BKBridges08
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Looking for the clean channel settings at the point of take off to maximize pedals.
MT 15 Clean channel recommendations for max headroom settings for pedals
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Toolmaster Of Brainerd
You know what a loon is, noodle head?
I don't have an MT15, but I have an Archon and they're very similar. The amp has a ton of headroom no matter how it's set. I prefer my Archon clean channel with the gain on max. Even with the gain on full, I can take a klon-style overdrive (which have enormous output level), maximize the boost, and it still won't be enough to get the preamp to distort.
If I'm using pedals for distortion, then I like the bright switch on the Archon off. The MT15 doesn't have a bright switch, but I'd start by keeping the treble boost off when using dirt pedals. I'd imagine that distortion pedals will sound really harsh with the treble boost on, but experiment yourself and trust your ears.
As for bass/middle/treble, I would just set it so that it sounds great dry and adjust the pedals to work with it.
If I'm using pedals for distortion, then I like the bright switch on the Archon off. The MT15 doesn't have a bright switch, but I'd start by keeping the treble boost off when using dirt pedals. I'd imagine that distortion pedals will sound really harsh with the treble boost on, but experiment yourself and trust your ears.
As for bass/middle/treble, I would just set it so that it sounds great dry and adjust the pedals to work with it.
andy474x
Knows the Drill
I would recommend swapping out the V1 tube for something with less gain, the stock tube is a JJ ecc83s and those are about as hot as they come. If memory serves, I have a new production Mullard in mine, which is a little less gain, or you could go to a 5751 or the JJ ecc83 “mg” (mid gain) tube. Dropping the heat in V1 is a pretty widely used way to get more headroom from a guitar amp. Maybe also try swapping a 12at7 in place of the stock 12ax7 phase inverter.
