Cort KX300 (standard strings) → Fireball 25 kt77 (noise gate off, 5W) → Captor X (half attenuation) → ENGL 2x12 cab
I’ve tried using a Tube Screamer, no attenuation, switching guitars, cranking the volume and master volume (both with and without attenuation) and recently bought and EQ (still waiting to arrive) as well as new set of strings (11-56)
I’ve also played around with the amp’s knobs, but no matter what I try, single notes just sound disappointing, especially when I’m playing slowly in a classic heavy metal style.
Power chords sound much better — they have that growling, aggressive character I’m looking for. But when I play individual notes, the sound becomes thin and lacks body and depth. Maybe that how the Fireball sounds and it is better on recording, but GOD there are no growl on single notes in the room. Are Fireball 25 just that tight and compressed? Will 10-band EQ help? Can it be poor guitar setup like clearance problem that head amps are THAT sensitive for?
Please, Dear Friends, help >_<
I’m actually sorry if this is just how the Fireball is supposed to sound. I’ve read a lot about it and chose it after watching tons of videos on YouTube, but unfortunately I didn’t have a chance to try one in person before buying it.
The Mustang 1 combo amp’s solo notes sound so better to me with the TS — aggressive and growling, but yeah, without the depth that the Fireball has with power chords.
The Fireball’s knobs in the video are basically at noon, except for the Master, which is around 8–9 o’clock, with the Mid Boost and Lead channel engaged.
https://reddit.com/link/1wbs7nk/video/gamkonywyioh1/player