DetroitBlues Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 I've been struggling to get some of my overdrives to sound good with the band. Been trying to get brighter, fuller tones out of my guitar into an amp. Always sounded like I never had enough gain, can't cut through and I'm using high gain pedals like the JHS AT+. Should be an insane overdriven tone. But it sounds dull, lifeless, and thin. Decided to look up how to set up overdrive pedals with a band. Some great tips I will certainly try... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yooper Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 What works for me: Cut the gain, boost the volume. Then stack as desired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted May 10, 2022 Author Share Posted May 10, 2022 3 hours ago, Yooper said: What works for me: Cut the gain, boost the volume. Then stack as desired. It’s curious about their method for cutting gain and adjusting the tone control… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share Posted May 11, 2022 Tried this last night. Gain down, volume up, reduction of tone controls. What an amazing sound I got. I was rather pleased by what I heard. Sounded much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianluca Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 interesting would you say your guitar is more on the mid range with that setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share Posted May 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Gianluca said: interesting would you say your guitar is more on the mid range with that setup? Definitely stood out and dynamics were there. So I’d say so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greywolf66 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 While my amps (Mesa / Peavey) have great high gain sections, I usually set them clean and let the pre-amp boxes do the dirt. For me it works better. If I have that rare ultra distortion desire , I can always add their boost . I use the gain on my tube OD's to just at the edge of dirt when pushed for channel one and a bit higher for the boosted mode. . ( Tone bone Tri axis, Fender MTG tube distortion) . I learned over the years, you have to keep the notes clarity even when on high boost or you just have mush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted May 13, 2022 Author Share Posted May 13, 2022 Tried this method out with different guitars, I'd have no problem playing a Stratocaster and getting the "gain" I want to hear. Remarkable how this can make such a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 It's fun taking every step toward that sound in your head! congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 A lot of recorded gtr sounds aren't as distorted as people think. And live, you generally need volume to avoid sounding rinky dink. IMO. Although all the amp modellers etc are putting some of that to rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockabilly69 Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 On 5/14/2022 at 9:45 AM, bolero said: A lot of recorded gtr sounds aren't as distorted as people think. As you know, I record a lot, and I have found as I go that, I'm always pulling back the preamp gain, I always start a bit too dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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