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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2010 3:48:29 GMT -7
I'm thinking if you use an attenuator on a Galaxie, that can work somewhat like a master volume. If the overall volume is low enough due to the attenuator, you have room to level the output of both channels, right?
Am I missing something? I really want to try a 2-channel Z and I'm thinking this would work, but that little guy in the back of my mind is telling me I'm leaving something out of the thought process!
Brian
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Post by doctorice on Jul 18, 2010 4:06:26 GMT -7
Brian,
An attenuator will reduce the overall output level from the amp, and in that sense it is like a master volume. However, it can't do anything to alter the relative volume between the Galaxie's two channels.
I think the Doc's "master volume" mod operates differently than a "true" master volume. My guess is that for channel 2 the regular volume controls gain and saturation and the master then reduces the level so that it's easier to balance the output levels of the two channels while still achieving as pushed a tone as one wants from channel 2. I'm basing this supposition on a Mesa Boogie that I own, which operates like this.
I'm sure others can illuminate further and correct any errors in my analysis.
Mike
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Post by doctorice on Jul 18, 2010 4:09:21 GMT -7
Let me add that an attenuator is great to have. The Z Brake Lite and Airbrake work well. You can get the amp singing and match the output sound pressure level to the setting.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2010 11:52:08 GMT -7
Brian, An attenuator will reduce the overall output level from the amp, and in that sense it is like a master volume. However, it can't do anything to alter the relative volume between the Galaxie's two channels. Mike Mike - Thanks for the response. I think I get it. I guess what I was thinking is that if the overall volume is low enough you'd have room to crank channel 1 a bit higher to equal the volume of the second channel without blowing out the windows, but that isn't really possible though, as you need a master volume to set the overdrive level where you want it. I might try to find a Galaxie tomorrow and test my flawed attenuator theory for entertainment purposes only! I wonder if the next generation will include a master volume AND a presence control, and better yet, be able to swap in 6L6's, EL34's, 5881's, or 6V6's. If so, sign me up!!! Brian
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Post by doctorice on Jul 18, 2010 12:05:43 GMT -7
Can't hurt to try, but I think you'd have to happy with a channel 2 vol setting that stays fairly low.
I back down my guitar volume when I go to ch 2, but I'm not seeking a real high gain sound, more of a bluesy overdrive. Works well.
The amp is quite new to me, so I have no view on whether the presence control is indispensable to me or if a master for ch 2 would serve me better.
Let us know if you go ahead with the experiment.
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Post by drew on Jul 18, 2010 12:07:54 GMT -7
Each to his/her own, I like using a attenuator with the Galaxie to work the power tubes harder which to my ears softens the overall feel of the amp at a small club volume. I happen to like the non-master set up, I would set ch1 around 11:00 to 1:00 and ch2 around 10:00-11:00. These setting allows nice headroom on ch1 and ch2 would be my louder OD channel. I use the guitar volume a lot to get clean, dirty and cranked tones.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2010 15:13:24 GMT -7
These setting allows nice headroom on ch1 and ch2 would be my louder OD channel. I currently set my OD pedals at an even output to my clean amp tone. If I need a bit more, I just hit the boost. I'm hoping to get to that point with the Galaxie, but the more I think about it, the more I'm convinced I'll need a master volume on ch 2 to make it happen. Too bad we can't throw a pair of 6V6's in it!
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Post by doctorice on Jul 19, 2010 5:59:38 GMT -7
Each to his/her own, I like using a attenuator with the Galaxie to work the power tubes harder which to my ears softens the overall feel of the amp at a small club volume. I happen to like the non-master set up, I would set ch1 around 11:00 to 1:00 and ch2 around 10:00-11:00. These setting allows nice headroom on ch1 and ch2 would be my louder OD channel. I use the guitar volume a lot to get clean, dirty and cranked tones. Pretty much matches my current settings. BL to control overall output level.
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Post by petegalaxie on Aug 5, 2010 13:31:38 GMT -7
I have to add that I got the Galaxie 2X10 with the Z Brake Lite and I am soooo glad I did! This is one loud amp! I usually have the Brake Lite on the second click. I find that any higher (3 or 4) robs the tone and just doesn't sound right.
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Post by galaxieman on Aug 8, 2010 17:01:16 GMT -7
I agree with you. I have had my Galaxie 3 weeks now and I also got an air brake lite for it. I usually run it on the 3rd click for my practicing in my basement studio. But I'm trying to assess how much tone that's costing me versus the 2nd click. I haven't bonded with channel 2 yet. I love channel 1 and it's responding very well to my OD pedals. Love it!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2010 0:48:28 GMT -7
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Post by mitch8686 on Aug 9, 2010 22:09:39 GMT -7
Yes! Loud is good!! I like it when it starts rattling stuff off of the walls ;D
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