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Old 09-13-2017, 06:53 PM
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50+ years w/ tube amps and I still enjoy dealing with what you're talking about. This past year, I added a few modelers, they are a load of fun. Have Katana 50w, Fender mustang, and Yamaha thr-10.
After trying about 20 distortion type pedals, I finally found one that is primarily musical, the Friedman BE-OD, great for very low volume bedroom/apt. volume, or if others are trying to live elsewhere in the home, or for making your neighbors want to move, if necessary.
I just turn tube amp low (1964 Deluxe Reverb blackface), till it just begins to distort/break up w/ elec. guitar at 10, then add small volume to od pedal for lead or louder expression.
With regard to the modelers, for me, volume isn't usually an issue, but the tiny Yamaha th-10 is perfect for practice levels. It's all good, even Blackstar.
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