What Is The 'Tweed' Sound?

Fender Tweed amps have become the stuff of legend, thanks to the unique tone these amps produce and to the countless players that have used this tone to create their signature sound, theres no doubt in my mind that the Tweed sound has help shape music history.

Thanks to @JoeBonamassaTV for being a part of this video

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[RhettShull]

Check out my full interview with Joe Bonamassa here, and HUGE thanks to Joe!

[RJRonquillo]

I don't think Leo foresaw humbucker guitars running through his early circuits, which is such a magical combination. A Gibson through most any early Fender amp is instant *schwing!*

[doktorrock]

8:42 "I like to run my amps on the edge of breakup."

That's how I like to run my relationships.

[tonykane]

Love how you drop in with Joe Bonamassa. Just goes to show how generous musicians are with their time when they're talking about things they love.

[thatisall]

I like that you started with playing right off the bat, and didn’t spend 15 minutes talking before we heard it. Great tone.

[huynhngocnamgiang]

1 minute and 30 seconds intro to the video
"Holy hell Joe Bonamassa!!"

[alexwong]

Keith Richards - Can't you hear me knocking. That's THE tweed sound for me.

[photosandajamtrack]

I'd like to see a show entirely dedicated to clean tones. There's a lot of different kinds of clean tones and I have more trouble finding them than I do finding driven tones. Everybody talks about driven sounds and which amps get which driven sounds the best. But you rarely see clean tones getting that kind of attention. From 60's jangle to jazzy warm, that's what I want to hear about....Thanks!!!

[AJGuel]

Gets a legend to be in the video. Doesn't use him for the thumbnail. Love it!!!

[kengevers]

What an interview. Joe B knows his stuff. Speakers and their importance in a tweed amp. Mid scoop. This has to be one of the best videos I've ever seen. Tweed amps are amazing, and I thank you Rhett for the video.

[MaunderMaximum]

Neil plays two notes with Old Black and his Deluxe, and I immediately know who it is. Zuma. Ragged Glory. Legendary!

[TheHouseofKushTV]

I just came off a binge of Kemper and STL demo vids to see where the tech is at, then came here and, well... thank you for reminding me how much more sweet and alive the real thing can sound. The tone off your fingers, and the engineering on the cab mic'ing, are top notch. The amp is singing in that room, nice work.

[Brannington]

ngl, Fender should make one of their next tone master solid state amps the 4x10 tweed bassman. i'd save up and buy one

[RCSmiths]

I swear guitar tones just have the coolest names ever, complementing the awesome sounds associated with them!

[tomswift]

The Bassman amp circuit was taken directly from an RCA tube handbook of the era. A perfectly good circuit but also perfectly conventional with no secret or magical features. Of course early users started using it outside its linear design range, introducing various distortions which they found musically interesting.

[mattcampbell]

i am SO happy you started with "ohio". i've been jamming that song a ton this week and i've been thinking about copping a tweed deluxe or even a kit. i think this sold me!

[billyburke]

Dude. You get the best tone I’ve ever heard on youtube. Literally blows my mind how amazing the sound tones with all your guitars and amps. Well done.

[Hasselblad]

Just purchased a new tweed Blues Junior. $800 smackers but the sales guy was excited about the amp. He was right, it sounds incredible. Thank you Tony!

[rf]

The thing I always enjoy about Joe Bonamassa ASIDE from his Monster guitar playing is his knowledge and his enthusiasm for equipment.

[scundoalex]

Great video Rhett. I converted to the 5E3 circuit iDeluxe kit from Mojotone as well. about 6 years ago. I mainly use it with my 67 Tele but it sounds equally awesome with the humbucker guitars and a Strat (of course). When I first plugged in and played through it, I said this is the tone I've had in my head all these years but couldn't quite dial up on my amps. Just perfect IMHO. God bless you Leo Fender for giving us guitar players so much joy with your creations.