What’s the difference between volume and master volume in the amp settings?

Guitars, Amps & Effects
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What’s the difference between volume and master volume in the amp settings?

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I would have thought the volume controls the volume of the patch and the master controls the overall volume to the room/stage. So if you set the volume of all your patches to the same volume then use the master to control the overall volume to suit where your playing. That way when you switch patches you don’t get drastic changes in volume.

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Volume is the pre-amp side so higher = more distortion etc, master volume is the amp side so higher = louder

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Makes sense. I have a combo so I only have one volume knob

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I think volume should more accurately be labelled “Gain”.

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It is a Fender Champ.
On Fender amps gain is labelled Volume and master volume labelled as Master.
Gain controls the amount of amplification through the preamp section and can be used to control distortion.
Master volume controls the overall volume coming out.