The Maximum Gain/Dist Point For Your Needs

[ErikH]

Re: The Maximum Gain/Dist Point For Your Needs

As a benchmark, usually something like a SLO type amp gain structure with the preamp gain at 50%. I can cover most everything I need to with the right guitar setup. At home I tend to play with less than I would in the band settings as it forces me to clean up my technique.

[IMENATOR]

Re: The Maximum Gain/Dist Point For Your Needs

AMT SS-20 crunch channel cranked is enough for me 90% of the time. Listen to this work in progress, 2008 MIM Strat Bridge, no overdrive or boost pedal, single track. I usually play with my Charvel that has a Duncan Distortion in the bridge, that sound even better, dual tracking gives me big sound. If I ever need a thicker sound for soloin I switch to the lead channel but that is to me too much gain for a rhythm track.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=16V4bjjkP2VHJvtpqA2ELiIxvMysdEgkw

Roll back the volume knob and it cleans up very well, with a Strat or low output humbucker I can do classic rock. It also has a clean channel. I love this preamp, I no longer need any distortion/overdive/boost pedal.