glpg80
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Why would you roll your volume back to 70% running a damn boost pedal into a high gain amp? Just turn the gain down on the amp or use a different channel….or just don’t use a boost with the volume up 
DanTravis62
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I'm really confused about why you would roll your volume back for these types of tones.
glpg80
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Because the dudes a tool likely rolling it to 100% with the boost engaged to exacerbate the difference.
DanTravis62
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I just dont understand what the point is, you know? He let everyone know he was rolling the volume back, so he wasnt trying to hide it - if he did, the "exacerbating the difference" thing would make way more sense.
Like, if he was playing more classic rock style gain, I could totally understand getting different shades on the volume control, but when you're doing this style, with a big heavy sounding preamp/distortion pedal, WHAT IS THE POINT?
japetus
Moderator
Lmao I went to post the volume knob question but I see it's already been discussed
Smash
Hack
did anyone look in the youtube comments? Surely someone addressed this..
Smash
Hack
I see. 35 views. Is the op the youtube author?
glpg80
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The tone is fine - as is the playing if it’s the OP.
But when you’re advertising a pedal demo don’t roll your volume back a certain amount as it’s a massive change to the overall tone into a high gain amp without a boost pedal.
But when you’re advertising a pedal demo don’t roll your volume back a certain amount as it’s a massive change to the overall tone into a high gain amp without a boost pedal.
Smash
Hack
I definitely roll off for "cleans" I remember one time this guy said to set your gain too high, then roll your volume knob back for your normal tone, then you can crank it for lead tone. I thought this was genious. I was also very ignorant of gain and pedal advertent. My buddy, dainbramage called me a fucking idiot and I went back to the true path of full roll for nasty tones that rip your face off.
Markedman
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My amp goes to 11, again.
Mark Skid
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Distortion isn't tone... It's noise.
Spaceboy
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That was a honky mess.
panhead
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Is this a joke/ satire video? Thats pitiful
CoolGuitarGear
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Shit, you got it! I was zeroing in on the tone, keeping it clear and detailed, but while keeping it intense. The result is better with the guitar's volume rolled back a bit, versus turning it up for lead. Now, if one of you geniuses want to demo such a thing with the volume maxed, then go for it.
japetus
Moderator
Do you mean demoing using a boost pedal into an amp with my guitar volume maxed? I wouldn't turn my volume on my guitar down, I'd just turn the gain on the amp down a bit and then use the boost.
DanTravis62
Well-known member
I'm sorry, apparently i'm just heavy metal tone/gear ignorant, for the first time in recorded history.
What, exactly, is the point of turning the volume down? How does this keep it any more clear or detailed than simply turning the gain down?
I'm not trying to be a dick, i'm honestly confused.
Smash
Hack
I think you should redo it. I think one person has said something rude to you, the rest of us are just a bit confused. Your video was well done, just turn down the gain on the amp. Most high gain amps, I turn the gain down to where you still retain the character and tone. That gives you more clarity, then leave that guitar volume up.
DanTravis62
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I'm just confused as to why?!
What's the idea with the volume knob down with these tones that you can't achieve by turning the gain down?
grooveHT
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If there's no treble bleed on the volume knob - I think most guitars don't have one - then rolling down the volume will also tame some of the treble in addition to reducing volume; so you can see how the treble changes through the volume sweep with the pedal on. Note: fuzz faces, for example, bring back some treble to a guitar with the guitar volume rolled down.