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Re: Another Tube Screamer Question

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11/1/1999 1:00 AM
Joe Z.	Re: Another Tube Screamer Question Mark, Thanks for the excellent explanation of the whole diode "mystery". I am printing this one out.

11/1/1999 1:40 PM
R.G.	You might also be interested in the Guitar Effects FAQ, especially the Distortion 101 section, just to round things out. As usual, Mark's comments are very accurate and to the point.

11/1/1999 1:12 AM
Joe Z.	Now I know I'm beating a dead horse here BUT, what happens when the clipping diodes are removed entirely? Also,can only one diode be used. If it matters to what end, I would say for a sweeter distortion but not neccessarily "more".

11/1/1999 2:22 AM

Well, if you do that then the clipping threshold is determined by the ability of the circuit and accompanying power supply to swing from the positive voltage level "requested" by the input and gain structure, to the negative voltage level requested by same. You may recognize this as the clipping produced by pushing an amp or pre-amp too hard. As long as you stay within limits there should be no clipping whatsoever.

Can only one diode be used? You betcha. Check out Jack Orman's FETMUFF at www.muzique.com

11/1/1999 12:37 PM

quote:
"Check out Jack Orman's FETMUFF at www.muzique.com"

Since I'm reorganizing right now, the link is not visible but it is:

http://www.muzique.com/amz/fetmuff.htm

-Jack

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