Correct way to connect TS808Pedal to Mesa head and cab

Hey all,

Quick question.

Just bought a Mesa Boogie Triple Rect head and the Mesa Boogie 4x12 straight cab. I have it up and running, sounds LOUD haha and pretty **** good. I just bought a Ibanez TS808 pedal to control a bit of the sound and was wondering how I would set it all up. What cables should I use and in what order does everything get connected? (since I needed speaker cable from the head to the cab, I don't want to set it up wrong and risk messing up the amp).

Guitar - instrument cable to in of Ibanez TS808. instrument cable from the OUT to the IN of the Mesa head input on front. Speaker cable 8ohmz out to cab 8ohmz in??

Or do I set it up using the FX IN and Out on the back of the Mesa head somehow?

What channels do I use it on? I'm looking to record metal. Channel 3? anyone recommend any settings?

Thank you for taking the time to respond!! Appreciate it!

willbartlett said:

Guitar - instrument cable to in of Ibanez TS808. instrument cable from the OUT to the IN of the Mesa head input on front. Speaker cable 8ohmz out to cab 8ohmz in??

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yes.

you've got it right.

only use your effects loop for time based effects.

Thank you!