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Would it be safe or ideal to run a parametric EQ from the speaker output on a dual rec to a parametric EQ, then from there to the cab? Or is in the loop the better option? What are the pros and cons of each?

I'm not sure how this would work seeing as the only pedals I've seen feed one input to two outputs, because with my setup, it won't work properly. I want to run two preamps into a single 295 power amp. From the power amp, I'm running a single speaker cable from the 8ohm output on the 295 into a...

We all know the Mark IIc+ wins on leads :D but what do you think wins for rhythm? The Mark iii section? I'm talking about in the Quad pre. I've been able to get some nice metal rhythm tones out of the iic+ section though... What do you think?

Have any of you done a side by side comparison of Mesa gear? I mean like something from a Rectifier series compared to a Mark series, back to back. I'm wondering which one of these is going to push more air, as in harder sounding, not louder. Presence, kick, punch, whatever you want to call it...

I forget the exact kind of fuse that 50/50s use. There's a model, but there's also a certain size. I need to pick up a few of these in the next few days.

The quad pre and I think the studio pre as well have some very different kinds of bass/mid/treble controls on them. I'm wondering if adding a hardware EQ unit to my rack will help me get to where I'm going. When recording it would be nice to go straight to the hardware EQ and not have to worry...

Ok, let's say you've got something like a studio pre or a quad pre, but you've got no power amp... but you do have something like a dual rectifier head. In order to use the preamp you have you've got to have a power amp, so it leads me to ask if somehow you could successfully run a preamp into a...

What is your entire chain when running a Quad or studio pre? I'm talking about other stuff besides the pre and the power amp. Like running an EQ or anything else that can maybe kick the studio or quad pre up a notch. Do you find it necessary to run anything else in the chain to make the Quad or...

If you've got one let me know. I've got cash waiting and I'm sure we can work out a deal.

I don't know much about them at all. What's the difference between the single, dual, and triple Rec and which one should I go for? I'm looking for something outside of the Mark series so I'm thinking the Rec series may be something that interests me. I'm looking to record some high gain...

You've probably seen my other thread, so here goes. The entire time I've had the Boogie stuff it's been amazingly difficult to get a powerful sound out of it. Tone itself? The Boogie wins on the quality of tone alone. But the power just isn't there. What I'm talking about isn't gain or the tone...

Here's the deal. I've been struggling to get a decent recording and tone out of my Quad+50/50 setup forever now to no avail. When I first got my 50/50 there was this static noise which you can check here - http://forum.grailtone.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=36729 As I was saying I've been struggling...

I'm running a Quad pre and a 50/50. I was wondering if you could use only one side of the Quad pre at a time, like channel A or channel B which would in turn only be using the left or right 2 speakers in a 4X12 cab. Is that safe? I read about it somewhere and I think it said something about...

I think it has to do with the power amp. Maybe a tube or something? I'm not too experienced with tubes, so... yeah. Does this sound give you any inclination as to what the problem may be? I'm running a Quad+50/50. http://members.cox.net/themagichoof/noise.mp3

If tuning to E standard, what gauge would you use for recording? I've heard that using thicker strings sound much better when recording. Using gauge 11 on bottom seems like a bit much at E standard, but I'm sure they sound great. Using a hybrid set also throws in another factor. You need a...

I'm using Ibanez guitars but I'm honestly tired of having to change strings and stretch them all the time, etc. In the studio it can get really frustrating. So, I'm thinking of getting a really good guitar that's great for tracking riffs that doesn't have a floating bridge. Lemme explain...

Alright. I've honestly never used a noise gate before, but it may be necessary now. I'm running directly into my quad+50/50 from my guitar, so nothing is in between. As far as I know, a noise gate silences all of the humming etc, but I'm still unclear on some things: 1 - my Quad has some...

Here's what I'm talking about: 1st opinion - Get rid of all of the 'crap' (pedals) going into your amp. Make it as simple as possible so you don't suck tone! 2nd opinion - Running into a boost pedal and a noise gate can really clean up your sound when recording! I like the idea of getting...

Two problems here: 1) There's this 'static' sound coming from my amp. I'm thinking it's the 50/50 power amp though and not the quad, I'm not sure. It has this weird 'crinkle' sound to it, like someone is handling a bag of Ruffles chips :P . I can't quite put my finger on it but the only way I...

I started a thread here http://forum.grailtone.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=33502 and got nice answers, so I think I'll be in the market for a boost pedal. I'm really a studio-only musician, so getting a nice recorded tone is what I'm after. As far as I understand, a boost pedal in front of my Quad...