Re: [Harp-L] Amp Line out and West Side Andy

["Tim Moyer" <wmharps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

samblancato wrote:
> On my Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, there is a "Pre-amp Out" and "Power 
> Amp In" jack.  These are the jacks I use to loop my digital delay 
> if I want to use it.  My question is this: is the "Pre-Amp Out" 
> jack a line level signal that I can plug into a PA channel? 

Yes, this should work.  There are a couple of things you have to 
keep in mind, though.  In order to remain consistent at the sound 
board from the line out, you can't change the preamp controls once 
you have them set.  This means that you can't raise and lower the 
Gain control to change your stage volume, use the Master instead.  
You will also lose characteristics of your tone that are related to 
the amplifier and the speakers and cabinet.  You may not even be 
that aware of these, but some speaker/cabinet designs can have 
dramatic effects on tone.  In addition, tube amplifiers also have 
unique drive characteristics that you'll be bypassing to the board.  
So in the interest of ease of setup and flexibility on stage, this 
might be a good idea, but expect to spend some time tweaking your 
sound again with this setup.  A good way to get an idea what to 
expect is to run your line level signal through a small mixing board 
and into a home stereo system.  This will let you know pretty much 
what the sound characteristics of the mic/effects/preamp only will 
be.  

Have fun!

-tim

Tim Moyer
Working Man's Harps
http://www.workingmansharps.com/