How to increase sustain on lead tones?

[Tom]

You have to bite your bottom lip and go HRRRNG. You can also use a compressor or loosen up your gate as said previously, but my way is more fun.

 

[Hansen]

Der JD has it: putting a compressor in front of the amp is a classic recipe for sustain.

Thanks. Could you say what basic settings I should use as a start?

 

[austinbuddy]

Notice a big increase in sustain with this vs the FAS Modern. What cabs do you prefer to use this with?

G12-65 4 x 12 is good choice. Dumble 4 X 12.... Try an EVL 1X12 too

 

[tom149]

I get more sustain if I don't drink before.

LOL .... Yes, alcohol can reduce sustain bigtime ...

 

[Danny Danzi]

I don't have the time at the moment, but if you look up a few posts from me, I share a compression video or two talking about this exact thing. Maybe one of the guys that follows my posts will link you up. If not, I'll do it when I can find a few minutes.

 

[Sharka]

Der JD has it: putting a compressor in front of the amp is a classic recipe for sustain.

^^This^^

Don't have to often, but some amps (models) need it. I've been doing this long before even with a MXR Dynacomp and BOSS pedals back in the late 70's. Just about any comp pedal would do, but the comp block in the Axe FX works perfect.

 

[StickMan]

How do we do it?

VOLUME!