*Shels Studio Report – The Amp Bunker.

Recording for *shels‘ 2nd studio Album is finally underway – having tracked the drums with Peter Miles (www.myspaace.com/petermiles) in the UK earlier this summer, the construction of a DIY studio at Shelsmusic HQ in Los Angeles commenced earlier this week.

Since we couldn’t escape into the wilderness to make this record as originally planned, we needed a sound-proof fortress built for the Peavey 5150, so we could blast the amp in peace without killing neighbours…  it’s called the amp bunker… kinda like a sex bunker.. but filthier and more brutal.

after a ton of blisters, splinters and a few tests, we’re happy to report it’s all working pretty well…  and we should begin tracking the first of the guitars tomorrow:)

for you gearslutz out there – you might be interested to know we’re using classical guitars through a 5150 combo dirty channel for our heavy guitar sound. The first 5 of you to email us at shels@shelsmusic.com after reading this will get to hear a sample 🙂

all hail the Amp Bunker of Doom!

STEP 1 - build a box

STEP 2: Build another (slightly smaller) box

STEP 3: Use the strength of the bear to put box 2 into box 1 - remember to leave both "doors" open so you can slide your amp in.

STEP 4: Use some sex slaves to place the 5150 into box 2.

STEP 5: Seal box 2 door.

STEP 6: Seal box 1 door

STEP 7: Place cover over box 2 and seal.

STEP 8: Place cover over box 1 and seal.

STEP 9: Add appropriate camouflage and issue warning alert.