i currently own the v2 and the r412xlt and im currently playing a dean mlwith the dime pickup. So i like to play high gain and what i notice is that the notes that i play sound stale, meaning that that there is no force behind it. the amp is fine. just dont know if i need more distortion, i need a nois gate, im just not getting the jug i want. Is iit me, the way i play. the tubes,and everything is still stock on the amp. i just want more distortion. please help! thanks