The Great Effects Loop..? o.0

usernameofwin

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What is an effects loop on an amplifier? i have one, it has two(2) jacks in it and a level button.
Is there any advantage/disadvantage of using this instead of regular input jack for effect pedals?

im a noob.

thanks.
 
i assume ur amp is a combo. combo = preamp + poweramp + speaker all in one.

fx loop is the feature that allows u to put effects between the preamp and poweramp.
thus the signal chain would be guitar>preamp>send>effects in fx loop>return>poweramp>speaker.

my way of thinking simple is that i treat the preamp section as an overdrive or eq pedal.
so naturally whatever i think i should put after an overdrive pedal, i put in the fx loops, such as modulations n delays.

of course while there are no hard and fast rule in the arrangements, there are guidelines.

experts who know otherwise from what i wrote, please feel free to say i'm wrong.
 
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