Forgive me if this is an inappropriate post but I'm desperately trying to bond with my amp.
A couple of months ago I acquired a Studio 22+. I've given it what I think is an honest effort but I just can't seem to find my sweet spot with this amp. My original intention was to use it primarily as a clean amp with a couple of pedals in front and maybe switch in the lead channel here and there. I expected over time I'd get the hang of the thing and be able to dial in a lot of other useful tones. For whatever reason, that doesn't seem to be happening. I guess my biggest issue is I can't seem to control the EQ. Every time I change volume or switch pickups or stomp a pedal it's like I'm plugged into a different amp. Are these amps really that sensitive? Despite my struggles, I've gotten enough good sounds out of this amp to see the potential so I'm not ready to give up yet. Can anyone clue me in to what I may be doing wrong? I'm using an AS Strat if that helps. Is it possible that retubing the amp will change things dramatically? A different speaker? Cap job? My experience has been mostly with Fenders and a few Peaveys so maybe I'm just not up to an amp with that much tonal range. If you can help a brother out I'd be very grateful. Thanks for your time.
Mike
A couple of months ago I acquired a Studio 22+. I've given it what I think is an honest effort but I just can't seem to find my sweet spot with this amp. My original intention was to use it primarily as a clean amp with a couple of pedals in front and maybe switch in the lead channel here and there. I expected over time I'd get the hang of the thing and be able to dial in a lot of other useful tones. For whatever reason, that doesn't seem to be happening. I guess my biggest issue is I can't seem to control the EQ. Every time I change volume or switch pickups or stomp a pedal it's like I'm plugged into a different amp. Are these amps really that sensitive? Despite my struggles, I've gotten enough good sounds out of this amp to see the potential so I'm not ready to give up yet. Can anyone clue me in to what I may be doing wrong? I'm using an AS Strat if that helps. Is it possible that retubing the amp will change things dramatically? A different speaker? Cap job? My experience has been mostly with Fenders and a few Peaveys so maybe I'm just not up to an amp with that much tonal range. If you can help a brother out I'd be very grateful. Thanks for your time.
Mike