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NAD Triple Rectifier

  • January 08, 2011 19:36
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    NAD Triple Rectifier

    Posted by Vazman2 January 08, 2011 19:36
    Latest reply by Death Magnetic December 19, 2013 22:07
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    Just got this baby yesterday. It rocks! Just great heavy tones and the cleans aren't bad at all. Still need to get a cab for it though. I'm currently using the
    Speakers from my line 6. They'll suffice for now.

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    • jalmetalman
      jalmetalman wrote January 08, 2011 19:41
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      Congrats!!!

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    • deus ex machina
      deus ex machina wrote January 08, 2011 20:20
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      Bad-fucking-ass! Congrats!

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    • Iron Dog
      Iron Dog wrote January 08, 2011 20:32
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      Very nice amp, congrats.

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    • Vazman2
      Vazman2 wrote January 08, 2011 20:44
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      Thanks all!

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    • Vazman2
      Vazman2 wrote January 08, 2011 22:33
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      Now how do I make my amp sound tighter?

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    • deus ex machina
      deus ex machina wrote January 09, 2011 01:35
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      Now how do I make my amp sound tighter?
      Tubescreamer-type boost?

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    • Gfunk
      Gfunk wrote January 09, 2011 12:38
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      Now how do I make my amp sound tighter?

      :rollin

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    • Grindting
      Grindting wrote January 10, 2011 10:23
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      Now how do I make my amp sound tighter?

      unfortunately (i'm sure you are aware) that this amp is not a bedroom amp by any stretch of the imagination. the single recto you have to crank to get good tones, the dual you have to REALLY crank to get good tones, and the tripple - i've never even used before but i can imagine you need to be breaking windows to get the optimal tone out of that amp

      as for getting it to sound tighter... step 1. improve your technique. this amp will not mask any mistakes like an ENGL would, for example. all of the flaws in your technique will shine through. this is a bad thing for the lazy player, but a positive attribute to a conscientious player who knows how to really play well. as the benefits of the tone really come out when in the hands of someone who has good solid technique

      (i'm not talking about being able to play crazy riffs or play 100 notes per second.. but talking about solid technique alla hetfield etc)

      once you run that bad boy into a mesa 2x4 it'll sound absolutely deadly when cranked, once you learn how to tame it (may take some time, maybe a few months to dial in a really good sound, so have patience)

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    • LithelShrimper
      LithelShrimper wrote January 17, 2011 01:33
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      NAD Triple Rectifier

      Now how do I make my amp sound tighter?

      I lol'd.

      Enjoy your amp.

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    • Constituo
      Constituo wrote January 08, 2011 22:34
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      Grow some balls.

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    • Vazman2
      Vazman2 wrote January 09, 2011 01:37
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      I have a Ts-7. Doesn't really do much.

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    • Velt017
      Velt017 wrote January 09, 2011 01:40
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      Playing through a better cab will help.

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    • Vazman2
      Vazman2 wrote January 09, 2011 02:12
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      Playing through a better cab will help.

      True. I'll be going the local shop to see if they'll give some decent credit for my line 6 to put towards a 2x12 cab.

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    • gorsch
      gorsch wrote January 09, 2011 14:07
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      congrats

      but

      IMO the triple rec is one of the "flabbyest" amps made as far as "tightness" goes lol. Like rubber band style low end. It sounds good dont get me wrong. Their thick and meaty ....with lose low end.

      am I the only one that thinks that?

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    • Vazman2
      Vazman2 wrote January 09, 2011 22:46
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      congrats

      but

      IMO the triple rec is one of the "flabbyest" amps made as far as "tightness" goes lol. Like rubber band style low end. It sounds good dont get me wrong. Their thick and meaty ....with lose low end.

      am I the only one that thinks that?

      I'm kinda noticing that too, but once I have a better cab I'm sure it'll sound a lot better.

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    • Velt017
      Velt017 wrote January 10, 2011 13:33
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      Eh, they don't have to be cranked to retarded levels to get good tones, but pulling the gain back will really help clean up the bottom end. I promise you, it does not need to be past 1 o'clock. If you need more sustain, get a nice overdrive and boost it. The TS-9 isn't my favorite on mesa boogie amps. Check Ebay for an MXR GT-OD. Doesn't color your tone at all and can add a little bit of sustain and gain allowing you to pull the gain back on the rectifier and clean up the low end a little.

      A chorus pedal will clean up the low end even more, but then you also have a chorus sound in there.

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    • Grindting
      Grindting wrote January 11, 2011 13:40
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      Eh, they don't have to be cranked to retarded levels to get good tones

      if by 'they', you mean triple recto's

      then they do need to be cranked (to what i consider retarded levels, because i live in an apartment), to get the power section warmed up and driving those power tubes.

      150w is a LOT of headroom, especially on a mesa.

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    • Vazman2
      Vazman2 wrote January 10, 2011 14:55
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      I definitely appreciate all the advice and will take all into consideration. Thanks.

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      Vazman2 wrote January 10, 2011 20:22
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      Now will using a boost/overdrive pedal add a lot of feedback?

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    • Gfunk
      Gfunk wrote January 11, 2011 12:45
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      Now will using a boost/overdrive pedal add a lot of feedback?

      :rollin

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      Velt017 wrote January 12, 2011 04:02
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      Now will using a boost/overdrive pedal add a lot of feedback?

      Define "alot"

      It will add enough that a good noise suppressor should also be on your list of things you need to buy. ISP decimator is reccommended, but expensive. The BOSS one is OK and can generally be found cheap, same thing with the MXR one.

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      Vazman2 wrote January 12, 2011 04:20
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      I tried the Boss overdrive and it sounded pretty good but yes there was some feedback. Not a ton but enough. And should a suppressor (or the overdrive) be put through the FX loop? Unfortunately I'm not familiar with FX loops and not used to using pedals.

      And I have amp turned up enough to her a pretty good sound. I can't go much louder than what its at now.

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    • Velt017
      Velt017 wrote January 12, 2011 23:19
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      I tried the Boss overdrive and it sounded pretty good but yes there was some feedback. Not a ton but enough. And should a suppressor (or the overdrive) be put through the FX loop? Unfortunately I'm not familiar with FX loops and not used to using pedals.

      And I have amp turned up enough to her a pretty good sound. I can't go much louder than what its at now.

      Both should be run up front. If the amp is noisy you can run the suppressor in the loop to quiet it down, but if its pretty quiet on its own, you are going to be better off with the suppressor up front.

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    • Vazman2
      Vazman2 wrote January 12, 2011 04:35
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      It will def be getting louder when I jam with my bro.
      And once I have a real cab I'm sure i'll be happy with it.

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    • Grindting
      Grindting wrote January 12, 2011 12:11
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      ^you will be

      enjoy it

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