Ask Zac Episode 23 - Tremolo before Overdrive?

It might seem subtle, but it isn't. Tremolo before overdrive produces a much more interesting tone, because the trem is fluctuating the amount of signal going into the overdrive so the sound is getting dirtier and cleaner as the signal goes up and down. It is amazing how much we take for granted what order we think effects should be in, and how we should really experiment to find out what we like better, instead of just doing what everyone else does. Along the way, I talk a bit about Pops Staples, and I also compare my 1965 Deluxe Reverb amp's tremolo with the Analogman modified Boss TR-2 on my board.

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GEAR USED:

2019 Danocaster Blackguard (1953 Telecaster Style) with Ron Ellis 52T (Bridge) and Julian Lage (Neck) https://danocaster.com/

Strings: Ernie Ball 10,13,16, 24, 32, 42. Made from singles I had. Nickel-Plated Steel. A non-pure nickel variation of the Rock-N-Roll set.  

1965 Deluxe Reverb amp with Celestion V30 speaker

effects used:

Mirage compressor pedal

Boss TR-2 Tremolo

Ibanez Mostortion

9v power via Truetone CS6