B52 AT100

[Jacksonite]

Got two AT100 Heads yesterday... The thing is Killer, but the only problem is, I know nothing about Valve amps...How do you get that Really Metal sound out of them...
This is my first tube amp... Is there a trick? or what.... [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/help.gif[/img]

[noodlesatf]

Re: B52 AT100

If you're playing more modern metal, and you need the tight attack, then use the solid state rectifier. I like to start with all the eq knobs on five, the presence on zero, and the gain around 2/3. From there, start moving the eq knobs to dial in the tone you're looking for. Dial in presence a little at a time as needed. Try not to scoop out all the mids, it's not 1988 and modern amps don't work that way.

It would help if you could name some bands who use tones you like, so we have a better idea of what you're looking for.

[jgcable]

Re: B52 AT100

Curious, since it is your first time with tube amps, why did you buy 2 of them?

[Jacksonite]

Re: B52 AT100

I like a very tight sound...
I have two stacks so I bought two heads... (I am stupid though so that may have something to do with it)

[jgcable]

Re: B52 AT100

You must play LARGE venues to need 2 stacks. Congratz on that!!

[noodlesatf]

Re: B52 AT100

Two stacks?!? Damn... [img]/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]

[Jacksonite]

Re: B52 AT100

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You must play LARGE venues to need 2 stacks. Congratz on that!!

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No (see comment about being stupid)
I have a recording studio, and I got both stacks for less than a grand each... I just updated the head...

[zeegler]

Re: B52 AT100

I've been messing around with mine for a while, so if you tell me what kind of sound you are looking to get, maybe I can help you out.

[Jacksonite]

Re: B52 AT100

I had a buddy come over last night and we goofed with them for a couple of hours and got an AWESOME sound out of them...
I cant tell you the setting, but its cool, I got one set up as a slave, got the cabs mic'ed and its the shit....

[zeegler]

Re: B52 AT100

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I had a buddy come over last night and we goofed with them for a couple of hours and got an AWESOME sound out of them...
I cant tell you the setting, but its cool, I got one set up as a slave, got the cabs mic'ed and its the shit....

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When you get a chance, write down the settings, and let me know how you have it set. I'd like to see if it's similar to mine.

[Jacksonite]

Re: B52 AT100

I will try to get it tommorrow for ya