Retaining Twin Reverb Tone

Yes, this is another pedal board question. I've searched the threads, but I'd like a more specific point-of-view of my pedal board.

Current rig:
Telecaster-> MXR Dyna Comp-> RAT-> MXR Distortion+-> MXR Phase 90-> EP Booster-> Boss Delay DD6-> Akai Head Rush-> '70 SF Twin Reverb

I'd like to get the most out of my Twin, and I am probably running too many pedals to do that. My board has a bit of hum, but it sounds pretty solid to my ears. If this was your pedal board what would you do, if anything, to retain the solid Twin Reverb tone? Are any pedals cutting my tone/unnecessary (IE the booster)?

Thanks for reading.

You might add some type of bypass or a/b switch to allow you to bypass your whole pedal board should you choose. I do not use a lot of pedals, generally just a distortion.

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Try playing plugged directly into your Twin, play a bunch of stuff, then play the same things plugged in through your board. Do you notice any differences? What are they and in what ways are they pleasing or not to your ear?

I would answer those questions before making changes to anything if what you're after is retaining the tone of your amp.

I'm also not sure what you mean by "getting the most" out of your amp. Twins (as you know) are known for great, full, clean tones. Some people use them for that purpose, but others use them with all varieties of pedals to make all kinds of sounds. I think the question is what are you trying to achieve with your amp? What kind of music do you play? What other players' tones are you trying to shoot for?

Max, thanks for the insights. Here are some guitar players that I empathize with the most: Alex Chilton/Chris Bell (Big Star), Keith Richards (my tele is in open G), Television (Marquee Moon), and Roger McGuinn (Byrds).

Also, I'm definitely getting an ABY box to split my line/have the option to bypass. I might get a Radial Big Shot to run into each channel on my amp. I'll also check out loop-master. What do you guys think of the ABY scene?

Edit: Having just browsed loop-master, their ABY Box w/ Tuner Out has definitely moved up to my number one choice of ABY.

Ever since discovering LoopMaster, they have taken over all of my switching needs. I use their True Bypass / Tuner loop for my pedals and I also have two of their Auxiliary 3-Way Switches for my Eventides. I haven't used the ABY, but I can vouch for their overall quality. Mind you, everything is made to order. It might take a while to get your order.

pfister69, if you want to plug into only one channel of your Twin Reverb, you'll want a True Bypass box; if you plan on plugging into both the Normal and Vibrato channels, an ABY box will work. HTH

What's the difference between a True Bypass box and an ABY box? Would I be better off going with a True Bypass box into one channel? Also, does anyone know if loop-master ABY boxes have the ability to flip the phase so the two channels on vintage Fender amps are in phase?

Loop-master.com

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+1 on Loop-Master

+1 on Loop-Master

Yes.

As good as the loop-masters look, I don't particularly want to wait three months for an ABY. The time is now for me. I think I'm going to go with the Radial Twin City. I've read great things about it, and it will handle the difference in phase between the two channels on my TR. Thanks for all the help.

An ABY box is great for a Twin! Run the distortions + delay into the normal channel, and use the reverb channel for a bright clean sound.

Loop-master.com

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How are the buttons on the loop-master? Are they "soft pressed" buttons like Nova System's or Line6 M5, 9, 13's? or do they make this loud click when activating the loop?

So disturbing when you've got to switch of a pedal and it is totally quite and all of a sudden theres this loud "click" from the pedal's activation button.

As good as the loop-masters look, I don't particularly want to wait three months for an ABY. The time is now for me. I think I'm going to go with the Radial Twin City. I've read great things about it, and it will handle the difference in phase between the two channels on my TR. Thanks for all the help.

There is also the Barber Launch Pad

Can someone please answer my question? :)

"How are the buttons on the loop-master? Are they "soft pressed" buttons like Nova System's or Line6 M5, 9, 13's? or do they make this loud click when activating the loop?

So disturbing when you've got to switch of a pedal and it is totally quite and all of a sudden theres this loud "click" from the pedal's activation button."


Appreciating an answer.

The buttons are standard true bypass switches, like in every true bypass pedal. Any true bypass switch "can" create a loud pop because they may build up a charge. You just need to discharge this build up by stomping on the switches a few times at which point they will be silent again.

Thx but not really what I meant.

I mean the physical sound of a button stomped to the bottom (engaging). If you've used for example Nova System, their buttons are what I call "soft pressed" buttons, not really like a stomp. Are you following me? So, do the buttons on the loop master make this click sound or are they "soft pressed" ones?


Hope you guys understand what I mean.

Check your power supply/adapter. I had a similar situation which disapeared in changing my adapter for the pedals.