Understanding Tube Amps - Part 3: Preamp and Power Tubes - TXBA Tone Tuesday

Description

Dec 29th, 2009

The third video in this series describes the difference between preamp and power tube distortion. I give an example of the differences in sound, although every amp has it's own voice, so this video is only one example. What you should take away from it however is that there is a very distinct difference in sound, and the characteristics of each.

Sign-up for our email newsletter and we'll wend you updates about new lessons, special offers, and blues guitar tips.

You can unsubscribe anytime. We will NEVER share your contact information or sell it to another company.

Back To Top

Related Videos

Blues Guitar Lessons - The Ultimate Tone Saving Tool: A Guitar Buffer

The Ultimate Tone Saving Tool: A Guitar Buffer

Blues Guitar Lessons - What Exactly Does A Buffered Pedal Do, And Should You Care?

What Exactly Does A Buffered Pedal Do, And Should You Care?

Guitar Cable Brand -vs- Length

Blues Guitar Lessons - Does Cable Length Really Matter For Guitar?

Does Cable Length Really Matter For Guitar?

Blues Guitar Lessons - Taming The Ditto Looper For Blues

Taming The Ditto Looper For Blues

Blues Guitar Lessons - Planet Waves Auto-Trim Tuning Machines

Planet Waves Auto-Trim Tuning Machines

Blues Guitar Lessons - Why I Use A Blocked Tremolo Instead of Floating

Why I Use A Blocked Tremolo Instead of Floating

Blues Guitar Lessons - How and Why To Set The Action On A Strat For Blues

How and Why To Set The Action On A Strat For Blues

Blues Guitar Lessons - 4 Steps To Choosing An Overdrive Pedal

4 Steps To Choosing An Overdrive Pedal

Blues Guitar Lessons - The 3 Primary Uses For Overdrive Pedals

The 3 Primary Uses For Overdrive Pedals

Comments & Questions

Texas Blues Alley is built in beautiful State College, PA.
© 2007-2025 Anthony Stauffer, running on PHP 7.3