Want more "definition" from wound strings...

I have a Marshall Master Lead 2204 that I like very much, but it seems to lack definition/clarity on the lower register of the guitar (wound strings), compared to the higher (unwound strings) Think woofy bass.

Kevin O'Connor's site mentions changing (reducing value) coupling caps between the phase splitter and the output tubes, but doesn't mention specific values. The theory is by decreasing the power of the fundamental frequencies, allowing the harmonics of the low notes to come through at full strength.

Any thoughts or opinions?

Pat

 

I do notice a difference when switching between my 4 X 12 loaded with 25 watt greenbacks versus my 4 X 12 with G12-80's, the 80's have far better definition in the lower frequencies, but I really like the overall sound of the greenies, aside from the lack of definition on the wound strings they portray. I should also reveal that I use a far bit of gain (7 on the preamp) with a Boss SD-1 tweaked to give a clean boost type of thrust, so that may factor in as well. I might try Sozo's next lower value, as TweeDLX suggests.

Also to note is the Sozo's that are in there haven't had their requisite 100 hours of break-in, so maybe I'm being hasty in my analysis?..

Thanks,
Pat

 

I have 3 Les Pauls, and they all have humbuckers in them, with average DC resistance (7K-9K ohms) Strings are generally GHS and I thought about the age/wear/gunk factor, but new strings have pretty much the same effect. The recent work done was I replaced all of the caps with Sozos, and before that I replaced the electrolytics with F & T's. New tubes equipped, biased to spec.