Aloha Brassy,
Mahalo for the response. I have since experimented with a few external devices and found the Boss "ME-70" helps bring the volume up to normal (normal to me) levels. I'll try your suggestion too.
On another note, I discovered that my old "Dyna Comp" really helps fatten up the solid state tone. It still works after about 40 years. I took the 9 volt battery out and had it storage all these years.
Again, mahalo for your response.
Mal