swamp jazz peer review

[johnlewitt]

I echo that comment.

Guitar sounds good (actually really good).

I'd change the drums out completely and go with something that is more of a throwback to the 50's. Try a really vintage kit if you've got one in your library.

John

[DanLuedke]

Hi Jim,

Bobpouri is correct that the drums are too far in the back in the remix.

I like the short solo slide guitar version, but I wonder if there is too much room (amp) noise? It is most apparent from about 8-10 seconds. Maybe someone else here can tell me if I am being too picky.

BTW, I am very fond of the G&L ASAT Tele. It might be more versatile than any other Tele out there and it's very underrated.

[bobporri]

Dan's right about the noise. I battle that all the time myself. I like to think I'm getting somewhat better or tactful or whatever with it (or at least play everything else louder to drown it out ).

Bob P.

[jfiegen]

Guys,
yes, that noise floor is always a problem, especially with the lap steel without a volume pedal, which helps the "drive" a little bit. It's cool that you picked up on that, given that it takes a good set of phones, and ears, to hear it. By the time any of this stuff ever gets to TV,if it ever does, it's so squashed and trimmed and over-voiced that who would know? (except us). Anyway, thanks again for your comments and time. They are VERY much appreciated.
Jim