Takes pedals well. Takes pedals bad?

[Animal]

I see the phrase "takes pedals well" often on this forum. I'm curious as to what amps are infamous for NOT taking pedals well.

While we're at it, we might as well sing praises for amps that are really GOOD for accepting pedals.

[Luke Duke]

Re: Takes pedals well. Takes pedals bad?

My definition of "takes pedals well" would mean that the amp keeps it's character and the pedal doesn't make it flub out or get too ice picky. In my opinion most most high gain amps do not "take pedals well" unless you put them in an FX loop.

Luke

[Imp]

Re: Takes pedals well. Takes pedals bad?

5150 takes pedals well - you can get a good range of *good quality* tones depending on your pedals..

bad pedal amps id say would be the JCM 2000 series - the effects loop on at least my DSL401 is pretty useless, and the input always sounds slightly compressed to me - its hard to describe..

[Corbic]

Re: Takes pedals well. Takes pedals bad?

An example of an amp that takes pedals incredibly well is a '59 Bassman. Hi-gain amps usually don't take pedals too well, unless used in the FX loop.

[B2D]

Re: Takes pedals well. Takes pedals bad?

My definition of "takes pedals well" would mean that the amp keeps it's character and the pedal doesn't make it flub out or get too ice picky. In my opinion most most high gain amps do not "take pedals well" unless you put them in an FX loop.

Luke

Well said. You can tell just by listening as to wether or not an amp is "getting along" with a pedal.

The pedal should enhance the amp's sound, not detract from it or cover up inadequacies.

[STRATDELUXER97]

Re: Takes pedals well. Takes pedals bad?

I'd say my old 50 watt NMV Marshall and my BF Fender combos take to pedals pretty well....

As does my Vox Valvetronix VTH 120 head....Maybe it's the pedals that makes more of a difference?

[3th3r]

Re: Takes pedals well. Takes pedals bad?

My Mesa sounds crap when I plug in my modded Boss DS-1, but my Crate sounds glorious with the same pedal.

The exact opposite is true when I plug in my Danelectro Black Paisley.

[kmcguitars]

Re: Takes pedals well. Takes pedals bad?

I had a old Kustom 150 that the tone would go to mush with ANY OD/Dist. box. I had a Champ 12 that took pedals well, But things got ugly when I used my E.H. LPB-1 into it. I imagine it has a lot to do with the preamp section of the amp. Another instants, A buddy of mine came over with a E.H. Fuzz (The Russian reissue in the wood box) Into my Super 60 it sounded like a real bad distortion pedal. But into my SF twin he was nailing Clapton's Strange Brew tone?

[Boogie Bill]

Re: Takes pedals well. Takes pedals bad?

Most of my Mesas, Fender Amps, old Peavey gear, take most pedals pretty well. My old Marshall JCM 800 was very finicky about the distortion pedal plugged into it.

Bill

[WhoFan]

Re: Takes pedals well. Takes pedals bad?

My Classic 50 and Classic 30 seemed to of been made for pedal use!!! the loud clean channels on those amps are great for Distortion and OD boxes... But i have noticed some OD and Distortions that sound great thru the C30/50 amps don't sound so good thru the Fender Deluxe amp i have.. All depends on the combo... you have to find the right matches that work... Like for example for amaing fuzzed out guitar my Danoelectro Fab Tone distortion fuzz pedal sounds great for solos thru the Peavey Classic amps but not so good thru my other tube amps...