Re: [Harp-L] Sonnyjr and his amps big sound at low volumes

[David Brown <nonidesign@xxxxxxxxx>]

For low volumes I have set up my Cruncher with a 12AX7 to boost the gain. At
low volumes that tube set-up gives snarly bark. I tend to leave the Bass set
high as that 12" is soooo fat.
All his amps are unbelievable at any volume, you just need to get used to
the idea that you now have an amp that behaves the way WE need it to, not
guitar players. What I mean is that you have to get over the mindset of
"babying" the controls like we had to when using guitar amps. Gary's amps
controls are set to respond to our needs so they are senstive to what we
want, but not prone to the feedback issues we fear with other amps. The SJ
amps are like a laborotory in that there are very very many ways to
experiment with developing your amplification. Revel in the freedom!
On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 1:48 PM, GaryB <garybond@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> They remind me of big diesel trains, even at low volumes they sound
> powerful. I'm experimenting with mine to find and identify the different
> combinations of inputs, tubes and mics to see what sounds I can get for
> different situations and if you throw in low volume situations that makes
> even more combos to explore. The manual says that for lower volumes you can
> put in a 12AY7 to lower the output and keep the warm sound.. The channel
> bridging option seems to my ears to be the most Chicago type sound with my
> C/R mic but I haven't used that option yet. I just got the amp for Christmas
> and I have been working on bring my game to the table. Gary (Sonny Jr) is
> right when he says that your playing ability is an essential part, The first
> time I played it in a jam situation my lack of diaphramic breathing was so
> plainly obvious. So for your question on low volume I think Gary (Sonny Jr)
> can give a better answer than me.
>
> Jonathan McAnulty wrote:
>
>> Hi Gary,
>> Many of the reviews talk about the attainable volume of the Cruncher but I
>> am curious about how it sounds at low volume. Do you have to push it to get
>> an overdriven tone or can it be set for good Chicago style tone at practice
>> volume levels?
>> Considering one for myself.
>> Cheers.
>> Jon
>>
>>
>>
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