swampash Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 I've always wondered what the optimal level a player should have his volume on their guitar set at when playing in a band situation. I usually have mine set around 6 or 7 when running through effects into an amp. Some people I know go all the way up to 10 leaving nothing else to add. Probably stupid I know but I'm curious what other players have theirs set at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 11 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 About 5 or 6 7 sometimes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 I use 10 a lot with 3 OD pedals in series each adding or reducing the volume level. Also sometimes with all of my pedals on the guitar set to 0 easing into 2 or 3 for low level sustain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 I have my guitar pickup volume control(s) on 10 always and use a volume pedal 1st in my chain. I am thinking about doing it the other way and using the volume control. But dere ain't no gigs right now..... HNY! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 It depends upon the size of the venue and the lay of the land. But, in general, if I'm mic'ing the amp out to the PA, I have the amp set at whatever volume works for me and the drummer. (I keep my amp face pointed toward the drummer's left wrist.) Usually around 4 or 5 on the Master Volume. Guitar at Volume 8, with room to roll it up if the occasion calls for it. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Too much of everything all the time. rct 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 9 hours ago, fortyearspickn said: 11 Your not Nigel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 10 hours ago, Karloff said: 5 for the sound check, 7 for rhythm , 10 for solos, lol You have an lol, but that's pretty much how I do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 I start with Guitar Tone & Volume set at 5 & Pickup Selector Switch in the Center. Turn Amp Volume to 0, Tone Controls to 5 & turn off Reverb, Tremelo etc. or set to 0. Then dial up the Amps Volume to the edge of Break up. Next adjust the desired Tone levels on the Amp. When playing select which Pickups, tweak Volume, Tone, Clean & Break up levels on the fly as need given the Song & Arrangement… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHenry Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 I turn my amp up quite loud and dial in a fair amount of gain (it's a 15 watt Blues Junior, but I only play small venues), and set the guitar volume to about 3 for a nice clean tone then I just need to turn it up for a crunchy lead sound. I feed the guitar straight into the amp as I'm not a fan of using pedals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 17 hours ago, jdgm said: I have my guitar pickup volume control(s) on 10 always and use a volume pedal 1st in my chain. I am thinking about doing it the other way and using the volume control. But dere ain't no gigs right now..... HNY! You made me check the OP and I now realise I completely misread the question (*I was refering to typical amp vol). Like you, I leave guitar vol on max and never touch it. I use the expression pedal on the signal processor for volume control. I dont need any knobs on the guitar at all. Same with Tone. Max all the time. All EQ settings for each guitar are in signal processor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 To keep a consistent volume and sound from song to song I leave the guitar at 10 and use the effects pedals for any changes. Helps keep the sound tech at gigs happy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Re: Turn everything to 10 & leave it! So much for Dynamics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Larsongs said: Re: Turn everything to 10 & leave it! So much for Dynamics! Dynamics in the hands, bro. rct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 (edited) I do turn my guitar to zero after every song, also my OD's and Boost are set to not be louder individually than when bypassed but when combined I get a considerable gain increase. Edited December 23, 2021 by mihcmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 (edited) 54 minutes ago, rct said: Dynamics in the hands, bro. rct Yeah, for sure, bro… But, also in workin the Knobs…. Edited December 23, 2021 by Larsongs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 I do not play in any band but in my room, I have the two guitar volumes set at 3 & 5 and the amp volume between 3 to 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 14 hours ago, Karloff said: haha, yea I added the lol hoping it would keep anyone from wanting to lecture me on the proper use of stage volume ... a harmonious stage volume is great, but ... Honestly, I have a joke that goes like 'if I can hear myself, it probably means I'm too loud". But last gig I played, I could hear my own amp perfectly. The band kept complimenting me on how good I was playing. I just chalked it up to the fact that I could actually hear what I was playing as I was playing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinch Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 On 12/23/2021 at 2:24 AM, Sgt. Pepper said: Your not Nigel. It's not his job to be as confused as Nigel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 On 12/22/2021 at 7:24 PM, Sgt. Pepper said: Your not Nigel. I ordered special knobs on Ebay with Sharpie Fine Liner numbers that go from 2 - 11. Makes a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 46 minutes ago, fortyearspickn said: I ordered special knobs on Ebay with Sharpie Fine Liner numbers that go from 2 - 11. Makes a big difference. My Fender Deville amp went to 12. No lie some Fenders do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Sgt. Pepper said: My Fender Deville amp went to 12. No lie some Fenders do. he's not kidding, I have one of the 4x10 amps it's a beast... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 3 hours ago, kidblast said: he's not kidding, I have one of the 4x10 amps it's a beast... Mine was the 2x12. Headroom for days with those things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 On 12/23/2021 at 2:38 PM, Larsongs said: Yeah, for sure, bro… But, also in workin the Knobs…. I agree. I am on the volume all night. What I should say is that I prefer to have too much at my disposal. I can't get more without stopping what I'm doing to twiddle knobs, so I start with too much amp, little too much pedals. When it's time to solo and guitar volume is all the way up, I've got too much in case I want it, use hands to keep it all to a dull roar if need be. I like my pickups all the way up for soloing. rct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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