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If you want to switch from a clean amplifier tone to an overdriven one, set the amp into the sweet spot and then put a clean boost pedal in your effects chain. When you stomp on the pedal, it will increase the signal sent to the amp, overdriving the tubes.
- How do I convert my tube amp to overdrive?
- Do you need an overdrive with a tube amp?
- How do I get overdrive on my amp?
How do I convert my tube amp to overdrive?
By turning up the gain on your tube amplifier, you can cause the overdrive to occur. Then, by turning down the master volume control, the gain that is sent into the power amp is significantly reduced. This causes the preamp to create saturation rather than the power amp.
Do you need an overdrive 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.
How do I get overdrive on my amp?
This means either turning it up as loud as it can go, or—if your amp has a master volume control—turning up your “gain” knob but leaving the volume fairly low. (On some amps, there are separate knobs for “volume” and “master.” To get overdrive, turn the “volume” knob way up, but leave the “master” knob fairly low.)
