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Do you need a tube amp for your distortion pedals to sound good?
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∙ 14y ago
Its not needed for it to sound good but a lot of people like the sound with the tubes. I play a small solid state combo at home which has a beautiful amp overdrive and when jamming with band mates i play a larger solid state combo, and use my Sovtek Big Muff Pi and still sound brilliant on solid or tube personally, some pedals and some amps sound better together but its all of ur own choice
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What type of guitar does Benjamin Burnley from the band 'Breaking Benjamin' use?
Breaking Benjamin does not use distortion pedal's for their distortion. They use amp distortion if you are looking to get a similar sound shoot for any of the following with a little tweaking you can get very close to their sound. Note you will need an amp with a good clean signal. Sansamp gt2 (Best sound) Barber Dirty Bomb (Decent) Metal Muff (Has more of a high end then the above pedals)
What effect pedals do Metallica use?
Metallica's James Hetfield: "Distortion always starts with the amp. Pedals just sit on top of the sound. They don't feel like a full part of it, just some fuzz on top. You can fiddle with parametric EQs and all that (blank) for days, but it still won't have the smooth distortion of an amp. The last time I used a distortion [overdrive] pedal was on Ride the Lightning, and it was hell. It was an Ibanez Tube Screamer like Kirk uses. It really helps his solos cut through, but it puts a (blank) coating on smooth rhythm tones, and it was hard to make it not sound like a pedal. You can recognize Marshall distortion in an instant; that's why I shied away from that and went with MESA/Boogies. I basically use the Boogie's distortion with a non-programmable studio-quality Aphex parametric EQ to fine-tune certain frequencies, dipping out some of the midrange. All my speakers are Celestion Vintage 30s."Metallica's Kirk Hammett: "My philosophy has always been a clean amp with a stomp box. I hate the sound of piling distortion on top of distortion. [It sounds like he's criticizing using a mix of preamp and power amp distortion.] I was using a MESA/Boogie preamp, but I've gone back to the ADA MP-1 [the first preamp to combine MIDI and a preamp vacuum tube] with an ADA programmable EQ through a MESA/Boogie Strategy 400 power amp. For leads, I use a low gain setting on the ADA MP-1, but switch on an Ibanez Tube Screamer. Using the Tube Screamer in conjunction with a tube amp really brings out the tube qualities of the amp. And there's just something about that simple, raw, gritty fuzz box sound. One of the best lead sounds I ever got was when I played an Electro-Harmonix Big Muff through a Montgomery Ward amp with 3" speaker, for a Jeff Beck tone."
What stomp pedals did Angus Young use?
I'm pretty sure Angus just plugs right into his amp and doesn't use any pedals.
How do you make your electric guitar sound better?
If you mean YOUR guitar, then I have no clue. But all guitars are different and you will just need to chop and change until you find the right one with the right sound
Does the dimarzio super distortion pickup take batteries?
No, the Dimarzio Super Distortion is a passive pickups, which means it does not need batteries. Active pickups, such as EMGs and Seymour Duncan Blackouts do require batteries. Passive pickups get all their sound from the magnets and the coil windings. Active pickups get their sound from that as well but they have a preamp ( a set eq ) which requires power from a battery.
What type of guitar does Benjamin Burnley from the band 'Breaking Benjamin' use?
Breaking Benjamin does not use distortion pedal's for their distortion. They use amp distortion if you are looking to get a similar sound shoot for any of the following with a little tweaking you can get very close to their sound. Note you will need an amp with a good clean signal. Sansamp gt2 (Best sound) Barber Dirty Bomb (Decent) Metal Muff (Has more of a high end then the above pedals)
Does an electric violin need pedals to work?
No, they only need an amplifier. Pedals would be used for adding effects to change the sound etc.
How has the guitar pedals assisted with technology of the guitar and sound quality?
Guitar effect pedals were invented in the late 60's and more development into effects came in the 70's. The purpose of the effect pedal, namely the ever popular distortion, overdrive, feedback and delay pedals, was to eliminate the need to crack amplifier tubes and overdriving the feedback by proximity to the amplifier. Later, flanger, phaser and Hendrix's heavy use of the Wah-Wah effect became increasingly popular through sound shaping and dynamics. Most pedals are used do avoid amplifier and instrument abuse and damage. The sound dynamics from a pedal is designed to give the guitar the best effect based on varying conditions; loudness, regular amplifier distortion and feedback, the general acoustics of the venue, the amplifier cabinet type... the possibilities are limitless.
Do you need rock smash to get to the distortion world?
You need it to get up the mountain to get to the distortion world. it's a drag i know.
What gear does a guitar use?
AnswerAn acoustic guitar needs very few accessories; only a pick, strap, and gig bag/case are needed. For an electric guitar, an amp and power cord are necessary--along with the picks, strap, and gig bag/case. Beginners also need an electronic tuner, whether playing acoustic or electric.Additionally, many electric guitarists use distortion to change the sound of their music. Distortion is usually found in the form of "stomp boxes", small pedals that the player stomps on in order to activate the change in sound. When the player wishes to make the distortion stop, they simply stomp on the pedal again to turn it off.There are other types of gear a guitarist can use too, but these are the basics.
What effect pedals do Metallica use?
Metallica's James Hetfield: "Distortion always starts with the amp. Pedals just sit on top of the sound. They don't feel like a full part of it, just some fuzz on top. You can fiddle with parametric EQs and all that (blank) for days, but it still won't have the smooth distortion of an amp. The last time I used a distortion [overdrive] pedal was on Ride the Lightning, and it was hell. It was an Ibanez Tube Screamer like Kirk uses. It really helps his solos cut through, but it puts a (blank) coating on smooth rhythm tones, and it was hard to make it not sound like a pedal. You can recognize Marshall distortion in an instant; that's why I shied away from that and went with MESA/Boogies. I basically use the Boogie's distortion with a non-programmable studio-quality Aphex parametric EQ to fine-tune certain frequencies, dipping out some of the midrange. All my speakers are Celestion Vintage 30s."Metallica's Kirk Hammett: "My philosophy has always been a clean amp with a stomp box. I hate the sound of piling distortion on top of distortion. [It sounds like he's criticizing using a mix of preamp and power amp distortion.] I was using a MESA/Boogie preamp, but I've gone back to the ADA MP-1 [the first preamp to combine MIDI and a preamp vacuum tube] with an ADA programmable EQ through a MESA/Boogie Strategy 400 power amp. For leads, I use a low gain setting on the ADA MP-1, but switch on an Ibanez Tube Screamer. Using the Tube Screamer in conjunction with a tube amp really brings out the tube qualities of the amp. And there's just something about that simple, raw, gritty fuzz box sound. One of the best lead sounds I ever got was when I played an Electro-Harmonix Big Muff through a Montgomery Ward amp with 3" speaker, for a Jeff Beck tone."
What stomp pedals did Angus Young use?
I'm pretty sure Angus just plugs right into his amp and doesn't use any pedals.
How do you make your electric guitar sound better?
If you mean YOUR guitar, then I have no clue. But all guitars are different and you will just need to chop and change until you find the right one with the right sound
What resources can one use to help build your own guitar?
You will most likely need some thin triplex wood, you will need pedals and strings to add on your guitar, otherwise you won't be making any sound of it.
What are some good techniques of playing guitar live in a metal band?
Practice, practice, practice. Youll need to practice every day for a few hours, no slacking off, or your skills will not get any better. Get a good amp, a big one, with lots of effects, like distortion and crunch, and etc for the metal sound. Also, additional guitar pedals and effects will help with the metal sound. Youll need to try and not be nervous, being nervous can make you sweaty, making your hands slip, and you to make mistakes. Have fun, and dont just stand there. Jump around and dance around while playing, its much more interesting for the crowd. And also, really concentrate on what youre doing. It will make all the difference.
Does the dimarzio super distortion pickup take batteries?
No, the Dimarzio Super Distortion is a passive pickups, which means it does not need batteries. Active pickups, such as EMGs and Seymour Duncan Blackouts do require batteries. Passive pickups get all their sound from the magnets and the coil windings. Active pickups get their sound from that as well but they have a preamp ( a set eq ) which requires power from a battery.
Why do you need pedals for flaying an aircraft?
Unlike cars, the pedals in the aircraft don't control thrust, the throttles do. They are rudder pedals, which control yaw, a way to move the aircraft from left to right.
