TA-15 - How do you use the channels?

[geetarplayer]

I've been switching back and forth between two methods of using the TA-15.

Method 1.
Channel 1 - TopBoost - pretty clean
Channel 2 - HI1, gain dimed, db output is about equal to ch 1, using the master

So, my gain structure is:
Ch 1, cleans
Ch 1 with Tim for a little dirt for crunch
Ch 2 for power chords
On either of these I have a Timmy set up to give a clean boost for leads. It boosts ch 1 more than ch 2 (because it really just saturates more rather than increase much of the volume)

(I run both in 15W mode.)
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Method 2

Ch 1, clean (same as method 1)
Ch 2, Tweed with a little dirt - running louder than ch 1, for leads.

Timmy is set up to add a little dirt for crunch.
Tim is set up to add a lot of gain for power chords.

Method 2 gives me better boost for leads, since the boost is happening at the power section of the amp instead of a pedal feeding into the preamp. I like it better for that. But, I like method 1 because it's utilizing the tubes for distortion, which is very nice.

Any thoughts?

 

[talltxguy]

I'm continually messing with controls and tubes on this amp. It has some nice tones in that little box!

Another option you may wish to consider is running a high gain tube in V2, giving this amp a nice, tubey gain boost without the use of solid state pedals. Just something to consider when you get a chance.