Interesting read: Gain stages in preamps, etc.

[RockStarNick]

http://www.harmony-central.com/Guitar/guitar-amp-evolution.html

Good read, helped me understand why EQ placement in a circuit really does change the tone. Also made me realize that Clipping Diodes are garbage, and that's why I don't care for Marshall JCM900s. Booo that. All tube = much better.

Nice little shout out for Bruce E. in there too.

 

[Violin Player 75]

THANKS!

that is spot on for what I like to read.

 

[RockStarNick]

Nothing like a good cup of coffee, and an online article about gain stages and clipping diodes to help you thru an afternoon slump at work.

 

[Qweklain]

I read this about 3-4 years ago. It's definitely a good read!

 

[RockStarNick]

My Q is:

If the modules only have 2 tubes in them, how does Egnater get so much gain out of the EG5, SL2, etc.

Is 1/2 of the V2 12AX7 not used, and then it IS used in some of the higher gain modules? I'm assuming that Eggy doesn't use clipping diodes like Marshall...

 

[muudrock]

I don't think they use clipping diodes

Bruce said once that building a good amp isn't rocket science, its just putting together all those little parts to make a circuit. He just plain knows how to design a great sounding preamp circuit.

 

[RockStarNick]

Does anyone know exactly what V2 does in the modules?



Tried doing a search, but it didn't work because "V2" isn't long enough

 

[Valtiel]

Does anyone know exactly what V2 does in the modules?



Tried doing a search, but it didn't work because "V2" isn't long enough

It makes it...........more..............good?

 

[RockStarNick]

More tubier?