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Old January 1st, 2008, 07:13 AM   #3 (permalink)
klast
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Originally Posted by fauxsuper View Post
I've owned both of them, and the pre-amp distortion is not apt to please you on the the Valve Special. Try to find a used attenuator on E-bay, like a Weber Mass to use with the Valve Jr. and you'll likely be happier with the result. I was a lot happier with the attenuated sound of the Valve Jr. than with the Valve special. A tube screamer in front of the Valve Jr. can work nicely, as well: but it's still not output distortion.
Thanks, that was valuable to know. I have considered a Weber attenuator or an L pad, so that might be the way to go.
Right now I'm using a Zoom G2.1u in front and have finally managed to dial in some nice overdriven sounds. I also have tried a tube screamer (in an Ibanez U300).

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