how to cope with loss of low end?

[fotallica666]

i recently got my hands on a vintage 80s mxr distortion + i love it to death, the sound i get is amazing, BUT, i want to know how to cope with low end loss, i tried just boosting the bass on my amp but that just makes me lose the gritt, should i get a bass booster (the mole is in mind) or should i just get over it? thanks for the help

[RickenBoogie]

You want a blender pedal, like the Xotic X Blender, or better yet, a better overdrive/distortion pedal.

[grygrx]

Welcome to the plight.

[HogieWan]

you need a splitter/blender or a crossover. That way the lows stay clean and the top end gets distorted

[TheWoodShed]

This, but a Barge Concepts is much less expense.

Originally Posted by RickenBoogie

You want a blender pedal, like the Xotic X Blender, or better yet, a better overdrive/distortion pedal.

[crapusername]

boss ls2!

[Pitbull Growl]

Pop it open, trace the circuit and increase the value of the input cap.

If that's over your head, ask your local amp tech if he/she can do it for ya.

[HogieWan]

Originally Posted by Pitbull Growl

Pop it open, trace the circuit and increase the value of the input cap.

If that's over your head, ask your local amp tech if he/she can do it for ya.

But that will change the character of the distortion and change the low end.

[groooooove]

Originally Posted by HogieWan

But that will change the character of the distortion and change the low end.

ive never done it, but from what i understand the character will be pretty much intact. it just wont sound like your bass disappeared in the mix when you turn it on live.

[HogieWan]

Originally Posted by groooooove

ive never done it, but from what i understand the character will be pretty much intact. it just wont sound like your bass disappeared in the mix when you turn it on live.

But you will be adding bass to what gets distorted. The bass has more energy (larger voltage swings) and will distort before the high end.

[gillento]

+ 1 on a Barge Blender:

http://www.bargeconcepts.com/vbjr.html

[richday]

Bi-amp!

[NortyFiner]

There are several different theories on how to deal with loss of low end on effects.

Unfortunately, none of them work.