Eric Heywood on Son Volt DVD

Jud Thomas · Post by **Jud Thomas** » 1 Jul 2005 8:09 pm

Anyone else out there own the recently released Son Volt live on Austin City Limits DVD? Eric Heywood is featured quite nicely on it with many close ups and tasty solos. I know the performance is eight years old now, but it's nice to see him get the spotlight a little more. I really like his unique tone.
Jud

Mike Neer · Post by **Mike Neer** » 1 Jul 2005 8:40 pm

Check out Richard Buckner's "Since". It's been one of my favorites since I purchased it 7 years ago. Heywood plays some nice stuff on it.

Tucker Jackson · Post by **Tucker Jackson** » 2 Jul 2005 11:23 am

Jud, I haven't seen that DVD... could you describe what kind of rig Eric was using?

On the band's first few albums, his tone had lots of tube amp "grit," but it wasn't bright. I've always wondered what gear he used.

-Tucker

Jud Thomas · Post by **Jud Thomas** » 2 Jul 2005 1:34 pm

He plays a Williams through a Vox head and a cabinet with 2 12's I think. It definitely sounds gritty. Not your typical PSG sound. It works well with the "not your typical" band. I had the pleasure of seeing him play with Richard Buckner twice. It's what inspired me to play PSG.

Stephen Dorocke · Post by **Stephen Dorocke** » 2 Jul 2005 3:42 pm

That'd be a Vox AC-50, I believe.............