Cutlass Volume Control Weirdness

[carterscott]

Hello!

I bought a new Cutlass HSS RS in Charcoal Frost and noticed something that might be an issue with it, but can't tell. When using the volume control, it seems like the control doesn't "kick in" until it hits 6-7 on the knob. Below that, the guitar either like there's no sound or it is very low volume.

But, this doesn't seem to be consistent across the amp models I'm using (I'm playing through either a Yamaha THR10C or a Kemper.) When using Fender-type amps, the volume doesn't "kick in" until hitting that spot on the control. For instance, the THR10C Deluxe Reverb model is almost silent until I turn the control to that setting. But when using the Vox AC10 model on the THR10C, it seems more responsive at most levels. The same is true for the Fender vs. Vox/other amps on the Kemper.

Because it isn't consistent across all amps, I don't think there's an issue with the guitar itself. Is this unique to Fender amp models? Something to do with the silent circuit? Has anyone else experienced anything like this with the Cutlass?

 

[DrKev]

The Cutlass has a buffered output which means that its output is completely consistent no matter what cable and/or cable length and/or pedal and/or amplifier you plug into. So my guess is that this is how the models on the THR react.

That said I’m using a THR 5 and notice no such weirdness (which suggests three things: 1) your THR10 reacts differently than my THR5, 2) I just don’t notice these things, 3) you might be imagining it). Second
Option seems most likely.

 

[carterscott]

The Cutlass has a buffered output which means that its output is completely consistent no matter what cable and/or cable length and/or pedal and/or amplifier you plug into. So my guess is that this is how the models on the THR react.

Thanks for the reply. It must be how the Fender models react, although I didn’t have this issue with my previous Fender American Professional Stratocaster. With that guitar, the THR10C was loud when the master volume was maxed and the guitar volume was maxed. With the Cutlass, I have to have the master volume on the THR10C and the guitar volume maxed out just to be able to hear anything out of the amp. It’s off putting and it making me think about returning the Cutlass, which is a shame because the guitar is phenomenal otherwise.

It is strange that the same thing happens on the Kemper too. I really don’t know what to make of it.

 

[TripHazard]

I'd give a customer service a bell first and get their take

 

[tbonesullivan]

Hmm.. I haven't noticed any issues like this with my Luke III and my THR10. Does the luke have a buffered output as well?

 

[beej]

Yes.

 

[Florian72]

I do have the same with my Cutlass sss as well with a Fender Blues Junior 3.
Volume on 4 - 5 and master on 3.
I use to have a Luke 2 and there was no problem at all.
When putting the master at 12 and the volume at 2 - 3 everything is fine.