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Post by muzicman on Sept 12, 2012 21:30:35 GMT -7
Until my recent guitar resurgence, I had never used an attenuator. I've found that I really prefer to use my od pedals on top of a clean sound. Im currently using the attenuator to get the amp a little before breakup... or maybe more than a little. Do any of you use it this way? I tell myself that I get a warmer clean sound that way. Do you guys think it's worth using it this way? Or do you think I would get the same warmth without it.
Would like your input on this. You can even call me an idiot for using it this way. I Just wanna know if I am the only one.
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Post by doctorice on Sept 13, 2012 6:16:38 GMT -7
I do this fairly often -- you are not alone!
I usually set the amp so that's it's breaking up some with the guitar volume up quite high, maxed even, but with no dirt box on. The amp will be pretty clean with gtr vol rolled back. Add the pedal(s). I usually don't max the gtr vol with the pedals on as there's just too much signal.
This gives me some range where I can switch the pedal off and boost the gtr volume to get a cleaner tone that's not hugely different in volume from the OD sound.
Air Brake or Brake Lite pretty much a given for my home use and most indoor gigs.
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Post by muzicman on Sept 13, 2012 10:32:05 GMT -7
Thanks for making me feel better Doc
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Sept 13, 2012 11:37:03 GMT -7
One thing I preach regarding the Airbrake is to start with more attenuation than you think you'll need, set up your amp, then turn UP with the Airbrake. Makes a giant difference in your perception of it.
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Post by doctorice on Sept 13, 2012 12:02:21 GMT -7
^^^
+1 to that!
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Post by muzicman on Sept 13, 2012 16:21:48 GMT -7
One thing I preach regarding the Airbrake is to start with more attenuation than you think you'll need, set up your amp, then turn UP with the Airbrake. Makes a giant difference in your perception of it. Okay that makes sense. Thanks guys!
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