The Chetboard

Hi, everyone...
I recently ordered a Traynor YCV20WR tube amp to go with my Nashville Classic I got last spring and it comes with an effects loop. I will be using a delay pedal on some tunes and since I'm "technologically challenged", I thought perhaps someone could enlighten me. I was wondering about advantages/disadvantages of connecting the pedal to the effects loop as opposed to simply plugging the guitar directly into it and then a line out to the input jack on the amp. Does it simply sound better generally when you use the effects loop? Of course, I can find out by simply experimenting once I get the amp but, I was just curious as to what those of you who are more knowledgable about such things would have to say. Thanks, Tom W.

Hi Tom!

I use my effects loop when I want an effect to be a bit lighter in the over all sound.

For instance I run two delay pedals-

One through the effects loop which sends the signal behind the amp and creates a more suttle use of the effect. I leave this delay on 90% of the time and it's part of my sound. My effects loop on my main amp also has a volume so I can control the amount of the effect(s) being used.

I run my other delay, (slap-back, dotted eighth note delay, Chet kind of stuff) through the front of the amp which makes the delay (or any effect) much more prominent.

You can experiment a bit and your ear will let you know what your looking for as well! Really no right or wrong way to do it, it's basically personal preference

Hope that helps a little bit!

Tim
http://www.timsguitar.net

Hi, Tim...
I really appreciate your taking the time to respond. I'll be picking up my new amp tomorrow. I was wondering what brand and model delay pedals you use. I want one that is sturdy and of course one that provides a quality sound but, I don't need alot of bells and whistles. I just want the basics as far as features go... number of repeats, level and time between repeats. I'm open to suggestions from anyone.
By the way, Tim, I really enjoy your video/audio posts. Thanks again. -Tom W.