Solid state digital amp tones


robcabaj
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robcabaj
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10/02/2024 11:51 pm

Hi There,


I’m working my way through the learning path and find the content very useful.


I have watched a lesson in the Rock 1 learning path about guitar tones and find the whole topic of guitar tones very interesting.


My question is about digital solid state amps. I have a black star ID:CORE Stereo 100. It has multiple voicings which I use instead of pedals.


If there is already a session for this topic - how to use this type of amp to dial in various tones - please let me know. If not I’m just looking for some guidance or tips how get the best tones. 


Thanks


Rob


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William MG
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William MG
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10/03/2024 11:41 am

Hi Rob


 


Nice amp. You should be able to get some great stuff out of that. Anders made a video about amp set up a while back, link below. The only thing I would add is that tone is also controlled by your guitar. The volume will effect break up, when and how much and the tone knob can really create a fat sound. Pickups also play a big part if you are trying to sound like someone. As does tuning. I set up a guitar with EMG Zakk Wylde pickups and after playing around with amp settings I could come close to something I liked, but then realized I would get a whole lot closer if I had remembered to tune my guitar down a full step. So now I have a patch I can use in my amp for when I play Suicide Messiah. I am sure your amp will allow you to save your own patches once you create them.


So there is a lot to it, but it is great fun to mess around and come up with tones you like for when you play different styles.


Good luck 


Bill


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