That said, this is not purely a one-amp emulator. There’s no doubting the TNB50 is a killer amp, especially in its mid-60s ‘croc-skin’ iteration, and there has been talk of a Selmer revival in recent years (Alex Turner of the Arctic Monkeys is a big fan of the Zodiac Twin 30 combo). Maybe this is a chance for us to re-evaluate Selmer’s place in amplifier history. For the rest of us, it’s not so clear – after all, the amp in question is in the same ballpark as an E元4-driven Marshall JTM45 and there are already plenty of pedals that do that job.

It actually started out as a favour for Lee Harris, the guitarist in Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets – basically a tribute act to Barrett-era Floyd, except with the real band’s drummer.įor Harris, the appeal of having a TNB50 in a box is obvious: it enables him to recreate those early Floyd tones without having to take a rare, heavy and potentially unreliable 50-Watt head on tour. You may be wondering why ThorpyFX, one of the UK’s most respected indie pedal builders, decided to create an ‘analogue emulator’ of Syd’s Selmer Treble ’N’ Bass 50 head.

What went wrong? Well, the biggie was that the Beatles, the Shadows and the Animals all jumped ship to Vox but one player who was still using his Selmer towards the end of the 60s was Pink Floyd’s original frontman, Syd Barrett… and that brings us to the ThorpyFX Scarlet Tunic.

READ MORE: Chapman M元 Semi-Hollow Pro review: A hard-charging wolf in spangly sheep’s clothing.These days you don’t hear so much about the long-defunct amplifier brand that started out as a London-based offshoot of that French firm, but there was a time when it seemed destined to be the sound of the British rock boom. Though her presence isn’t meant to drive the story sans a few key moments, she doesn’t really bring anything unique to the role.They say the Selmer company still makes a mean saxophone. Kelly Rowland, who plays Howard’s wife, Emily, is also just fine. Lauren Lapkus and Rob Riggle are ok enough as Mayor Tammy and oddball neighbor Sully respectively, but their apparent attempts at comedy fall flat. Most are there to support the main characters as a means of delivering exposition and/or a few extra screams during chase sequences. As loud and wacky as the townsfolk are, they fail to intrigue. What mires some of the fun is how bland The Curse of Bridge Hollow can be. And parents hoping to share a bit of Halloween magic can do so without offense, their mileage for horror aimed at younger audiences notwithstanding. Young teenagers who are new to horror will probably appreciate that the monsters aren’t nightmare inducing most are appropriately scary given its PG-13 styled content. Small children might giggle at brief uses of profanity or the eccentric townsfolk who are somewhat obsessed with all things creepy. What’s presented is a Halloween experience that tries to mesh comedy with light horror. Even after witnessing various Halloween decorations spring to life, he believes that there has to be a logical explanation. Howard has a hard time believing in otherworldly matters, though. After learning of the town’s openly dark past, she tries to warn her father of a looming threat. The latest clash stems from Sydney’s belief in the supernatural. Conflicts arise whenever a “suggested” course of action negates personal desire – self-defense classes and small-town living supersede ballet and a reluctance to change area codes. Howard Gordon (Marlon Wayans), an overbearing but ultimately loving science teacher, struggles to identify with his mildly rebellious teenage daughter, Sydney (Priah Ferguson). The Curse of Bridge Hollow has a familiar premise. Unfortunately, The Curse of Bridge Hollow has enough flaws that it’s not always easy to just enjoy the seasonal treats. Because of this, any inclination to view it through a critical eye is subdued the desire to just go with the flow and have fun is strong. The autumn vibes and playful yet spooky sentiments typically ascribed to a family-friendly version of Halloween cements its foundation. The Curse of Bridge Hollow’s October release on Netflix is timely.

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