Overdrive Before Amp Distortion?!
Barthandelus
Nov 5 2014, 11:01 AM
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Hi guys,
Im just experimenting with EQ'ing, and quite a few people are saying an overdrive (Tubescreamer) at the end of the chain can tighten up distorted tones and 'pre-EQ'.

Can someone let me know what this is all about? Why would i want to put extra distortion before my amp distortion? Surely that would cake my tone in mud, and ruin everything?

EDIT - cutting the drive on the pedal and cranking the output - Is that gonna fry anything inside the amp? Will i end up with my tubes being toasted and blown?

Thanks,

-B

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- Barthandelus   Overdrive Before Amp Distortion?!   Nov 5 2014, 11:01 AM
- - SpaseMoonkey   QUOTE (Barthandelus @ Nov 5 2014, 06:01 A...   Nov 5 2014, 12:40 PM
- - Cosmin Lupu   Travis nailed it I also use my Suhr Shiba Drive ...   Nov 6 2014, 04:02 PM
- - Yash   I do turn amps in my TH2 upto 11. Just the Marshal...   Nov 6 2014, 05:44 PM
- - Mertay   Although from another point of view(not totally bu...   Nov 6 2014, 08:20 PM
- - Todd Simpson   Great questions! Folks use a TUBE SCREAMER or...   Nov 7 2014, 01:34 AM
- - Cosmin Lupu   It will also add a comfort factor to your playing,...   Nov 7 2014, 10:20 AM
- - Mertay   Been doing some clean boost test for a few days, w...   Nov 7 2014, 04:07 PM
- - Barthandelus   Thanks for all your suggestions. I guess im parano...   Nov 7 2014, 06:24 PM
- - Todd Simpson   The HD500x is the floor unit right? Isn't the ...   Nov 8 2014, 03:38 AM
|- - Barthandelus   QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Nov 8 2014, 02:38 A...   Nov 8 2014, 04:52 PM
|- - Todd Simpson   That's one of the best units they make so your...   Nov 10 2014, 10:10 AM
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