Running a Dunlop MXR M80 in front of amp (Hartke LH500) or in effects loop

jcburn · #1 09-30-2010, 08:44 PM

What would be the best option, or better put how would the overall sound be effected?
I realise the first thing people will say is TRY IT AND SEE.
Unfortunately I wont have my rig for another few weeks and the question just hit me so I thought I'd ask.
Thanks.

Ray man · #2 09-30-2010, 08:50 PM

I'd say in front.
You might clip the input of the pedal if you put it in the effects loop.

Ray man · #3 09-30-2010, 08:59 PM

BTW,
I think if you are using active pickups then you realy don't need a boost going in the front input.

Mark Olson · #4 10-01-2010, 01:49 AM

That pedal isn't really designed to be run in an effects loop. You might be able to run it into the effects return, but 99% of pedals are best into the regular input on the amp.

Supa Scoopa · #5 10-01-2010, 02:11 AM

I use this pedal infront of my amp, never in the effect loop.

Also from tassie too

EskimoBassist · #6 10-01-2010, 04:03 AM

Wap that badboy in the front of the amp.

jcburn · #7 10-01-2010, 06:36 AM

Thanks evryone - was always inerested in what the difference might be. In front it is!
Supa Scooper - hey mate. I see you are in Hobart. I'm about 10 minutes away on the eastern shore. You currently playing in a band?