I like the amp far too much to get something else with 2 channels , but I I really need a solution to the lack of solo boost.
In previous posts people have mentioned putting an eq in the loop or using an attenuator with a footswitcable volume.
I'd like to hear other people's opinions and experiences , so far here are my thiughts.
Eq in loop - quite easy to do I would think , but adds extra complexity with leads and stuff , and I'd need to get a wah in there somehow. Does having such a long cable length affect sound in any way ? Does it add noise ??Does it take anything away from the sound ? I've never used an fx loop before .
attenuator - more expensive , but would also help with the monstrous power and volume of a 100 watt jcm800.
Does anyone make sn attenuator with switchable volume ? Does it take too much away from the amp ??
im interested to know what the best solution would be
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For years bands just used screamer equivalents for solos so surely it's something that should work for you unless I'm missing something.
The major advantage of an EQ pedal is that you can shape your tone at the same time as boosting your volume. A solo tone is often very different to a rhythm tone. I set mine to cut bass and treble whilst boosting mids, to get that round but cutting tone. If I boost the volume alone the tone will be ear piercingly sharp and thin.
For the record its a cheap Biyang 7 band that i took a chance on and it works perfectly. No extra noise, doesn't effect my tone.
Anyway, wah and boss sd-1 out front, eq pedal in the loop. Boom!
If the amp has a loop then an EQ pedal in the loop is probably the best solution. It does not have to be true bypass, in fact that would increase the problem of tone suck in a poorly designed loop. (But the reissue 2203 loop is properly buffered anyway.)
A simple passive volume box with a switch will also work. Session used to make one, not sure if the still do.
Weber make an attenuator with a footswitchable bypass, there are others but I forget which. You could also use a switchable parallel dummy load in combination with any attenuator if you want a simple fixed level change.
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The signal at the loop send \ return isn't high impedance so there will be no loss of tone as far as I know
Not hissy as far as I can tell.
for £60 what have you got to lose, just try it, you've been talking about it for months
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So just set the amp for your solo tone, use the EQ to shape the rhythm tone and cut the volume and you are good to go.