - 'Bright Idea' [prototype] pedal
class-A mid-booster plugged into 28W
custom design 'Richards' KT66 amp head
[Baxandall EQ]
 
split #2 - 'Rich Blues' pedal cascaded into
'Rich Drive' pedal plugged into 80W custom
design 'Richards' 4xKT66 amp head
[Baxandall EQ]
 
software - Waves GTR with various
cabinet simulations
 
NO speakers
NO digital distortion

CIRCLE

CIRCLE
 
formerly known as 'Opanoni and the
Raindrops', CIRCLE are a Sydney-based
indie/alternative/rock band recording
and performing songs composed by
singer/songwriter Radi Safi
 
current albums:
'Stamps & Coins' [Opanoni]
'EGBDF' [Opanoni]
 
current single:
'Every-Time' [Circle]
 
forthcoming album:
'Just keep Swimming' [Circle]
 
all on Monday Records, Sydney Australia
 
CIRCLE are:
 
Radi Safi - lead vocals/guitars/keyboards
Tania Safi - drums
Dan Shaw - bass
Dion Casey - lead guitar
 
what gear do they use ?
 
Radi uses a 'Rich Blues' &/or a 'Rich Fuzz'
through a 'Richards' 30 watt 'Expressionist'
series valve [tube] amp head & 2x12 cab;
Dan uses a 'Rich Fuzz'; Dion also uses a
'Rich Fuzz'; the album 'Just Keep Swimming'
showcases all the above gear !
 
CIRCLE are concentrating on Sydney's
inner-west indie music scene, with shows
at venues including the Hopetoun Hotel,
the Sandringham Hotel, the Cat & Fiddle,
the Orange Grove Rozelle, & Candy's
Apartment
 
 
links:
 
www.opanoni.com
 
www.myspace.com/opanoni
 

CARR Amplifiers

Carr Amplifiers
 
we are please to announce that as of
December 2007 we have been appointed
the authorised service agent in Australia
for Carr Amplifiers of North Carolina, USA
 
Carr amps display a unique and highly
individual approach to guitar amplification
and are completely valve [tube] in design
and completely hand-wired
 
Hello Ivan:
Great to have you on the case!  You certainly
come well recommended and it is wonderful
to have people like yourself work on our amps.  
Steve Carr.
 
For all Carr sales enquiries, contact Brent
Williams @ Bondi Intermusic Australia
02 9369 3922