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« on: January 05, 2010, 04:09:38 PM »
Hi, I'm new to the forum and I'm interested in a 50 watt OTS special.  I'm wondering if I have to crank the amp to get the signature tone, or if it will still sound ok at lower volume levels???  If you have to crank it, which pedal will work with it.  I've searched the forum and haven't found the answer.  I believe this amp operages with the preamp generating a lot of the tone.

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« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2010, 05:28:51 PM »
Yes!

The OTS is (also) a charmer at lower levels

The HRM and BM likes to be played loud!
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« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2010, 06:02:12 PM »
Thanks!
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« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2010, 09:50:34 PM »
This was recorded at speaking  volume.
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« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2010, 05:15:48 PM »
I've never heard a really respectable lead tone from an OTS with a strat at bedroom volume.  I havehoweverwith a dumblelator in the loop with a humbucking geetar.

The real magic with the OTS is at stage volume I'm afraid.

Jim
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« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2010, 07:18:06 AM »
True to be told is that all tube amps out there, perform way better when they are played loud... all of them, even 5W Champ for example.
...but it is also true, that OTS is an amp which sounds decent at bedroom level as well... and that's without any power scaling device.
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« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2010, 09:55:45 AM »
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« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2010, 10:14:13 AM »
depends onm the size of your bedroom and on what you expect. Sure my OTS sounds good at bedroom level, but it sure sounds better at stage volume.
The OD is a smoother on louder volumes.
At least with my amp.
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« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2010, 06:05:45 PM »
I find the clean channel a little stiff, and tight if you know what I mean. I usually use the OD channel with level low for low volume cleans and turn up the level and/or PAB and/or use HB's for more of the D* type tone. Still good at low volumes but way better when wound up of course.
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« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2010, 12:22:40 AM »
As mentioned, all tube amps perform best when cranked and a 50-watt OTS will have the police knocking rather quickly on your door if cranked.  I normally don't get mine past 3, without killing my neighbor, but still enjoy it and rarely plug in my Tweed Blues Jr. anymore (that amp can get too loud).

All in all my OTS is a great amp and is still useable at bedroom volume IMO.
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« Reply #10 on: February 07, 2010, 09:45:22 PM »
Quote from: mcinku on January 27, 2010, 07:18:06 AM
True to be told is that all tube amps out there, perform way better when they are played loud... all of them, even 5W Champ for example.
...but it is also true, that OTS is an amp which sounds decent at bedroom level as well... and that's without any power scaling device.

You've played all the OTS  variations. Which the better for lower volumes? I suspect the OTS considerably better than the Blues Master, being more "compressed"?  Doesn't make a difference?
Thanks kind sir, as you've been places few have.
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« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2010, 08:22:43 PM »
That is a hard question for me to answer... I like both amps... they are different and each one has different qualities.
If I would have to live with one amp only, I would choose BM... but on the other hand, I'm glad I'm fortunate enough to have both.  Cool
Coming back to your question... I guess OTS does sound a little better... perhaps.
I think it's the mids with OTS... it makes the amp sound big but when you really open it up it a bit to much.

...but you know what, I just came from "my room" a few minutes ago and I was playing my BM at speaking volume and I was happy with the tone, so go figure...  Huh?
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« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2010, 08:28:19 PM »
Quote from: Jimmyd on January 26, 2010, 05:15:48 PM
I've never heard a really respectable lead tone from an OTS with a strat at bedroom volume.  I havehoweverwith a dumblelator in the loop with a humbucking geetar.

The real magic with the OTS is at stage volume I'm afraid.

Jim

Gotta disagree Jim, after hearing several clips from Marin Blues on YouTube.

One has to wonder, how loud did Robben Ford turn up his Dumble in the  studio when he recorded "Talk to Your Daughter"?
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« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2010, 08:31:52 PM »
Quote from: mcinku on February 08, 2010, 08:22:43 PM
That is a hard question for me to answer... I like both amps... they are different and each one has different qualities.
If I would have to live with one amp only, I would choose BM... but on the other hand, I'm glad I'm fortunate enough to have both.  Cool
Coming back to your question... I guess OTS does sound a little better... perhaps.
I think it's the mids with OTS... it makes the amp sound big but when you really open it up it a bit to much.

...but you know what, I just came from "my room" a few minutes ago and I was playing my BM at speaking volume and I was happy with the tone, so go figure...  Huh?

Thanks mcinku. You and Erwin are the authorities on this stuff.

I think I'll go with a plain 50 watt HRM, not the BM.

BM seems to be the wave of the future though, Ceriatone and competitors. FlexiPlexi OD in a Bludotone? Is that "HAD" approved?
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« Reply #14 on: February 09, 2010, 10:02:17 AM »
Well I'm not a authority on this subject. I 've done my research offered by the authorities on the subject.
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