So how are you getting your solo volume boost on a single channel amp?

[GJgo]

The amps I'm using are a Mark IIB KRG and a Mark IIC+ KRG. So far the only way I've been able to get a sufficient lead volume bump is with the IIC+ to set the GEQ to Auto, run the rhythm channel as rhythm with no GEQ, then run the lead channel for leads with the GEQ on and bump the mids way up. That works like a charm, but since the IIB GEQ is only on/off I needed another solution. Also hoping to find a good Marshall & would need the same trick there.

Working on a new 2 guitar project doing 80s hard rock & hair metal covers, so need good amounts of gain on tap and a lead volume boost to step out with.

 

[JDs Couch]

The amps I'm using are a Mark IIB KRG and a Mark IIC+ KRG. So far the only way I've been able to get a sufficient lead volume bump is with the IIC+ to set the GEQ to Auto, run the rhythm channel as rhythm with no GEQ, then run the lead channel for leads with the GEQ on and bump the mids way up. That works like a charm, but since the IIB GEQ is only on/off I needed another solution. Also hoping to find a good Marshall & would need the same trick there.

Working on a new 2 guitar project doing 80s hard rock & hair metal covers, so need good amounts of gain on tap and a lead volume boost to step out with.

I have an original IIC+ as well. I found a boost in the loop works well. There is headroom there. I only use the rhythm channel for clean tones, and the lead is well, dirty.as.fuck

I usually leave the EQ always on, I just like the clean tone with the same EQ as the lead.
Great amp!

 

[TheGreatGreen]

Man, that was the ticket! I owe you a beer!! Thanks.

Hell yeah man! Glad you found a solution that worked!

 

[GJgo]

I have an original IIC+ as well. I found a boost in the loop works well. There is headroom there. I only use the rhythm channel for clean tones, and the lead is well, dirty.as.fuck

I usually leave the EQ always on, I just like the clean tone with the same EQ as the lead.
Great amp!

I'm going to try it tonight with a boost in the loop just for comparison.

Mine is switchable C+ / C++ and the rhythm channel on C++ mode is phenomenal for rock gain. ...and with the right speakers, also killer with the GEQ off. For live work, I don't seem to have the same issues that other guys complain about with these amps. Plenty of versatility between the two channels.

 

[GJgo]

Following up for posterity I tried the boost in the loop and it didn't work for me. So, the GEQ CUT is my way forward. Thanks guys.

 

[LP Freak]

Following up for posterity I tried the boost in the loop and it didn't work for me. So, the GEQ CUT is my way forward. Thanks guys.

What boost did you use?

 

[shar-vell Dan]

I ride the volume knob on my guitar.

 

[Smash]

Cheers VB sounds like you have your setup dialed in.

He does

 

[GJgo]

What boost did you use?

I used my OD-1X. It's my favorite non-botique boost.

 

[LP Freak]

I used my OD-1X. It's my favorite non-botique boost.

Isn’t that an overdrive? That’s different than a clean boost. It won’t boost volume in the loop

 

[Floyd Eye]

Have a good SE on the console out front ?

 

[Maguchi]

Volume knob(s) on the guitar.

 

[thegame]

Rest your cabinet on a MIDI controllable rotating lazy Susan type of device. For your rhythm tone you’ll want the cab pointed towards side stage. When it’s time for the solo just hit your preset and the cab will turn to face you. I highly recommend not placing drinks on the cabinet.

 

[romanianreaper]

Agreed. I'm using a TC Electronic Spark Mini in the loop for volume boost. Works perfectly.

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That is what I was using and such a great pedal! Does exactly what it needs to and doesn't change the tone, etc.

Im using a Tech 21 DLA pedal in the loop now so I can hit one button and have a volume boost and delay for solos.

 

[JLR]

My vintage single channel amps have no loop so I ride the volume knob and step on a boost for leads. Very effective approach is using a Fryette PS100. Gives you that boosted channel with EQ and provides an external loop which is far better than any internal amp loop I ever played.