Effects Loop

[caption id="attachment_2903" align="alignright" width="208"] Although most Effects Loop send/return jacks are located on the back of an amp, they can also sometimes be found on the front end.[/caption] For all of you out there that have gazed in confusion at the Effects Loop (or FX Loop) send and return jacks on your amplifier, we’re going to break down the basics of that often overlooked feature. By the end of this article, you'll fully understand what it's for and why it was a necessary add-on to amps in the first place. And if you happen to use plenty of foot pedals in your setup, there’s a good chance that taking advantage of your amp’s effects loop will improve your tone. Continue reading →

Most of today's popular amps, such as the Marshall MG102 CFX pictured above, come equipped with Effects Loop inputs. Have you ever wondered what those two inputs labeled “Effects loop” found behind many bass and guitar amps actually do, let alone how to use it properly? It’s not as hard as you might think! It essentially comes down to...