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Bluesea
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2 posts		 Oct-15-07, 09:32 PM (PST)
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"1st Amp Setup"
 
   Hi,
I have been playing on and off for years and would call myself a middle of the road player.
I joined Harmonica lessons.com to try and take it to the next level.
I finally picked up a new Fender Blues Junior Amp and a Green Bullet mic.
Can anyone give me the basic starting point for ajusting this amp.
I have tried different setting but, can't seem to get the volume above 3 before getting feedback.
Should I try setting it up in a bigger room?
Any help would be great.

Thanks,
Bluesea


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2556 posts		 Oct-16-07, 00:51 AM (PST)
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1. "Tips for getting rid of feedback"
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LAST EDITED ON Oct-16-07 AT 00:56 AM (PDT)
 
Rick,

To begin with, put your tone settings (EQ: High, Mid, Low) each at around 5. You may have to drop the High down a bit and possibly the Mid. Don't point the mic directly into the speaker. If you have reverb, don't use too much or leave it off. If you have a channel volume and master volume, keep the channel volume around 1 or 2 and increase the master volume. Stand back as far as you can, you may need to pick up a longer cord. Don't be surprised if based on the size of room you are in that you can't get much past 3 regardless of what you do. Try a larger space.

You've probably seen this section, but here it is in case you missed it-
http://www.harmonicalessons.com/members/mics.php

This page is specifically about amp settings-
http://www.harmonicalessons.com/members/mics_ampset.php

Here's a couple of posts discussing feedback issues-
http://www.harmonicalessons.com/members/dcforum/DCForumID4/56.html#1
http://www.harmonicalessons.com/members/dcforum/DCForumID4/93.html

Start here and let us know how it goes.

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adeeter
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2. "RE: Tips for getting rid of feedback"
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   These are all good tips. They may not rid you of feedback and you may have to go the way of changing tubes to reduce the gain in the pre-amp to make it less sensitive to feedback. These amps are designed for guitar, which don't feedback like a mic. There are lots of other posts out there and info on changing tubes to lower gain. This is a good amp and mic, so with some experimentation and about $30 investment you can find a good set up.

Alan

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Bluesea
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2 posts		 Oct-20-07, 11:32 PM (PST)
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3. "RE: Tips for getting rid of feedback"
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   Thanks Dave and Al
The basic settings worked out good. I have the master turned up over 5 and NO feedback.
I will have to tubes changed to lower the gain if I run into any problems.
Thanks again,
Rick


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