power amp/preamp volume questions

[shreder75]

ok, tube gurus...question for ya..

in your experience....how do you get the 'best' sound outta your amp? I know it's subjective, but i'm interested in thoughts/theories/whatever....

do you crank the main volume up and reign in the individual channel volumes (preamp) a little? or do you keep the main down and crank up the individual channel volumes (preamp) up?

cranking up both would result in blown out windows most likely..hehehe.....

 

[some_dude]

Re: power amp/preamp volume questions

I play with both until I find a blend that works for the sound I want.

Right now, my channel volumes are running at about 1/2 open, and my master volumes are at 6 (normal) and 8 (solo).

 

[aleclee]

Re: power amp/preamp volume questions

I think balance between channel volume and master volume (if your amp has a master volume that works across all channels) is important. If either one is too low, it strangles tone.

 

[shreder75]

Re: power amp/preamp volume questions

that's alotta **** you got runnin' there..got any clips? =)

 

[shreder75]

Re: power amp/preamp volume questions

you're another one with a ton of stuff, ac..lol

 

[some_dude]

Re: power amp/preamp volume questions

that's alotta **** you got runnin' there..got any clips? =)

No.....still saving for a decent mic.

 

[Hellion]

Re: power amp/preamp volume questions

I usually run power amps wide open and adjust the volume with the preamp. It works for me.

 

[Old Ghost]

Re: power amp/preamp volume questions

I set the Clean channel gain to acheive the cleanest signal possible, between 3-4. I set the OD channel gain to about 5-6 depending on how much distortion i need and set the OD channel volume to balance the volume to the clean channel settings. I use the Master Volume control to set the overall volume of the amp so when i switch from clean to OD, there are no surprises.

 

[shreder75]

Re: power amp/preamp volume questions

No.....still saving for a decent mic.

seems like u spent all yer cash on guitar stuff! lol....

 

[shreder75]

Re: power amp/preamp volume questions

I was just curious..I'll mess with different configurations when I get to recording on friday

 

[Mincer]

Re: power amp/preamp volume questions

i only have 1 volume on my amp!
master volumes are for suckers