How to get the Big Country sound using modern FX?

TonyR

I know Big Country used the MXR M-129 Pitch Transposer, rack mounted unit with drive, chorus and delay to get their sound.

I've got the drive, delay and chorus covered.

Does anyone have an idea of a modern pedal equivalent for the M-129?

Thanks

Tony

octatonic

EHX Hog probably comes the closest in pedal form.

RocknRollDave

Whaaaaat?! You mean they weren't real bagpipes?!


*illusions shattered*

downbytheriver

Stuart used a Mesa Boogie Triaxis and Boogie power amp for much of his career.  Unmistakable really. 

tone1

RocknRollDave said:

Whaaaaat?! You mean they weren't real bagpipes?!


*illusions shattered*

I was gonna say that 

ICBM

Boss pitch shifter of some description.

For what it's worth I know where Stuart Adamson's old HH combo is… it really does sound surprisingly like early Big Country, even with none of the other effects.

EricTheWeary

Half an answer this but Bruce Watson gets all his effects these days from a TC Nova System, which does include a pitch shifter. How he sets it I've no idea but that's your starter for ten...  

TheMarlin

Big Country were excellent live. Stuart was a real gent, rest his soul. 

RocknRollDave

TheMarlin said:

Big Country were excellent live. Stuart was a real gent, rest his soul. 

This, absolutely this. 
I've been to hundreds of gigs over the years, including the likes of Prince, but I haven't enjoyed any of them as much as Big Country at Birmingham Hummingbird. RIP 

not_the_dj

The Hummingbird, now that's a venue I've not heard mentioned for a long time ;-)

TheMarlin

RocknRollDave said:

TheMarlin said:

Big Country were excellent live. Stuart was a real gent, rest his soul. 

This, absolutely this. 
I've been to hundreds of gigs over the years, including the likes of Prince, but I haven't enjoyed any of them as much as Big Country at Birmingham Hummingbird. RIP 

That's where I saw them . 

TonyR

Thanks for the input peeps!

EricTheWeary

I found a clip on YouTube of someone showing how to get that BC sound. 

Wasn't right, just a shed load of chorus basically.

redwedge

For all things related to Big Country guitar - Bruce Watson is a member https://www.facebook.com/groups/220694514779587/ ;

TonyR

redwedge said:

For all things related to Big Country guitar - Bruce Watson is a member https://www.facebook.com/groups/220694514779587/ ;

Shame I'm not!

JezWynd

When I had a Boss PS-3 I stumbled upon a sound that immediately said 'Big Country' Can't recall the mode but it was uncannily accurate.

BintyTwanger77

His guitar sound alone is a like a national emblem. I'm not ashamed to admit I get a bit homesick every time I hear it. 

midlifecrisis

wasnt there a lot of EBow too?

jeztone2

not_the_dj said:

The Hummingbird, now that's a venue I've not heard mentioned for a long time ;-)

I played there in the early 90's. The guys running it managed a band & they tried to poach me & my singer. They were a little...intimidating as I recall. So we didn't sign up. 

57Deluxe

Pair of Yamaha SG2000s