Lonestar trick - more gain

[sbalderrama]

ok, maybe I'm the only one that didn't know this, but, if you want more gain from either lonestar channel, make sure the effects loop is engaged and crank the masters. I think what happens is that you end up overdriving the tube that buffers the effect loops, effectively adding an extra overdrive stage.

 

[plan-x]

Never tried that. I probably won't cause I'm using my loop.

 

[timmerel]

You can also try putting a compressor in the loop when you're using channel 2 - the power amp distortion is lovely, and more organic as not always at a fixed level as with diming the master.

 

[sbalderrama]

Never tried that. I probably won't cause I'm using my loop.

I guess being able to do it would depend on your effects ability to take a hotter signal.

 

[fishyfishfish]

You can also crank the treble knob to 3:00 to get some more dirt.