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Distortion pedal with tube amp

Distortion pedal with tube amp
  1. Do you need a distortion pedal with a tube amp?
  2. Can I use an overdrive pedal with a tube amp?
  3. Do tube amps take pedals better?
  4. What pedals work well with tube amps?

Do you need a distortion pedal with a tube amp?

Most tube amps won't need a distortion pedal, digital or otherwise. When an amp has both a dirty (gain) and a clean channel, this allows you to dial your distorted tones along with whatever clean sound you might want to use.

Can I use an overdrive pedal with a tube amp?

most overdrives have a tone control which can help tighten up a rhythm sound or help your lead sound cut through better. you can indeed use a distortion pedal thru a tube amp, for best results run it thru the claen channel so your sound doesn't turn to much.

Do tube amps take pedals better?

For the first question, usually is yes, pedals do sound better with tube amp than ss. But it varies from pedals to pedals, amp to amp. Some amps are very picky about pedals. generally, yes to both questions.

What pedals work well with tube amps?

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