Neil Young’s tweed deluxe amp mics

[Sean_OLeary]

Does anyone know what mics Neil Young uses on his tweed deluxe?

There’s seems to be one consistent mic, looks like a Sennheiser e906 but I’m pretty sure it predates that. I see an SM57 in one shot but also what looks a pair of capsule mics? Anyone know what they are? Thanks

 

[clydethecat]

I think the Sennheiser is an MD409. The gray mics look like Astatic or Shure "bullet" style carbon mics, and there's a Shure SM56 in there.

 

[Sean_OLeary]

I think the Sennheiser is an MD409. The gray mics look like Astatic or Shure "bullet" style carbon mics, and there's a Shure SM56 in there.

Thanks.. that helped a lot

 

[Wally]

And….at the end of the day Neil Young’s Deluxe is not a deluxe. It is modified to run 6L6s. It might be closer to being a 5E5, which is the 5E3 preamp circuit with transformers That accommodate 6L6 power tubes.
The coolest thing about his rig is the solenoid driven controls.

 

[Chiogtr4x]

And….s as t the end of the d as y z Neil Yoong’s Deluxe is not a deluxe. It is modified to run 6L6s. It might be closer to being a 5E5 Zptt try o, which is 5E3 circuit with transformer eh
Rrsvtgst sccomodste 6L6 power tubes.

Boy, I was listening to both "Cowgirl in The Sand" and "Down by The River" today ( studio cuts)

And THAT sound - that 'exploding bomb +shimmer/sparkle' is just something else.

I can't remember if that's the Gretsch or Les Paul back then, but the guitar +amp+ Neil's touch and phrasing is stunning to me.

 

[Wally]

Yeah, that sound can come from a stock 5E3 with the right guitar.

 

[Chiogtr4x]

Yeah, that sound can come from a stock 5E3 with the right guitar.

I'm 'poor', so for kicks, I just got a used Wampler Tweed '57 pedal,
And this thing sounds pretty close!
It's kind of scary- pedal alchemy+ my own imagination!

Edit: to complete the equation 'on the cheap' I'm hoping (soon!) to get an Epiphone P-90 Special ( the single-cut, TV Yellow one, w/ wraparound tailpiece).
Not just for the Neil thing; I've just always loved the look and features of this Les Paul variation- plus I dont have a P-90 guitar. This could be fun!