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Forums :: Ask Amp Tech Expert Skip Simmons

Tip O' the Week - the #2 input.......

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Mon, 10/11/2010 - 14:32
Expert Skip Simmons
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Most vintage amps (and many new amps as well) have more than one input jack for each channel. Generally, one of the jacks (usually labeled #2) has less gain than the other. Of course guitar guys would say "Hey, I want to use the louder one" and never even try the #2 input. For harp mics it is a different story. Be sure to give the #2 input a try, as it may sound great for you and can even help a little with feedback.

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Mon, 10/11/2010 - 15:14
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Great tips...

These are great tips Skip, keep'em comin'!

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