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  • #16
    The thing about the Tumnus is it mixes the clean signal with the distorted signal like a Klon, doesn't it? I wouldn't want that on my distorted tone, personally. At least not in a 100% clean amp.
    Last edited by Rex_Rocker; 08-09-2020, 09:10 AM.

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    • #17
      Originally posted by Rex_Rocker View Post
      The thing about the Tumnus is it mixes the clean signal with the distorted signal like a Klon, doesn't it? I wouldn't want that on my distorted tone, personally. At least not in a 100% clean amp.
      I'm pretty sure it has a clean blend. AFAIK the Tumnus is essentially a Klon circuit with tweaked frequency response for a slightly fatter lower midrange.

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      And that's probably because most people with electric guitars seem more interested in their own performance rather than the effect on the listener ... in fact i don't think many people who own electric guitars even give a poop about the effect on a listener. Which is why many people play electric guitars but very very few of them are actually musicians.

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      • #18
        Not sure what it does, clean blend or mot but love how it sounds with my Jube
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        • #19
          I have not had a chance to really try it out yet at real volume, but I am already pleased with the sustain thing. If it is "just" a good boost for me I will be happy.

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          • #20
            Originally posted by Mincer View Post

            Yeah, as a standalone overdrive, you have to be used to the fact that you are going to have to work harder. It adds sustain more than gain, which is what I am after. It doesn't do power chords well, but it is super-responsive to the volume knob, making it easy to do chords with a major 7th or minor 6th come out clearly. It is an overdrive pedal for people like me who play clean all of the time.
            I had a chance to try it at volume today and with gain around 75% AND volume the same it sounds great! I can totally imagine using that as my core sound. Nice box. No regerts.

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            • #21
              It really makes a difference to use an overdrive that keeps dynamics rather than compressing everything. I think it opens up some new dimensions.
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              • #22
                I agree, Mincer. So many of the ones I have tried were just too smooth. Not necessarily creamy, but just compressed everything to one level..
                This works really well for me.

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