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Post by taylor on Dec 20, 2021 13:10:30 GMT -7
Hi all. The only issue I have with the Z Wreck Jr is when I go to boost the amp for solos with my Keeley Katana, it distorts the amp. Does not increase volume. Is there a way around this or even disable the Volume pot on this only to have the Master? I am not interested in distorting the amp. Just need a clean canvas for pedals. I have the original Z Wreck and should have never got rid of it. It was just too loud though.
Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks so much.
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Post by premiumplus (Dave) on Dec 20, 2021 13:14:27 GMT -7
How about using a volume pedal after your gain pedals and playing at 75 to 80% volume for rhythm then kicking it to 100% for leads? Or just use the guitar volume controls.
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Post by doctorice on Dec 20, 2021 15:19:59 GMT -7
If you're not getting the volume lift you want accompanied by increased distortion, it seems likely you have little headroom left. Are you already running with Master wide open and volume backed down?
Another thought, in addition to Dave's comments, is to experiment with an "underdrive", which sort of runs directly opposite to how most of us usually use drive pedals. Set up a gain pedal and use it to reduce volume. Leave the pedal on until you need the lift, then toggle it off.
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Post by Don A on Dec 20, 2021 15:48:18 GMT -7
That's the beauty of this kind of amp to me (and many others)- that you can get dirty by turning up your guitar or using a clean boost without the amp getting much louder. I've done this for years with a clone of a '50s Fender tweed Deluxe. One night, I played a benefit concert and used a friend's Soldano head. When I hit my clean boost it got soooo much louder! Scared the crap out of me!
I'd set the volume very low and the master very high on the amp and see if that helps.
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Post by jhen86 (jordan) on Dec 20, 2021 18:28:29 GMT -7
As others have said, if a clean boost is just dirty and not louder, you may have max’d out your headroom. What are your amp settings?
Underdrive is another great idea. A compressor or transparent drive set to lower output will keep your sustain more intact.
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Post by telejas on Dec 20, 2021 19:01:47 GMT -7
Try turning down the volume (not the master). When hitting the front end of an already pushed amp, it will just slam the preamp and cause more overdrive. Like switching from a single coil guitar to a Les Paul with Humbuckers, it's gonna drive it harder due to the hotter signal going into the amp. Only way around this is to lower the "volume" a little more, but you'll still get a little more grit....Or, get an attenuator with a footswitchable 2nd volume, like a BadCat Unleashed (v.2): reverb.com/p/bad-cat-unleash-black-2010s?ended_listing=4695711 . But those are $500-$700. Last way, as mentioned above... Us a volume pedal (either the full pedal, or switchable type) and set it lower for your rhythm, then turn it off for your leads.
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