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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: What type of amp should I get for my new bass guitar?
I just bought a cheap bass, and I’m looking for a practice amp. Can I use a regular guitar amp (in case I decide to switch to electric guitar) or should I defiantly get a bass amp?

A: Concerning the unsure outcome of playing bass or guitar: You can play guitar through a bass amp, but not bass through a guitar amp. It’s a one way street. So get the bass amp.

Since I don’t know how interested you are in bass, getting a cheap small amp could give you a horrible sound and be a complete turnoff. Get something decent. You don’t have to spend top dollar, but go to a local shop, a Guitar Center if you have one around, and try things out. You’ll run across something you like. If you think it’s too expensive, get the name and model and look it up online. Win/win

X

Q: Is it ok to play a bass guitar on a regular guitar amp, or should i invest in a bass amp?
I’ve got a regular guitar amp, would it sound like shit if i played a bass guitar on it? Should i not use it for a bass guitar?

A: The problem with playing a bass through a guitar amp is that it will eventually ruin the speaker in the amp or cabinet. The speakers in most guitar amps are not meant to handle the constant low frequencies put out by bass guitars. It won’t really hurt the amp at all and you could probably get away with it if you have decent speakers and played at a very , very low volume. But what fun is that? lol ,buy yourself a good bass amp and crank it up!

Q: Can I plug a Bass guitar into a guitar amp without harming the instrument or amp?
I have a bass but no bass amp, But I was wondering if I could plug it into a guitar amp instead. My friend (non-experienced) said it would harm the amp and the bass if I had them plugged into one another. Is this true or am I in the clear to do that?

A: Most everyone has given you the right answer so far: Yes, it’s possible, but do so only at low volumes.

The only thing I wanted to add is why it could hurt the speaker but not the bass. The bass is sending a signal to the amp. The bass doesn’t receive a signal and therefore couldn’t really be damaged. The amp receives a signal and puts it out over the speakers. If this signal is too much for the speakers to handle, they could be blown. So technically the only thing at risk is the actual speakers.

One tip is to buy a DI or some sort of preamp that has a headphone jack.

Stephen

http://guitarmann.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 you see the difference between an Electric guitar amp and a Bass amp?
I want to switch from acoustic to bass but i honestly cant see the difference between them and what is a good brand for a bass guitar and amp?

A: Your question and description are a bit confusing but ill take a shot at answering it.

There is a big (I wouldn’t say huge) difference in Acoustic and Bass guitars. Obviously they sound different but the parts to actual songs are usually different. I dont know what kind of music you play but in a regular song, the acoustic guitar will play ‘lead’ (you might also have a rhythm part with another guitar) and the bass will play a rhythm part (for lack of a better word).

I have started playing bass myself and am enjoying it very much. I bought an Epiphone SG Cherry Bass for $320 AU and amp off Ebay for $80. These are very cheap prices for bass equipment, although good for a starter. You could go the same way or decide to get a more expensive guitar for $5/6/700 +++.

I would recomend Epiphone, Ibanez or Gibson if you want to play Rock/Metal. Or Fender/Yamaha for a clean jazz sound

Q: Is it possible to turn a stereo amp into a bass guitar amp?
I have an old stereo amp that I want to use to play bass guitar on. I don’t get the proper tone that is needed with just that. I also have a small (practice size) bass amp (BP-15). Is there a way to connect the two together to make a cheep bass amp head? I would be using separate speakers. Thanks for advise cool cool

A: I’ve run a guitar directly into a stereo, and I agree, the sound is too clean.

If there is an output plug running from the practice amp, you should be able to connect it to the stereo and any distortion or effects will come through to the stereo amp. You may need to make the correct type of cord to do this.

If the practice amp does not have an output, you should be able to have an electronics repairman or a music shop guy who knows amplifiers put one in, but I don’t have any idea what that would cost.

Q: Can you use a bass guitar amp with an electric guitar or do I need a new amp?
I’m getting an electric guitar and I already play bass and want to know if I can use my bass amp with the guitar or if I need a new one.

A: your bass amp is great for guitar, but a guitar amp can be ruined with a bass.

check out this 2-string bass

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

Q: Can I use my bass guitar amp as additional speakers for my DVD player?
It’s a Ibanez SWX35 bass guitar amp, and it has CD/mp3 in ports. Do I just connect the DVD player’s audio out to the CD/mp3 in ports? Also, any way so that I can use my existing speakers with the bass amp too?

Lastly, would it damage the bass amp?

A: When I first started playing the bass I was in dire need of more power… So a friend and I decided to unscrew the amp, remove the central console and start figuring out where to connect these massive speakers that we had… So after a couple of tries making contact here and there we found a couple of 2cm ( 0.787401575 inches ) long metal thingies and connect the speakers coax cables to them and it worked…

It actually sounded louder, it was a 50W amp and with the “upgrades” I was able to play at parties, so it does work.

Of course dismounting your amp sounds discouraging, but I never had any trouble, it’s not that tricky and there aren’t any things that are going to come undone if you unscrew your amp, of course you have to be careful not to yank any cable or anything. And putting it back together it’s easy as well, of course having to repeat the whole operation may be a hassle.

The amp didn’t seemed to have suffered any damage, and I squeezed out every watt that poor little amp had to offer XD.

Pertaining the DVD player, I don’t know precisely but I think it’s just a matter of pluging cables here and there. I don’t have much experience with new amps.

Good luck.

Q: If i use headphones, Can I damage my guitar amp by playing a bass through it?
I just bought a new bass guitar… but i don’t have a bass amp yet.

I have some very nice headphones that I usually plug into my amp while i play guitar at night.

I know that playing bass at high volume through a guitar amp can cause damage to the speaker, but what if I use my headphones? Can the amp still be damaged if I use headphones?

A: no it cannot. I wouldn’t push the thing to its limits…but that’s definitely ok to do.

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: 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: Can you use a bass guitar amp with an electric guitar?
I play electric guitar and already have an amp for it..but my grandmother bought me another one. Its a bass amp though. Can I use that one with my guitar or no?

A: Sure you can. It won’t sound too great. Bass amps are made for more low end tones. Not so much the mid to high ends put out by an electric guitar.

But never play an electric bass guitar through a normal electric guitar amp. You’ll blow the speaker in no time.

Q: What’s the difference between a Bass Amp and a Guitar Amp?
What’s the difference between a Bass Amp and a Guitar Amp?

Can you play a bass or guitar in the opposite amp without wrecking the amp or instrument?

A: The preamp section of the amps are voiced differently. Meaning that they are meant for different frequencies. However, it is popular with some guitarists to play through bass amps especially an old fender bassman. There are even examples of bass players using guitar amps (but, i think it sounds like crap.) It should have no effect on the instrument, but a bass could wreak havoc on a guitar amp.

Q: Electric guitar through bass amp dilemma?
Hi, I’ve been wondering for years about this and never really found a definitive answer.
I’m a guitarist and bassist. Playing a bass through a guitar amp would kill it.
So I’m planning to get a new bass amp to practice both guitar & bass.
Is this the best thing to do?

A: A bass amp isn’t ideal for the electric guitar. Electric guitar amps roll off a lot of high end and emphasize mids, while bass guitars emphasize the lows and keep a lot of that high end for the “snap” and “attack” of the strings and fret noise. Overall, a bass amp is built for headroom, ie, being able to put out a lot of clean volume, while a guitar amp is built to put out a limited frequency range, specializing in where the electric guitar sounds the best.

Some bass amps sound great with guitars…. I’m thinking of the Fender Bassman, a bass amp that many guitarists have loved to play through ever since they came out way back when. However, most modern bass amps are too clean to fit a guitar without some pedals in between.

So in my general opinion, to play an electric through most bass amps, you would either want a multifx pedal (which benefits from a lot of clean headroom) or some sort of preamp in between to kinda dirty it up a bit. EQ probably wouldn’t hurt either.

Saul

Q: Difference between bass amp and guitar amp?
Hi I’m picking up the bass guitar and i already own a regular guitar amp (Fender Deluxe 90 DSP) and was wondering if there will be a huge difference between just cranking up the bass on my regular amp or using an actual bass amp. Will there be a huge difference?

Thanks!

A: The difference is huge you must have a bass amp for a bass or it will sound horrible it will sound like a wannabe guitar which can affect your song a lot and plus the bass amp can go way louder with lower sounds without giving feedback.

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 fender guitar amps. For more, visit the Guitar Amp website GuitarAmpUniverse.com

Q: Which of these Fender practice guitar amps should I get?
I’m deciding between the Fender G-DEC 15W Junior and the Fender Frontman 15W. I play alot of blues and clean rock, like John Mayer stuff. I’m just looking for this amp to be my practice/studio amp. I want something with effects and cool options but nothing that takes away from an authentic sound.

A: Here’s the deal, The G-Dec is a practice amp with a new twist. It has backing tracks on it to play to. Meaning it has bass and drum tracks on it in different styles of music, rock,blues,etc.. It also has effects on it as well, chorus,delay etc.. I believe they have also put patches on it from famous guitar players like Eric Johnson etc.. to imitate their sound(s).

The Frontman is a regular amp, I would have to look at the specs to see if it has effects. I know it doesn’t have backing tracks.

Q: Would you recommend playing a Schecter or Jackson guitar on Fender amps?
By “or” I meant either one of them, but would you play them in a Fender twin reverb amp from the 60’s? And since it doesn’t have a different channel, what kind of peddles would go well with it?(distorted peddles, but hat kind?)

A: jackson is easier to play i think um i use a wha wha pedal original cry baby and for distortion it does not matter go cheap i say

Q: guitar amps? fender, vox, line 6 spider III, or marshall?
i went to guitar center looking for a 100W-or-so amp.. i have 500 dollars that im willing to expend in this amp (not necessarily i have to expend them all though)
my top two where the 120W spider III from line 6 (400$), and the 250W marshall (500$). i’ve always loved marshall’s but the 400+ effects of the spider III seemed tempty
after playing with both amps and figuring i saved 100$ if i bought the spider III, i bought the spider III
i’ve just owned it for two days and i feel it doesn’t fill me completely =s
vox amps were a bit too expensive.. i searched for other vox on the internet and only the 100W seemed fair (a bit expensive though, 479$).. but the effects seem a bit mediocre.. are they?
i didn’t get to see fender in the store.. but i found a great 100W for 330$ on the internet..
is the 500$ marshall (250W) worth it over the 330$ fender (100W)? i know marshall is louder but i don’t necessarily need THAT much sound..
could u recomend me something?
thanks
mostly i play progressive and classic rock.. but i also play indie, experimental, etc
im not sure if i just havent get to know the spider III enough to set it as i wante to, but the overdrive doesn’t seem very good
the 100W fender seems very good to me but i dont know fender amps quality

A: I can’t stand Fender’s distortion, so I personally avoid them like the plague. They sound great clean, though.

First off, why do you think you need 100w to get the job done? Because I assure you that you absolutely, 100% do not need that much volume.

The downside to a large number of watts is that you need to turn it up that much louder to get a sweet tone. 60-70w is pushing it, and is 50w is more than enough in almost all situations to get the job done. Playing live you actually want a good sound at low volume, if you turn up too loud you swamp out the other mic’s and take away from all the other instruments.

Congratulations on not liking the Spider… that means you have a good ear. They blow, the only thing the spider 3’s have over the Spider 2’s (and I’ve played extensively with both) is that the 3 is louder – it doesn’t have tube dynamics, it doesn’t have tube sweetness, it’s just bloody louder. Bastards. They let me down. =(

I’ve played through a Kustom 65w that frickin’ blew me away. Might be out of your price range, though, but 65w of tube sound is more than enough to blast out anyone. Keep in mind that each tube watt is going to equal 2-3 solid state watts, depending on the topology and design – they’re really that much better. It’s in how they’re rated, but let’s not quibble.

I think the Epi Valve Jr has a great sound, and is very modifiable. Even with only 5w of tube sound, it can easily power a 4×12, and with the right pedal it can anything from a rock, blues, to even make a great metal sound… you’d be surprised!

I guess what I’m saying is to explore your options – see if you can find a solid state amp that isn’t necessarily 100w that sounds good at lower volumes – and maybe try to find a tube amp with around 50w, and see if it doesn’t give you a great sound at lower volumes, but still gives you the ability to crank up if you want to.

Saul

Q: Fender Stratacoustic Guitar Amps?
I just recently bought a Fender Stratacoustic. I plugged it into my amp, but it wouldn’t play. Is there a certain amp to use on a acoustic electric or is my guitar not working?

A: it should play like normal.always wanted one, let me know how it works out.maybe check for open circuit, play with pickup switching etc.

Q: Tube guitar amps- Fender Blues Jr. vs. Epiphone Valve Standard?
I play blues at jam sessions with friends- no gigging- I’ve been shopping for something with tubes for my Jimmie Vaughan Strat -I’ve played through both at GC-can’t seem to make up my mind- any input either way? They’re both 15 watts, the Fender is about $100 more than the Epiphone, but if we disregard the price tag…I’m not looking for volume, just good reasonably-priced tone-and if anyone can point me to a low-priced tube combo amp besides these two, that would be great also..Thanks-

Seamus
PS- I’ve been checking out AX84.com-brings out the DIY’er in me, but that’s a project for another day-after the lawn, the painting, the bathroom remodeling, the new fridge….

A: If you want a all tube amp and you are trying to stay at low power(the 15 watts you speak of) I would go for the Fender, its a more reliable amp then the Epiphone,but in my opinion, you should go for 30 to 50 watt tube amps, there are hundreds out there for sale, new and used.Here is a web site that I recommend to check out used and new equipment,type in daddy’s junky music.com. and click on the sit that says ”Daddy’s music located in New England and New York,and the east coast, they have 21 stores and some of BEST prices on used amps,I have bought from them and I am TOTALLY IMPRESSED with the quality of their used gear.I live in Indianapolis where the ”mother” Guitar Center is and I frequently go ther to check out gear and they will beat anybodys price on gear,except on the used gear, they are too high priced, so go and at least humor me and check out the site I recommended and you be the judge. Good Luck.

Q: BEST ELECTRIC GUITAR AMPS FOR UNDER 200?
I have always played on fender guitar amps and peavey amps. Im getting a new amp soon, what is another good amp and why? Thanks
and if you like fender or peavey, why?

A: Marshall MG-15 DFX. Very good Amp, with a good sound and it is under 200 Dollars.

Q: guitar amps? spider III, fender, vox or marshall?
i went to guitar center looking for a 100W-or-so amp.. i have 500 dollars that im willing to expend in this amp (not necessarily i have to expend them all though)
my top two where the 120W spider III from line 6 (400$), and the 250W marshall (500$). i’ve always loved marshall’s but the 400+ effects of the spider III seemed tempty
after playing with both amps and figuring i saved 100$ if i bought the spider III, i bought the spider III
i’ve just owned it for two days and i feel it doesn’t fill me completely =s
vox amps were a bit too expensive.. i searched for other vox on the internet and only the 100W seemed fair (a bit expensive though, 479$).. but the effects seem a bit mediocre.. are they?
i didn’t get to see fender in the store.. but i found a great 100W for 330$ on the internet..
is the 500$ marshall (250W) worth it over the 330$ fender (100W)? i know marshall is louder but i don’t necessarily need THAT much sound..
could u recomend me something?

A: You should perhaps check out the user reviews at www.harmony-central.com and www.wholenote.com. Musicians Friend will also have their own equipment reviews as well.

In your post you didn’t mention the type of music you played. But for overall versatility, I think the modeling amps are the way to go given your budget. I like the Line 6, Behringer, and Vox. I think you need to give yourself a little more time with the Line 6. It sounds like you’re still dialing it in. You might try taping yourself while you practise. This will give you a better idea of where you’re headed. If it seems hopeless, then you’re probably better off with something else.

Also if you need more volume consider getting an extension cabinet later. Volume is about moving air. The more speakers you have the more air you move, the louder you get.

I prefer all tube amps myself. I own a Carvin X-60 single 12″, but I do have Peavey, Randall and a Vox 15w practice amp. One day I’d like to get my hands on a THD.

Good luck.

Q: why do tube guitar amps not use cooling fans?
Why is it that the majority of tube powered guitar amps not use cooling fans yet produce much much more heat than solid-state amps? My Fender Hot Rod Deville Produces a massive amount of heat and it stays hot for hours after use and seems like a cooling fan would help.

A: Vacuum tubes tolerate heat more than semiconductors, and require a certain amount of heat just to operate. Natural air circulation is all that is usually needed.

Q: best amps for my guitar? (Fender Strat)?
please helpme out with getting a new guitar amp
i want to know some cheap good one’s that i could consider buying.

thanks for the help

A: I recommend the carvin 212 tube http://www.carvin.com best bang for the buck

Q: What is the normal setting for guitar amps?
I got a guitar amp and I was wondering, what is the normal setting for it? My amp is a Fender Frontman.

A: I will echo one point everyone is making, which is that it IS largely a matter of opinion. However, there are some other key points to consider.

First, the fender frontman is a very nice little amp and as a fender it is definitely going to give you some nice clean tones (as one other person pointed out) that are very useful in certain styles of music such as jazz and blues (think about some of Stevie Ray Vaughn’s music and you’ll know what I’m talking about, though he also made very good use of some dirty tones as well).

Which leads me to my next point, style of music is also going to be a factor in how you set up your amp. If you are going for that classic rock sound, then one nice thing you can do with fender amps is to lower the bass a bit and crank the mid and the treble and get some really nice crunchy tones.

One more thing to think about is the type of guitar you are using (and even the pick you are using to play it with) can affect how you’ll want to adjust the settings on your amp.

These are all basically ideas on what will play a role on how you’ll want to set your controls. My biggest suggestion for you, however, is not to settle for what sounds OK, play with the controls until you get the tone that you LOVE out of this amp. What I generally do is to take a new amp and put all the controls in the 12 o’clock position and adjust from there and play with it until I get something that I personally feel is a great sound. There’s a good chance that you’ll find what someone else tells you is a good sound is not necessarily the sound you’ll fall in love with from your amplifier. This is one way to define what YOU sound like.

Q: Guitar Amps under $400?
So I have been looking around for a decent amp under $400 dollars. Well let me clarify, not just decent since there are a lot of decent amps but I mean one which is both clear but can also ge decently loud and handle crunch well. I currently own a little Roland Microcube which serves me well for cleans but with my distortion pedal hooked up it simply cannot handle the volume. At lower volumes, it simply does not sound like metal, but at higher volumes it soon distorts and there’s no real bass behind it. I know its simply the size but I’ve tried Line 6 amps 15-30 watts and I like the sound, but it does not have a true clean tone which takes away from my pedal since I run it on clean tones. I played on some Fender amps today, including the Super Champ XD but I didn’t much care for it. It brings out some warm tones but I loose individual string clarity. I’ve played on the Marshall MGs but they have problems of their own. I’m at a loss for a lower end amp which I can play some metal tones. I play mainly Metallica type songs with my DF-7 pedal and clean songs with my acoustic so I’d appreciate an amp more with a great clean and string clarity and let my pedal model the distortion I want. The amp should have some decent equalizer but I don’t really need any FX except maybe chorus or reverb. I really liked the Epiphone Valve Jr. but I don’t really have the room to buy a cabinet and the like. My buddy has a crate and it sounds pretty nice, but I’m wondering if its because he’s spent all his time trying to match his guitar, pedal, and amp together. Either way I need to go up size at least but no higher than 30 watts. Any suggestions? Sorry for the length.

A: dude trust me go all the way with

PEAVEY VIPER 30 watt its only 200 bux for 30 and only 300 for 75 its a bad ass little amp i have a 15 watt and it KICKS trust me

Q: Guitar players, could you compare and contrast Vox, Marshall, and Fender amps?
Which do you like best for what style? Explain some pros and cons, I am shopping for an amp.

A: Well All In all they are all great reliable amp companies.I would say that Marshall has the most in selection for many many different types of music styles. I have a 100watt Marshall SLP it is a great all around amp although for it to get dirty zeppelin type crunch the volume has to be pretty loud as for the Vox AC30 it does not, but in my opinion the vox ac30 has more midrange. I really hate My Amp does not have an effects loop though I think they put them on now. My amp is forever old.I would say go to you local guitar shop with YOUR guitar and plug into many different amps and see which tone will suit you best. Look at the Vox AC30 Marshall SLP or (if your into metal) Marshall JCM 2000 and Fender Twin, but you just might walk out of the store with a HiWatt or a Hughes & Kettner …..

Q: What do you call the wrapper or the black cover used to cover guitar amps or guitar hardcases?
for example: http://www.made-in-china.com/image/2f0j00avFtfMbJhYgBM/Electric-Guitar-Hardcase-Fender-Gibson-Ibanez-Bass-KHhc001-.jpg

A: Tolex

Q: What is a good website to buy electric guitars and amps from?
I’m looking for a few things (Gibson guitars and Marshall and Fender amps) and would like to know what would be a good site to look on.

A: Ebay,, it might sound shizzle,, but its awesome dude!

Q: How do you connect two guitar amps together for a stereo effect.?
I have a Vox Valvetronix 30 watt. I have a Fender Blues Deluxe 40 watt.

A: You can use a 2-way splitter for 1/4″ jacks, which gives you two outputs from a single one.

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

Q: ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO FIND A ESP LTD EC-50 ELECTRIC GUITAR PACKAGE? WITH AMP INCLUDED? ?
I want a package that includes a Good Amp and other accessories.

A: im almost sure you can only buy them online.

Q: What’s wrong with a electric guitar under $300?
These are some of the guitars I saw:

Silvertone SS11 Electric Guitar & Amp Package
First Act VE591 Single Cutaway Electric Guitar with V-Stack Preamp
Electric Guitar Package w/ Guitar, Amp, Strap and Instructional DVD SX EG1K CAR w/GA1065
Behringer AC108GPKST3BK Vintager Guitar Pack
Silvertone SS10 PAK BK Silvertone SS10 Citation Guitar & Amp Package, Liquid Black

A: All of those are nice guitars, but to answer your question, there is nothing wrong with a guitar for under $300….. My first electric was $150 and I still occasionally use it. If it’s your first, I would suggest the one with the instructional DVD, that’ll help you learn quicker….

Q: About this electric guitar amp!?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000SSGHUG/ref=ord_cart_shr?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Heres the link to the guitar package i wanna buy, please tell me, i know the amp plugs into the guitar, but does the amp (coming with package) plug into the mains??
Tyvm, and yes it looks good doesnt it :p

A: yes other wise it wont work !

Q: Does This Look Like A Good deal for a Electric guitar who is a beginner?
I want to learn how to play. I have no expewrience whatsoever and I can spend up to 250 for the whole package. if you want you can post links to other good deals too but is this a good one? it looks nice to me but im no expert

http://cgi.ebay.com/PURPLE-Electric-Guitar-and-10w-Amp-Package-more-NEW_W0QQitemZ270250624975QQihZ017QQcategoryZ47074QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

A: That is probably junk. Go to www.musiciansfriend.com and check out the Fender packages… you will get MUCH more quality, not to mention resale value.

Q: Question about a headphone amp for an acoustic electric guitar.?
My husband has an acoustic electric guitar. I bought him a headphone amp for his guitar (small amp you can plug in and play). I read the packaging wrong. It’s for an electric guitar to make it sound acoustic, not the other way around. Does anyone know if this will still work for his guitar? If so, will it work well enough to make a difference?

A: What exactly are you trying to accomplish? It makes no sense to buy a headphone amp for an acoustic electric because it makes sound acoustically. Headphone amps are used with solid body electric guitars to enable someone to practice without bothering anyone around them. But it’s not going to accomplish anything with an acoustic electric guitar. It’s a complete waste of money and pointless. Plugging in the headphone amp isn’t going to stop the acoustic guitar from making noise.

Q: Which Electric Guitar is best for a beginner?
Hey, I was looking at some guitars, and I didn’t really know which one is best, but If you’re going to help me, you have to keep in mind these things: This guitar has to come with an amp. The package has to be under 300 dollars total. The guitar has to be fairly good. You can just tell me if I made any good choices out of these guitars here. One more thing. I will not order online, the websites have to be from either Guitar Center, Sam-Ash, or any other local music stores.

These are the guitars I have been looking at:

This was the first one I liked, because of the package, it comes with everything, including headphones and such – http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez-IJX40-Electric-Guitar-Jumpstart-Package-518876-i1168525.gc

This guitar looks amazing. I just didn’t know if its worth it. looks pretty cheap – http://www.guitarcenter.com/B-C–Rich-Red-Bevel-Warlock-Electric-Guitar-and-Amp-Pack-104394598-i1414966.gc

This one, is the one I have been eying lately. looks amazing, and I played on my friends Les Paul. So why is this so cheap? anything missing? – http://www.samash.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Les%20Paul%20Special%20II%20Performance%20Pack%20Electric%20Guitar%20Package%20Vintage%20Sunburst_-1_10052_10002_-49978076_cmCategorySA182789

Thanks, and post any guitar links you have, remember, I want a package deal.

A: Starter kits have low quality components.

BC Rich Bronze Series suck.

You’re not going to be able to get a guitar and amp combo for under $300.00

Amps are much more important than the guitar, in terms of sound.

I’d recommend getting a used Crate Palomino and a used Yamaha Pacifica 112. At least that is useable.

Dont listen to the person above me about the Spider 3. I bought one for a practice amp, and sold it three months for $50.00 after lowering the price several times. It was in perfect condition with manual too… It was THAT bad. Horrible modeling amp.

Q: Buying my first electric guitar?
I’ve been wanting to start playing the electric guitar, and don’t have very much money to spend. I’ve gotten it down to the Silvertone Citation guitar and amp package for $130, as well as the Silvertone Revolver electric guitar and amp package. I would like opinions on which one I should order, and advantages/disadvantages each have.

Silvertone Citation:

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11280088&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC|50128|50166|62655&N=4019030&Mo=8&pos=0&No=6&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=62655&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&ec=BC-EC12797-Cat50166&topnav=#

Silvertone Revolver:

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11280088&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC|50128|50166|62655&N=4019030&Mo=8&pos=0&No=6&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=62655&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&ec=BC-EC12797-Cat50166&topnav=#

A: Silvertones are decent for beginners, but I would really suggest a Fender Squire guitar. They usually come in a bundle of 100$-150$ and come with a gig bag and amp. Or if you want a slightly more expensive and more experienced, a B.C Rich would work. Warlocks are nice.

Hope I helped.

Q: Learning Guitar – The Best Way to start. And how’s this guitar?
I’ve always been a musical person, after learning piano at grade one, but sadly giving it up due to my teacher leaving the area and none around for miles.

I love music and I love the guitar. I’d love to learn and I’ve found a starting point. I’ve found some decent basic lessons on about.com http://guitar.about.com/library/blguitarlessonarchive.htm and I have friends of friends who are guitarists in their own bands, so I can learn off them.

I’ve seen a pack online for beginners http://www.guitar.co.uk/packages/beginner_electric/979-westfield_e1000_and_johnson_10_watt_amp_electric_guitar_package which is both reasonable and attractive.

I now have a few questions:

When did you start at playing guitar and how?
What do you think of the guitar I showed?

Thanks for your time.

A: 1. I started playing guitar, after seeing Tommy Emmanuel (5 years ago i think) i started on a very old, broken classical guitar. (a friend gave it to me) after about a year, I finally got a good ibanez steel string acoustic. it was so much easier to play and it sounded so much better!

2. i do NOT recommend that guitar!!! it would do for learning the basics, but after a month, you’ll wish to have a better one

for guitar lessons, check out this website!!! (beginners course)
http://www.justinguitar.com/

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=JustinSandercoe

good luck!

Q: buying an Electric guitar need help!!!?
Hi i’m new to guitar. I have an acoustic but am looking to upgrade right now. i need a good 1st time beat up guitar that’s not a piece of sh*t. I need something cheap though so here is a link can anyone tell me if this guitar is good at all or a bad brand to buy thanks for all your help!

http://cgi.ebay.com/BLUE-Wood-Grain-Electric-GUITAR-10w-AMP-Package-NEW-set_W0QQitemZ180297294373QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180297294373&_trkparms=72%3A1205|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

A: My first electric guitar was a Fender Squire Strat (Chinese rip off) and for the price it is a amazing guitar

For strength 10/10 – my friend was messing around, he dropped it whilst standing, it hit a concrete floor and just bounced, nothing broke off, nothing dented.

Playing – 8/10 – Great fretboard, easy to move on but quite thick

Sound 7/10 – Its a Chinese rip off of a guitar, it wont be amazing but it was good

Colour – Comes is quite a big range

Price – around the £100-ish price mark i bought mine for (and that included an amp)

Q: What should be my first electric guitar to buy?
i have been playing acoustic for about 10 months now and am really good and im looking to buy an electric guitar and was wondering if anyone recommended one to buy. and also i was looking and saw a fender package with the guitar, amp , strap, gig bag , and pics for 399$ and was wondering if it was worth the buy.

A: There are alot of different guitars to look from. You can look at this link right here http://www.guitarcenter.com/Solid-Body-Electric-Electric-Guitar.gc?o=1 its a list if all the guitars and guitar packages but most of them are just the guitar separately. here are the bundles where you can get the guitar, amp, and everything http://www.guitarcenter.com/Electric-Value-Pack-Electric-Guitar.gc. i dont trust the guitars under 300. like check out this package. its a les paul with everything you need http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Les-Paul-100-Left-Handed-Electric-Guitar-and-All-Access-Amp-Pack-876022-i1448570.gc. if u like the guitar and don’t like the equiptment, just buy that guitar and but a separate amp and everything. BUT heres the catch, you have to play the guitar in a guitar store first be for u buy the guitar because you don’t want to buy a nice looking guitar but you find out that the neck is extremely uncomfortable when you get it or some other things. i remember i got my first guitar from walmart and it really sucked. the guitar was sooo huge and the neck was so big and thick that i couldnt play it easily at all. (walmart or any place like that that sells guitar are a piece of crap). So go to your local guitar store or when you are near a big one with many different brands, try as many as you can and see whats best for you. also, fenders that are like under 500 are usually the piece of crap squires that cant do metal. if you like softer rock and clean stuff, then its good for you but if you do rock n roll and hard rock and metal, they are terrible at them. i maybe wrong about the squire because i’ve never played one but thats what a ton of people are saying these days. you will never know until you try it out. try out every pickup combination and try to find its positives and negatives.

Q: I really need a basic electric guitar package for under $230?
I’ve seen many beginner guitar packages and seen some good reviews for them but then i see that most of the guitars, amps, equipment goes out after a short amount of time. The package that i am looking at buying is this http://www.guitarcenter.com/Squier-by-Fender-Stop-Dreaming-Start-Playing-SE-Special-Strat-Pack-With-Squier-SP-10-Amp-104486238-i1177837.gc?sort=2
I need to know if this guitar package will last and if its worth the money. I am just starting to learn electric guitar.
Hey I went to the store and they said that they were out of that package but they recommended this to me as a better deal http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-SG-Special-Electric-Guitar-Player-Pack-102920451-i1150173.gc
They said the strat pack would be in stock in 2 weeks should i wait for it or would this SG pack be a better guitar and amp pack?
They also recommended this pack http://www.guitarcenter.com/Squier-by-Fender-Stop-Dreaming–Start-Playing-Affinity-Special-Strat-Pack-With-Fender-Frontman-15G-Amp-104487442-i1175988.gc
Any advice will be thanked!

A: Squier seems to make good beginner packages. I would go for it, and use your experience with the Squier to judge whether or not you’ll continue to play the guitar. Then you can upgrade to something better.

And to the person that said they have a ‘76 Squier that is still working great; you have to remember that 32 years ago, things weren’t made the same. I’m pretty sure that there is a huge difference in the old Squiers compared to the new ones.

Q: What’s the best beginner guitar package (pics included)?
im just starting with the guitar. i’ve been learning on the acoustic guitar for a few months in a class at school, so yeah, im not very good, but im interested in it. i want to buy a good beginner electric guitar package. the 2 i like the most:
IBANEZ IJX40: (white)

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez-IJX40-Electric-Guitar-Jumpstart-Package-518876-i1168525.gc

and the EPIPHONE LES PAUL SPECIAL II: (white or red)

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Les-Paul-Special-II-Electric-Guitar-and-Amp-Pack-513150-i1320789.gc

which pack do you think is the best? you can also name other packs that you think are better. these are both $250 because i dont want to spend too much on my first electric guitar.

A: Not to be disagreeable, but both of these guitars are very poor quality. I would suggest a Squire package. You will get a much more durable, better sounding guitar for the same price.

Q: Electric guitar package ??
hey , i want to buy an electric guitar package and im very confused between 2 good packages :
1-Squier by Fender Stop Dreaming Start Playing SE Special Strat Pack With Squier SP-10 Amp :http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Squier-Stop-Dreaming-SE-Special-Pack-With-Squier-SP10-Amp?sku=513287

2-Epiphone Les Paul Special II Player Pack : http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Les-Paul-Special-II-Player-Pack?sku=518677

SO ,which one should i get ?
is there anything better ? i was considering the Ibanez-IJX121Metal-Guitar-Jumpstart-Package : http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-IJX121Metal-Guitar-Jumpstart-Package?sku=518877
i mean i want the best package i can get for less than 300 $

A: get the less paul the fender is a little cheap but if your trying to get guitar packages theres better ones

Q: where can i find a good cheap starter electric guitar package under 200$?
ok im ina guitar class at school. i need to get get me a nice cheap starter guitar package, now im not rich, not at all lol. so something under 200$.

help me out.

ive been looking at the silvertone electric guitar package. it kinda looks like gibson sg. so since i like bands like fall out boy ill be able to play songs and solos and stuff on it. comes with a amp,picks, tuner, ect. when i look it up it says its sold at walmart,sams, amazon, ect. take a look.

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/musical_instruments/detail-page/silvertone-rockit21-red.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41KTCRMDH6L._SL500_AA280_.jpg

these are 2 diffrent types. whats the differencebetween the rockit 21 and rockit SRK1.

and any other starter package u recomend? thank you.

A: I would check out Guitar Center: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Electric-Value-Pack-Electric.gc
They have several starter packs. If you can go to one in person, they can usually give you a cheaper deal than what you would pay online.
For the true beginner, it’s not worth spending much money on a guitar. Get something cheap that works and see how much you like it. If you stick with it more than a year, then think about upgrading.

Q: What amp should I buy for my first electric guitar?
I want to buy my first electric guitar , I played 2 months on acoustic guitar and I’ll get a electric guitar from my parents in September on my birthday . So .. I wanted to buy a starter electric guitar package but people told me what I should buy it by parts , well I don’t know if this would be good , Fender Frontman 25R 1×10″ Guitar Combo Amplifer or Fender G Dec Junior 1×8″ Guitar Combo Amplifier , I don’t know what’s the diffrence so I need help + this guitar = http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemID=53489
I want to buy my first electric guitar , I played 2 months on acoustic guitar and I’ll get a electric guitar from my parents in September on my birthday . So .. I wanted to buy a starter electric guitar package but people told me what I should buy it by parts , well I don’t know if this would be good , Fender Frontman 25R 1×10″ Guitar Combo Amplifer or Fender G Dec Junior 1×8″ Guitar Combo Amplifier , I don’t know what’s the diffrence so I need help + this guitar = http://www.samash.com/catalog/showitem.asp?ItemID=53489

Tell me if this guitar would be cool too I love how it looks , I’m in 7th grade and I want to participate in the talent show , (I’m white , Polish and I’m in a school with 85% black / hispanic) and it’s like 8 months until the talent show so I got time to practice ;p
Tell me if this guitar would be cool too I love how it looks , I’m in 7th grade and I want to participate in the talent show , (I’m white , Polish and I’m in a school with 85% black / hispanic) and it’s like 8 months until the talent show so I got time to practice ;p
Sorry xD I repeated my self alot … it’s my first question on yahoo so I’m having problems editing xD

A: The G-DEC is more than an amp–it plays all kinds of backing tracks, which are great for beginners. (And for everyone else–when I tried the larger model at a Guitar Center, I must have played with it for half an hour.) It will probably have more effects than the Frontman, too.

The Frontman is a bit more powerful (25 watts versus 15 watts), but by the time you start doing gigs, you’ll want something bigger and better. 15 watts should at least enough to annoy the neighbors. They’re both excellent beginner amps–hell, you could get by professionally with either–but I would get the G-DEC if I were you.

Read and learn more about electric 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 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
Save
Rating $599.99
$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: 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

A: If you are just looking for something to play around on while working on your technique the fender squire bass package is the best way to go. you will not find a better balance of cost to quality ratio anywhere else. I have had many fender squire products both 4 string bass and 6 string guitar and have never been more pleased with the quality and price. This is the way to get started if you are looking to start playing bass on a small budget. If you are kind of advanced and want to get serious about your playing and your tone then i would suggest an ampeg 8×10 classic cabinet and a galien krueger 800 or 400 rb head. i have put these gk heads up against the ampeg tube heads and can barely notice a difference in sound quality or tone. you just cant beat the gk for the ability to produce that kind of sound without the extra cost of tube maintenance and not to mention the extra weight. here are some details on the squire package.

Product Details: Fender Squier Bass Pak Electric Bass Package Black
The Squier Bass Package includes a great Squier bass, a Fender bass amp, and all the accessories because when you’re just getting started, you need an amp that sounds great and a bass that plays great but it’s got to be affordable.

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It’s all there: a Squier Affinity Series P Bass; gig bag; Fender Rumble 15 Amp; strap; Fender cable; high quality, enclosed, padded stereo headphones, and a Fender instructional video.

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This package was designed by professionals who know that beginners (especially beginners!) need to have affordable quality in both the amp and the bass. This is an ideal practice system for novice players, and more accomplished players who need a second guitar & small practice amp.

Rumble 15 Bass Amp
The Rumble 15 is perfect for this package – it’s the ideal “first bass amp”. With 15 watts of power generated through its Fender Special Design 8″ speaker and closed-back cabinet, the Rumble 15 has the power and range to halp you make your first step – and take you to the next level. The Rumble 16 also features a CD input so you can jam along with your favorite music. Dimensions: 14.5 x 13.5 x 9.5″, 19 lbs.

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* Output Power: 15 Watts into 8 Ohms
* Impedance: 8 Ohms
* Speakers: 1×8″ Fender Special Design 8-Ohm, 25-watt speaker
* Channels: 1
* Weight: 19 lbs. (8.6 kg)
* Dimensions: 14.5 x 13.5 x 9.5″ (37 x 34.4 x 24.2 cm)
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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: Will my electric guitar work with an acoustic amp?
specifically, will my Fender Telecaster work with a Marshall AS100D acoustic amp?

A: yes, probably wont have the bright sound that is synonymous with fender but it’ll do the trick if you’re in a bind. Otherwise, shop for an electric amp.

Q: Plug electric/ acoustic guitar into regular sound amp/?
I was wondering if I could plug my acoustic/electric guitar into a regualr sound amp and the sound come out right. In theory I know you can, but as far as the tonal quality, I’m not sure. Or would it just be better to run the input from my guitar to my small guitar amp, then run the output to a larger sound amp. Or would it be better to plug straight into the regular sound amp/ Here’s my dillemma, I have a small studio marshall amp, but want to play for a crowd without dishing out the bucks for a new guitar amp. But I do have access to sound amps. Any thoughts? Thanks

A: Not going to work. The signal is far too weak. You’d need some sort of pre-amp to bring the signal up to line level.

Q: why does my amp/guitar only produce acoustic sound?
i plug my guitar (ibanez) into the amp (marshall) like every day, and it won’t turn on the distortion.
no matter what i do, it’s only play the acoustic clean sound, and i cant change it.
what do i do

A: turn the gain to 10 then start turning the volume up….

Q: Can I plug an Electric Bass guitar into an Acoustic amp?
My friend has a Rouge 4 string electric bass, and I have Marshall AS100D Acoustic Amp.

A: You can, but like what others have said here, there’s a good chance you might damage your amp. So you should use your friend’s bass amp if he or she has one.

Also, your friend will get more of a real ‘bass sound’ from an amp that was specifically designed for it. So tell your friend, your amp was made for the acoustic guitar, not for the bass.

If your friend likes Marshall amps, I hear Marshall is now making bass amps especially designed for the bass guitarist. He or she might want to check that out.

Q: should I get a guitar amp or an acoustic guitar?
Hi my situation is that I have a gibson les paul standard, great guitar and also an epiphone valve jr. The valv jr. sound great only problem is that it only has 1 control, volume. for those of you that don’t know how boutique tube amps work, when you crank up the tubes you get a natural distortion. As you can see if i crank up my amp it gets to unbearable levels. So I know I need a new amp. I am probably going to get the marshall vintage modern. Now I lead worship at my church, also I play in a classic rock band where I’d be using my les paul. I’m going to get both eventually but need to decide which first. Because there both over 2000+. btw I’m probably going to get a 614ce because taylor says the 600 series are great for live use. Anyone else have reccommendations for acoustic guitars?

A: yes. Martin makes some affordable acoustic guitars. I’d recomment an electric acoustic. I have sold quite a few of them. They sound a lot like their more expensive relatives. My favorite was an electric acoustic solid spruce top with rosewood laminate sides. gorgeous sounding and beautiful looking! You can usually get these under a $1000 dollars, sometimes a lot cheaper.

Q: Acoustic Guitar Amplifiers?
Ok i just bought a K&K pickup for my acoustic and it sounds awesome, the only problem is i have a Marshall MG10 amp and it makes it sound horrible. It gives it a tone for the electric guitar, as it is made for an electric guitar. Does anyone know of an acoustic guitar amp which isn’t too pricey, but just amplifies the natural sound of the guitar itself?

Cheers,
James.

A: i got an old school Marshall AS50D amp for my acoustic
just go to a guitar shop and ask them for an acoustic guitar amp

Q: Which guitar amp: Peavey VYPYR15, Marshall MG15/10, Line 6 Spider III 15watt?
Which amp is best for playing post hardcore and some alternative/pop punk? Which one in overall is better? How many watts does an amp has to have to play small gigs along drums?

Ive been playing for 3 years, I just want a small small amp because Im getting my first ELECTRIC guitar soon because Ive been playing acoustic since I first started playing guitar.

A: Personally I’d say sens it’s your first time playing electric, go with the Marshall, it’s simple and sounds great. Don’t go with the Line 6, there not that great. I have a Peavey Vypyr myself, mines a 75w however. But there GREAT amps, it’s just they have a lot of effects and things that your PROBABLY not going to use or want to get in your way.

Don’t get me wrong, there awesome, but i just don’t think you’ll be using half the effects that come with it at this point in you’re playing. So it’s really up to you man, if you want a LOT of options and sounds then go with the Vypyr, GREAT buy!. But, if you want something a little more… simplistic just to tide you over then I’d say the Marshall.

I hope i could help in some way =]
Peace.

Q: Acoustic-Electric Guitar?
I was wondering if it was really necessary to play an acoustic-electric guitar through an amp that is designed for acoustic guitars. I have a Marshall amp that I really like, and I don’t want to spend any money on a new one. If it’s relevant, I plan to purchase an Ovation Applause AE148. If it turns out I have to purchase a new amp, I probably won’t buy the guitar.

A: Sure you can, no problem. Acoustic amps are better but the Marshall will do just fine.

I’m not a fan of Ovations at all but in any case that one has a plywood top. I’d recommend spending more and at least getting a solid wood top.

Q: Should I ask for a Xbox 360 for my birthday or and Epiphone Dot Guitar/Marshall Amp?
Ok my grandparents have offered to get me pretty much whatever I want and ive narrowed it down to these two. I would really like the Xbox 360 because then I can play with my friends when I cant get to their houses, though I really would like the guitar because I already have an acoustic and my friend told me the next step is an electric, can somebody help me please? My birthday is coming up soon and I need to answer! Thank you!

A: I think a guitar will be better in the long run you can become a musician or play for people or whatever

Q: Is the Dean Markley DMC-40 amp made for acoustic or electric guitar?
Ok, so I was broke when I bought my first electric, and my brother gave me his 10 year old Dean Markley DMC-40 amp that he used during his brief teenage stint playing guitar. It has no effects at all except a Chorus option that has limited efficacy. Recently I was talking to a friend of mine who was a studio musician for a number of years and he said he was pretty sure Dean Markley was an acoustic brand. I’m planning to upgrade to a Marshall combo amp now that I’ve been playing for about a year (and can thereby justify the purchase), but I’m still wondering what exactly I’ve been playing on for the last year or so.

I’ve found the instruction manual online: no help.

Thanks,
Nick

A: Although Dean Markley did and does make some acoustic amps, I am pretty sure that particular amp is an electric guitar amp. If it has a drive switch on it and can produce distortion it is an electric guitar amp. If the manual does not specifically state that it is an acoustic guitar amp than it is for an electric guitar.

Q: Acoustic Guitar problem?
I have an acoustic guitar and i’m planning on buying an acoustic guitar pickup and a Marshall MS-2 microamp so that i can practice with more volume from my guitar.
Is it feasible? as in buying an acoustic pickup and connecting it to the marshall amp. Will this work?
And i’m clueless abt how acoustic pickups work..can you help me out on this?

A: hi, bought a seymour duncan woody. its a wood pickup that fits into the soudhole i bought for my taylor 110 and it sounds brilliant just like being miked up if you pop down to you local music store they should be able to fix you up although i did by mine on line, good luck.

Q: Will this acoustic guitar amplifier be enough?
I am looking to buy this acoustic guitar amplifier to play for a church of 100-150 people. Do you think it would pack enough punch for that venue or no?
Also, do you think I’d need to buy a pre-amp for this, as I have an electric/acoustic with pickups only (no pre-amp). Thanks

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Marshall-AS100D-Acoustic-Combo-Amp?sku=483169X
I wanted to add that I will be playing alongside a pianist, bassist, and 3 vocalists.

A: That would be about perfect as there’s a lot of echo in a church, which would help carry the sound to fill the room. The fact it’s stereo as well helps.

No you won’t need anything else. Apart from a cable to go from guitar to amp, but you’ll probably have that anyway. Just plug n play!

Hope it goes well for you.

Q: Im new to playing the elctric guitar and I need help on how to use the guitar amp?
I have a Marshall MG10cd amp and I want to know how to operate it

I’ve been playing for months now but mostly on acoustic

A: It’s not too complicated; you take a standard 1/4″ instrument cable, connect it to the output jack on your electric guitar, and then connect the other end to the Input jack on your amp. Plug the amp’s power cord into your AC outlet, turn on the power switch, and then turn up the volume (slowly). Play with the EQ (bass, mid-range & treble) knobs until you find the tone you want.

Q: Would a Marshall MS2 or MS4 mini amp good for a bass guitar?
I’m looking for a cheap practice amp used mainly indoors to practice and to jam with others. I play mostly acoustic and electric guitar, but I picked up the bass and in college right now so I’m looking for a small amp I could use. I’ve been reading guitar amps might not be suited well for bass, but bass amps work fine with guitars plugged in. I want one that could be used for both bass, electric, and acoustic-electric guitars. So does this amp qualify? If not, recommendations for one?

A: I have tried the Marshall MS2 and MS4 mini amps, and they distort (and not in a good way) when you attempt to play bass through them. Honestly, in the long run it would be better to get a small bass amp or a “Bass Ace” amp. Also, for around the same price as the mini Marshalls, you can get a small 10-watt practice guitar amp. If you play your bass on low volume, 6 or less, it will sound fine through a 10-watt guitar amp, and it won’t stress the amp or blow your speaker.

Look at the Samick Circle S amps. Very decent practice amps for very decent prices.