DESCRIPTION:
http://arc-effects.com
https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=arc+effects+sheperd+ibanez+rg852+marshall+bluesbreaker&_aid=kingman


The '73 Violet Rams Head is a pedal that can stun with its mixture of sonic assault, tone and homely looks. Desirable? Hell yes. Freely available? Nope, it's a rare bird now. Aaron from ARC Effects is a major fan of this now over-40's pedal, and he's given it back to us with some extra loving in the form of modern build, looks and a very handy 3-way Mid Voicing toggle (Flat, Scooped, Boosted). True bypass, of course. Does the Shepherd rock? Indeed, the Shepherd doth rock.

I could have demoed this pedal like anyone else - with a Strat, Tele, SG or Les Paul, ad nauseam. But no! Why do that when you can hear MORE! After all, a Muff is all about more, right? That's why I've used the Ibanez beast. It's really just a great H/H axe with DiMarzio PAF's and a longer scale. Er, and a couple of extra strings.

Guitar: Ibanez RG852MPB GFB PRESTIGE
Amp: Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker Combo RI (Greenbacks)
Extra effects: Empress Reverb
Cables: Providence and Montreux
Power Supply: Voodoo Lab MONDO
Mic: Shure Violet Design The Amethyst Standard (Marshall); Samson Airline77 (me)
Camera: Canon 60D (me) and iPhone 6+ (pedal)
Soundcard: AVID Mbox Pro 3
Computer: Apple iMac 27" i7 3.4 GHz 16 GB RAM
Software: Pro Tools 12.4, Waves CLA Guitars (slight comp over input track), Waves L3-16 Limiter (to keep levels in check at output), Apple Final Cut Pro X (video editing and Youtube compression).