The on-goign search for my perfect setup...

[Kevincharles]

i think ive found it but theres only one problem, its not loud enough



i play in a punk band, and i recently got a THD univalve. i run a semi-hollowbody double cut tele with duncan P-90s through a Maxon OD808 pedal then staright into my head.

its loud yes, but when we practice i just wish i could go up to 11....any way to fix it? i was thinking run another head with it but ive never done that, would it help?

 

[greendy123]

Re: The on-goign search for my perfect setup...

Try more speakers or different speakers.

 

[Kevincharles]

Re: The on-goign search for my perfect setup...

thats not a bad idea... since the head is only 15 should i get higher wattage speakers? or lower so the sound is forced out? ive heard both.

 

[HighGain]

Re: The on-goign search for my perfect setup...

Don't know what kind of cab or speakers you're running, but if you're happy with the tone, instead of spending a bunch of money on speakers (which will change your sound probably), try a boost pedal like an MXR Micro Amp, Electro Harmonix Linear Power Booster, or BBE Boosta Grande.

 

[Kevincharles]

Re: The on-goign search for my perfect setup...

wouldnt a boost increase feedback? i already get some from the overdrive and semihollowbody. ive never used a boost before

 

[Johtosotku]

Re: The on-goign search for my perfect setup...

I don't think that the boost pedal would really help, it'd just increase the gain.

I'd think about more efficient speakers with maybe a different output tube, a KT88 or a KT90 perhaps. But the speakers are definitely the #1 option imo.

 

[HighGain]

Re: The on-goign search for my perfect setup...

Possibly, but the boost pedal will also allow you to back off the gain or volume of your rig a little to control the feedback. If you put it before the 808, it's going to put more hair on the 808 and you may need to back off the settings a little. The boost will enhance what everything does and make it louder. It'll also enhance sustain.

The EH LPB-1 is only about $35-40. Might be worth a shot. I have one and it works well, especially pushing the head itself.

Again, my suggestion is in the spirit of maintaining the current tone, making it louder, and enhancing it just a bit. Speakers and tubes are certainly an option, but it's going to be a more dramatic change in tone, imo.

 

[Diego]

Re: The on-goign search for my perfect setup...

More speakers, more air, more volume.

Expensive, but the most effective way to go.

 

[PFDarkside]

Re: The on-goign search for my perfect setup...

Wait, isn't the obvious answer the Bi-valve + 4x12" of whatever you are runing now?

 

[Kevincharles]

Re: The on-goign search for my perfect setup...

hmmm i thought about getting a KT88 but they give a warmer sound thatn what im looking for.

ive got another 4x12 though, i just didn't think to run it through both. i figured it wouldnt have enough output and would sound drained out or struggled. but i guess thats not true?