Use Your Volume Dial!

In this Quick Tip, we'll discuss how to use your volume control to change the sound of your electric guitar without changing other settings like gain.

Why Volume Makes A Difference

Turning the volume dial on the guitar doesn't change the volume much when we use distortion. Strange, right? What does change is the amount of gain. You can notice a difference in the sound, even though the volume is very similar. Try it!

Volume Tricks

We can use this to improve our playing. Instead of using pedals to change the effects, we can use our volume dial. We can have it low for the rhythm and then turn it up in solo parts for more gain.

And whenever you want a little more gain, try changing the volume before you look at your amp or pedals. It's much quicker, and you can change it as you play. And if you want less, turn the volume dial down.

So it's time for you to explore with your guitar. How does turning the volume dial affect the sound? :)

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