torn Posted November 26, 2003 Report Share Posted November 26, 2003 Just curious as to what amp settings people tend to use most and for what type of sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig deadenstereo Posted November 27, 2003 Report Share Posted November 27, 2003 I run a marshall JMP at full pre-amp vol and full master vol through the low input. (using an attenuator)Bass - 10, Mids - 10, Treb - 4. Presence - 5.Notch the guitar volume down to 3/4 for a slightly dirty sound then step on the guv'nor or the shred master for rock or metal accordingly. I also use a danelectro mini EQ as a solo boost.To hear it in action:http://www.dcs.napier.ac.uk/~03008359/deadenstereo/mp3/Deadenstereo - Disinformatsyia (Live).mp3I use a cleaner tone now for the quieter bits.I find this sound works well to give a solid rythtymtheythm (can't spell that word for shit) sound, nice and heavy and a passable tone for lead work.Using a Yamaha SG double humbucker guitarCraig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lime Posted November 27, 2003 Report Share Posted November 27, 2003 did you buy an atenuator serperetly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeid Posted November 27, 2003 Report Share Posted November 27, 2003 Amp: Marshall 30th Anniversary 6100 Headwell, i have 3 different channels on my amp. 1 clean... 2 dirtyhere goes...CleanBass: 7Mid: 5Treb: 6Volume: 8Channel 2 - Crunch:Bass: 4Mid: 4Treb: 6Volume: 8Gain: 8Channel 3 - LeadBass: 4.5Mid: 4.5Treb: 6Volume: 8Gain: 7.5Master ControlsVolume: Depends on situation... room 2.5Presence: 5I get a thick clean soundmy 2nd channel gives me a nice thick crunch like a JTM45(which is what the sound is modelled after)... sounds awesome when boosted with an overdrive 3rd channel is awesome. excellent rock tone. boost it with a pedal and its unreal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan G Posted November 27, 2003 Report Share Posted November 27, 2003 For a nice metal tone:Marshall JCM 2000:OVERDRIVE:Presence - 5Bass - 8Mids - 5Treb - 3Gain - 8Conveniently, I like my clean settings the same but without the overdrive on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig deadenstereo Posted November 27, 2003 Report Share Posted November 27, 2003 Originally posted by lime:did you buy an atenuator serperetly? Yeah, imported a Weber MASS (www.webervst.com). Cost me 120 for the 50W version with a 4/8 Ohm switch plus all taxes and duties. Cheaper than your average Marshall Powerbrake.On that note, I saw a notice inside of Stage 2000 in Dundee where somebody was selling a Powerbrake for 100. Can't remember the phone number though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tav Posted November 27, 2003 Report Share Posted November 27, 2003 Originally posted by Dan Atom:For a nice metal tone:Marshall JCM 2000:Mids - 5 Did not expect that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig deadenstereo Posted November 28, 2003 Report Share Posted November 28, 2003 gotta cut through! Scooped mids don't sound good out of the bedroom....Even I know that and I'm not metal!Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan G Posted November 28, 2003 Report Share Posted November 28, 2003 Originally posted by craig deadenstereo:gotta cut through! Scooped mids don't sound good out of the bedroom....Even I know that and I'm not metal!Craig Absolutely.They dont sound good out of your bedroom - spot on!I used to have my settings:gain - 9bass - 9mids - 1treb - 7but it sounded root live, didn't cut through.Now I reduce the treb instead of the mids and I still get a ballsy distortion, but with less high end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Ascension Posted November 28, 2003 Report Share Posted November 28, 2003 Yep I agree, I was scared at first touching that mids knob on the amp, but with a little counselling I got through it!A little bit of mid's sounds fucking ace live, as you will have no doubt discovered listening to Black Atom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lime Posted November 28, 2003 Report Share Posted November 28, 2003 i dont have a clue how to eq my amp properly, i just fiddle till it sounds good and then leave it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig deadenstereo Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 One thing I've found is that when you're playing live (especially if there's two guitars) that you might think your amp sounds a bit shit or weird or something, but in the whole band context, it works.Just the way it is I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 Can't remember my clean settings or OD1 on my Marshall AVT-100. OD1 is on a lighter distortion for playing more classic rock stuff, or light distortion stuff. OD2 my gain is 8, treble 9 and bass at 6 roughly. I mainly use a light reverb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leckie Gilman Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 847i use a marshall valvestate2000 AVT-100. i use the OD1 channel (the lighter distorsion) with my les-paul and the OD2 (the heavier distorsion) with my fat strat. this is just cos it sounds better on the different guitars.i have the EQ set like this:bass 8mid 4treble 7presence 7and the volume as loud as i can get away with in my bedroom without knocking stuff off shelves in other rooms and my mum complaining.also i leave both channels unscooped basically because i can't get it to sound good. it just doesn't work for my guitars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundian Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 Originally posted by craig deadenstereo:I run a marshall JMP at full pre-amp vol and full master vol through the low input. (using an attenuator)Bass - 10, Mids - 10, Treb - 4. Presence - 5. I'm confused. It sounds as if you're using the attenuator in-line between your guitar and amp.?( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leckie Gilman Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 what the fuck's an attenuator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig deadenstereo Posted November 29, 2003 Report Share Posted November 29, 2003 I don't run it inline. there was a full stop there I tell ya!I use it between the amp and the speaker cabinet.What is an attenuator?Basically an attenuator is like a energy soak....With an all valve amp you can get a form of distortion from running it at very high volumes. It's called power tube saturation. However when you run the amp that high it's incredibly loud and is almost unusable (unless you're playing stadiums!). The attenuator soaks up some fo the power and allows you to get the sound without the crazy volumes.Hope that clears it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundian Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 I thought that's what you meant. It would have been easier to understand if you'd said 'master volume at full ( through an attenuator)' or something like that. Or maybe I'm just thick and it was perfectly understandable your way. Note for the confused: there is no point in using an attenuator if the output stage of your amp isn't valve. Just attenuate the signal using the in-built attenuator (master volume). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lime Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 master volume is just a pot isnt it? its not an atenuator.im probably wrong, but i thought i might aswell say it because you always nitpick what other people say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig deadenstereo Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 the pot controls the level of the attenuation of the master volume circuit. I'e there is a dial on the front of the attenuator which controls level of attenuation.Just if we're going to nitpick......Writing that made me feel faintly simian there.Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lime Posted November 30, 2003 Report Share Posted November 30, 2003 i dont really understand, your probably right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeid Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Originally posted by craig deadenstereo:The attenuator soaks up some fo the power and allows you to get the sound without the crazy volumes. I had a THD HotPlate... was quite cool. still didn't get that sweet sound though. i htink the speakers fucking up really adds a lot to the tone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig deadenstereo Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Yeah, that's why I changed from a 300W 4x12" to a 60W 1x12" cab. Get the speaker sounding like it's tearing itself apart. Which it probably is! But then, isn't that what distortion is, harmonic destruction?So if anyone wants to buy a 4x12" cab, 250.Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Karloff Posted December 3, 2003 Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 I use my 50W JCM2000 Marshall head set on :Gain Channel (normal mode)Gain : 10Volume : 4-5Treble : 6Middle : 6Bass : 8Presence : 8Deep switch onMid cut switch offThis I drive from an ESP Viper-301 with the EMG-HZ lead pickup (soon to be replaced with an EMG-60) wired directly to the guitar output (no volume/tone control or pickup selection!), and the amp hooks up to a 300W 50th Anniversary Fender 4x12 cab. The Fender cab is quite tonal rather than being bass driven like a Marshall, so I get a really tight, cutting sound from it. The 50W head is also better than a 100W because I can give it more master volume to get better valve drive, but without too much overall output volume level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kryys With No 'X' Posted December 5, 2003 Report Share Posted December 5, 2003 Now this is interesting.My current set up:Marshall, DSL 50 - Running through a Marshall 4x12 bass cab.Presence - 6Bass - 4.5Middle - 6.5Treble - 7.5Reverb - 3.5Gain - 6Volume - 5.5Vox AC30, through the brilliant input(approx.)Brilliant - 6Treble - 7Bass - 4Cut - 6...because of volumes I need to give this bad boy an extra little push, so I use an Ibanez Tubescreamer, level set at about 3, tone and drive about mid-way.I also use a Boss DD3 which I run straight into the front of the amp (well the A/B/Y box), for extra warmth and fatness when required.My main guitars are les pauls, strung with D'Addario 11 - 49's. Slung low, rocked hard!I have a very hard attack, as well as the fact I've opted for raising my neck pick up and lowering the bridge for a very bass heavy 'woody' sound.I'm very particular about my gear and tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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