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bmh1109 View Member Profile	Apr 23 2008, 02:41 AM
Apr 23 2008, 02:41 AM	GMC:er Posts: 192 Joined: 2-May 07 From: Hickory, NC	So since ive had the new rack system, ive done alot of tinkering. I enjoy the solo sounds of the voodu valve but i just can't get any really heavy distortion out of it, which i really wanted. All the metal presets suck pretty badly, and when custom making patches, which takes forever, i never get the kind of thick distortion im looking for. I know everything ive read about the voodu valve people say you can get good sounds out of it if your willing to spend alot of time messing with it. So no that im throughly frustrated, and spend more time turning knobs on the dang thing then i do playing, im considering getting something a little easier to use like a pod x3. it can record, it is a footpedal ( which is nice because to change patches now i have to turn more knobs ) and i can use my existing power amp for a totally trasparent way to amplify the pod for live usage. Am i crazy? or does this sound like a better idea?? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars Ibanez Prestige RG2570E, Fender MIM Strat Amps Mesa Studio Preamp--->Mesa 50/50--->Line 6 M13 ---> into Avatar 2x12 Cab rewired for stereo operation

JVM View Member Profile	Apr 23 2008, 02:48 AM
Apr 23 2008, 02:48 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 2.878 Joined: 2-June 07 From: Raleigh-Durham, NC	If the thick creamy distortion is all you're lacking, maybe try a boost or overdrive pedal? Just to push the voodu valve a little further? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Gibson '67 RI Flying V, Mesa Boogie F-30 112 combo, crazy pedals.

bmh1109 View Member Profile	Apr 23 2008, 02:59 AM
Apr 23 2008, 02:59 AM	GMC:er Posts: 192 Joined: 2-May 07 From: Hickory, NC	QUOTE (JVM @ Apr 22 2008, 09:48 PM) If the thick creamy distortion is all you're lacking, maybe try a boost or overdrive pedal? Just to push the voodu valve a little further? Just tried that and it does help some, i was a little skeptical about putting an overdrive infront of a digital preamp but it does work pretty well. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars Ibanez Prestige RG2570E, Fender MIM Strat Amps Mesa Studio Preamp--->Mesa 50/50--->Line 6 M13 ---> into Avatar 2x12 Cab rewired for stereo operation

JVM View Member Profile	Apr 23 2008, 03:13 AM
Apr 23 2008, 03:13 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 2.878 Joined: 2-June 07 From: Raleigh-Durham, NC	QUOTE (bmh1109 @ Apr 22 2008, 09:59 PM) Just tried that and it does help some, i was a little skeptical about putting an overdrive infront of a digital preamp but it does work pretty well. I find that a boost infront of a digital preamp has a huge effect. Hope you can find a setup that works for you. I can tell you for sure that the lpb-1 works great for boosting.. check out my review of it, pretty cheap too: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...?showtopic=6640 You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Gibson '67 RI Flying V, Mesa Boogie F-30 112 combo, crazy pedals.

Danilo Capezzuto View Member Profile	Apr 23 2008, 11:01 AM
Apr 23 2008, 11:01 AM	Instructor Posts: 1.829 Joined: 16-February 08 From: Italy	Nice tip JVM. I don't understand why people don't use pedal in front of their rack rig...sometimes it really helps... are you happy now bmh? Give a kick to the pedal and turn up the volume of the voodu...now you rock!!!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my video lessons!

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Apr 23 2008, 01:17 PM
Apr 23 2008, 01:17 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	Try SD1 - it will give you a nice creamy overdrive (middle) boost with some lose of dynamics. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

bmh1109 View Member Profile	Apr 23 2008, 08:29 PM
Apr 23 2008, 08:29 PM	GMC:er Posts: 192 Joined: 2-May 07 From: Hickory, NC	yeah the overdrive definately helped making my distortion sounds a bit meaner sounding and also added some definition during lead style playing. Thanks for the tips guys You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars Ibanez Prestige RG2570E, Fender MIM Strat Amps Mesa Studio Preamp--->Mesa 50/50--->Line 6 M13 ---> into Avatar 2x12 Cab rewired for stereo operation

JVM View Member Profile	Apr 23 2008, 08:40 PM
Apr 23 2008, 08:40 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 2.878 Joined: 2-June 07 From: Raleigh-Durham, NC	QUOTE (bmh1109 @ Apr 23 2008, 03:29 PM) yeah the overdrive definately helped making my distortion sounds a bit meaner sounding and also added some definition during lead style playing. Thanks for the tips guys What overdrive are you using? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Gibson '67 RI Flying V, Mesa Boogie F-30 112 combo, crazy pedals.

bsamn View Member Profile	Apr 26 2008, 10:45 AM
Apr 26 2008, 10:45 AM	GMC:er Posts: 220 Joined: 14-October 07 From: Dubai	Maybe a tubescreamer? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

bmh1109 View Member Profile	Apr 26 2008, 04:22 PM
Apr 26 2008, 04:22 PM	GMC:er Posts: 192 Joined: 2-May 07 From: Hickory, NC	QUOTE (bsamn @ Apr 26 2008, 05:45 AM) Maybe a tubescreamer? right now the only overdrive i have is a cheapish behringer tube overdrive so thats what im using You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars Ibanez Prestige RG2570E, Fender MIM Strat Amps Mesa Studio Preamp--->Mesa 50/50--->Line 6 M13 ---> into Avatar 2x12 Cab rewired for stereo operation

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