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Q: where can i buy a cheap left handed bass guitar and amp package?
not ebay

i have been searching around the internet for days and there all about £50 more expensive. which isn’t fair. i know they cost more to make but its not my fault i’m left handed. just want a fair price for a bass guitar and amp package

A: Cash Converters or Ebay

Q: I am looking for a Bass Package(Subwoofers, amp, and enclosure) for my 1994 Grand Am, and I am on a budget.?
I am looking the best bang-for-your buck. I listen to mostly rap music. What do you think i should get

A: cheap

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_5384_Kicker+2+CompVR+12-+Combo-+Dual+4+ohms+x+2.html

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_8319_Kicker+ZX750.1+Factory+R-B.html

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/cat_m23_i102_kicker-sub—amp-package-combos.html

Q: Exactly how many watts does a bass amp need to used at a small gig?
Let’s say I have a gig at a bar/club, and the full room is packed with.. let’s see, 50-75 people. What’s the amount of watts needed for a bass amp?

Also, for my second question. Would this amp be good for such a gig, as stated above?:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gallien-Krueger-Brat-Pack-Half-Stack-Bass-Amp-Package-482546-i1145830.gc

A: The Gallien-Krueger Amp is good enough for such a gig.

The wattage you’ll use is 10W for the soft music and 50 to 60W to the rock music.

Gallien-Krueger Amp is rated at 125W, you’ll have more than enough for safe long playing.

Q: Does Guitar Center sell bass and amp packages at their store locations?
Ive seen that GC sells bass and amp packages where the whole bass guitar comes together with the amp, I only see them online on their websites, does anyone know if these are available at their store locations? thanks

A: the Bogdon 2-string bass is by far the BEST way to start playing bass. its easy, fun, a bit crazy, and sounds wonderful. see this vid

http://www.geocities.com/washtubbass/cardboardbass.html

Q: Where are the best places to buy a bass guitar package?
the packages that come with a bass , amp , case etc.
maybe around 100$ to 140$?

A: I’ve always found good deals for gear at Musician’s Friend. The link will take you to the bass packages they offer.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/navigation?q=bass+package

Guitar Center is another option if there’s one near you. They’ll have packages that you can try before you buy.

Q: Would this sub and amp package be loud and that sort of thumping sound and bass?
this is the package:

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/3390.html

jw if this is the right package to buy for a loud but thumps and has great bass. As you can tell i dont no much about it so can people also send me other packages which would be good i prefer a kicker make as i hear there really good. Many thanks

A: any upgrade to your audio system picks up a loud but thumps and has great bass but this one sound good go for it and buy it if it’s what you want there are others though but it seems like you like this one and if it will fit in your car then go for it

Q: is this a good bass amp?
Is this a good amp? http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gallien-Krueger-Brat-Pack-Half-Stack-Bass-Amp-Package-482546-i1145830.gc. its a Gallien-Krueger. I have been playing bass for about two years and have had just a little 15W combo amp and want something bigger. How about this? If not what else?

A: i prefer the less empensive 50W Crate you can get new for about $150

and this 2-string bass is GREAT

http://www.geocities.com/washtubbass/cardboardbass.html

Q: BASS– would this amp have enough power?
i’m considering the Gallien-Krueger “Brat Pack”

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/GallienKrueger-Brat-Pack-HalfStack-Bass-Amp-Package?sku=482546

for now I know this will def. be enough power when playing with friends in a jam band, but how would this be at a small gig? What types of events would this be suitable at, can you give examples? I’m trying to figure out if I should consider it now or hold off and buy something larger if I get get a band around…. Obviously I would eventually update from this if needed, but would it work for small gigs? Any additional reviews/comments on it would help too.Thanks!!

A: That would be perfect for relatively small gigs.
But, honestly, i would probably jump up to a bit bigger of an amp, depending on how prominent you want the bass to be in your band.

Q: Is there anyway i can get the amplifier wires for the Fusion Encounter 12” bass package?(built in amp)?
i sold my car that had the sub installed but i didnt have enough time to pull out the wires so i just pulled out the sub/amp/box thinking that it would be easy getting the wires/harness but i guess it isnt easy to finding them.
http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/17465408/aview/EN-AB1120-ACTIVE-BOX.jpg (that is the sub and you can barely see the wires)
the amp wires had a harness looking thing to plug into the amp.. so im confused how to get the plastic harness to connect to the amp or wat?

A: Other than the wiring for the bass remote control, the wiring is what you will find in a normal amp wiring kit. I’d recommend just purchasing a generic 8 gauge kit with RCA’s.

Q: Good beginner’s bass package online/stores?
I’ve wanted to play bass for awhile, but since I just got some extra cash, this is the only chance I’ve gotten. I want to find an entire beginner’s package, with amp, bass (obviously), booklet, etc. Can you recommend one, or tell me where I could find a good one?

Price range is 100-200 bucks. I would have more, but I need some of my money for other stuff. Like..bills.

A: Try guitar center, guitar world, or any of you local music shops they should have a beginners package. It usually comes with bass, a small amp, beginners booklet, tuner, and cord. You can go on guitarcenter.com and order one from there if you need to.

Q: What is a good Electric Bass Guitar Package?
I am going to be playing bass and need all the things that some in a package so if you know of a complete package with bass,amp,strap,tuner and all that stuff for a good price please let me know. Also tell me good brands like what brand to look for and i am going to be playing like beginner and intermediate so i need something that will be good for a while before i buy another.

Let me know if these are good or if there are better.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-EB-0-Electric-Bass-All-Access-Bass-Pack-774726-i1387982.gc?buildkit=1

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Affinity-Precision-Bass-Pack?sku=513289

A: Get the Epiphone, it’s a cheaper version of the Gibson SG bass (a great bass), and it’s very reasonably priced for what you get.

Q: do i hav a bass guitar amp issue?
hey i hav a fender 15 watt bass amp and the standard cord and a standard jazz bass….. i got them all for christmas. so far everything works great, but when im not making contact with the strings the amp fuzzes…. is this normal, or should i buy a new cord? if so which one? i got everything in a fender bass guitar package……. thanks a lot and 10 points to the best answer!

A: You definitely don’t need to replace anything, since the buzz is perfectly normal and is actually a grounding issue. You know how the third prong on an electrical plug is supposed to be the ground and prevent electrical shock? Well, most amps buzz despite that and the reason your fingers on the strings eliminate the sound is that you are then part of the circuit and effectively serving as the ground. That’s why most musicians, when you see a band play live, keep a hand around the neck of the guitar or bass even between songs. In theory, a properly grounded electrical outlet would prevent the buzz, but you’ll still hear it in most recording studios that were designed for minimal interference.

This is getting kind of picky, but you could remove your pickguard and apply a sheet of copper to the back of it, then solder the ground wire from the cable input jack to the copper sheet. A lot of really high-end guitars and basses come with this grounding feature, but most instruments do not and most musicians just accept the buzz. If you want to look into it, the website stewmac.com has great information, as well as all the materials. Otherwise, you’ll just be one of millions of musicians whose instrument buzzes.

Enjoy your jazz bass!

Q: Should I get the Silvertone LB11 Bass Guitar Package or buy a Dean E09 Edge Bass Guitar with a separate amp?
I am looking to start playing the bass guitar and will be a beginner. http://www.amazon.com/Dean-Edge-Guitar-Combo-Stand/dp/B0007A0DRI/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1268157016&sr=1-26
http://www.amazon.com/Silvertone-Guitar-Package-Liquid-SSLB11PK-BK/dp/B0002D0HZ8/ref=pd_cp_MI_1
An answer would be greatly appreciated thanks!

A: The more quality one is the dean, but if you want to save money to for the silvertone…
The packages are good for the beginners, not good quality but cheap.
After you will know %100 that you want to keep and pay the bass, then get a good one.

Q: What are the best settings for the 1000watt Magnum amp & sub package?
On the back of the Magnum 1000watt amp, there are settings like; Gain, Bass Boost, LPF, HPF, and full. What is the best settings to have for this amp. Im sure if you have a different amp and these settings are on the back, they would still work fine with the Magnum.

THANKS!!

A: Depends on the speakers you are using.

If you are using a Subwoofer, you’ll have to switch to LPF (Low Pass Filter) and adjust the bass boost to your liking.

If you are using speakers, especially coaxial, switch to HPF (High Pass Filter), you can also adjust the bass boost to your liking.

If you are suing component speakers with crossovers, use the FULL.

The gain controls are used to match the preamp signal voltage sent from your head unit through the RCA cables to your amplifier.

I strongly advise you to seek a professional to install your system. You might damage several things including your car if you do some serous mistakes!

Be careful!

Q: Looking for an Unbiased Bass Amp review/answer?
Good day/evening to you. I’ve been playing bass guitar for a few years now, but just started getting serious into playing live shows. I have a small amp barely loud enough for practice, and am looking for a good/cheap starter stack. I found http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Acoustic-B200H-200W-Bass-Head-and-B115-250W-1×15-Bass-Cab-Package?sku=483494 this, however believe I’ve heard some bad things on Acoustic. Anyone have bad experience with these? Any suggestions on other amps for cheap? Im looking for the 2 parter cab / head style.

Also any comments, suggestions, and tips on bass, or playing shows will help.

The style I play and will be playing is an Alt-Rock, Punk, Pop punk mixture.

A: how many questions are you asking?

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Q: Can I add speakers to a guitar combo amp?
I’m rebuilding an Ampeg SS-70c guitar amp and was wondering since im making a new cab anyways, why not make it bigger and add two more speakers. My only concern is would the extra load of the speakers try to draw too much power from the 70 watt amp and overwork the already 30 year old amp?

A: Amplifiers are designed to operate at a certain impedance load that is expressed in ohms. When you parallel a pair of 8 ohm drivers the load then becomes 4 ohms. When you series a pair of 8 ohm drivers the load then becomes 16 ohms. This means you wouldn’t be able to just simply use the original pair of 10″ drivers and just add two more because if you wire in parallel then the load would be too low and if you wire in series the load would be too high. The only way your idea would be possible is for example, if the original drivers are each 8 ohms then you would either have to obtain their 16 ohm counterpart or their 4 ohm counterpart. All the drivers need to be identical and with the same ohm rating. Ideally they would also have the same frequency response and sensitivity rating as the original drivers in order for the tone to be identical as the original design. If you can get 16 ohm drivers then you would parallel one pair together to achieve an 8 ohm load. Then do the same for the other pair. If you can get 4 ohm drivers then you would have to series one pair and the same for the other pair to still get 8 ohms. I believe the Ampeg SS-70c is really two 35 watt amplifiers that are each feeding one 10″ driver. Even if you found drivers that would work, the only sonic difference would be that the system will play louder BUT the drivers would not be able to play to their full potential because the power is now divided amongst all 4 drivers. So each 10″ would only be getting 17.5 watts each. Underpowering a speaker is always a bad idea. All your doing is doubling the surface area of the drivers and effectively increasing the efficiency of the system by 3dB. It’s not worth all the trouble in my opinion. If you want it to play louder then you are much better off replacing the two 10″ drivers with ones that have a higher sensitivity rating. Make sure they have similiar frequency response and the same ohm rating as the original. Good luck with the rebuild.

Q: What’s the best guitar combo amp on the market?
I’m looking at buying a new combo amp. What’s the best brand or best amp? I don’t have a price range. I’m looking at the Line 6 Vetta II 2×12. I’m also looking at the Line 6 X3 Live. Is it a good product, and can it be used just for home, or must it be used during live performances? Thanks!

A: get a marshell stack 4 preforming get a line6 spider 3 15 watt combo 4 home

Q: adding an extention cabbinet to a guitar combo amp?
Hey, i have a Line 6 Spider III 150 watt combo amp, and im thinking of buying an extension cabinet for it. But im not sure if it will be any use..
will it make it any louder or will it just split the amps power between the speakers in the cabinet and the speaker in the amp?

A: It splits the amps power between them. Extension cabinets don’t make an amp “louder”, but they do push more air (ie puts more sound out there), so you’ll actually be heard better if you’re in a band context and the like.

Extension cabs can also give your amp a subtle bit of flavor… for instance, putting a Celestion Lead 80 2×12 cab underneath your combo would put out a tone that wouldn’t color your sound too much, won’t overdrive, but will still have a nice tight low end and drive well. Putting a cab loaded with vintage 30’s or something like that would give you a sound that *is* pretty colored, you’ll get a very “cranked” sound out of them, but you’ll also get less bass response, and less overall volume.

Me, I’d go for relatively high wattage speakers, esp if it’s a 150 watt modeling amp… you don’t want your speakers to break up too much, as that will cut out some of your low end.

I love the Celestion GT75’s, they’re a bit more colored than the Lead 80’s, ie less high highs, more contoured mids, and less low lows, but the overall effect is very “rock”… power chords are chunky and tight, and the highs cut through the mix but aren’t icepick-y or hissy/shrieky.

EDIT: Let me clarify that last response.

If your amp has an 8 ohm jack for output impedance, then you want to match it up to an 8 ohm cab. That’s all you have to remember… the impedance will be in the back of the speaker cab right next to the jack itself… you don’t need to know anything about series vs parallel wiring, just read the manual and pay attention to the output impedance on the amp and make sure it equals the speaker impedance on the extension cab.

Saul

Q: Do you think the Ibanez GTA Series GTA10 10W 1×5 Guitar Combo Amp will need a distortion peda?
well i’m buying this amp the Ibanez GTA Series GTA10 10W 1×5 Guitar Combo Amp and it says it has some distortion but is it as good as a distortion pedal.

A: I have the amp and it is crap, just go with a line 6 spider 3 15 watt amp with a boss ds1 distortion pedal.

Q: where can I find knob settings for a line 6 spyder II guitar combo amp?
I want it to sound like
van halen
metallica
slipknot

But i dont know knob settings for it. Is there a site that has these settingsg shown?

A: yeah go to line 6’s website they have a list of settings and pictures of the amp

ps metallica uses line 6
dont know about slipknot
if you want to sound like eddie buy his signature amp

Q: Which should i get? The Line6 Spider III 15 Guitar Combo Amp or the Boss MT2 Distortion Pedal?
Music related question- an ok amp, or a great pedal with a starter pack not so great amp i already have?

A: please do not get the line 6 amp. they are terrible, and so brittle when turned up. At least with the metalzone you can sell it off if you don’t like it since it is a fairly popular high gain pedal. anyways that is a piece of equipment that can grow with you as a musician, the cheap amp will become a doorstop.

what guitar/ amp combination are you running? if you already have a crummy amp, keep it. save up for a nice tube or solidstate amp. no point in spending $100 on a disposable piece of equipment. that is exactly what it is.

Q: How can I put a line out of a bass guitar combo amp?
Is it possible? If so, how do you do it. I don’t know how any of this stuff works..

A: Hello there,

Soulmate has given you a very good answer. I do not disagree with anything he said.

If your amp does not have a line out jack, you can modify it to add one. In theory, not a difficult process if you understand electronics. Since you are asking this question, I would guess you do not have a good understanding of electronics. Therefore you should not attempt this modification yourself. It is quite easy to screw up a good amp if you do not know what you are doing. If you want this modification, take the amp to a tech to have it done.

However, the modificiation may not be practical. If your amp is not strong enough to handle additional speakers, you will gain nothing by added the line out jack.

Later,

Q: Does a Squire by Fender Black and Chrome Fat Strat go with a Line 6 Micro Spider 6W 1×6.5 Guitar Combo Amp?
I would just like to know if anyone has had any experience playing with either one of these. If you could recommend an amp to go with the Fat Strat (under $200) I would very much appreciate it. Thanks.

A: I’d really recommend a small, basic tube amp over any of the Spider series amps. The Spider will work as a practice amp, but you’ll never really get a very convincing guitar tone out of it. These amps will do a smaller range of tones, minus a bunch of gimmicky effects, but they’ll sound much better overall.

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Valve-Junior-Combo-Amp?sku=480260

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Champion-600-5-Watt-1×6-Combo-Amp?sku=485054

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Peavey-ValveKing-Royal-8-Tube-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=481661

If you’re willing to save up a bit more cash, you can actually get quite a bit more for around $250 or more:

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product?sku=481675X

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-VibroChamp-XD-120V-Guitar-Combo?sku=483069

Q: I have a Fender Frontman 65R 65W 1×12 Guitar Combo Amp and i want it to sound more PUNK any suggestions?
I play in a punk band that sounds very similar to blink, earlier green day, earlier yellowcard, zebrahead etc. etc. and my amp just cant seem to get that sound any tips (besides get a new amp?

A: The best thing you can do is try out different pedals. I recommend an Electro-Harmonix Big Muff or any of the BOSS brand overdrive/distrotion pedals. You really can’t go wrong.

Q: What guitar amp combo did bonehead use in oasis?
Love that distorted raw oomph sound!!

A: Having checked the onstage backline from Glasto 94, he’s playing a Gibson/Epiphone 335 and going through a Marshall Shortstack. Likewise on the pyramid stage the following year (I was there!). Tough to say which particular model amp it is but it’s classic Gibson (or Epiphone) humbucker thickness fed through a crunchy Marshall valve amp on the overdrive channel. Pretty standard and classic rock guitar set-up,
If you want the exact skinny on it, google Marshall Amplification and email em or buzz em up, they’ll have records. And trust me, they get enquiries like this every day.

Q: what is the best guitar and amp combo for blues rock?
i have a budget of £2000, suggestions of good pedals (wah wah, boost, fuzz, phaser, whatever) would be very good as well.

A: You have many options. But here are a few of my recommendations:
Guitar:
-Fender American Stratocaster
-Gibson SG
-Gibson Les Paul

Amps:
-Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
-Peavey Classic
-Fender Bassman

Effects:
-Vox V847A Wah Pedal
-Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9 or Ts808
- MXR M173 Silicon Fuzz
- MXR Phase 90

Q: would drummer be able to hear 150watt guitar amp/combo?
would drummer be able to hear a guitar which is connected to Ibanez 150watt combo?

A: Depends on where it’s pointed, but as a general rule, yes. The big problem is how your amp interplays with the other amps involved. Stuff tends to get lost in the midrange and it’s sometimes difficult to tell what is its you are hearing. (Which instrument I mean.) Obviously, the thing you want to hear when you’re playing drums is the bass. But even us dumb drummers figure out how to take cues from other sounds. The best thing to do is set up monitors with a monitor mixdown for each player. This way, they can control what they hear according to what they NEED to hear. I played for years with about 2000 watts of power pointed at me from a couple of Marshall stacks, four Horn loaded Fender Showmans, a couple of Sunn bass amps and four Leslie Speakers. Somebody decided that we could use THAT stuff as monitors and go direct out through the PA. It sounded great. But I cant hear much now.

In retrospect, it was worth the tradeoff.

Q: Which amp is better? (Peavey Vypyr 15 15W 1×8 Guitar Combo Amp OR Line 6 Spider III 15 15W 1×8 Guitar Combo Am?
I’d like to know which amp is better:
Peavey Vypyr 15 15W 1×8 Guitar Combo Amp
OR
Line 6 Spider III 15 15W 1×8 Guitar Combo Amp

Which amp is better for an epiphone lp-100?

Thx

A: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYslxyj4Qwk

See for yourself.

Q: Should i get a Vox Valvetronix VT50 50W 1×12 Guitar Combo Amp or a Vox ValvetronixVT100 100W2×12 Guitar Combo?
There the same amp but the 100 Watt is bigger (obviously). I just want to know which one would be better for just playing in a medium sized room. and if theres going to be anychange in tone.
Thank You

A: Honestly you shouldn’t get either one. If you’re looking at the VT100, obviously you’re willing to pay $500 for an amp. At that price you should really consider investing in a tube amp. I personally don’t care too much for Vox’s amp modeling, but that’s just me. Vox’s tube amps are great though! Tube tone is the way to go.

Some amps to consider in the $500 range would be the Bugera V22, the Bugera V55, the Fender Hot Rod series Blues Junior, the Fender Pro Junior, or the Jet City JCA2112RC. Or for $100 more (at $600), you could be looking at the Vox AC15C1 (a fantastic amp, especially now that it comes with a Celestion greenback!), or the Fender Blues Junior (another great little amp). All these tube amps would be loud enough for almost any gig you’re probably going to play and would also have enough flexibility to get the sounds you want. Also, check out used tube amps on craigslist; you can really find some good deals. My general opinion is that you shouldn’t spend your money on solid state amps when a tube amp is in your budget. Good luck!

Q: What Combo Guitar Amp Should I Buy?
im 15 years old, i play in a loud thrash metal band, i work for minimum wage on saturdays & sundays, i earn about £80 a month, and im soon to own a Dean ML79F.
what twin 12″ speaker combo amp should i buy for under £400?

A: I think that the link below is a rather attractive option. I may not like their solid state amps (shudder) but I do think that their tube amps have a very pleasing sound.

Use any money left over to get better pickups. I like Seymour Duncan JB’s (very versatile, nice clean sound and decent distorted), but if you’re into playing metal and only metal, then something like the SD (Seymour Duncan) Customs, DiMarzio D-Sonic, SD Dimebucker, SD Invaders, or DiMarzio X2N’s (in order of less hot to hottest pickup I know of) might suit you better.

I hope that Dean doesn’t have a whammy. You’d be in for a lot of pain. Whammy’s go out of tune easily, you can’t change the tuning without completely resetting the trem, you have to re-intonate and setup when changing strings, and god forbid you break a string in the middle of a show! It’s all over… I’m not a fan of them, and everyone I know who plays even semi-seriously uses a fixed bridge, or won’t play with a floating trem (whammy) without a backup.

If you learn how to set it up and intonate it yourself it’s not too bad, though, it’s just a pain when it goes out of tune in the middle of the song. You don’t want to have to bring it back to the store every time something goes wrong, that’s all I’m saying….

Saul

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Q: solid state V.S tube guitar amps?
Alright I been playing guitar for around 6 years now and its time for a new amp and I will be starting a new band soon.Who likes what and why. The sales guy and guitar center was acting like I was a new b and didnt know the difference between them.I know tube amps tend to have better sound to them but solid state are cheaper and some are excelent amps.What should I do . Solid state have never let me down.

A: Check them out, plug in and play through them with the guitar you like best. Fender and Marshall are the best tube amps, they have a warmth, and tone that is the best, but if you like the sound of a non-tube amp go with it….your opinion and what you like is as important as anyone else. Tube Amps are usually heavier, than solid state.
You can always look at the lower cost Marshall’s they have good sound, and are smaller and easier to carry around. I love my Fender Twin Reverb, but it’s like carrying around a car engine. I got a smaller Marshall that is mostly solid state but has a tube or 2 for warmth, much cheaper, much lighter. Play them all…if they won’t let you, take your business elsewhere.

Q: I’m looking fo CHEAP elec guitars /amps?
I need a cheap guitar and amp, soon. NEW OR USED! i am a beginner, and i need one soon!! if you have one for sale please reply, or if you know where to get one please say. Vancouver BC area.

A: Well I got my electric Gibson for Christmas with a five watt amp from Best Buy and it was like 125-150 something like that. It works great and you get a how to DVD with it that will teach you how to play if you don’t already know how and you get pics, extra strings and a strap it’s really a great deal. It gives off great sound also. They are a lot easier to learn on than accoustic trust me.

Q: Need help buying a guitar please?
I’d like to learn to play guitar. I’m not “starting a band” or hoping to be a musican professionally. I just want to play. I don’t know anything about guitars, what to look for etc. I stopped in to a music store to look and the sales guy just confused me with things like “Humbuckers” and “single coils” and “hollowbody” “solidbody” and “semisolidbody” and glued necks vs bolted necks, “sustain” etc…I left feeling stupid.

I don’t know what to buy. I like both classic rock and country music. I’d like a guitar I can play both on. I also know nothing about gear for the guitar…Amps, cases, cords, polishing, humidity???

Please help if you have knowledge in this area…thanks.

A: I’ve been playing the guitar for 364 days, tomorrow will be 1 year. I’m not really an expert on guitar because I’m a beginner, but I’ll try my best to help you.
If you want to play both classic rock and country music, you should probably buy an electric-acoustic guitar. Oh, and probably the best place to go to is Sam Ash music store ( I hope it’s not the store you went to =] )
I am totally clueless when it comes to gears. Sorry I can’t help you on that case.

Good luck!

Q: Can anyone recommend a bass amp for me?
I’m a guitar player that recently picked up bass (4 string) to use in recording, and now I am being offered a spot in a semi-professional heavy metal band to play bass. I need a bass amp that can handle gigs in clubs and outdoors, is pretty reliable and is about 400 dollars. Can anyone recommend something – the sales people at the local store have been pretty worthless. I know my guitar amps, but have no idea about bass amps, how many watts I need, etc. Thanks!

A: You need you a rig that has good power, and at least 4-10’s or 2-15’s for outside. A budget of $400 won’t buy you much on the line of a good rig, but you might try a mail order place like www.americanmusical.com and get around the sales tax, which will help on the overall cost. Hartke is a little expensive, but you can get a Behringer 300W head for about $200 and a BA115 cabinet for about $200, putting your price at $400 give or take. Good Luck!

Q: OK, Rock ‘n Pop, you’ve been incredibly useful so far… (Guitar related question)?
This will probably be my last guitar related question, at least for a couple months…

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Les-Paul-Special-II-Electric-Guitar-100001870-i1149986.gc

Great price, but is it a good guitar?

Decent, affordable amps?

Throwing out a question: Would anybody happen to know if Apple has sales during the holiday season?

MQ: Which guitarist do you think has the most distinct guitar? Your favorite?

My answer to both is Clapton.

http://i.realone.com/assets/rn/cms/2004/large/Eric_Clapton_4_-_Crossroads_Guitar_Fest_2004_-_lg.6219849.jpg

He uses it quite often, and I just think it looks awesome.

A: It looks fine to me. You can’t really go wrong with Epiphone, no matter the price. As for a decent, affordable amp, go for a Line 6 Spider III 15 watt amp. I own that and a Line 6 75 watt and use it as a practice amp. It’s great because it’s only 100 bucks and has a great sound and 7 different built in effects.

Billy Gibbons has one of the most original guitars I’ve ever seen. It’s white and has a layer of fur all around it.
http://www.gibson.com/Files/aaFeaturesImages/ZZ%20Top%20Gibson%20furry%20guitars.jpg
Aside from him, Zakk Wylde also has very distinct guitars.

Q: Which guitar/amp would be good for me?
Alright so i’m still a pretty novice player. I’ve only been playing for around 8-9 months but i’m starting to get the hang of it. Learning some beginner Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer songs. stuff like that. also starting looking into some easier death metal songs like Pursuit of Vikings by Amon Amarth.

anyway that’ll give you an idea of what genre i like and want to play. So far i’ve just been using a Wal-Mart guitar and amp my dad got me for christmas a few years ago. I think it cost him like a 100 bucks or somthing. anyway not the greatest stuff point being. but he said soon i can get a new guitar and i want to know wat kind/brands i should look into.

I’m probably going to futur shop i think cuz the one near me just opnened up a decent guitar and music section and has lots of stuff on sale to start getting customers there. they hav like Washburns, Schecters, Fenders, Yamaha, Squiers. i think thats mostly wat they have. so keeping in mind that i intend to play mostly thrash/death metal which of those brands would be pretty good for me? or are there other ones i should check out as well first?

as for amps i was thinking of getting a Marchall. they got a 30watt one (i forget the actual model it is) on sale for like 225 bucks i think which is a pretty good deal i think anyway. i herd marshalls are really good amps so ill probably go with that one unless someone rly thinks otherwise.

anyway sorry for the long question and thanks for the help. rock on!! m/ xD

A: Get a Schecter, and stick with the Marshall

Q: Items sent overseas?
I’m planning on having my cousin buy my bass parts and amps in the states and sending it to Australia, but don’t know what the costs will be? I was just looking on the Fender Au. website and found this:

” Many overseas internet sites that you may be looking at may not quote you the price inclusive of their local taxes, freight to Australia, Australian duty (which is applicable to guitars and amps) customs clearance charges, port charges and surcharges and other government charges which may also include a quarantine inspection charge, and GST. The price quoted also may not be in Australia dollars. The price does not include warranty outside the country of sale.”

Will the items be charged for inspection, taxes, freight etc. (everything included in the text)?

A: Your items will be taxed (tariff), freight charge, duty and clearance fees, documents fees, quarantine charge and if it’s not clear right the way, you have to pay for the container that sits on the dock, I’m sure left something out…What they’re not telling is that you need to hire a freight brokerage company to receive it for you…

Below is a website for the freight brokerage companies in Australia…call around and compare quotes (you will need to find out the container size, it will probably be a 20′ container) and make sure they have insurance. These companies have a better understanding of how imports works and will have a better answers for you..

To me? I think it cost for shipping, taxes, duties, clearance and transport charge outweigh the cost of the items you want to have it sent…In any case, good luck to you and hope this will help you find the right answers.

Q: I need help with a guitar amp choice?
so i came out of a local music store with a Peavey Vypyr 30. It was between this, the Marshall MG30, and the Marshall Microstack. I chose this amp because i was very pleased with the wide range of effects i could play with, and i found the sound was better than the Marshall MG30, with alot more versatility. However, I have always heard that marshall are the cream of the crop when it comes to amps, however the sales guy said that that statement was true mostly in their larger tube amps. He said that for a first amp, this was the much better purchase.

So basically, i wanted to see what other musicians thought of my choice. They have a 7 day return policy and i could take it back for a marshall, although the 23 included effects are pretty sweet, but ive heard that Peavys arent high qual. Opinions please and thanks.

A: Marshall amps are known for their high quality, but not all Marshall amps are great. You made a good choice to go for the Peavey. The MG series is where Marshall falls short. The salesman was right. Only their larger tube amps live up to the standards of most musicians.

I’d say you made a good choice. And whoever said Peavys aren’t high quality is wrong. Try out a Peavey Valve King

Q: Need help deciding between two amps…?
Ok..its between this one…

http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/03/29/review-fenders-reissue-blues-deluxe/
which is on sale for $560

or this one

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/guitar_amplifiers/vox/ad50vt/index.html
which is also on sale for..$250

the top one is full tube but it costs a lot more….i don’t think i’m going to be doing any gigs with it or anything.. just playing around the house…depends on how long it lasts…anyways..im just wondering which one is best to get for the money?

A: depends on what kind of music you play.tops more of a bluesy vintage sound and you don’t have to mess around with it too much to find what you’re looking for in terms of that.the description also says it’s good to gig with because of the fast set up,but if that’s not what you’re gonna be doin…..
bottom seems like a good amp that you can play different styles with.probably not going to get anything all too unique as far as sound goes (because the amps not really aimed at one i mean) but still does a good job of letting you mess around different with stuff at home
i would personally take the top one.pretty cool lookin fender
but for what you’re lookin for,sounds more like the bottom one and vox isn’t bad

Q: Can someone recommend me a Guitar Amp…?
I’m looking to spend about $300-$500
I’ve been looking at different amps around at local music shops but i keep getting mixed reviews online
(ie. behringer not being that good, Marshall is your best bet, stay away from line 6 etc. etc.)
I was thinking about getting a Behringer LX-110 or VT30FX or Marshall MG30FX since they are on sale
This will be my first amp but I’ve been playing acoustic guitar for a couple years
Just so people know I have a electric guitar too

A: OK. Forget about a Behringer, and get a Marshall or any Fender amp. This is just my opinion but I have owned Behringer and Marshall and Fender before.

Q: Acustic Amps?
Hey have been searching all over and this is my last attempt.
Do any of you musicians out there remember a guitar amp co. named Acustic? And if so would any of you know of a place were I might find one for sale Base amp
Thanks
Steel

A: i honestly didn’t know there was such thing…
i would go to a music shop… and just ask them about it. you might get better luck.

Q: For Sale!!!!!!?
i have a electric guitar … it is a replica of a fender strat .. and i have 2 fender amps.. Frontman 25R and a G-DEC … i am looking to sell all of these contact me for more info.

A: you could sell it super fast on ebay!

hope you get what it’s worth.

Q: Which guitar combo amp is a better choice: Line 6 Spider Valve 112 or Marshall AVT150?
I have recently been able to upgrade to a better amp and have rounded them down to either the Line 6 Spider Valve 112 and a Marshall AVT150. The Spider Valve cost around $450 used and the Marshall cost $400. Here is the link to the Marshall AVT150 for sale: http://used.guitarcenter.com/usedgear/details.cfm?listId=104876405
and this is the link to the Line 6 Spider Valve for sale: http://used.guitarcenter.com/usedgear/details.cfm?listId=104856299
They are both Valve-State amps but each one varies a lot. Please if you have any advice or comments, please write them down and post them here for me. Thank you very much for your help and time.

A: well i play drums and i know you
could prolly find both for cheaper on
musicians friend but the line 6 hands down
marshell is rad but your pick alot less amp

so line 6 lqtm

also musicians friend its worth it

Q: Are you going to the Salvation Army or Value Village 50% off sales today?
I’m doin’ Value Village. I like to see if they have any jean jackets. I already own like 11 but gotta get rid of about 9 of them for being a bit too small. They’re all 36. Went to Salvation Army on Friday and got an old western pearl snap plaid shirt, it’s okay. I’ve got a lot of those lately. Salvation Army kind of sucks. These places never carry amps or guitars. I don’t know why except people sell them to pawn shops or online, Goodwill would sell them on their website, unless it’s kinda low-goods so they sell like 60’s global acoustic for $15 that ain’t even worth $2 with messed up frets and general 60’s MIJ cheapness. Salvation Army sometimes has books. They have cool records like The Sunshine Company or Mimi and Richard Farina but I kinda quit collecting when you can generally download things. Still fun to search for records with sexy girls on the cover. Yeah..

A: I went yesterday, although the stuff I hid with my friend were gone.
But i got alot of stuff.
-clothes
-jewelry
-accesories
and i’m pretty happy with what i got (:

Q: Would this be loud enough to play with my band?
http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/BX1200.aspx

this is the amp i wanna get. i know its discontinued but GC has it for sale in the used section. i think it says something about you can add additional cabs to it so i might do that. My band consists of 2 guitar players with 100 watt amps and a drummer. Please only people that know what they’re talking about…….Also if you know can i hook up a PA speaker to the amp instead of buying a cab?? thanks for your help.

A: I don’t think these have external cabinet jacks.
This amp is really only 60 watts – Behringer cheats and rates them with 4 ohms, when 8 is standard.
Get the 3000 Behringer, which has 150 watts at 8 ohms and a 15 inch speaker.
It is a heavy sucker and a strange shape – you need a small dolly to not kill yourself to move it.

Read and learn more about guitar amplifiers. For more, visit theGuitar Amp website GuitarAmpUniverse.com

Q: Guitar Amplifiers?
What are the sound advantages and disadvantages between the different types of guitar amplifiers (valve, transistor, etc) except for the prices?

A: To put it simply, valves (or tubes, as they are also known) warm up the sound. They saturate so the louder you get, the better it sounds. Most transistor (or solid-state) amps, will pretty much give you what you’re gonna get, but doesn’t always work when cranked. If you want a pretty good idea of what I’m talking about compare the tone of Dimebag Darrell from Pantera (solid-state ALL the way) to, let’s say, Adam Jones from TOOL (pure tube tone). FYI there are also hybrids that use tubes in the preamps section (tone-shaping, EQ, etc) and solid state power sections (for volume and overall presence).

Q: GUITAR AMPLIFIERS?!?!?
Ok, I have been playing guitar for a little over 3 years now, and I’ve been playing through a Line 6 Spider 3. The problem is, when I tried to use this amp to play with a drummer and a bassist it just wasn’t loud enough to keep up. As of right now I have about $200 saved up. I’m not looking for an amp to gig with just something that’s loud enough that you can clearly hear it over a guitar bass drums and a singer.
Oh, and please keep the price range in mind anything over $300 is just too much.
Thank you.
p.s. this is the second time i posted this question and another user told me a Raven RG60 60W 1×12 Guitar Combo Amplifier was what i was looking for, and it seems to be pretty good. just to maybe have a second opinion, is the Raven loud enough over drums bass and another guitar?

A: Yea it’s loud enough, but the tone sounds like garbage. But then if you’ve been playing out of a spider 3 you’re probably used to it. The tone is worse than spider though. I would suggest getting a used tube amp (15 watts should do the trick). Although you’re still relatively new to tone and may not appreciate the difference, so what wattage were you playing out of with the spider? When I started playing guitar I had a spider 3 75 watt and that thing was freakin loud! The new spider 4 75 watts are 300 and they have some cool new effects too, so that’s probably your best bet. Don’t buy a Raven, you will regret it down the road

Q: Can you try out amplifiers on your own guitar in music stores?
I’m looking to buy a new guitar amplifier, but this is my first time shopping for one. My first amp came with the guitar (starter pack). I’ve been told to never buy an amplifier or guitar without trying it out first. With that said, would the store owner/employee have a problem if I brought my own guitar in to jam on the amplifiers?

A: Don’t give it a second thought. It’s very normal to use your axe while shopping for an amp. Just be considerate. Consider that the dude at the music store has to listen to lots of noise. Some worse then others. While becoming familiar with the amp, keep the vol low.When your ready to test gain or volume, let the clerk know your going to ramp it up for a few. Give yourself plenty of time at the store, You may wait until there are no other customers to check volume.
Lastly, consider a tube amp. You will appreciate the tone.

Q: Is it possible to get two guitar amplifiers to work as one?
I have two guitar amplifiers Ibanez and Line 6. Is there any way that I can get them to both work with one guitar. If so, would there be any advantages to it and could I still transport without it messing up?

A: Yes. Without know the model numbers of what you have it’s hard to say if yours can be used though.

As long as you have a line out on 1 it’s as simple as adding 1 more patch cord.

Hope that helps.

Q: Where can you learn how to repair guitar amplifiers?
I would like to find out where and how to repair electric guitar amplifiers. What books, tutorials, tools, and classes are available to learn troubleshooting amps. How and where do electronic repair shops get qualified techs? Any info is really helpful

A: Just check out any tech /trade school. They will have something in their curriculum. Another thing you could do is call or visit a music store that also does repairs and ask them how/where to go. They are all musicians and musicians like to talk shop. They won’t mind a bit. I am a musician and I have spent hours in music store just shooting the bull.

Q: Guitar amplifiers?
i currently have a line 6 spider 3 but i want an amplifier with a thick disortion for about 300-500? any ideas would help thanks

A: as far as distortion goes, the spiders are the best amps you can get in ur price range. If you really don’t like it, try running a distortion pedal through it.

Q: How do guitar amplifiers work?
I have to write a technical description for class on a guitar amplifier but I’m not familiar with them. Im specifically writing on the Roland Cube-15x because it looks the simplest (I’ll take recommendations). As of now I have no idea where the power source is, is it an ac adapter, on board battery, does it even use electricity? And my last question is does anyone know where i can see pictures of how its constructed so i can draw an exploded view of this amplifier.

A: If a device is going to add gain to a signal, then it has to have some type of power source. Be it AC or battery powered, you have to get the extra energy from somewhere.

I’m not familiar with the Roland amp, but they all work in a similar fashion. We will stick with how a solid state amp works (tube amps will be similar, but have additional power supplies).

The sole purpose of a guitar amp (or any amp for that matter) is to increase the level of the signal put into it so that it can be reproduced by a speaker. Think about it this way…if you plugged an electric guitar straight into a speaker would you hear anything? No, because the speaker requires several volts to operate (while the guitar is probably only putting about about 1/10th of a volt.

The basic blocks of a guitar amp are:

1. PREAMP – this is where the signal from the guitar is connected, and the first stage of amplification occurs. Usually, this gain is anywhere from 10 times to 100 times, depending on the design of the amp.

2. PREAMP 2 (optional) – some amps have a second gain stage which allows you to implement a controlled overload of the second stage in order to generate distortion

3. TONE STACK – this is where the Bass, Mid, and Treble controls would fall. These are normally passive controls (in other words, they can only take away frequencies, and not put more in to the signal). The tone stack is usually a low pass, a band pass, and a high pass filter in series.

4. PHASE SPLITTER – the phase splitter does just what the name says, it splits the signal into two paths. The signals are 180 degrees out of phase with each other (complimentary). This is necessary to drive a push-pull power amp, which is the most common type.

5. POWER AMPLIFIER – up until now, our signal has been somewhere in the 1 to 2 volt range, and only a few milliamps of current. The power amplifier provides that last boost to the signal in order to drive the signal. If our amp is rated at 100w of output, then it’s probably putting out somewhere around 20 volts at around 5 amps max.

6. SPEAKER – the last stop for our signal is the speaker, which takes the electrical energy from the power amplifier and converts it to acoustic energy.

The amp would also have a power supply which will normally have a number of output voltages. The preamp section usually takes betwee +/- 5Volts DC to +/-15Volts DC. The power amp will usually take between +/-40 to +/-80Volts DC.

That’s a very high overview of how an analog solid state guitar amp works. Tube amps, again, are similar. Digital modeling amps are very different animals all together.

Good luck.

Greetings from Austin, TX

Ken

Q: guitar amplifiers?
hey i need a good amp what will last i do gigs round north and im 15 in a band and i need a good amp but im cluless on what to buy so can u give me some good advice i just want it to a decent amp waht will last me ive got 500 quid to spend so give us some help pleasea nswer back

A: don’t just buy the nearest Marshall

Give some amps a serious try out with your own guitar in a music shop

£500 won’t get a decent valve amp; you may need to accept solid state – a good solid state amp with lots of power will serve you better than an underpowered valve amp

be very very wary of second hand gear

you will always need more horsepower, less funky features and a more basic sound than you think. You’re going to end up playing it on one setting most of the time anyway, and you can grow the features with the right pedals over time. Your audience doesn’t really know the difference between a cheap rig and a classic. The things that will make you ditch the amp will be:

1. unreliability
2. underpowered
3. you stumbled across more money and can afford a better sound.

In the case of 3, who cares, you’re not catering for that now. So deal with 1 and 2.

Q: do bass guitar amplifiers work the same way as electric guitar amplifiers?
I mean can i buy an electric guitar amplifier for my bass guitar?

A: The speakers on a bass amp are more heavy duty to handle the bottom end.

You will blow the speakers on a guitar amp with a bass.

Q: I plan to import guitar amplifiers into the US. What types of certification do I need?
As stated in the question, I plan to import amplifiers into the US. There are many types of conformance (EMC, FCC, CE, etc) that I can get for the amplifier, but it’s cost prohibitive to do them all. As such, as a minimum, which ones would I need to get, to certify the amplifiers?

A: Listen. Before you start worrying about conformance standards, you want to ensure that they match the american mains voltage.

Q: Does a guitar amplifiers head make sound?
I know i sound like an idiot. But does a guitar amplifiers head make any sound. Like can i play guitar through the head without a cab.

Thank you
I am new to this

Best answer will go to a serious answer

A: The head makes no sound. You will need to plug it into a cabinet.

Q: whats the difference between watts in guitar amplifiers?
i have a ten watt amplifier for my guitar.
i was wondering if a 50 watt or larger amplifier has just bigger sound or many other functions as well. if it has many other functions then what are those?

A: In the case of an audio amp (guitar or not) the wattage figure is a measure of its audio output to the speaker. A 50 watt amp is roughly 5 times as powerful as a 10 watt amp. Most larger amps may have other features such as multiple inputs and mixer features. Some may even contain an equalizer system.

Q: How much do e drums probably cost? How much does a bass guitar with amplifiers probably cost?
I’m not asking how much they cost altogether, im asking how much e drums are and another separate question for how much a bass guitar with amplifiers cost..

Thank you for the answers (if anyone’s gonna answer)

A: google it……..look on a musical instrument sire

Q: Does anyone know any good inexpensive guitar amplifiers?
I spent all my money on the guitar. I need an amp hahas. I know It;s a bad idea. I only have about 100 to spend. It can go higher if it needs to, but not that much higher.

It needs to be good for stuff like blues and classic rock. It needs to able to handle distortion and overdrive as well.

Thanks guys

A: I have to say the best amp for its value is the little vox amp.
I think it’s about $85 at Long and Mcquade now the model is DA5.
This amp has all kinds of different preset tones, long with an mp3 input and a mic input, so u can sing at the same time if you wanted to!
If tried this and it works great! It also comes with different effect presets, such as flanger, reverb, tremolo, and wah. This is a great little amp (I own it and would recommend it to anyone with a small budget) that really gives a lot for the small cost!

Q: Which companies make the most powerful guitar amplifiers?
I am a guitarist starting my own metal band and i need to know
out of all the companies that make amplifiers which ones are the
best and give the most powerful sound and output?
Which company makes the amplifiers with the most watts?

A: Here’s the thing. You should be buying an amp for the tone, not the power. Once you get that it is a simple matter to send the signal to your sound reinforcement system (P.A.). If you have trouble hearing yourself through the noise of your band, have everyone turn down a little. Balance is everything. If your audience is having problems hearing, then reconsider how you have your P.A. set up.

There is absolutely no need to be LOUD when you practice. In fact, you might find that you can be a better musician when everyone knocks it down a couple of pegs.

Also, wattage does not necessarily mean that an amp will be louder. The combination of speaker and power amp (inside the amp) will dictate the loudness. The more efficient a speaker is, the less wattage you need, and the better the sound.

If what you want is a BIG amp, then by far the best tube amp brand is Mesa Boogie, the best solid state is Peavey.

Read and learn more about electric guitar amp combo. For more, visit the Guitar Amp website GuitarAmpUniverse.com

Q: Would a Bass Combo Amp with a Guitar Cabinet hooked to it sound good with an Electric Guitar?
I’m getting a new Fender for Christmas and was wondering if this would sound good. I already have a Kustom Bass Combo Amp. If I add an Electric Guitar Cabinet to it… how would it sound? Would it be able to get any of that great Fender sound into it or would it be too bassy? I know Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Top used bassmen for their electric guitars.

A: Personally I yhink it would be too “bassy” (if thats a word). I think that may just be my opinion, the only real way is to expirement. It also depends on what type of music you may want to play. If you like hardcore metal solos then don’t bother with a bass amp. If you like loud chugging riffs that will make the foundation of your house shake then keep the bass amp ang get the guitar cabnet too.

Q: Help with picking a good electric guitar combo?
1. Electric guitar VS Acoustic electric guitar: which is (sounds) better and for what reasons?
2. Please list some good combos (guitar + amp), as many as you know.
3. Price range = ~600$ and under
4. Prefer people with personal experience rather than copy+paste info from the net.

Thanks! =)

A: Its really up to you and whatever you think feels and sounds best. Go into a music store (Guitar Center is always good because they have a large selection) and just pick a guitar and play. If that doesn’t feel great try another one. And another one. And so on until you find one you like. Same with the amp. I recommend a Line6 Spider or a Roland Cube if you’re just starting, because they’re both pretty versatile.

Q: Best combo amp for an electric guitar?
Looking for a really good sounding amp to use with a stratocaster and les paul. Need to know what would be ideal to create amazing sound like Slash and Page.

A: Dude,
Jimmy Page used Marshall amps that were as large as my house. Okay, that might be an exaggeration. If you want a portable one, you could get http://www.music123.com/Marshall-MG30DFX-Combo-483188-i1145938.Music123. My school band uses that and they sound pretty good.

I, on the other hand, use a Line 6 Spider III 15-Watt. One of the most versatile amps for 99 bucks. I recommend it, or the 60-watt if you want effects with your distortion such as Flanger, and Reverb.

Q: What’s a good beginner electric guitar amp for about $100?
So, I have an Ibanez GAX70 electric guitar, but no amp. I’ve got about $100 to spend on one. Someone suggested a peavy vypyr 15W amp. Is it any good? 15 Watts seems kinda low. Anyway, I don’t really ever plan on performing, but I just want to make sure it’s not a total screw-over deal. Gimme a suggestion if you could. Link for the Vypyr is below.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Peavey-Vypyr-15-15W-1×8-Guitar-Combo-Amp-104922851-i1413605.gc

A: I use a MicroCube amp, and have found it to be a very good amplifier for my instrument. http://www.amazon.com/Roland-M-cube-MicroCube-Amplifier-Black/dp/B0002D0096

Q: How to make my electric guitar/amp sound better?
My electric guitar (actually it’s my brother’s) sounds crappy. I know some of that is me sucking at it, but also it doesn’t sound like an electric guitar should. Maybe because it’s just a cheap guitar amp combo. But i know there’s a couple different knobs on the guitar and about 10 different knobs on the amp…not sure what I’m supposed to set all of those to. I want to play something that sounds good. I’m bad enough as it is, and don’t need a crappy guitar/amp to drag me down even more. The guitar and amp are about 10 years old. Not sure about the makes/models, just assume they were pretty cheap even back then. Thanks.

A: Sometimes it’s hard to make ice cream out of something that is not. If the speaker is cheap and the amp is cheap then the sound is going to be cheap. You could invest in a new speaker, but then you might as well buy a new amp to where the driver and amp are matched.

If buying something different is out of the question, consider this. Some amps don’t sound that great until you let them loose. Same with guitars. Sometimes you need to crank it because that is what the manufactures intended. Now, don’t blow your speaker – but make sure you’re giving it enough juice. That is just a consideration if you are trying to keep things quiet and they just don’t sound as good.

Q: Are the electric guitar / amp combos at walmart any good?
I want to learn and don’t want to spend a lot of money…

A: Go to a Guitar Center store!!!

Q: What Determines How loud an electric guitar amp is?
I want to buy a louder amp but I don’t know much about amps, what determines how loud it is, what is the difference with a combo amp, and do you have a reccomendation for amps under 400 dollars. I am looking to play rock so i must have distortion.

A: Wattage alone does not determine how loud an amp is. The efficiency of the speakers has a huge effect on the sound. Also, the speaker enclosure design itself is a major contributor to the overall volume and tone of the amp.

When we talk about speaker efficiency, we’re referring to how well the speaker converts electrical energy into acoustic energy. Given the right speakers, a low wattage amp can sound very loud.

I once played on a Fender 1-12 combo amp (I believe it was a Deluxe). Those are only about 25 watts. The amp’s owner had replaced the stock speaker with a JBL speaker that was usually used in a PA (and those things are very efficient). That little amp blew away a 100 watt half stack.

The wattage will give you some idea on how much clean power the amp can put out. Ultimately, you can’t go by numbers alone…you have to get up from the computer, go out, and listen to a few amps.

Greetings from Austin, TX

Ken

Q: is a dean vendetta xmt and a marshall mg10cd combo amp a good match?
is a dean vendetta xmt and a marshall mg10cd combo amp a good match? if not what is a good amp and electric guitar combo that is good to play metal and is cheap.

A: Marshalls are good amps. Can’t really go wrong. Roland and Randall also make good metal solid states that are reasonably affordable.

Metal guitars – Can’t go wrong with deans, although I’d stay away from the vendetta personally. I prefer Ibanez. Les Pauls also have a nice crunch to them – Randy Rhoads used to use a Les Paul.

Q: Which Electric Guitar Amp Should I get?
I’ve been playing guitar for almost a year now. The guitar and amp I have was bought in a cheap little combo package. Now that my playing is improving, I now want to get a better sound, so i decided to start with a new amp. These are the two I’m looking at:

Fender FM 212R Guitar Combo Amp

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-FM-212R-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=480723

or the

Marshall MG50DFX Combo Amp

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Marshall-MG50DFX-Combo-Amp?sku=483189

Or any other amp in this price range that you think is better. (give me the link)
Your input is appreciated

A: No
go for the line 6 spider III if not then marshall

never buy fender

Q: What kind of Amp should i get for my Electric Guitar?
i was looking at this one… http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Frontman-212R-100W-2×12-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=481601
and i’ve tried it out, but is there anything else i should be looking at???

A: You could look around on Craigslist for something similar, but that Fender is very good and for new, you’re definitely shopping at the right store.
I deal with Musician’s Friend a lot.
You do know that Guitar Center is the brick & Mortar version of the same store, right?

Q: Electric guitar amp question?
okay so i started playing guitar a while ago and now im gettin pretty good.. as of now i have a squier sp 10.. and itsa great amp but i feel like it may not have enough power( tapping, pull offs, hammer ons, etc) seem to be difficult. I have a couple hundred bucks to spend and i was wandering if i should get a smaller amp from a respectable name like a fender frontman

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender-Frontman-15G-Guitar-Combo-Amp-100324459-i1145383.gc

or a marshall 10 watt http://www.guitarcenter.com/Marshall-MG10CD-Combo-Amp-101704062-i1145902.gc

i may even go for something more expensive like a line 6 http://www.guitarcenter.com/Line-6-Spider-III-15-15W-1×8-Guitar-Combo-Amp-103944831-i1168996.gc

or maybe even a 15 watt marshall any recomendations.. brands.. personal expierience.. thanks!!
well what i mean was.. they can be heard, trust me im doing them right theyre just really quiet as opposed to other amps ive played.. also i am starting a band and i realize that 10 – 15 wouldnt be enough.. do you know any good , louder amps,, for under a couple hundred bucks ? thanks

A: I own the valveking and would recommend against it. its a good bang for your buck amp, but it sounds thin and harsh most of the time on the drive channel.

I always like to recommend the Fender Hot rod deluxe. Its a serious amp with all the volume you need. i love it so much more than my Peavey.

as far as wattage goes get at least 50 watts solidstate or tube. 10-15 is really more than enough for around the house but if you want to jam its not nearly enough. so i see it as money flushed down the drain, because your going to have to buy a new amp all over again. I don’t quite understand when you say it doesn’t have enough power for pull offs, etc. thats mostly technique really.

Q: Electric Guitar Amp?
well tomorrow is my birthday and i want to buy a new guitar amp because the one i have right now if crap. what kind of amp should i get? a tube? a combo? or a cab? i’m pretty sure i’m going to get some money on my birthday. i want an amp that can make sounds that Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, and Red Hot Chili Peppers can make. are there any amps that make sounds like that? i want an amp that has a good ton, is very loud, and isn’t that expenive. i was thinking of getting a Line 6 Spider III 75 75W 1×12 Guitar Combo Amp. should i get it?

A: I have a Line 6 Spider. It is a versatile, yet inexpensive amp, that can make lots of different sounds and sounds great when you are playing alone.

For playing live and loud with a band, I prefer tubes for the most authentic classic rock sound. They cost a lot more, but the groups you mentioned all use Marshall tube amps. Stacks (separate 50-100W head, with one or two 4×12″ speaker cabinets), not combos.

However, if you by chance think that cd’s sound as good as records, then the Line6 will probably fool your ears as well. If cd’s sound fake to you, then you will definitely want tubes.

Q: What is a better amp for my Epiphone Les Paul Special II Electric Guitar?
I would like to know peoples option on which is a better amp for $100. It’s for just practice and maybe a few gigs here and their.

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Peavey-Vypyr-15-15W-1×8-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=482908

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Line-6-Spider-III-15-Guitar-Combo-Amplifier?sku=482276

A: My opinion out of the two is Line 6. I personally think Peavy sucks, I owned one when I first started playing it lasted about a year.

Also Vox has a really good line up of practice amps they might be like 130 or 150 though.

Q: If I buy an Acoustic/Electric guitar will I be able to use it on my old amp?
Alright, so. I have been playing guitar for 2-3 years and I’m planning to buy an Acoustic/Electric I have a regular acoustic guitar, and an electric guitar so far. I’m also planning on being in the worship band at my church. The amp i use for my electric is just for messin around by myself at home.

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Behringer-VTone-GM108-15W-Modeling-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=480698

Now I’ve been looking at guitars to buy online before going down to the store and tryin them out. One that has caught my eye is here.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez-AEF18ETWS-Cutaway-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar-512212-i1147598.gc?mode=1

My question for you (since i havent had any experience with acou/elecs) is can I use that guitar on my old amp.

A: Yes you can.

When you buy a Acoustic/Electric guitar it is pretty much the same whe it comes to connecting to an amp. Wack the jacks in the right place and you can rock all night

Q: Convince parents to get electric guitar and amp?
I’ve been looking online at places like Guitar Center and the like, and I have come across a guitar and amp combo that is really appealing. My problem is, though, that I doubt my parents will help finance it.

Together, the B.C. Rich Bronze Series Warlock Guitar and the Raven RG60 guitar Combo Amplifier cost a total of $350, after rebate, without tax. I have a bit saved up, but I’m not prepared to wash away my savings (Of which I’m allowed to spend) when it will barely even cover half of what’s needed.

I have been playing the guitar for about a year and a half, and have dramatically improved since picking up my original guitar. I’m in a band, and my 28 Watt Amp just isn’t doing it. SInce it was bought in June, I’m not sure my parents will help me get another one, even though I’ve paid for everything thus far.

My parents will probably think, “Well, what’s wrong with your current guitar and amp?” My guitar: Messed up with the wiring. Me and my dad tried soldering it, but ever since, it has been really heavy on the static. My amp, well, it just isn’t loud enough to deal with the PA system and the drums.

I’ve already asked what chance I would have of getting a new guitar and amp for my birthday, and all they said was, “We’ll see.” With my parents, that usually means no.

I seriously want this guitar. I practice daily, play in my band, and I am palying at the school later on in the school year. I’d really like to improve my gear. Any tips?
They already know that I’m playing at the school. They think my current gear is enough.

I’ve always kept my grade up, and again, I’m not sure if my parents would go through with lendng me money.

Thanks for answers thus far!!!

A: tell them you are “palying” at the school.

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Q: do bass guitar amplifiers work the same way as electric guitar amplifiers?
I mean can i buy an electric guitar amplifier for my bass guitar?

A: The speakers on a bass amp are more heavy duty to handle the bottom end.

You will blow the speakers on a guitar amp with a bass.

Q: How much do you know about electric guitar amplifiers?
I have a nice behringer 30watt modeling amp. However for some reason, unless pressure is being applied to the treble knob on the front of it, I lose half of my volume and even more of my tone. Anyone know what’s wrong?

A: You need a new Treble pot (switch)

Q: Electric Guitar?
What difference between the amount of Watts an electric guitar amplifier has? Does the amount of Watts matter?

If i bought an electric guitar, could i play any song that uses electric guitar? Or does it depend what electric guitar i buy? Does it make a difference?

A: The watts of an amp is the power it has to amplify…..a little 15 watt or 30 watt amp is good for taking guitar lessons, but if you are going to play in a band, you really need to get something on the order of a 130 watt twin amp…..Fender twins, for example….many companies make twin amps….twin speakers, twin channels, a number of effects….you can save money by buying it used.
Electric guitars sound different. The pickups are all different. A Telecaster, for example, has single coil pickups and sounds kind of biting and twangy. An SG has humbuckers and sounds very smooth and balanced. A Les Paul Classic has extra hot humbuckers and has a sharp, screaming attack. A Les Paul Jr. has a single coil pickup and sounds very crunchy. You see, they all sound different. Pick the sound you really want to have.
If you are a country player, you may want a Telecaster. If you play metal, you are diffinately going to want the screaming Les Paul. If you play rock n’ roll, like Chuck Berry, the Les Paul Jr. with the crunch is the ticket. It goes like that.

Q: Does any electric guitar amplifier work with any electric guitar?
I bought a First Act electric guitar, but I still need to get the amplifier.

A: It sure does. Just make sure you get an electric guitar amp and not a bass amp as they tend to produce different sounds.

Q: What Electric Guitar Amplifier should i Get?
What amplifier should i get for my Electric guitar? (not too expensive)
I am looking for one that doesn’t muffle out the sound of my electric guitar. I am looking for a 16-30 watt amp. I don’t really need effects though
thanks for the help!

A: Without knowing your budget it is hard to answer that, but a tube amp is always going to sound better than a solid state. If you are just playing at home the VOX AC4TV is a beast. I just picked one up a couple weeks back for home practice. It is $249, only 4 watts but will blow away any 15 watt solid state amp. Two other options would be the Fender Pro Jr. at $399 or the Fender Hot Rod series Blues Jr at $499. Both Fenders are 15 watts. All 3 amps are class A power which cannot be compared to the wattage of a solid state like a Line 6 for instance. The 4 watt class A Vox is as loud as a solid state Line 6 15 watt.

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Vox-AC4TV-4W-1×10-Tube-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=476326

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Pro-Junior-Combo-Amp?sku=480511

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Hot-Rod-Series-Blues-Junior-15W-1×12-Tube-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=481861#used

Q: If I were to get a bass guitar, would it work with my regular electric guitar amplifier?
If I were to get a bass guitar, would it work with my regular electric guitar amplifier? I would like to know.

A: I have tried this and it is not a good idea. I had a very nice guitar amp and I blew it out. BUY A BASS AMP!!!! But for the long term if you play guitar and bass buy a keyboard amp it can handle the low and high frequencies of the two instruments.

Q: can an electric guitar and a microphone both be connected to one electric guitar amplifier?
what i mean is lets say you buy an amplifier for your electric guitar and u have a microphone an a electric guitar, can u connect both microphone and electric guitar into the same amplifier? Because me and my friends are getting drums, guitars, and microphones but my friend has one amplifier already but i need to buy another one and a microphone so can u connect both of the microphone and one electric guitar into one amplifer?

A: yes, technically, but DON’T DO IT! The different range of frequencies could possibly blow up the guitar amp. And you can’t have effects like distortion on because it will, well, distort the vocals. My advice is to buy a bass or keyboard amp and plug the mic into it. Good Luck!

Q: What are some good cheap (inexpensive) amplifiers for an electric guitar?
I’m getting a Ibanez RGE4XQM1 (I think that’s how it is spelled?) for my birthday, and I want a new amplifier for Christmas. I only have a cheapy little Squier Strat pack amplfier and does pretty good, but I want something better. Preferably with reverb or presence options. I’m considering a Limited Edition Zakk Wylde Micro Stack. Suggestions?

Also, here’s a list of some ideas:

Zakk Wylde
Marshall MG100HDFX/MG412 Slant Cab Half Stack Package GC Price
MSRP
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$1019.00
$419.01

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Marshall Zakk Wylde MG15MSZW Limited Micro Stack
Line 6 Spider III 150 Modeling Amp

Effects I’m looking for:
Dunlop Zakk Wylde Wah Pedal (suggestion)
Autographed Slash Dunlop Wah Pedal (does Guitar Center still sell it?)

A: If you want an inexpensive amp, don’t get a Marshall, Airborne suggested a Behringer, and they are good for the money! Also look at Line 6 amps, they are inexpensive! A good place to look for new amps is musiciansfriend.com! You can find any price and size that will suit you!

Q: Where can you learn how to repair guitar amplifiers?
I would like to find out where and how to repair electric guitar amplifiers. What books, tutorials, tools, and classes are available to learn troubleshooting amps. How and where do electronic repair shops get qualified techs? Any info is really helpful

A: Just check out any tech /trade school. They will have something in their curriculum. Another thing you could do is call or visit a music store that also does repairs and ask them how/where to go. They are all musicians and musicians like to talk shop. They won’t mind a bit. I am a musician and I have spent hours in music store just shooting the bull.

Q: can i use an electric guitar amplifier for my bass guitar?
A guitar amplifier can be use specifically for guitars, but can I use it for my bass guitar. I wonder if that will work. Or can i use it the other way around. Say I have a bass amplifier, can I use it for an electric guitar..Will there be any sound deficiencies if I use it.

Can you suggest any brand name of an amplifier that can be use for both electric and bass guitar..

A: it should work with most any brand

Q: How load are Electric Guitar Amplifier Watts?
Ok how load can a 15 watt amplifier get? How about a 25 watt amplifier?

Im talking about guitar amplifiers. Please put in to much detail on how load they can get For example as load as a airplane.

I really just need a amp that can do both practice and a small gig

A: Wattage only one part of “how loud is an amp”. The speakers play a very large part in that as well. How well the speakers take electrical energy and convert it into acoustic energy is measured by their efficiency. Just a small change in the efficiency of the speaker can equate to doubling the power of the amp!

What I’m getting at is that there’s no way to say that X amount of watts will deliver a certain sound pressure level without knowing what speakers it’s connected to.

Just as an example, 40 watts into an 18″ woofer would barely be heard. That same 40 watts into a good JBL high frequency horn would be heard several hundred feet away.

You just need to put down the mouse, get out, and try some amps. And remember that you can almost always put a guitar amp through a PA for more volume and coverage if you need it.

Greetings from Austin, TX

Ken

Q: How do an Electric Guitar and a guitar Amplifier work??
I need to know how and Electric Guitar and an electric guitar amplifier work. I need to make a power point for a class.
Thanks,
Love…me

A: Here’s a good resource for both:

http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/electric-guitar.htm

Q: why does my electric guitar amplifier sound fuzzy on Drive mode?
hey guys,
i just bought an Electric Guitar, and i dont know how to tune the amplifier.
when i put it into “Drive” mode, it the rock sound is too fuzzy.
can u guys help me tune this?
my amp. has volume, treble, and bass.
Thanks

A: I don’t know exactly, but try messing with the EQ settings etc. Maybe the treble is too low.

Q: what are these settings on your basic electric guitar amplifier?
What is Bass, Mid, Treble and Drive controls on your basic guitar amplifier. What are these controls and want differences do they make in your sound of guitar? What are the differences in volume should each knob be on for different sounds or do they even have to do with the sound? Please help me im a great guitarist after 5 months i just dont understand the controls very well.

A: Bass, Mid, Treble are levels. If you turn up the treble the higher pitches (sounds) become louder and more audible. If you turn up Bass the deeper and boomier pitches come through. Mid acts as an equilizer between both the high and low pitches. Drive is basically an effect included in many begginer guitar amps, It is a fuzzy sort of thing that usually is used for heavy metal of punk rock stuff. This usually works best with the basss and treble at high level.

Q: What can I do with my fender electric guitar amplifier if I have given it larger voltage than it requires?
My fender guitar amplifier requires 110 volts and I have supplied 220volts. Thus it is not working. What should I do now?

A: Hello, Abeer! Most likely you have burnt out your power transformer; unfortunately, this is one of the most expensive parts in the amplifier! It is remotely possible that you only blew a fuse; but even so, the transformer windings may still have been affected. If you have a tube amplifier, there should be an externally-accessible fuse, which can be easily replaced to check function. If it is a solid-state model, you will need to remove the chassis to access the internal fuse. If you do this yourself, don’t go poking around inside the circuitry; even off, the capacitors can store a charge for a long time, and you can get shocked! My recommendation would be to carefully check the fuses, and if their replacement does not awaken the unit, take it to a Fender Service Center (see http://www.fender.com/support/service_centers/ ) and have it repaired. Best regards, Dana

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Q: Can you play an acoustic/electric guitar through an electric amp?
I’ve got a 50w marshall electric guitar amp and I learned how to turn my acoustic in an A/E so i was wondering if I could just play it through my marshall or would I have to buy an acoustic amp?

A: Just did this yesterday, you just have to be careful with the feedback potential that an acoustic presents. Take some time to set it up, and it will sound just fine.

Q: What is a good brand for an electric guitar and amp?
What is a good brand for an electric guitar amp?
I am buying my boyfriend an electric guitar and amp for his birthday. He is an average player and is still learning. I don’t want to get him a completely cheap beginners guitar because I know he will take his playing seriously and will improve. Any suggestions?? And also, what color? What else should I get with it?

A: First, do NOT go to Target or some other department store and get one of those crappy Fender Starcaster or First Act guitars. Very crappy. Go to a specialized music store. It doesn’t have to be a chain store like Guitar Center, but those stores usually have an updated and large inventory with various models. Also look at musiciansfriend.com, although, getting to see the guitar in person is better. Guitarcenter.com, also. Ask the employees in the store, they’re usually knowledgeable.

Second, Fender is actually a good brand. Really depends on your taste of music and looks of the guitar. I don’t usually associate Fender with genres like heavy metal, rather, with jazz, classic rock etc. Gibson is an all-arounder. Some other good brands I can think of are Ibanez, PRS, ESP, Godin, Epiphone (cheaper brand of Gibson that is made outside of U.S.), Dean, and Scheter. That’s all electric guitars. For acoustic and classical guitars, it’s a whole different game.

The two most influential electric guitars are arguably the Fender Stratocaster and the Gibson Les Paul. Many of these kinds of guitars come in different variations and originate from different countries from which they are made, but beware of the cheaper so-called “Special” versions that can cost ten times less than a standard version. They usually lack important elements. Ones that are made in the U.S. are often more expensive.

As for amps, Fender makes their own good amps. Marshall, Vox, Line 6, and a countless number of others and boutique brands are ones to consider.

Third, if I were your bf, I’d really appreciate a good tuner, extra strings, a strap, a scale and chord book (or electronic library), a hard-shell case or a good gig bag, a set of picks, a capo, a cleaning and polishing kit, or an effects pedal. If you got him all those things with the guitar and amp, it would be overkill. Just get one or two. Also, try to avoid guitars that are specifically labeled as a “starter/value/beginners/special/etc. pack” as these tend to be of lesser quality and come with less features.

Also, since I assume you don’t know exactly what kind of guitar to get (death metal-ish? jazzy?), get something along the lines of a Stratocaster or Les Paul. The copies made by other brands do just as well. In the end, it doesn’t really depend on the brand, but the guitar itself. Be sure to ask for some advise about specific features about the guitars you look at, and ask what style of music they best fit.

Hope that wasn’t too long and made you go tl;dr.

Q: Can I plug my acoustic electric guitar into my electric guitar amp without damaging anything?
I’m talking about my electric guitar amp made for electric guitars, not acoustic-electric.
It’s a fender.

A: There is no problem with plugging your acoustic-electric guitar into your electric guitar amp, because an acoustic-electric guitar is basically an electric guitar when it comes to electronics. Plug in, and enjoy, my friend. And I’m jealous you have an acoustic-electric…I really need one of those…oh, and if anything gets damaged, tell me and I’ll pay for it, because I’m pretty sure you’ll be fine.

Q: What are some names of good rack mount electric guitar amp?
I am looking for a good rack mount electric guitar AMP (NOT BASS) and have been having a hard time finding a new one. I don’t want used. New only! I am looking for company names so that I can compare. So far I just see mesa boogie and Marshall guitar amps. Does anyone know of any other companies that have these type of amps?

A: u got fender or go to guitarcenter.com.

Q: Can you use an electric bass guitar with an electric guitar amp?
I have an electric guitar and i want to buy a bass guitar and i have a bass amp. So why not use my electric guitar amp.

A: You need a bass amp, because a guitar amp is not designed to play the low notes a bass guitar plays. You will wear out the speaker(s) in it pretty quick if you use it. Why use the guitar amp if you have a bass amp?

Q: Can i use an home theater system instead of an electric guitar amp?
I want to buy an guitar but i don’t want to spend money on an amp.Can you tell me if i can connect the electric guitar to a home theater system or i need a amp?

A: You could, but you would also need some kind of guitar pre-amp.

You’d have to connect the guitar through some kind of small pre-amp and connect the output to the home theatre!

The pre amp is needed to amplify the very weak signals from the guitar output, and also to allow you to change the sound of the guitar a bit if you wanted.

Q: What is a good brand for an electric guitar amp?
I am buying my boyfriend an electric guitar and amp for his birthday. He is an average player and is still learning. I don’t want to get him a completely cheap beginners guitar because I know he will take his playing seriously and will improve. Any suggestions?? And also, what color? What else should I get with it?

A: Yeah, these are good decent electric guitar amp.

Marshall MG10CD Combo Amp for Guitar

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001Q5Y8C4?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwbestdisc08-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001Q5Y8C4

If you would like go some on higher end than you can also prefer,

Pyle 300-WATT Portable Guitar Amplifier

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E1PXFW?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwbestdisc08-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000E1PXFW

Q: How much does an electric guitar/amp cost?
I’ve been playing guitar for about 5 1/2 mos (without a teacher) , and I already have an acoustic guitar, but I would like an electric. What are some good guitars/amps that are about $100-$250? Also, what other equipment would i need besides the amp and guitar?

A: you may want to check out some epiphones and lower priced fenders. if you go for and epiphone try not to get a pack unless you have to because they tend to suck. Be sure get an amp that has the features you want such as distortion if you want to play rock and get a static sound or an effects amp that makes a wide range of sounds or if you want a clean sound go for a tube amp. And also you obviously need a cord to plug your guitar into your amp. I recomend finding a guitar store such as guitar center or a smaller place to try out different things before buying them and then once you make a desicion you may want to check out musicians friend or guitarcenter.com if those dont work just google guitar stores and youll get lots of results.

Q: What kind of electric guitar amp do i need?
Im going to be buying an electric guitar pretty soon and I’m not sure what kind of amp i should get.

Any suggestions?
i’d like my price range to be under $200.

Thanks!

A: I’ve got a Fender Front Man and for a first amp it packs a real punch. It’s a good size for carrying to different places (but it would really be for practicing not gigging) It’s pretty cheap too

Q: What are some good brand names for bass guitars? and will an electric guitar amp work for a bass guitar?
What are some good brand names for bass guitars? and will an electric guitar amp work for a bass guitar?

A: I’ve been a bass player since i was a kid and I’ve played many different types of music. Warwick is the best all-around bass value for a pro-level bass ($1000-1200 range). I have a Warwick Corvette (active pickups) and I love it. But that’s kinda expensive for beginner/intermediate players, so I’d say to just play as many different basses as you can and don’t be afraid of used equipment as long as the electronics are in good condition and the neck isn’t warped. Beware: new Fenders are generally expensive because of brand name. Try Ibanez and Yamaha, they’ve been good values for years.

Do NOT use a guitar amp for a bass unless it’s a practice amp. You need to think about getting an amp so you can play loud enough to be heard by a band with a drummer. That should be your goal in getting a rig if you play rock, jazz, latin, reggae, or anything band-oriented. It’s better to have a cheap bass and a nice loud amp than a nice bass and an amp that is so weak that you can’t be heard. You generally FEEL the bass in a band; that should be your goal, to be felt, not exactly heard. Also, if you continue to play down the road, it’s better to have a nicer amp because your next upgrade will be to replace your cheap bass. If you get a mediocre bass and mediocre amp, you will need to replace both if you continue to progress. Look at combo amps above 150 watts with one 15 inch speaker. Peavey is a good value. Also, Line6 is coming out with bass amps and they may interest you because of the cool extras like bass modelers and FX that can make a crappy bass sound sweet. Basically, go to guitar center and bug the crap out of those douches that work there. They are generally snobs but they work for you and you should play as many basses and amps as you can to find what is right for u. Also, they are hurting for business these days so look for coupons and exploit their 0% financing deals with their credit cards. Good luck.

Q: What would be the best brand of electric guitar & amp. for me to buy?
i’ve been playing acoustic for about a year now, and im ready to move on to electric. I’m looking for opinions on brands of guitars that have good quality, would last me a long time, doesn’t break easily, etc. Same goes for the amp. i’m looking for an amp. with many sound effects that relate to metal or heavy and lively guitar playing.

A: an amp with many sound effects??…I would look into Hybrids….such as a Vox Valvetronix, or Roland Cubes…maybe even Line 6 if you’re desperate….and as far as a guitar…..you’re on your own…you shouldnt let anyone else determine what you want…its all opinion. You can spend as much as you want on a guitar, it just depends on what features you want and what type of music you want to play with it.

Q: use bass guitar with electric guitar amp?
is it possible to use a bass guitar with my electric guitar amp?
do i need specifically a bass amp?

A: You can use it, but it won’t sound as good as a regular bass amp. Keep the volume, and treble down so you don’t get distortion.

Q: Can you play a acoustic guitar on a electric guitar amp?
Im just wondering if i can play my yamaha acoustic/electric guitar on a electric epiphone amp that i use to play my les paul with.

A: Absolutely.

They make amps specifically for accoustics, but you can plug it into anything.

Q: Yamaha electric drum set plugged into electric guitar amp?
Ok, I have a Yahama DD-55 electric drum set. The volume is pretty weak, so one day I plugged it into my Epiphone electric guitar amplifier. Will this harm either the electric set or the amp? Thanks.

A: I see no way that this will harm your drum set, but you could blow your speaker. guitar speakers can produce low notes. Their xmax(distance they can travel) is fairly short. so at lower volumes your probably in the clear, at higher volumes you risk deforming voice coil with lower notes produced by kick. How loud do you want to get? why not just home stereo or similar speakers.

Q: Can I connect my classical guitar to electric guitar amp and have a over drived sound?
my guitar is nylone string, and i want use electric pick up and a amp like marshall AVT50, can I?

A: as long as you either have an acoustic pick up built into your guitar already or you go pick up like a dean marley acoustic pick up for about 50 bucks at your local music store

then it will work fine before i had an electric i used to hook my dean acoustic up to a guitar amp through and acoustic pro mag pick up it just fits right in your sound hole then on the other end is your regular 1/4 jack

i also sometimes ran my acoustic through a wah pedal or an overdrive pedal and it all worked fine

so it will work fine ive done it

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Q: What is the difference between Guitar amps and Bass Guitar amps?
Im getting a bass for Christmas and if not I’m going to buy, I was just wondering what are the main differences between normal guitar amps and bass guitar amps?

Cheers

A: Because of the lower audio range basses have, they are “optimized” to handle the lower notes. Most bass amps don’t have any effects.

Conversely, guitars are more in the mid and high range of audio, so they are optimized to handle mid and high audio qualities. Many guitar amps have some sort of effect.

If used to be that bass amps had speakers with larger diameter than guitar amps, but speaker designs have changed – It is common to see good bass gear running 10 inch speakers because of the way the cone is designed.

Galen-Kruger or Ampeg bass head and either 2-10″ + a 16″ speakers or 4-10s is a great bass rig. Fender or Line-6 with 2 or 4-10″ speakers is a great guitar rig… Then there are keyboard-specific amps from Roland, too…

Q: What are the best amps for bass and guitar? Why?
Having NO idea of technical features, I wanted to know and gather information on the best amps for guitars and bass-guitars. I would appreciate any attempt to teach about their special features or flaws. The use would be to practice, to record and for live presentations. Within a considerable and manageable price, not something only clapton can afford to buy. Thanks a lot.

A: One of the best brands out there for both guitar and bass is Crate. For just guitar, there’s Line 6, Fender, and Marshall (usually overpriced). For bass, there’s Fender again, Ampeg, Hartke, Peavy, and SWR. Those aren’t the only quality manufacturers out there, just the name brands. For affordability, its hard to beat Crate, though Fender isn’t bad. You could also look into Beringer for bass, which is a very decent amp, and isn’t costly at all. Amps don’t have to come new also, you can browse used music shops for good deals, just make sure you play before you buy.

Q: Are bass guitar amps and guitar amps the same?
If so, can you use on for both?

A: NOOOOOO. no. you CAN use a guitar with a bass amp. but! do not use a bass with a guitar amp. It will blow the speaker. And a piece of trivia. THe bassman was made in the 50s as a bass amp but now it is regarded as one of the best guitar amps

Q: Is there a difference between Bass Amps and Guitar amps?
I’m getting a bass guitar [well, most likely] and I don’t want to get a regular guitar amp and blow out the speakers. But then today I was playing bass with my music teacher and he used the same speaker for guitar and bass, so I got confused. Help please.

A: Some amps are optimized for bass and some are optimized more for guitar. Bass amps typically have larger speaker throw and cone area to handle the greater pressure of bass notes, as well as amplifier circuits which are designed to perform best in the lower octaves.

But there are certain amps that are optimized for a wider output range (i.e. highs AND lows). Examples include the Roland Jazz Chorus (JC) and KC series amps. These are typically used for keyboards, but can be used for nearly anything. These amps tend to have a flat response across the whole spectrum, which means they will be less “boomy-bassy” than a bass amp. But it also means you will hear more “details” such as fret and pick noises and harmonics. This can be helpful when you are just learning, because you can more easily hear your mistakes.

If your teacher teaches both guitar and bass, he might use one of these amps. Partly to hear your mistakes better but mostly because he won’t need to change amps when different students come in.

Q: Do you have to have amps with a bass guitar?
I’m thinking about learning how to play the bass guitar. What I want to know is do you have to have amps? I know amps make it louder, but do you absolutely NEED them? Cause I just want to play at home, so it doesnt need to be that loud. Oh, and does and electric have to have them too?

A: yes an electric bass gutiar and electric guitar both need amplifiers otherwise you can only hear them if it’s COMPLETELY silent. if you don’t want to use an amp however, you can get a headphone amp (like this http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Vox-amPlug-Bass-Headphone-Amp?sku=581087 ) or an acoustic bass guitar (like this http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Victor-Bailey-Signature-AcousticElectric-Bass?sku=511994 )

the acoustic bass guitars aren’t always as expensive as the one at that link though, i got a good one for a few hundred dollars at guitar center. the links are just examples of what i mean

Q: Help regarding electric Bass and Guitar Amps? Electro-Acoustic guitars?
I currently have an electric bass and im buying an electro acoustic guitar (acoustic guitar with a pick-up).
How would it sound if i played this guitar through the bass amp.
Would it sound substantially better if played thorugh a proper guitar amp?
Are there different amps designed specifically for electric,electro-acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars? or are all guitar amps pretty much the same?

A: >>How would it sound if i played this guitar through the bass amp.<<

Barely acceptable but not great as there would be a lot of highs missing.

>>Would it sound substantially better if played thorugh a proper guitar amp?<<

Yes.

>>Are there different amps designed specifically for electric,electro-acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars?<<

Yes. Amps designed specifically for acoustic electric guitars have a cleaner sound designed to retain the acoustic quality but simply make it louder. Check out the amps by Fishman, LR Baggs, Schertler, and Genz-Benz.

Q: Can Bass guitars be played through regular guitar amps?
Can Bass guitars be played through regular guitar amps?
Also can bass guitars work with regular guitar pedals?

A: Here are the technical issues: Longer wavelengths (bass) take 3 watts of power per watt of guitar wavelength, and much more surface area on a speaker to produce – also the excursion (distance speaker travels) is greater. Plug into a guitar amp, and it’s working at least 3 times as hard to do a note less effeciently as a speaker designed for bass.
Next there the EQ. Equalization is different because the pitch range is different. Adjusting the bass level of a guitar amp is like adjusting the mid range of a bass amp.
SOME pedals can be used interchangeably – delay, for example. But due mostly to EQ, several can’t, and aren’t worth tweaking.
If you are worried about space, or using too many amps, get a keyboard amp. It’ll handle anything, and can provide a useful powered monitor on stage.

Q: Guitar and Bass amps…?
I currently play electric guitar and I’m looking to play electric bass as well.

I know that I can’t use guitar amps for bass, but is there any kind of amp that I can use for both bass and guitar, whilst producing a sound that is good enough for practicing at home? (I don’t need to worry about live/recording sound because that is done at a friend’s house)

I need to get a new amp anyway and I’m on a budget so I don’t really want to go off buying two sets of amps if possible.

A: You can use a good bass amp for both.

A number of well known guitarists used a bass amp to record guitar parts. Stevie Ray Vaughan recorded the entire “Texas Flood” album playing through a bass amplifier.

The one problem with using a bass amp for guitar is that bass amps are usually dry – the distortion and reverb effects on a guitar amp are not normally used on the bass, and as such, are typically omitted from the amplifier.

So if you do decide to use a bass amp as your main amp, you’ll need to get a pedal board for your guitar with all of the common effects on it.

A small Fender bass amp will probably do nicely to amplify both bass and guitar for you, provided you do have a floor pedal for the guitar. I use a small 15 watt Fender bass amp as my practice amp for both instruments, actually, and mandolin as well.

Q: Are there bass guitars that plug into guitar amps?
I can’t afford another amp. That’s why I’m wondering.

A: A bass guitar will easily blow an electric guitar amp. While it might work for a little bit (and that’s a guess), the amp would blow before you really knew what happened. The frequency of a bass is too low for it to handle.

Q: Bass guitar?
Ok, so I have a few questions about bass guitars because I want to learn how to play one. 1. are electric guitar amps compatible with bass guitars? 2. I found one that I like from ebay and its made by Grand and I dont know anything about this brand and they dont have a website, so I dont know if I can ever get my hands on one ever again so I want to buy it as soon as possible but I dont know if I can trust it. 3. How easy is learning bass compared to learning electric? thanks alot in advance, I hope your answers can help me decide what I want to do.
BTW: The only reason why I want this “grand” guitar is because They make acrylic (clear) guitars so if any of you know of another brand that makes cheaper acrylic basses, please let me know, thanks.

A: you have come to the right place grasshopper: You can play bass through a guitar amp but you won’t get that true bass sound and feel with them. Never heard of the brand Grand- stay with the good brands- Ampeg, fender, Roland, Ashdown etc. Learning bass is like learning Poker: it takes an aftrenoon to learn it and a lifetime to master it. I play guitar occasionally but my main instrument is bass. Guitar has more chords and more strings to learn depending on your instrument. Whatever you decide I hope that you can learn to read music and not rely on tablature.

Q: Connect multiple guitar/bass amps?
I have three guitar and bass amps. I want to wire them all up to my bass (E.g. the sound comes out of all the amps). Is this possible?

A: Theoretically you can… but use caution. Here is why I say that:

1) If you mean that you have one amp, three guitar speaker cabinets, and one bass speaker cabinet then simply make sure that the total impedance of the three speakers is not a lower number than the impedance rated on the amplifier (or the amplifier may blow). The impedance number can be found on the back of each device. Bass and Guitar Speakers and Amplifiers tend to run at either 4 or 8 ohms (the impedance measurement). You can change the combination ohms rating higher or lower depending on the technique you use to connect them. If you connect your speakers in series, the ohms go up. If you connect the speakers in parallel, the ohms go down. The three websites I listed below should help figure this out. I have run an 8ohms bass speaker cab on a 4ohms bass amplifier for years with no issues. Reversing that amp / speaker ohms would be disastrous though…

2) If each device you have has its own built in speaker/amp combo (i.e. plug it in and you play it) then your best bet is to get a device called a Direct Box. This would allow you to plug in your instrument cable from your bass into the direct box and from there using 2-3 more instrument cables into the various speaker/amps. This would act kind of like a headphones splitter. Then you would adjust each amp for sound level, etc.

WARNING: Guitar speakers are not rated for the same sound decibels (sound pressure level) and frequencies ( the low ones) as bass speakers are so be careful.

Q: does ampeg make guitar amps or only bass?
i got an old one on trade the guy i got it from played guitar on it but other people have told me ampeg only makes bass amps

A: Currently, there is the Ampeg “Diamond Blue” series of guitar combo amps (they look like the “Diamond Blue” bass amps)… But mostly bass amps.

http://www.ampeg.com/products/index.html

They started as “Ampeg Bass Amp company” in the 1940s. The first Ampeg guitar (and accordion) amps came out in 1956 and the company name changed to “The Ampeg Company”.

Q: Best guitar and bass amps for bedroom recording?
Whats the best small (10-20 watt) guitar and bass amplifiers to buy for practicing cabbing and recording techniques? Am I better off with a combo or seperate guitar and bass amps?
Im not looking for loud amplifiers as I have to keep my recording relatively low, but what I do need is a very high quality magnet and cone. Wisdom please people..

A: I’ll start with bass. One of the most common methods of recording bass guitar is Direct to the board, typically through a direct box. On some boards, one or more channes may have seperate Hi-z inputs just for this. A compressor is also an essential tool for this method. You can mic the bass amp, and it’s neccessary to do that under a few circumstances, but in general, direct is the way to do it. It’s also the most quiet. To get a good bass sound using a mic usually requires a decent amount of spl (sound pressure level) to get a really good sound, so were talking about more power than you’ve mentioned.

As far as guitar, it just depends on what sound you want. Are you using pedals or do you want effect on the amp, or do you use any effects at all. The absolute smallest speaker I would use would be an 8″, and some suggest no less than 10″. If you bump up the wattage a little you can use a dual speaker combo. Each speaker can have a unique “signature” so two just doubles your options, but it’s not absolutely necessary. For effects on the amp, I’d recommend Behringer on the low end. They have several nice small affordable amps that have suprisingly good effects. On the high end, there aren’t many amps in the 10-20 w range. Some of the nicer Line 6 Spider and Fender GDEC amps start at 30W. For a basic small amp with no effects in the 10-20 w range, I like the Peavey Rage 158. It’s cheap, it can get loud, and it’s pretty tough. The only problem is that it has a thin sound from the 8″ speaker and you’ll have to really work the mic to get a sweet spot, but thats mostly an issue of speaker size. I know peavy earned a bad name back years ago, but they’ve come back with some really nice products. I gotten some good results from the 158, and even I was pesimistic. All of the amps I’ve listed are the small ones I have experience with, and that’s a limited list. It looks like Behringer, Crate, and Line 6 are making some pretty nice small amps. I haven’t tried or even heard the small Marshalls so I don’t know about them. Just try a bunch. If it sounds good to the ear, it’s probably what your looking for. If your going to use a small amp, and are worried about volume, I have to reccomend a accoustic blanket from markertek or someone simillar. It can be used for isolation, noise reduction, and all sorts of other things. Just a versitile tool, and cheap too.

Q: Bass/Guitar amps/guitars?
Can you use a guitar with a bass amp?
I know that they’re different frequencies,and that bass with a guitar amp would sound weird,but what about that?

I’ve played guitar for about a year and a half,and I had just bought a bass guitar earlier today,like just a side thing,just to teach myself.
So any tips for me too?
Or any free helpful websites/exercises?
Thanks

A: yeah, like the other guy said, a guitar can go in a bass amp, actually, my friend really likes the sound of his guitar through my bass amp, but there is a very high possibility of a bass blowing out a guitar amp, ive seen it done at guitarcenter, don’t try it

Q: Can the drummer hear 150w guitar and 100w bass amps?
Can drummer clearly hear guitar which connected to to 150watt combo and a bass which connected to 100watt combo in a medium practice room?

P.S. ….playing Metal music

A: Yeah, he can hear it fine until he goes deaf.

Read and learn more about bass guitar amplifiers. For more, visit the Guitar Amp website GuitarAmpUniverse.com

Q: do bass guitar amplifiers work the same way as electric guitar amplifiers?
I mean can i buy an electric guitar amplifier for my bass guitar?

A: The speakers on a bass amp are more heavy duty to handle the bottom end.

You will blow the speakers on a guitar amp with a bass.

Q: How much do e drums probably cost? How much does a bass guitar with amplifiers probably cost?
I’m not asking how much they cost altogether, im asking how much e drums are and another separate question for how much a bass guitar with amplifiers cost..

Thank you for the answers (if anyone’s gonna answer)

A: google it……..look on a musical instrument sire

Q: Are stagg bass guitar amplifiers any good?
I found a neat looking bass amp and it’s made by stagg, are these amps good for just bedroom playing?

A: I agree with Ben…. just wanted to add, if there is a cash converters or cash generator type shop in your area they usually have loads of second hand bass amps in stock and you can borrow a bass to try it out before you buy.

Q: How hard would it be to have guitar and bass amplifiers in the same cabinet?
If the amps were only used one at a time, could they share a speaker? It would save space and weight for someone who plays both. I think it would be cool if a guitar player could set the guitar aside, flick a switch, pick up the bass, and start playing using the same cabinet.

A: Yeah speakers can be shared and it isn’t hard at all to do that as long as you’re smart enough to have your bandie hook up the electronics correctly.

Q: How many different watts are their in both guitar and bass amplifiers?
I know there are 15 watts guitar and bass amps, but what are the other different watts for both guitar and bass amp?

Thanks, people

A: A 15 Watt amp is generally thought of as a practice amp – it makes quite a loud noice, but not loud enough to be heard over drums.

Manufactures provide many different types & they tend to be similar for both Guitar & Bass

These are the most common

5, 10, 15, 30 Watt amps are generally considered in the practice range.

50, 60, 100 Watt Amps are generally considered performance Amps.

A 100 Watt amp is ridiculously loud – unless you are playing in a huge venue [or miles away from your nearest neighbour], you will probably never have the master volume above 5.

I have a 35 Watt Orange Gorilla Bass Amp & Vox AC-30 – Both are plenty loud enough.

You can get systems above this, but they are usually built specially for someone.

If your playing in a big venue, you will probably not want to be to loud anyway as the sound engineer will not want you drowning out everything.

Q: Could i use a bass amplifier for my guitar on stage?
I dont have a very powerful amplifier but i have seen a Laney 100 watt Bass Guitar amplifier thats very cheap.

I have a large pedal board that i can hook up to the amp. Would that be safe and suitable for gigging?

if not? any suggestions

thanks
i play electric guitar NOT bass

A: You shouldn’t have a problem hooking it up. You probably won’t get a great tone from it. I have a digitech whammy pedal that makes my guitar sound like a bass and it has great tone. It’s around $250 and you can find it at Guitar Center. It sounds like a lot of money for a pedal. but it’s totally worth it.

Q: can i use an electric guitar amplifier for my bass guitar?
A guitar amplifier can be use specifically for guitars, but can I use it for my bass guitar. I wonder if that will work. Or can i use it the other way around. Say I have a bass amplifier, can I use it for an electric guitar..Will there be any sound deficiencies if I use it.

Can you suggest any brand name of an amplifier that can be use for both electric and bass guitar..

A: it should work with most any brand

Q: Does anyone know if Orange Amplifiers makes a bass guitar amp?
And do you know if Line 6 bass amps are good? My father has a line 6 guitar amp and loves it, so i’m guessing the bass amp will be pretty chill too.

A: Yes, Orange makes bass amps. I’m guessing they’re pretty expensive though!

Line 6 bass amps aren’t very good; they’re modeling amps. This means you don’t get much of your bass’s actual tone, but the amp’s internal processors trying to sound like a different amp. Sometimes they almost get it right, other times not really. There are a lot of way better brands out there for the price. If you’re looking for a really small practice amp, check out a Peavey MAX 126 or 158. If you want something a bit more powerful, check out Ashdown or Acoustic.

Hope you find what you’re looking for =)
Cheers!

Q: Is there difference between bass and guitar amplifier?
I am thinking of buying an used bas guitar and an amplifier (to start learning), in case i get them separated , is ther ea diff between guitar and a bass amplifier?

A: you can play a guitar through a bass amp but not a bass through a guitar amp because you will blow out the speaker. playing guitar through a bass amp cuts off the high frequencies. in rare cases this is desirable; example the fender bassman which marshall based their line of amps upon.

Q: bass guitar amplifiers?
are bass guitar amps ok to use with an electric guitar? Me and some friends have been messing around and the guitar player wanted to play thru my bass amp. He said it wouldn’t hurt anything…

A: It won’t hurt the bass amp. When I played in a band, I mostly played through a bass amp. It was miked through the PA system, and it sounded great. I was looking over some information last week at http://www.acousticguitaramps.net/Bass-Guitar-Amps.html and learned some more about bass amps.

Just remember this, never ever use an electric guitar amp with a bass guitar. That’s a sure fire way to blow the speaker out. Hope this helps.

Q: Will a distortion pedal ruin a bass guitar amplifier?
I like the sound the Fender Stratocaster has through this bass guitar amp but I just need a little distortion for some classic rock.
Thank You!

A: Hey Katana:

Shouldn’t be a problem, provided its not a super low wattage practice amp. Speakers used in bass amps will usually take more of a beating than guitar speakers. By the way,……. the Fender Bassman 50 watt 4X10 combo amp became a HUGE favorite of many guitar players. Mike Campbell of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Scott Holt of Buddy Guy are a couple of players who have used bassman amps for many years.

Heres a link for ya on the Bassman amps.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fender_Bassman

Hope this has helped, and keep playin!

Q: How should I set up the knobs on a bass guitar amplifier?
I just want to know how the high, mid, bass, master, gain, etc. should be set up at. thx in advance

A: You should start with all settings in the center. Set your bass to center as well, then start by moving the volume to a comfortable level. If it is too soft,move the volume at the amplifier, if it is too loud, move the volume down at the bass, unless the volume is extremely loud.

the thing that it takes most instrumentalists the longest time to learn is that the knobs go down as well as up. Usually, you will find your optimum sound by moving the Bass tone knob down, just a little from center. Next move your midrange (Mid) tone knob just above center, and your treble knob just below center. This may not be the case with your bass amp, but it’s a good place to start. Depending on the sound you are trying to get, you will be moving these knobs a lot over the years. Get used to the centered sound and the slightly boosted midrange sound next. The contered sound is your amplifier with no adjustments, and the slightly boosted midrange is just a good place to start from when you are trying to find the optimum sound for your style of music.

Thick Bass Padd – increase bass knob, center mid knob, about one third treble knob

thin, reedy sound – One quarter to one third bass, one third midrange, and two thirds treble

All of this depends on your speakers, the maker of the amp, and the age of the amplifier, but this gives you a couple ideas to get started. You should also turn all of the tone knobs all the way up at least once. It’s the only way you will find out that you never really want to except under very extreme circumstances. Make sure your volume control is not all the way up when you do it. Some amplifiers have a safety cutoff so that when you do this, you just get a thick muddy sound. Some amplifiers really sound scary. Play with it, get to know your amp, and find out everything it can do.

You can also turn each tone knob all the way up one at a time. It really is good ear training.

Q: Can I use my guitar effects pedal with a bass guitar?
okay so I have a zoom g1 guitar effects pedal. I was wondering if I could use it with my bass guitar. and can I use it with my bass guitar amplifier? with my guitar. thanks for the help guys.

A: Yes you can, many bassists do, Cliff Burton used a Guitar Wah pedal, and I believe Juscin Chancellor from Tool uses a guitar distortion occasionally. As I say in many of my answers, it’s all about the tone you want.

Q: My daughter just started playing bass guitar and I wanted to buy an inexpensive amplifier what should I buy?
first of all do I need an amplifier specifically for Bass or any guitar amplifier will work because I seen some from $ 25-500 dollars. I will buy her a more expensive one later as she improves.

any suggestion

A: you NEED a bass amp, playing a bass in a guitar amp with blow the amp. i suggest a small ten watt yorkville amp. check your local music stores , pawn shops and classifieds for used ones tho. they will be much cheaper.

Q: How much does a cheap bass guitar and amplifier for it cost?
I’ve really been wanting to buy a bass guitar for a while now, and I don’t know how much an average or a cheap one costs! I also know you need a reliable amplifier that won’t blow out on you and those things DON’T look cheap at all! I’m just a music newbie who wants to know how much these things usually cost. Any help would be greatly appreciated

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