Replace a Preamp Tube with a "Socketed" OD/Distortion Effect?

[Sludgenutz]

Stupid question alert! :wall:

Would it be possible to unplug a preamp tube...and insert more gain stages using a socketed device that would add more crunch to the tone of a tube amp?

 

[Young Angus]

Re: Replace a Preamp Tube with a "Socketed" OD/Distortion Effect?

Lol thats a new one...i have no idea about this but ive never heard anything like it so im interested.

 

[Jeff Dunne]

Re: Replace a Preamp Tube with a "Socketed" OD/Distortion Effect?

Lol thats a new one...

Erm... no it isn't.


Soldano Hot Mod.

 

[wixedmords]

Re: Replace a Preamp Tube with a "Socketed" OD/Distortion Effect?

I think the tube socket could be the interface for a "chain" of things if that is what you are alluding to Sludge.

Ala, the Soldano "hotmod", or something like it.

Nice train of thought. :bigthumb:

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: Replace a Preamp Tube with a "Socketed" OD/Distortion Effect?

Erm... no it isn't.


Soldano Hot Mod.

Correct! The Hot Mod works wonders in a vintage style amp that doesn't have the high gain tone that some guys want...however it might be overkill in a high gain amp...

 

[Sludgenutz]

Re: Replace a Preamp Tube with a "Socketed" OD/Distortion Effect?

Correct! The Hot Mod works wonders in a vintage style amp that doesn't have the high gain tone that some guys want...however it might be overkill in a high gain amp...

Scratch my deleted post...how might this work in a 6550 powered 150 watt dinosaur that has lots of headroom?

 

[kmcguitars]

Re: Replace a Preamp Tube with a "Socketed" OD/Distortion Effect?

There was also a thing called `The Hicks Mender' If I recall?