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RE: Try being a musician, specifically an electric bass or guitar player!

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AudioSoul

Ok, I'll bite. What does feel and sag mean....

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RE: Try being a musician, specifically an electric bass or guitar player! - Alpha Al 11:42:19 09/18/16 (0)
Sag is compression. Nothing more. Usually caused by a drop in B+ voltage when the amp is playing near full power.
RE: Try being a musician, specifically an electric bass or guitar player! - Dman 13:17:57 09/17/16 (0)
Well, every good guitar player (and bass player) knows that a good amp has a certain feel to it, especially in tube amps. this can be the sustain the amp contributes, or how well it handles clipping (something some player WANT).

Sag has to do with the design of the power supply and how it reacts as the amplifier as it reaches clipping. Again, this is something that contributes to the overall tone. This can also cause audible compression just as the amp reaches before clipping.

I'm sure that someone like FenderLover can voice it much better than I can.
Dman
Analog Junkie

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