How to Sound Good on a Gig 

For high gain lead tones and using boss katanas, line 6 etc modeling amps, I usually set gain from 2 to max on a mid gain model, bass 1 o'clock, mids 1 to 2 o'clock, treble 2 to 2:30 ish, presence 2:30 ish, and a clean boost.. really works great on solid state modeling type amps.. solid, cut's through without being harsh, excellent for liquid like shred tones. Maybe not quite a mesa dual rectifier or engl, jcm 2000, soldano etc, but very close at club volume etc. lazer like precision and quick transient response..

Oftentimes, when you are rehearsing alone, the correct tone sounds like pure sh*t. But when you get with the band it sounds like magic. That's what I've found. The guitar is a mid-range instrument. In order to find your place in the mix you must adjust your tone into those frequencies. Claptons woman tone is an example of this. It sounds washed out by itself, but in the mix, it sounds great. There is a neat little trick I do. I have my pa speakers already set up beside my computer. I pull up music in a live setting on youtube and play the live band around 70-80 decibels. Then I'll play along with that band. If my tone is washed out in the mix, ill adjust until I can hear myself along with the band. It works great.

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