Axe FX III Clean Tones

[Andrew Foltz]

Hey guys I was just looking for ideas/suggestions. I am able to find overdrive tones that I like pretty easy however it seems that most of the clean amp sounds dont seem to have as much body as I would like and I cant seem to find a way to get it to that feel. Looking for Like a big bold clean fender kind of thing ands cant seem to nail it. Tried the dumble amps a few fenders.
Any help is appreciated.

 

[Chuck P]

I like the Badger 18 for this, and hitting the front end with a little kick from boost, input trim, or a cleanish pedal like the Tone of Kings. As always, the cab factors in as much as anything else. Maybe try a Rumble cab or one of the 1x15 Vibroverb cabs mixed in with your favorite clean cab. A little compression helps with various types of clean sounds too.

 

[Dolan]

Try the Band Commander preset

 

[OrganicZed]

I think it would help a lot for you to post a few examples of videos or recordings that feature the tone you're trying to achieve. Otherwise we won't know if we are talking about the same types of tones.

 

[JoKeR III]

Hey guys I was just looking for ideas/suggestions. I am able to find overdrive tones that I like pretty easy however it seems that most of the clean amp sounds dont seem to have as much body as I would like and I cant seem to find a way to get it to that feel. Looking for Like a big bold clean fender kind of thing ands cant seem to nail it. Tried the dumble amps a few fenders.
Any help is appreciated.

AC-20 models, Nuclear Tone and Matchbox DC30 all have great clean tones. Dial them in right on the 'edge-of-breakup' picking dynamics can take care of the rest. Play normally, it's big and bold; lighten up on the touch and it's clean and sweet; dig in and it will growl.

I always post this video as it really explains how to get a bold clean that really isn't clean, but sounds like it is:

 

[∞Fractals]

I think it would help a lot for you to post a few examples of videos or recordings that feature the tone you're trying to achieve. Otherwise we won't know if we are talking about the same types of tones.

This; that being said… Often the secret to a “big fender sound” is volume.

 

[Budda]

Band commander.

Also, 112/210/212 IR’s.

 

[KyleHowdy]

This; that being said… Often the secret to a “big fender sound” is volume.

100% this! Turn it up. Fletcher-munson is the name of the game.

A thin weak tone all of the sudden is full and glorious just from turning it up a little bit.

 

[Velokki]

This; that being said… Often the secret to a “big fender sound” is volume.

This! I remember that I hated Axe 2's clean tones... until I actually gave them some proper volume.

With distortion it's not so much a thing, but clean tones sound much, much worse when played with low volume.

I remember being floored at a music retailer I worked at back in 2013. There was a guy playing a Slash Les Paul into a Blues Junior, nothing else in the signal chain. The volume was high, it was barely tolerable without earplugs, but it sounded unbelievable. And it was literally a Blues Junior and a Les Paul. Volume works wonders!

 

[Dickie Fredericks]

1- Band Commander
2- USA Clean
I pretty much only use Celestion G12-65 and EVH 4 x 12 cab IRs

Plenty more but those are my go to.

 

[Burgs]

Super 6G4 with the corresponding Dyna Cab, Klon (as boost) and a little Gold Plate Reverb. Add Tele or Strat and a little Dynacomp if required. Marvel at the midrange cleans.

 

[Reet]

Shiver Clean is excellent also

 

[666was999]

Big cleans often are not really that clean, they are overdriven to the point you get lots of compression with only a little bit of dirt. In a mix you can't tell theres any dirt at all, so they sound clean.

 

[Andrew Foltz]

much thanks everyone

 

[yyz67]

What are you listening through, phones, monitors, PA, FRFR, cab?

Often the secret to a “big fender sound” is volume.

Yes, and a suitable CITR (e.g. Fender Tone Master FR-12) goes a long way to move some air and excite LF room modes.