Heresy or Common Sense? Bluesbreakers into Marshall AIB or heads.

[KingsXJJ]

I confess my ignorance. Is using a BB into Plexis and JCM800’s a thing? I usually hear about TS and SD being the go to and I certainly do that.

I’m thinking about getting a nice BB to try this out but thought I would ask. Any experiences to share?

 

[newholland]

i dunno why it would be. doesnt eric johnson play plexis and use a dirty charlie? i mean.. can it get more marshally? not that hes an idol of mine- but whatever works.

 

[FuzzyAce]

doesnt eric johnson play plexis and use a dirty charlie?

Since when? Not saying he hasn't tried it before but it's certainly not been his thing. He's consistently used a TS808, Tube Driver and Fuzz Face for a very long time.

 

[SillyOctpuss]

I like using BB style pedals into the crunch channel of my JVM. Sounds great. Run a Klone after it for a boost

 

[laxu]

It works fine. I'd still probably take a TS, Klon or SD-1 over the BB for that purpose. I like the BB a lot into a Fender clean channel.

 

[KingsXJJ]

I like using BB style pedals into the crunch channel of my JVM. Sounds great. Run a Klone after it for a boost

Exactly the kind of thing I wanted to know about! Considering a BB to push a Plexi. I don’t have one so it’ll be an investment.

Currently I use either my Klon copy or “clean” boost. Both work well but I love different flavors and options.
SD and TS as well but that is kind of tired for me. I may get the Keeley Noble Screamer to get those two option in one pedal space.

Thanks @SillyOctpuss !

 

[metropolis_4]

I’m sure it would sound fine, but to me the magic of a BB is how they can turn a clean Fender into a pushed British amp.

 

[KingsXJJ]

I’m sure it would sound fine, but to me the magic of a BB is how they can turn a clean Fender into a pushed British amp.

Nice way to put it!

 

[newholland]

Since when? Not saying he hasn't tried it before but it's certainly not been his thing. He's consistently used a TS808, Tube Driver and Fuzz Face for a very long time.

ah shit- i was thinking andy timmons, and i think that dude plays a mesa. derp! these are not my people but my point is, people do it!

 

[norminal]

I confess my ignorance. Is using a BB into Plexis and JCM800’s a thing?

Yep. I run the Morning Glory through JTM45 or JCM800 for edge of breakup tones with my Strat. Works great.

 

[EOengineer]

Obligatory “there is no “wrong” with guitar pedals if you like what’s coming out of the speakers”…

I put the BB in the MIAB camp, which gets a bit too wooly when hitting already overdriving 1959/2203 amps. IMO MIAB circuits prefer totally clean amps.

The low gain channel inputs can work well though. You likely also end up in a war with both amps input bright cap, so consider adding a pull knob to bypass that cap if you’re married to pedal OD.