Hi all,
I've been having a problem I can't seem to get around so far and looking for some help if you've experienced this before. I play on worship team every week at my church and 90% of the time use an AVRI Strat from the early 80's with Area 58's and 61 as my #1 into my Pod Go.
I have been trying to break in a #2 using either a new Classic Vibe 50's (factory pickups) or American Pro with CS69's/SD SSL6 as a backup to that, but when I plug either in to the PG using L6 wireless, the tone very weak, cold, and tinny, nothing like what i get when using the AVRI. These 3 guitars sound roughly the same through a Fender SCX2 amp at home, but when I plug in the CV or the AM Pro the tone out of the PG just pales compared to the output and tone of the AVRI. I'm also using IEMs through Aviom system so there is that factor. From what I've researched the pickup sets on these guitars should be roughly in the same ballpark tone and output wise.
I've tried different pickup heights, amp models, mostly hovering around Fender type amp models as I really like the clean-ish just breaking up tone and it works well in our band context, adjusted amp and EQ models, low and high rolloffs, front end boosts, cabinet levels, compressor/no compressor, etc. without much luck.
Is there a better approach than what I've been using to getting these three Strats more balanced using the Pod Go? I know this is a lot and probably missing some details, but I appreciate anyone responding who has fought this battle.
Thanks :-)