More filtering = less touch?

[smolder]

Somewhere a long the line in the last few weeks it seams I read, and got the impression that too much filtering (caps or a choke) can significantly reduce that sense of touch that some amps... Dr z's for instance... Are known for. It this true?

[Roe]

too much can reduce responsiveness. but what is too much depends on amp and player

[parkhead]

It also depends on the intended use of the amp

I have two Identical amps one with more filtering for large venue outdoor
type gigs ...

The one with less is for indoor club gigs where lower volume tone is a good thing

There is a Marshall HW1959 reissue on ebay right now supposedly
Eric Johnsons 2004-2006 touring lead amp

The filters are visible in the photos.. the amp shipped with 50/50 cans
and is now loaded with 32/32's

Obviously Eric plays larger venues ..
with that reduced filtering that amp would have a softer touch & that would tame some of the nasty attack and brightness those are famous for

IMHO adjusting filter values is a very effective way to dial in an amp

p