Two Volume w/ Two Tone vs Master Volume and Master Tone

[ibanezrocks]

Re: Two Volume w/ Two Tone vs Master Volume and Master Tone

I'm lazy/bad at adjusting knobs while playing, so if I'm playing a single channel amp, I'll set the neck volume lower and use the pickup selector to set the gain. Bonus: bridge cleaned up sounds too bright to me, so I'd want to switch to the neck or middle anyway.

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[RorySquier]

Re: Two Volume w/ Two Tone vs Master Volume and Master Tone

I like having 2 volumes because you can get many tone variations between the 2 pick ups when your switch is in the middle position. Sometimes I like having the neck pup volume all the way down and the lead pick up all the way up, then I toggle between the bridge pup and middle position for that on/off sound like in this song.

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[Gtrjunior]

Re: Two Volume w/ Two Tone vs Master Volume and Master Tone

I like having 2 volumes because you can get many tone variations between the 2 pick ups when your switch is in the middle position. Sometimes I like having the neck pup volume all the way down and the lead pick up all the way up, then I toggle between the bridge pup and middle position for that on/off sound like in this song.

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I love that technique.
I call it the Randy Rhodes technique. Lol

 

[Boogie Bill]

Re: Two Volume w/ Two Tone vs Master Volume and Master Tone

Each have their advantages.

I love the PTB tone controls on my G&L Legacys, S-500s and Comanches. If I ever bought a three knob system like a Hamer or Explorer, I might try this system. (Would certainly mod a Fender Strat this way.) I would want a three-knobs system to have a minimum of a Master Volume with a Tone for each pickup, rather than the other way around. I've always thought that a three-pickup LP Custom should be wired with a MV and three tones, and a switch to turn the middle pickup off and on. And I found the Gretsch system with a Master Master Volume useless. Had a Master Volume on my old Gibson ES-150DCN and never got the hang of using it.

My LPs and 335s have the traditional four-knobs. Being a Legacy player, it always feels awkward...BUT...there are great tones to be found with both pickups on by adjusting the Volumes and Tones. Some LP players live in the middle position.

My Ibanez GR-520 Ghostriders have twin humbuckers with a single Master Volume and Master Tone. Great sounding guitars, and definitely simpler to run than the four-knobbers...at the loss of some versatility.

It all depends on you as a player and what feels the most comfortable, at least ergonomically. Your repertoire may demand a lot of tonal versatility...or you might be happy with no tone control at all. Time to assess YOUR style and values.

Good luck!

Bill

 

[beaubrummels]

Re: Two Volume w/ Two Tone vs Master Volume and Master Tone

2V 2T. Most of the usable sounds to be had are found by blending combinations.

 

[Jacew]

Re: Two Volume w/ Two Tone vs Master Volume and Master Tone

2V 2T. Most of the usable sounds to be had are found by blending combinations.

With two SC's with separate volume, I've noticed the best tones from neck/bridge combo to be when either volume(but not both) is around 8: Becomes really smooth and creamy.

 

[RorySquier]

Re: Two Volume w/ Two Tone vs Master Volume and Master Tone

I love that technique.
I call it the Randy Rhodes technique. Lol

Exactly...Randy rocks!:headbang:

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[shupe13]

Re: Two Volume w/ Two Tone vs Master Volume and Master Tone

When I was younger I dimed everything. Now I enjoy milking different sounds out of my guitars. I love the 2V/2T option. Especially when using tube amps.


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[Chistopher]

Re: Two Volume w/ Two Tone vs Master Volume and Master Tone

I love that technique.
I call it the Randy Rhodes technique. Lol

One of my Les Pauls has a toggle ring that says ON/OFF instead of RHYTHM/TREBLE

 

[Gtrjunior]

Re: Two Volume w/ Two Tone vs Master Volume and Master Tone

One of my Les Pauls has a toggle ring that says ON/OFF instead of RHYTHM/TREBLE

I have one that says Jekyll/Hyde

 

[RorySquier]

Re: Two Volume w/ Two Tone vs Master Volume and Master Tone

One of my Les Pauls has a toggle ring that says ON/OFF instead of RHYTHM/TREBLE

Strangely enough I have an ON/OFF washer on my 3-way selector switch on my Epiphone LP Standard. It's lined up horizontal so it don't block the Rhythm & Treble lettering on the poker chip. The switch looks like a 5-way selector when it's really only 3.



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[RorySquier]

Re: Two Volume w/ Two Tone vs Master Volume and Master Tone

I have one that says Jekyll/Hyde

You should get a second one like this.

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[Gtrjunior]

Re: Two Volume w/ Two Tone vs Master Volume and Master Tone

You should get a second one like this.

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Your pic link is broken on my end [emoji853]

 

[RorySquier]

Re: Two Volume w/ Two Tone vs Master Volume and Master Tone

Your pic link is broken on my end [emoji853]

It is? How about this one...can you see it?

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[Gtrjunior]

Re: Two Volume w/ Two Tone vs Master Volume and Master Tone

It is? How about this one...can you see it?

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Yes I see that one!!
That’s already on my “want” list!!