GJgo
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Convergent evolution. Just like The Recto to the SLO.Uhm, you might get a call from The Offpring's legal team for that intro riff of 'The Machine'.
dead-pan
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In the context of guitar amps, "punch" refers to the amp's ability to deliver a tight, impactful, and dynamic sound that feels immediate and powerful, especially in the midrange and low frequencies. A punchy amp often provides a sense of percussive force and clarity, making the notes feel "alive" and cutting through the mix effectively.
Punch is influenced by several factors, including:
1. Amp Design: Tube amps often deliver a more dynamic and punchy response compared to solid-state amps.
2. EQ Settings: Emphasizing the midrange and controlling the bass and treble can enhance punch.
3. Speaker Response: Speakers with a fast transient response and a tight low-end contribute to punchiness.
4. Cabinet Design: Closed-back cabinets typically produce a more focused and punchy sound than open-back designs.
5. Playing Dynamics: The player's attack and technique can also affect the perception of punch.
Punchy amps are particularly favored in genres like rock, metal, and blues, where rhythmic clarity and definition are essential.
In the context of guitar amps, "punch" refers to the amp's ability to deliver a tight, impactful, and dynamic sound that feels immediate and powerful, especially in the midrange and low frequencies. A punchy amp often provides a sense of percussive force and clarity, making the notes feel "alive" and cutting through the mix effectively.
Punch is influenced by several factors, including:
1. Amp Design: Tube amps often deliver a more dynamic and punchy response compared to solid-state amps.
2. EQ Settings: Emphasizing the midrange and controlling the bass and treble can enhance punch.
3. Speaker Response: Speakers with a fast transient response and a tight low-end contribute to punchiness.
4. Cabinet Design: Closed-back cabinets typically produce a more focused and punchy sound than open-back designs.
5. Playing Dynamics: The player's attack and technique can also affect the perception of punch.
Punchy amps are particularly favored in genres like rock, metal, and blues, where rhythmic clarity and definition are essential.
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pipboy90
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To add, I think punch is correlated to the size of the transformers and amount of negative feedback an amp has.
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Racerxrated
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DanTravis62
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anomaly
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One of the punchiest amps I've ever played was actually solid state, the Randall rg100es thru two 4x12's, at about 4 on the master, it hits you in the chest hard with palm mutes... on another note I had the 300 watt Randall rg3003h solid state head but it had no punch at all, loud as fuck but no punch to it. So I agree that solid state amps generally have less punch to them I think there are a few exceptions out there, namely vintage solid state amps by Randall and Ampeg. Those Randall's sound like tube amps at volume actually, very very close IMO.
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Racerxrated
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I remember a RG 80es combo I had, and I didn't know how SS power sections worked vs tube....I plugged it into a 4 ohm cab and the vol doubled vs the 16 ohm cab I also had. But I agree, those amps punch above their wattage level.