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ChristopherSchlegel
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03/01/2021 12:51 pm
Originally Posted by: hunter.kane

Not exactly, closest thing would be Smashing Pumpkins and Sonic Youth

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Not my wheelhouse. How about some description? Harsh or smooth? Sharp & bright? Or dark & creamy?

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Originally Posted by: hunter.kaneI use silver face Fenders, a PRS Custom 24, and I play quiet at home but loud when not.
[p]The PRS presumably has humbuckers which should be a good option for gain. The Fender not so much. I think a more modern amp with stronger preamp gain staging might help you in the fuzz/distortion department. Mesa Boogie, Diezel, Blackstar, 5150. Mabye just a good Marshall with an overdrive. :) [br][br]Have you tried any more modern high gain amps?

[quote=hunter.kane]What pedals do you think would work like that? I was thinking Proco Turbo Rat, a Green Russian Big Muff, an Op Amp Big Muff, or a Big Muff Pi.

Well, those are all various kinds of gain pedals that could work. It just depends on if they actually do what you want them to do. And you are the only one that can answer that question!

I think it's time for some experimentation & gear demoing!


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