Re: Tube amp setup for bedroom/recording use?

Tony Meloche wrote:
> Pt wrote:

>> I use the guitar volume to control it.
>> Just as loud clean as distorted.
>>
>> Pt
>
>
> Bang! One of the least appreciated (or noticed!) concepts in
> playing! Your GUITAR has freakin' volume controls on it, too!
> Experimenting with the concept can give you a whole new collection of
> effects to work with.
>
> The Old Guy
>

I just went to a Chris Cain concert. He is a phenomenal Blues
player. The ONLY effects he uses is his volume control. Lower
equals cleaner and higher equals dirtier. He does a lot of
swells also.

Chris -> Gibson ES335 -> Musicman 112 amp. No pedals

Tonal heaven.

I'm gassing for a 335 now!

Regards,

Harry


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