Episode VI - JMP-1, CCV, Small Box, Hook and my woeful attempt at playing Nuno licks
The Hook uses a "mu follower" instead of a cathode follower. Cathode followers have low output impedance but distort quite easily. Mu followers address some of the problems of cathode followers.
My favorite video from you to date.
Another little anecdote to consider:
When modding Marshalls for higher gain sometimes the modder will decrease the input frequency response to reduce noise and fizziness. You can do this by reducing the high-cut frequency in the input EQ. Or you can use a high-shelf filter which is a little more subtle. Another technique is to put a capacitor across the second-to-last triode stage. This is the "Triode 1 Plate Freq" parameter. Reduce this to around 2 kHz to start which is typical of amps like an SLO100, etc.
Hey @2112 (Leon),
Gotta tell you thanks for these videos. I love your simple and common sense approach, and how you don't introduce any "magic" formulas into your tweaking. I also appreciate your your sunny disposition and how you don't take yourself too seriously. It's a breath of fresh air in this space. Next time I'm in Perth, the pints are on me.
This. Although I wish I was close to Perth to buy that pint for him!
I do kind of like the 'stink face' when he finds a cab or setting that sounds like @ss.
The Hook uses a "mu follower" instead of a cathode follower. Cathode followers have low output impedance but distort quite easily. Mu followers address some of the problems of cathode followers.
Is there any way to replicate that behaviour with other models using the advanced parameters?
1987X is in my top 3 Marshalls. I seem to prefer 50 watters.
Hey @2112 (Leon),
Gotta tell you thanks for these videos. I love your simple and common sense approach, and how you don't introduce any "magic" formulas into your tweaking. I also appreciate your sunny disposition and how you don't take yourself too seriously. It's a breath of fresh air in this space. Next time I'm in Perth, the pints are on me.
Also, for anyone who wants it, here's the preset from the "Pimp My Marshall" video with Cliff's input EQ high cut and triode 1 freq tweaks, plus some MBC and a little post EQ. Outrageous.
http://axechange.fractalaudio.com/detail.php?preset=6617
I've started a similar set of vids with the Fenders and it's a rabbit hole far, far deeper than the Marshalls. "Soon".
it's uploaded at axechange, you can access/audition it right from axe edit III. go to the tools menu and select axechange and you'll be able to search for itIs there a preset for that Marshall vid?
thank you for the tip!!going to try that on the JCM-800Hi Leon.... Killer videos as usual.
Try changing the JCM-800 model's Master Volume location ('Power Amp' tab) from 'Pre-PI' (default) to 'Post-PI'. Master Volume around '5', Input Gain around '6'. You will have to raise the 'Level' parameter to compensate for the loss of volume. Turns it into a beast!
It's a seriously amazing "mod"thank you for the tip!!going to try that on the JCM-800