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Post subject: Blues Deluxe Overdrive
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 9:56 am
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Do you use a separate overdrive pedal or do you just use the master channel? If you use a separate pedal, do you plug it into the clean channel or master channel?

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Post subject: Re: Blues Deluxe Overdrive
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 3:41 pm
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groovemongrel wrote:
Do you use a separate overdrive pedal or do you just use the master channel? If you use a separate pedal, do you plug it into the clean channel or master channel?

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Both inputs feed the same channel. They are not for separate channels like the deluxe reverb/twin/super reverb. Input 2 is lower gain than input 1.

You need to use either the button on the control panel or the correct footswitch to switch channels on the amp.

You can run a distortion/overdrive pedal in front of the amp regardless of the channel switching status.


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Post subject: Re: Blues Deluxe Overdrive
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 10:15 am
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dta74 wrote:
groovemongrel wrote:
Do you use a separate overdrive pedal or do you just use the master channel? If you use a separate pedal, do you plug it into the clean channel or master channel?

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Both inputs feed the same channel. They are not for separate channels like the deluxe reverb/twin/super reverb. Input 2 is lower gain than input 1.

You need to use either the button on the control panel or the correct footswitch to switch channels on the amp.

You can run a distortion/overdrive pedal in front of the amp regardless of the channel switching status.


I understand this. I'm asking if anyone who uses this amp uses a supplementary overdrive pedal.


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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 10:25 am
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I use a Blues Driver between the guitar and amp. I plug into #1. You then have access to your pedal wherever you are on the amp. It get's pretty heavy (gainey) when the gain is cranked on the amp and you kick in the Driver. More than I wanted, but perhaps what you're looking for. Try it into both jacks and see what works for your ears!

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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 10:38 am
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crazyunclebill wrote:
I use a Blues Driver between the guitar and amp. I plug into #1. You then have access to your pedal wherever you are on the amp. It get's pretty heavy (gainey) when the gain is cranked on the amp and you kick in the Driver. More than I wanted, but perhaps what you're looking for. Try it into both jacks and see what works for your ears!


Those Blues Drivers are awesome!

I've been using a Danelectro Daddy O when I've got the master button on for great, crunchy chords using the bridge pickup on my Strat only. When I play leads, I don't use the Daddy O but use all the pickups on my Strat (position 3 with S-1 switch in) Lovin it!!


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Well, i was going to suggest using an A/B box going into both inputs and using it to switch between the 2, for even more gain options. However, after reading the manual (for the reissue version), I believe that plugging into both at once effectively links them together, making them both the same (Fender used switching jacks for the inputs that allow the inputs to combine internally when both jacks are used simultaneously):

"A lower sensitivity input (–6dB less than INPUT 1), that provides cleaner response with high-output instruments or a darker tone with “passive” instruments. If both inputs are used simultaneously, their sensitivities
become identical."

What it comes down to, as is the case with everything else musical, is to try all sorts of combinations till you find one YOU like. Having said that, a Strat thru a Tube Screamer into a Blues Deluxe/Deville is a beautiful thing!

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dta74 wrote:
"A lower sensitivity input (–6dB less than INPUT 1), that provides cleaner response with high-output instruments or a darker tone with “passive” instruments. If both inputs are used simultaneously, their sensitivities
become identical."

What it comes down to, as is the case with everything else musical, is to try all sorts of combinations till you find one YOU like. Having said that, a Strat thru a Tube Screamer into a Blues Deluxe/Deville is a beautiful thing!


I thought the Blues Deluxe has two channels, clean and drive.

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Its two channels, “normal” (with bright switch) and “drive,” are voiced for classic blues, country and rock; other features include Fender spring reverb, an effects loop and two-button channel footswitch. The great look includes tweed covering, “chicken head” pointer knobs and a chrome control panel.


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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 11:40 am
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It does have the 2 channels. But you'll notice that it also has 2 input jacks, labeled 1 and 2. 1 is normal gain. 2 has a different value resister wired across the jack, and is lower gain (-6db). Both input jacks feed into the same input buffer part of the circuit, which feeds into the channel switching circuitry. So in essence, you have 4 gain options in the amp alone: 2 inputs feeding the two switchable channels.

If you don't have one, here's the link to the owner's manual for the reissue version (but i'm thinking it shouldn't be too much different than the original):

http://www.fender.com/support/manuals/p ... _Rev_B.pdf

its multi-language and the english section is on pages 6-7

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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 11:45 am
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dta74 wrote:
It does have the 2 channels. But you'll notice that it also has 2 input jacks, labeled 1 and 2. 1 is normal gain. 2 has a different value resister wired across the jack, and is lower gain (-6db). Both input jacks feed into the same input buffer part of the circuit, which feeds into the channel switching circuitry. So in essence, you have 4 gain options in the amp alone: 2 inputs feeding the two switchable channels.

If you don't have one, here's the link to the owner's manual for the reissue version (but i'm thinking it shouldn't be too much different than the original):

http://www.fender.com/support/manuals/p ... _Rev_B.pdf

its multi-language and the english section is on pages 6-7


Thanks bro. I always use #1 input. The other is too bright. I have the reissue version.


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Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:34 am
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I've decided to quit adding an extra overdrive pedal to my amp. Using the Master channel with natural overdrive is cooler. Just thought you'd all like to know.


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I really don't like the OD channel on my BDlx Re-issue. It sounds very harsh to me - not in a metal way, it's just not very smooth sounding.

I run several pedals in front of it, for overdrive I use a Digitech Bad Monkey. Sounds much better to me than the od channel.

As for the inputs, I find input #1 to be brighter and louder, input 2 to be quieter and less treble, I have to compensate with more treble if I use it.

I've never really used the bright switch.


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Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 9:32 am
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wideawake wrote:
I really don't like the OD channel on my BDlx Re-issue. It sounds very harsh to me - not in a metal way, it's just not very smooth sounding.

I run several pedals in front of it, for overdrive I use a Digitech Bad Monkey. Sounds much better to me than the od channel.

As for the inputs, I find input #1 to be brighter and louder, input 2 to be quieter and less treble, I have to compensate with more treble if I use it.

I've never really used the bright switch.


I'm gonna give that a try tonight using my Danelectro Daddy O instead of the OD channel just to view the rock in a different way. Thanks!


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Post subject: Blues Deluxe Overdrive
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:05 pm
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Why whould you use an overdrive for!
Use your drive botton very high and control the total volume with the master.

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Post subject: Re: Blues Deluxe Overdrive
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:55 am
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Eldorados wrote:
Why whould you use an overdrive for!
Use your drive botton very high and control the total volume with the master.

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You must not own this amp. It's so loud, you can't turn it up to 3 without being louder than needed for most situations. Plus, the overdrive tone just sucks on this amp. I bought a TS9DX and now love my overdriven tone.


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