Understanding Tube Amps: The Distortion Chain
In the 4th video of this series, I spend some time illustrating with sound and graphics, what happens when you vary the different volume levels in your signal chain. It’s a very simple look at a 3 part signal chain: guitar -> preamp tube -> power tube, and you should understand after watching this video how those 3 things work together to create different kinds of distortion.
July 23rd, 2010 at 1:54 pm
It’s starting to make sense now. Now throw in an OD pedal before the amp and how does this all work?
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February 16th, 2010 at 11:13 pm
Excellent lesson! The graphics went a long way in helping me understand the distortion chain. I have a Blues Jr NOS myself so all these lessons have been quite helpful.
Thanks.
–Art
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February 2nd, 2010 at 10:23 pm
Anthony
I though that I had a good idea of how my amp worked until I saw this lesson. Everything just clicked in my head as I was watching it. It all makes perfect sense now.
I have gotten a lot of really useful information out of your lessons here and on StevieSnacks. Keep them coming.
Thanks.
-Adam
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January 16th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
Anthony
Thank you for the lessons on tube amps. I have a blues jr and could get the sound I wanted until now. Great website I am glad I found it.
Anthony B
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