fredster
Inspired
Hey folks,
So I've been experimenting between SS power amps (Alesis RA300, SLA-2, Carvin 1540L) and using the power section of various tube amps into various cabs. What I'm finding is that using the tube amps' power section is invariably brighter than the SS amps. With the same patch, guitar and cab (changing only the amp) I find I need to crank the presence and treble in the Axe to get a similar sound from the SS amp as the tube power section. I've tried the power section of a Mesa Lonestar Special, Mesa Dual Rec, and a Bogner XTC Classic by running the Axe output into the fx loop return. I'm running at low volumes so I'm not pushing the tubes very hard. Is this an expected difference between the two designs? Would a tube power amp like a Mesa 20/20 or VHT show the same brighter characteristic?
So I've been experimenting between SS power amps (Alesis RA300, SLA-2, Carvin 1540L) and using the power section of various tube amps into various cabs. What I'm finding is that using the tube amps' power section is invariably brighter than the SS amps. With the same patch, guitar and cab (changing only the amp) I find I need to crank the presence and treble in the Axe to get a similar sound from the SS amp as the tube power section. I've tried the power section of a Mesa Lonestar Special, Mesa Dual Rec, and a Bogner XTC Classic by running the Axe output into the fx loop return. I'm running at low volumes so I'm not pushing the tubes very hard. Is this an expected difference between the two designs? Would a tube power amp like a Mesa 20/20 or VHT show the same brighter characteristic?