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Originally Posted by screamin eagle
... But my question is this: why does it go to 12 when it starts to break up around 4-6? ...
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The shaft on that pot only turns but so many degrees, no matter how you number the panel. Number the circle 1 - 10, still the same pot. You could change to a very small font and number the circle 1 - 100. Doesn't change the electronics, doesn't give you more headroom, doesn't change the gain.
Reminds me of the guy that wanted his pizza cut in 6 pieces because he wasn't hungry enough for 8.
I think it's just a graphic design choice. Look at the diameter of the number circle on your 57 tweed, the font size, and the spacing. It looks right to me, and it just had to go to 12 to fill the circle. With smaller knobs, the circle would be smaller and the numbering scale would be different.
Whatever the reason, it is very cool to have an amp that goes to twelve.