Anyone else experiencing this. My acoustic b20 is getting alot of distortion when I play My E string. Im the volume is under halfway up and the bass is about 70%. I thought it was the pre amp on my schecter but when I plugged in a squire with passive pickups I still experienced it. Is this normal or should I go back to GC and exchange it out for another b20
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distortion coming from b20
- Thread starter Cornwell
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it is only 20 watts, i try not to push it. it does distort for me at about half volume but i would say that at half you are at the higher end of the 20 watts.
I hardly would know, I pushed it up past 12 o'clock on the volume knob for the first time today just to test for the OP's issue. I got a good bit of air/hiss when idle at a higher volume but, even so, it was nice and loud with a solid tone. I did not get any distortion with the volume at 3 o'clock. Though, I wouldn't be surprised if one did with the bass control on the instrument or the amp dialed up.
If you are thinking of it for a gig or band practice alongside a guitar half-stack, it won't do the job. For a practice amp or other lower power application, its great.
I also think you should just bring it on back to GC
But I'm wondering -- as it hasn't been mentioned -- how high you have the amp's EQ section boosted; that too may contribute toward maxing things out and causing unwanted distortion.
But I'm wondering -- as it hasn't been mentioned -- how high you have the amp's EQ section boosted; that too may contribute toward maxing things out and causing unwanted distortion.
It is for that reason alone that I got the extra 35 dollar warranty that if the speaker ever dies on me, I get a new B20 free.
When I bought my B20, I had a Peavey MAX 110 right beside it for comparison. Both were solid but the B20 was clearer with a great tone. The Peavey had a modern/vintage voicing switch but it did next-to-nothing. The Peavey cost a bit more too.
Now, the previous poster's point was that they are good quality and someone could pick up a used one for less and that is a valid point.
Frankly, however, ~$100 for an decent practice amp is low enough for most of us to just buy new; leaving the option to return or exchange a defective model and having the warranty.
BTW - I generally don't buy any extended warranties but I certainly wouldn't buy one on a $100-$120 amp for $35. That's a 25%-30% premium. If you choose to, that's your choice but, for me, it simply is not cost effective.
