jamesnlcc1 Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Hey friends! I've restarted that epic quest for the right tone. Previously I had loved the AC30, particularly for its wonderful overdrive (I'd use a boost/compressor for juice, no overdrive pedal needed), but its clean tone was not warm enough. So I experimented and fell in love with the BF-Double VIB(Fender twin reverb). Rich, warm tone yet with clarity, especially through the DT-25 amp! However, its overdrive is farty and bloated (name that quote). I started experimenting with overdrive pedals but nothing compares to the AC30's natural drive tone. Anyone have any suggestions? Alternative amp models with a warm, full clean and a warm but tight, crunchy overdrive? Distortion pedals that actually sound good (not fuzzy or farty)? Extra notes: For an overdrive, I hate it when notes seem to fight each other and it gets all buzz-sawey or farty / indistinct. My Rig: Fender Strat American Deluxe (with a Tele bridge pickup) HD500 DT-25 Amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesnlcc1 Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 True, but when I try Dual Amp Mode, I feel I lose the best qualities of both :wacko:, particularly the warmth of the clean tone. I'm new to dual amps, and I'm going into one DT-25 amp, so it's confusing how to setup two amps correctly with it. I might be missing something. Also, I lose a lot of DSP using two amps, which makes that solution prohibitive. Then again, if I can fine a way to get the amp to replicate that warm clean tone on its own (channel "B"?), maybe I could use dual amp mode with the AC30 on one side and the "disabled" model on the other, then just pan between them... So... anyone have DT-25 warm, clean tone advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brue58ski Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Check out Meambobbo's HD guide. There is a section called Cabs and mics. In it there is a section called Dual Cabs. In that there is a section called Phase Correction. He has discovered some interesting things about using dual amps. Just search for Meambobbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceatl Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 Soldano Clean is one of my favs...I have a DT50 and DT25...The AC30 model sounds better on the DT50....Soldano Clean sounds great on both...I have actually been using the JC120 pre quite a bit lately and on the DT25, that JC120 model sounds quite good to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunedinDragon Posted February 5, 2016 Share Posted February 5, 2016 I'll go along with the Soldano Clean. I used to use the Twin for my clean stuff, but I've since started using the Soldano. It still has that Twin sparkle but with lot more body to it. I haven't used the drive much on it as I typically depend on effects pedals for most of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesnlcc1 Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 OK, Soldano sounds promising, thanks! Any particular EQ or other settings you use for it? Particularly looking for warmth. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesnlcc1 Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 Thanks, Brue58ski, but Meambobbo's HD guide doesn't really address interfacing with the DT-25, and none of the advice really answered the question of why my BFx2 VIB clean amp goes from warm and vibrant to boxy and sterile the moment I enable dual amps, BEFORE the second amp is even selected. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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