Guitar Amps

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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: 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 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

Q: Can I use a semi acoustic archtop guitar with an electric guitar amplifier.?
I am about to buy semi acoustic guitar and already own a small (15w) Marshall electric guitar amplifier. Are they reasonably compatable?

A: You can use it, it just won’t sound acoustic. If you are looking for a true acoustic sound out of an amplifier then you need an acoustic amp. But judging by the fact that your only running a 15 watt amp anyway, it’ll work fine. You can run any guitar through any amp, it’s just a matter of the sound your looking for. If it’s just for you to practice on or play with a couple friends you’ll be fine.

Q: What is a good but cheap amplifier for an electric guitar?
Im looking for an electric guitar amplifier from 100 dollars to 400

P.S. My guitar is this http://www.guitarcenter.com/Squier-by-Fender-Black-and-Chrome-Fat-Strat-Electric-Guitar-103212932-i1147427.gc?CJAID=10449560&CJPID=1759905

A: marshall amp at a pawn shop.

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 would I go about building a super-simple, non-tube electric guitar amplifier, and will this even work?
I have a couple of old speakers lying around, and I was wondering if it would be possible to use them as an amplifier. No tubes, no tone controls, probably just a volume control; basically some speakers in a box. Can this be done, and where could I find some basic guidelines/instructions? I don’t plan on using it for gigging or anything, I more or less just want to experiment, so it really doesn’t have to be anything fancy.

A: go to tabcrawler.com and ask those guys know what theyre talking about

Q: Would it be okay to play a bass guitar through an electric guitar amplifier? What would be the sound quality?
I have a Vox AD30VT and I use it for my Epihone Explorer, as well as my Taylor 110 Acoustic.
I have a Vox AD30VT and I use it for my Epiphone Explorer, as well as my Taylor 110 Acoustic.

A: As the other two have said it may wreck your speaker, but after many an experience of playing through P.A.’s, Guitar Amps, Bass Amps, you name it, you can really tell the differance between an guitar and bass amp. You lose most of the sound from you deepest strings (E, A) and the sound quality overall is poor, as the others said. Hope this helps, Capt. Groove.

Q: what is a good quality but cheap electric guitar amplifier?
i have a marshall MG50DFX at the moment, but i’m not very happy with the sound, so i was wondering if there was something better but for a similar kind of price, and also a good mid ranged, cheapish electric guitar, i have a hollow body epiphone dot studio but that isn’t great either, so would like ideas for something better to replace that also.

A: Hey Mark I don’t know where you are located but I would certainly try www.thomann.de.

Myself and my son have bought an AMOUNT of musical instruments and stuff here and have been very happy with their prices, quality and service.
They will ship worldwide – for example up to 30 Kg for 30 Eur

Worth a look for comparison if nothing else.
Peter

Q: What is the best electric guitar amplifier money can buy?
hypothetically lets say money is not an option, whats the best guitar amp? im just curious

A: “Best” at what? Tone? Man, that’s really subjective.

There’s an amp called a Trainwreck that was designed by a guy named Ken Fischer that’s almost legendary. Supposedly while he was designed it, he would move tubes and components around a mm at a time and then place them where he though they sounded the best.

Brad Paisley, David Lindley, and other have said this was the holy grail of amps.

Sadly, Ken passed away in 2006. There are several companies building clones now but the people who have played the originals say nothing comes close. If you can find one for sale now they’re going for between $30-40,000!

Another legendary amp is the Dumble, made by Howard Dumble. They’ve been described as a really great Fender on steroids. These amps were played by David Lindley (again, what an amp ho!), Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Mayer, Santana, and Eric Johnson. And again, Howard was very much into component placement and signal path routing. Each amp was literally custom built for a customer. But, his business model wasn’t the greatest. You sent him $10-15,000 for the amp, and then waited 6 months to 1 year. If someone with a bigger name than you came along and wanted one, he would sell your amp to them. If you called him and bugged him, he would just send your money back (kind of like the soup nazi on Seinfield). But, if you got one, it was an amazing experience. I got to play on a Dumble Overdrive Special, and it was like the guitar was playing itself.

Supposedly, there are fewer than 300 of them in existance now. Since the 80’s, Howard has been covering the circuits in epoxy to keep people from ripping off his design. However, some have been “de-gooped” and copied. The most famous Dumble clones are made by Fuchs amps, and are available for about 1/10th the cost (Joe Bonamassa is a big Fuchs amp user).

These amps are in the clean to mid-gain class, so if you’re a blues or pop or rock player you’ll probably love ‘em. If you’re a metal guy, then they ain’t gonna do it for you. You’d probably want to try to seek out a Lee Jackson modified Marshall from the 80’s. Lee was one of the original amp hot-rodders, and eventually started selling his own line of amps (Perfect Connection, Metaltronix, and he designed for Ampeg for a while). Lee’s in Austin now, supposedly working on the ultimate digital/tube hybrid amp.

If you can find on of his modded Marshalls, you’ll pay $5-8000 for one.

FInally, I’ve gotta give props to Kendrick Amplifiers. Gerald Weber is the owner and head amp guru there (and a fan of my band The Rhythm Dawgs even though I play a digital amp). Gerald probably knows more about vintage Fender amps than anyone else out there, and is now building his own signature model for around $5000 that’s one of the sweetest amps I’ve ever heard. Being a technical guy, I usually hate the artsy-fartsy descriptions people use when describing tone, but that amp truely has what I consider a 3-d sound that just envelops you.

My ultimate amp that I’ve owned? Believe it or not, it was a Peavey Ultra 60 1-12 combo from the late 80’s. There was just something about the little amp that really let me play well. I’m still kicking myself in the head for selling that thing.

I supposed that if I was going to buy another amp right now, and had a few thousand to throw down on it, I’d be looking at a Mesa Boogie Roadster or a Marshall JVM. Just my opinions.

Greetings from Austin, Tx

Ken

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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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Good luck!

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

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

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

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

Great price, but is it a good guitar?

Decent, affordable amps?

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

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

My answer to both is Clapton.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A: Get a Schecter, and stick with the Marshall

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or this one

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A: you could sell it super fast on ebay!

hope you get what it’s worth.

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

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

so line 6 lqtm

also musicians friend its worth it

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marshall MG10CD Combo Amp for Guitar

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

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

Pyle 300-WATT Portable Guitar Amplifier

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A: Absolutely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

so it will work fine ive done it

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Q: Do you guys think a small fender guitar amp is decent or do you advise something else?
I need a guitar amp, and I don’t know much about them, personally I want a small/practice one, and i was wondering if the fender ones would be okay. Thanks:)

A: I’ve had a Fender Twin Reverb, and I have a Roland JC-120, both of which weigh a good 65 lbs each!

I now use a Fender Blonde Blues Junior, which has a 12″ Jensen speaker, spring reverb, and 15 watts of tube power..about 5 bills for this little amp.

I love it, and now I can have a guitar case in one hand, my gig bag over my shoulder, my amp in the same hand as my guitar, and still open a door without any help!

Of course, I do mic my amp through the bands PA system using an SM-57. But I will never lug around another 65 lb amp again.

Q: Why does my Fender guitar amp have a maximum volume of 12 rather than 10? Does it have a 12 step attenuator?
I have been asked about why my Fender Hot Rod Deluxe goes up to 12 and I’m sure it has nothing to do with Spinal Tap!

A: It’s just the knob. You could put 1 to 100 on there and it wouldn’t change anything.

Q: frontman fender guitar amp hook up to a guitar pedal?
I have a frontman fender guitar amp, can I hook up a pedal to this amp…if so how?

A: turn the amp on clean, no od. plug your guitar into the pedal, and plug the pedal into the guitar input on the amp. . . .. oh yeah, turn it down first so you don’t blow your amp… post how many watts it is…

Q: Where could I find a dealer for replacement switches for a Fender Guitar Amp?
I have a Fender Guitar amp (Model: Frontman 25R Type: PR 498). The power switch for this amp has gone bad. Normally I would replace it with any switch I could find, however, the wiring is not “normal”; it has two black wires and two white wires to deal with. I suppose I could bypass all that, but I am just to worried about shorting something out. I would like an exact replacement. Does anyone know of online dealers that would probably have said switch?

A: Talk to Garry (correct spelling) at Catalina Guitars. Don’t let the name fool you, he does mostly electronic repairs.
(520) 886 0799
Garry@CatalinaGuitars.com

http://CatalinaGuitars.com

Q: where can i find a replacement rca part for a fender frontman guitar amp?
i was playing music through the amp when one of my friends more or less stood on the cable and the prongs snapped off inside, i have managed to get the prongs out but now it doesn’t work. I have tried ebay, with no luck and i can’t really find anywhere on the internet. Does anyone know where i can find the replacement part?

A: Check the local music stores,
ot Radio Shack

Q: I have a question about a Fender Princeton Reverb electric guitar amp?
I was just wondering what this amp would be worth if i were to sell it. Everything on it is completely vintage except for one of the 7 tubes in the back. Yes, that is right, it is a vintage Fender tube amp with the original tubes, and i believe it is a ‘62 or ‘63. It sounds amazing. Buy, yeah. I was just wondering if anyone had any idea what it would be worth. So, thanks for your help!

A: I’ve heard of them going for anywhere between $80 and $800, depending on the shape of the original components and the year it was made.

Fender Princeton’s go back to the 40s, but the Princeton Reverb models only go back to 64. The early models of Princeton Reverb were blackface and they later introduced the silverface version in the early 70s.

The blackface models are more desirable. If yours is a blackface model and in great shape with all the original parts, it could go for close to $1,000 to a buyer who really likes vintage Fender stuff.

At a local music store, I don’t think they would put any higher than $800 on the tag.

Q: Is it possible for a Fender Electric Guitar amp to break if you play too loud?
I was just playing with it on almost as loud as it goes and it stopped working.. I checked the connections everywhere and everything is where it should be. Now I’m just wondering if I really screwed my amp up…

A: You probably blew out the speaker but it is possible that something shook loose inside of it. Take in to a guitar shop and have them look at it and see if it can be fixed. You’re probably going to need the speaker replaced.

Q: Can you use a Fender bass with a guitar amp?
Can you use a Fender bass with a Randall 30 watt amp? What will happen?
Can you use an Ovation Acoustic-Electric guitar with a Fender 60 watt amp? What will happen?

Thanks

A: Playing bass through a guitar amp is bad. They are not designed the same, and you run the risk of blowing speakers. If you must, don’t crank it, keep it quiet and it should be ok. Not good, just ok.

Playing that acoustic through an amp… eh. An acoustic amp (an oxymoron if I ever heard one) is best, closely followed by a P.A. system. It’s not bad for your equipment, but look out for feedback. Standard electric guitar amps, I find, are a bit too trebley for acoustics.

Q: I Need Help Finding Info On My Fender Guitar Amp?
Just need info on my fender amp i picked up second hand, the model says its a H.O.T. but i cant find anything online at all, its roughly 15i x 15i in size, its a 75 watt, From Left to Right the face controls aree as follows, two guitar lead inputs Hi and Lo, then 4 push buttons controls Bright/Clean Crunch/Lead, then three dials, Contour/Volume/Reverb, then a over and under in put headphone size holes saying Tape Input, then three inputs next to that, Preamp Output, Preamp Output, Head Phones and next to that thePower Switch

A: Try going to Fender.com you might see your model there or you give them a call Telephone: (480) 596-7195

Q: how do you get the best sound out of a fender guitar amp?
i got a fender 85 guitar amp which is really cool and i got a gibson SG and i would love to know how to get the best sound out of each of them, i use pedals with the guitar these can be boss distortion and a korg pedal of various types, overdrive, chorus, blues etc. i want to play it loud and any help wld be gratefully appreciated…..keep rockin`

A: Fender 85 is cool, but if you really want to get the best out of your SG, get a Marshall 100 watt master volume.

You can sell the pedals and still have a monster sound!

Q: How do i fix a 15r fender frontman guitar amp’s drive?
i opened it up to see if i can find out what was wrong with it and i saw that the out cable was unplugged so i plugged it in and it still didn’t work.i also checked to see if anything else was unplugged and nothing else was. what problems can my amp have that wont let it work

A: Check the fuse in the plug, it might need to be replaced. If that isn’t the problem or you have no idea what you are doing, take it to Guitar Center and they can fix it for less than $10. Also check the warranty: You might be able to get a completely new amp.

Q: How do I change and match(bias) the tubes in my fender super twin reverb guitar amp?
I have bought a new full set of tubes/valves for my 1979 fender super twin reverb guitar amplifier. I can switch the tubes easily enough, but don’t know a thing about matching them. I see an adjustable screw at the back saying “output tubes matching”, but how do I do this correctly to achieve the best tone from my amp, and to ensure that the tubes won’t cut or blow. I know very little about electronics. I also live in Dubai, and there are no tube amp specialists whom I can take my amp to.

A: Take it to someone who knows what they are doing. some older amps still hold a charge big enough to kill you unplugged. good luck

Q: What do i need to use the rocktron banshee talkbox. I have a fender amp and guitar. how is a mic used with it?
i know the actual thing comes with ports for a power chord, guitar chord and amp chord. but the machine i heard is not loud since it has its own pre amp. so how would i go about hooking up a mic to it

A: The talkbox effect is probably one of the most misunderstood effects out there. It’s an acoustic effect, not an electronic one.

You don’t hook a mic into the Rocktron Banshee (or most any other talk box). If you’re going to use a talk box effective at a high volume, you have to have a PA system. Period.

The Banshee is much simpler to use than most other talk boxes in that it has it’s own power amp built it. Most if them require another amp to drive them, or have to loop between the output of a guitar head and a cabinet.

To use the Banshee, hook it up like you would any other guitar effect pedal. (Personally, I would put it first in the effects chain, but that’s just me). Then, you’ll need to attach the tube to your vocal mic. I actually use a couple of hair ties to do my, but the velcro straps they sell at Fry’s for bundling cables works well too.

That’s it. Step on the button on the Banshee, the sound shuts off from your guitar amp and starts coming out of the tube. From here on, you have to practice using it, especially if you’re actually going to try to talk with it.

Just to recap, when you’re using a talk box, the effect DOES NOT come out of the guitar amp. It comes out of the end of the tube, and requires a PA system to be usable in a band enviroment.

Good luck.

Greetings from Austin, TX

Ken

Q: If I were to purchase a Fender guitar, would I be required to purchase a Fender amp or any brand of amp?
I’m about to take up playing the electric guitar.

A: its cool that you want to take up the guitar now you just need to figure out where you want to go with it. The unfortunate thing about guitar gear, is that it is expensive. And in the guitar world, you definitely get what you pay for.

so have you decided how much you want to spend?

Personally i recommend spending 300 on the guitar at least. at this level you get a very solid mid level guitar. the law of diminishing returns comes into play. anything above this threshold will be using the same wood types, etc. so ultimately you begin paying for better fancier finishes, pickups, and craftsmanship.

and for amps, used is a great way to go. I bought a Fender Hot Rod deluxe for 400, they run for 800 now. decent savings for an amp that only had a year of use. the only catch is, the buyer needs to know what to look for. signs of wear that a beginner wouldn’t know to look for.

certain guitars traditionally sound better through specific amps. Gibson to a marshall. Fender to a fender amp. this is of course not always the case, but they just sound really good together. That and the fact that we learned to like that sound, from hearing it so much.

I personally recommend holding off on the amp for now. as you will learn guitar players are a fickle bunch. If you can already play great go test some amps at your local guitar shop. otherwise wait till you get some songs under your belt and then see which amp you like the most with your particular instrument. Also if you ever plan to play louder than bedroom levels anticipate buying at lest 50 watts for a tube amp, or 75 to 100 for a solid state. If you cannot tell the difference between the type of amps, just take it as a sign that you have more learning to do. practice amps really are a waste of money as you will learn.

Q: I have a little fender 15 guitar amp, it turns on , but when I plug in guitar, it just buzzes, no sound??what?
The amp lights up, the buzzing gets louder when I turn up volume, but other than buzzing, no sound, guitar cord is fine, amp is a little fender frontline 5 solid state amp, what could cause this?
it is not guitar or the cord.. It is definitely the amp, it lights up, it buzzes, but it the guitar does not come thru at all. the buzzing gets louder with volume switch..

A: You said that the cord is fine. How did you verify this? You can either measure continuity on the wires with a digital multimeter (and every electronic musician should be able to do this), or try the cord with another amp and guitar.

We’ll assume that the cord is functioning as you say. That leaves the amp or the guitar. With everything hooked up, does the buzzing go away when you turn the volume control on the guitar down? If so, then it’s probably the guitar itself. From what you describe, it sounds like a ground wire in the guitar control cavity has come loose and will require resoldering.

If it stays the same, then it’s likely the amp. Again, this could be a ground wire that has come loose. But unfortunately, there are several other things that can go wrong in an amp that would cause this as well. Without having the amp in front of me, I can’t pin it down anymore than that.

Good luck.

Greetings from Austin, TX

Ken

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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: Could I use my electric guitar on my acoustic amp?
I want to get an electric guitar but I don’t have enough money for the guitar and an electric amp. I already have an electric-acoustic guitar and acoustic amp. Would the sound be good if I used the acoustic amp with my electric guitar?

A: The sound will be fine. Just keep in mind that the acoustic amp will not have as many “rock and roll” effects as an electric amp.

Q: can i use my electric guitar amp for my new acoustic/electric guitar?
i just bought a new acoustic/electric guitar and i was wondering, i already have a amp for my electric guitar, can i plug my acoustic guitar into that one or do i have to buy a acoustic amp?

A: You can play your instrument through a guitar amp. It will not sound very accoustic though.

A regular guitar amp is designed to emphasize out the mid-range frequencies where an electric guitar commonly sounds the best. The speakers (quite commonly 12″ speakers) in a guitar amp is designed with the mid frequencies in mind.

An acoustic guitar is more of a full-range instrument and that is why they sound better through a PA system (with full range speakers) or through a special acoustic amp, which often times have tweeters to bring out more of the higher frequencies also.

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

A: Absolutely.

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

Q: Will an acoustic electric guitar sound like an electric guitar if it is plugged into an electric amp?
It is pretty simple, will an acoustic- electric guitar sound like an electric guitar if it is plugged into an electric amp rather than an acoustic amp? also, what strings do i use for acoustic-electrics. I will pick a best answer.

A: Well the Acoustic-Electric guitar only sounds acoustic due to the pick up and hollow body. The amp doesn’t have much to do with it besides distortion, which can be turn off in most amps. You can make an acoustic electric sound like and electric guitar or an acoustic with and electric amp.

Q: Can I use my electric guitar with an acoustic-electric amp?
I just got a electric guitar and need an amp.
I have no money but my friend will trade my my graphics card for his acoustic-electric amp

so my questions is, will my electric guitar work with the amp, and will there be much of a sound difference between the acoustic amp and the electric amp?

A: you can use it but an acoustic amp is EQ’d difference

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

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

Q: whats the difference between an acoustic guitar amp and electric guitar amp?
whats the difference between an acoustic guitar amp and electric guitar amp? like im really new to this whole guitar thing please help me

A: Wow, these people arent helping you at all.

I’ll keep it kinda simple. The main differences are that acoustic amps utilize something called a “notch” filter to prevent feedback, their reverb settings work differently, and they have usually XLR DI output, and parametric equalization. in acoustic-electrics that utilize piezoelectric pickups, the signal coming directly from the transducer is too weak and it does not have the correct impedance for direct connection to an instrument amplifier. Small, battery-powered preamps within the guitar are often used within the acoustic instruments to resolve these problems, or the amp itself will contain a type of pre-amp.

What it boils down to is this…. if you try to play your acoustic guitar through a n electric guitar amp, you’re going to suffer horrid feedback. Additionally, the signal will be too weak and your amp will deliver a dampened lousy tone when it isnt feeding back. If you try to play your electric through your acoustic amp, you might have some success if you have a hollowbody… or a hybrid like a yamaha AEX1500 or AEX500, but you will al;ways have tone and volume issues, so dont bother with it.

Q: Do I need a specific kind of amp for my acoustic-electric guitar?
I’m about to buy an acoustic-electric guitar and I need to know if I need to buy an acoustic guitar amp or if an electric guitar amp would work. Also, what is the best bang for your buck in acoustic guitars/amps??? Thanks guys!
I’ve been playing for about 3 years.. I taught myself

A: yeh any amps fine, i jus got 1 4 christmas and i use my electric guitar amp. sounds cool how long you bin playin .

Q: Can I use an electric-acoustic amp with an electric guitar?
I have an electric-acoustic guitar and amp, and I’m going to get an electric guitar. Can I use the acoustic amp for my electric guitar?

A: yeah as long as the cable fits

Q: Semi acoustic with electric guitar amp;electric sound?
Alright. Ive heard some people say that if you plug a semi(electric) acoustic guitar into an electric guitar amp, and use a distortion effect or what not, the acoustic will sound close to an electric, and other people have said the opposite.
So…Would it be like the ‘best of both worlds’ if I got a semi acoustic?
THanks in advance guys

A: Hi Blah

If you use the acoustic electric on an amp, it will sound acoustic and not like a true electric guitar. If you put electric guitar strings on an acoustic, then yes but you would lose the beauty of the acoustic sound.
If you use a distortion unit. Yes, the sould is close to an electric. I totally agree but, not if you are playing clean.

Q: Need a pre-amp ro run my electric/ acoustic guitar through amp?
I’ve got an electric acoustic w/ pickups only (no preamp). Can I run straight to the guitar amp, or do I need a pre-amp?

A: It will sound a lot better with a pre. A pre-amp also matches the impedence to the amp. The best one is the LR Baggs for $160. but they all are similar.

Q: can you use a regular electric guitar amp for an acoustic-electric?
i have an electric guitar amp and wanted to know if you can use it for an acoustic-electic or if you have to get a particular acoustic-electric amp

A: An amp is an amp. It will work with whatever you plug into it: guitar, mic, keyboard, etc.

Q: Does an acoustic electric guitar need an amp?
I have played the trumpet for 7 years and the piano for 2. It has been a few years, but now I want to play a guitar for the first time. I would really like to play acoustic, but I like the option of playing electric as well. Is an acoustic electric guitar the answer, and does it need an amp? Or would I be better off with an acoustic guitar and getting an electric later on down the line?

A: an electro-acoustic is a lot harder in many ways to play tune and basic set up … ud be better off getting an acoustic and getting an electric later on
acoustics are more “soulful” and have a deeper pitch but are easier to play this is a benefit

Q: What would it sound like if you plugged an acoustic guitar into an electric guitar amp?
rather than an acoustic amp.
rather than an acoustic amp

acoustic-electric guitar**

A: Dude whats are you talking about, they do make pickups for a acoustic guitar, thats how people play live with them… come one if you dont know any thing about guitars please dont answer questions about them

and as far as your question, it all depends on the amp you have, some electric amps will reproduce the sound of a acoustic pretty well, i think they sound good through a nice tube amp.. as far as acoustic amps go i have never played one but thy are supposed to sound a little more natural than a electric amp will.. acoustics generally tend to have a different kind of pickup than a electric guitar… plus most acoustic amps have a seperate channel for a mic so you can use it to paly and sing at the same time.. some also have a hook up for a drum machine or cd player, and a lot of them tend to have a tweeter built in to make the highs sparkle a little more, im fixin to get a fender acoustic amp pretty soon..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marshall MG10CD Combo Amp for Guitar

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

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

Pyle 300-WATT Portable Guitar Amplifier

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

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

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

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

Thanks!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A: Absolutely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

so it will work fine ive done it

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Q: How can I fix an overheating bass guitar amp head?
What is it that makes it overheat and how can I fix it? It has a heat sensor that makes it shut off about 1/2 hour after turning it on. Its a rather expensive one and would rather figure out how to fix it rather than buy a new one.

A: You left out some rather crucial information. Mainly, what kind of amp is it? What brand? Solid state or tube? What kind of cabinet are you going into?

Without that info, the only thing I can offer up is that there is a mismatch in the load between the amp and cabinet. If the cabinet is a lower impedance that the output of the amp, then the rig would do what you are describing.

Good luck.

Greetings from Austin, TX

Ken

Q: What does a guitar/bass amp head do?
I saw some on the net, and one was titled “Kustom Groove 1300HD 1200-Watt Bass Amp Head” – so does this mean it adds 1200 watts of power to the amp itself or something?

A: The head is the amp. A combo amp has all the electronics and the speakers in the same enclosure, and a head is just the electronics only (pre-amp + power amp, etc.) and needs to be paired with an external speaker cabinet.

Q: Can I use a power amplifier and a loudspeaker instead of a bass amp head, for playing my bass guitar? ?
Can I plug my bass right into the power amp? Or do I have to use bass heads or bass amp combos? Or can I plug it into a powered mixer? Is that okay? Thanks.

A: A powered mixer possibly, but not power amp. Well, I mean you could, it’s not going to hurt anything, it’ll just sould like crap. You would want a preamp to boost the signal and provide EQ capabilities. If you get like a Tech 21 SansAmp, Line 6 Bass POD, a Behringer Bass V-AMP or some such, you can run it into what ever you want and it’ll sound fine.

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: GUITAR/BASS AMP CABINET/HEAD question!!!?
Can you play your bass guitar with just a plain cabinet and no amp head hooked up to it? For a cabinet to work does it have to be hooked up to a amp head?

A: Speakers do not amplify. They are an electro-mechanical device that requires power from an amplifier. Without an amp, speakers make no sound.

I presume you know that the amplifier needs to be plugged into an electrical outlet too.

Q: Can I use a Guitar Amp Head with a bass cabinet to run a bass guitar, or will it ruin the amp?

A: Yes, it could ruin the Amp. Bass sound requires a lot of power output. If you exceed the output power of the guitar amp it could fry it.

However if you play at volumes which do not exceed the power handling capability of the amp it will work fine with no damage to the amp. Its a matter of watts. Do not attempt to get more sound volume out of the setup than the amp could deliver from your guitar.

In other words, if you have a 50 watt amp, the output to the bass cabinet should not exceed the volume you would get from a 50 watt bass amp head.

Also the guitar amp head does not have (tone) trim controls which are tuned to the low frequencies which the bass produces. Therefore if you have a resonance or booming bass tone you will not be able to equalize the overall sound with the control which the bass head provides.

In closing , this will work but do not expect the best tone and make sure you keep the volume at a safe level during the most power producing parts you play. Be especially careful if playing slap because that type of action can really surge the power output momentarily. Just watch the speakers, if your really snapping them then turn the volume down.

Q: Bass or guitar players: do i have to buy an 800 watt cab for an 800 watt bass amp head?
I just bought an 800 Watt bass amp (head) and want to buy a speaker cab for it. I went to 2 different big name guitar stores and they both said something different: that I do have to buy an 800w cab for the head, and the other said that it’s better if I buy a 500 w so that i won’t be using up all the power of the amp at a gig. Is that true or will the amp just blow away the 500w cab?

A: It’s better to have the amp be rated at a higher power than the speaker. Since you’ll be cognizant of this, you’ll be careful not to drive the amp too hot. Even if you go a little bit over what the speaker is rated for, it’s a linear curve, so the speaker will oftentimes survive just fine.

The problem is when the speaker is rated at a higher power than the amp, and you drive the amp so hard it clips. This creates a very sharp change in voltage which will blow out most speakers.

Q: Bass Guitar Amp Question PLEASE HELP?
can you plug a bass amp head into a guitar speaker cab and play bass through it?

A: yea you can, but sometimes youll blow the amp if you rock out to hard

Q: Is it possible to play a GUITAR through a BASS HEAD into a GUITAR CAB without damaging anything?
I know you shouldnt play a bass through a guitar amp because it damages the speaker but you can play a guitar through a bass amp with no probles. But is it possible to play a guitar through a bass head into a guitar cab with no risk of damage to the head or cab?

A: YES —-No Damage at all will happen – the only problem is that the pre-amp section, as well as the rest of the circuitry is designed for the lower frequencies of a bass guitar, so you won’t get the HIGH FIDELITY offered by a GUITAR AMP. But maybe it’s a sound that you will like .

Many guitarists play thru bass amps.

The bass head WILL NOT convert the guitar sound into anything lower, where the result would be damage to the guitar speakers. In other words, the speakers will be just fine .

Q: car amp to bass guitar amp?
car amp to bass guitar amp? is there a way to modify a car amp to make a ghetto bass guitar amp head

A: Possible; here’s what you need to do.

1st. bass amps are usually class c meaning higher power but more distortion. Most car amps are class AB for quality and power.
Don’t expect it to be overly loud.

2. you will need a big power supply for the amp. going to have to be something like 13.8 volts at least 25 Amps. Without a big power supply the amp will run undervoltage and burn up. You said bass amp, that means BIG power demands. Car battery would work very well but it is not advisable to use them indoors because of the gasses emitted during charging and discharging.

Also If using something to convert 110VAC to 12VDC It will have to be clean power or you will have a unwanted hum at the output.

3. you will need a 1/4″ female to RCA connector. Radio shack could help you with this.

4. Adjust the amps crossover settings or turn them off.

5. Hook the speaker(s) up. Mono bridge if able

You’re ready to Go!

Q: Can I use a guitar amp head as a power amp?
Power amps can get a bit pricey… is it possible for me to use a powerful guitar amp head as a power amp? If I plug in the components (guitar, bass, microphones) into a mixer, then plug the mixer into the amp, then run the amp into a speaker, will that work?
Also, if this configuration is possible, would it also be possible to make it stereo?
Thanks!

A: If your guitar amp has an “effects loop return” or a “power amp in” jack on it, then I would plug the mixer into that.

Plugging into the normal input is not recommended, as the preamp and tone stack on a guitar amp is not optimal for reproducing full range signals (like what you’re wanting to amplify).

To go stereo, you would need a second power amp/guitar amp. No way around that.

Power amps are, as you say “pricey”, but they’re built to have a wide frequency response, and usually have a lot more power output than a guitar amp. A 100W guitar amp is pretty large, but that’s a very small PA amp.

It’s not going to be optimal, but it will make noise for you.

Good luck.

Greetings from Austin, TX

Ken

Q: Guitar head, Bass cab?
Im just curious , would it be possible to connect a guitar amp head with a bass cab ??

A: Yeah most likely, because there is not much of a difference in the two besides the tone. Try it! I want to know what happens!

Q: When buying a bass amp with no control panel, do you HAVE to buy a bass amp head?
Say for example, I wanna buy this amp http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Acoustic-B410-400W-4×10-Bass-Cabinet?sku=600775

Would I have to buy an amp head, or could I deal without it (For gigs and such)

A: Those are just speakers, you need an amp to drive it. 100W is plenty for gigs/practice

Q: PA speaker used as a Bass Guitar Amp Cabinet?
I have a 500 watt Peavey Sanctuary PA speaker that I use for vocals.
I have recently been looking to buy a bass amp stack considering I now play bass for a new band I am in.

I asked the man that i purchased my PA speaker from about bass cabs, and he told me I could use my PA speaker as a bass cabinet, and I would just need to buy a bass amp head to connect it too.
I was a little skeptical about it, then he went on to tell me that DJ’s have lots of bass in their music, and it flows through their PA speakers fine.

So would it be a good idea to use my PA speaker as a bass cabinet as long as I bought a bass amp head?

Thanks in advance.

A: You don’t even need an amp head. You can plug your bass straight into the mixer.

Many bands do this, especially for small gigs. I’d do it all the time if our monitors had better bass response but as it is, I need my bass amp so I can hear what i’m playing. If you find that your tone changes too much when you plug direct to the mixer you can just use a DI box rather than an amp head.

Our band are always praised for our sound, everybody comments on how clear everything is, that’s partly down to our TAPCO speakers, but also due to the fact that we run my bass through the mixer and mic the guitar. And if our bass, guitar and vocals drown out drums, we mic the drum kit.

Q: What type of Bass Amp is this?
I recently acquired this weird bass guitar amp head but i dont know the company that made it nor do i know what type of speaker i should hook up to it. any suggestions on the company or speaker?

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d153/Tommydreamer9163/PA120149.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d153/Tommydreamer9163/PA120150.jpg

A: Look in TotalMusic.com’

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

Q: What is the best Acoustic guitar amplifier for Martin guitars?
Helli, I’m buying a Martin D-16 Acoustic Guitar And i want to get an amplifier for it, Im getting the D-16 With the pickup yes… So i was wondering what IS the best acoustic guitar amp for Martin guitars around the price range of $1500-2500? Thanks!

A: I’d say either a Fishman acoustic amp or a Roland acoustic amp

www.music123.com
www.americanmusical.com
www.samedaymusic.com
www.samash.com
www.zzounds.com

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: Can I use my acoustic guitar amplifier for an Electric Drum Kit?
I have a Fender Acoustasonic Junior, am getting an electric drum kit, and was just wondering if I could plug a Roland TD-4 electric drum kit in that amp, while still sounding medium-good? I don’t want to screw up my amp, cuz I regularly play guitar on it… Thanks.

A: It will make noise, but will be far from ideal.

Guitar amps are optimized for, er…guitars. That means a limited low and high end, and peaked midrange normally.

Electronic drums have a very wide frequency range (think about from the kick drum to the high hat). You would be better off with a keyboard amp or small PA. You want something that will handle a line level output from the drum brain, and have a wide frequency response, which usually entails having a larger speaker and some type of horn or tweeter.

Good luck.

Greetings from Austin, TX

Ken

Q: Will an acoustic guitar amplifier work well with an acoustic bass?
I have a Michael Kelly Dragonfly 4-String Frettless and I want to buy an amp for it. I also play acoustic guitar. Can I just buy one amp, like a Fender Acoustosonic? Or will playing an acoustic bass through an acoustic guitar amp burn it out?

A: If you are playing at home, by yourself. Personally, I wouldn’t want to try to run an acoustic bass through these speakers. There is a LOT more bottom end in an acoustic bass than in a “traditional” electric bass guitar. If you are going to go with one amp, I’d look for one with at least 2 ten inch speakers. If you want to get a guitar amp for some of the effects, that’s understandable, but I think this 1×8 with 1×6 is going to be overwhelmed. Try it with your bass in a store before you buy it.

Consider the Carvin……. http://www.carvin.com/products/single.php?ItemNumber=AG100D&CID=GA

Q: Can I use a semi acoustic archtop guitar with an electric guitar amplifier.?
I am about to buy semi acoustic guitar and already own a small (15w) Marshall electric guitar amplifier. Are they reasonably compatable?

A: You can use it, it just won’t sound acoustic. If you are looking for a true acoustic sound out of an amplifier then you need an acoustic amp. But judging by the fact that your only running a 15 watt amp anyway, it’ll work fine. You can run any guitar through any amp, it’s just a matter of the sound your looking for. If it’s just for you to practice on or play with a couple friends you’ll be fine.

Q: Wattage acoustic guitar amplifier?
I have an acoustic/ electric guitar with pickups only (no preamp) and need a good acoustic amplifier. I will probably get one with a preinstalled D.I. (or preamp) so I don’t have to purchase one separately (or should I buy one anyway?). I want to know what wattage would be best for playing for a church of 100-150 people. I will be playing alongside a drummer, bassist, electric keyboard, and 3 singers. All of them will be through PA, and only I will be through my own acoustic amp. I don’t want to be drowned out, so I want to know what minimum watts of amp I should be searching for. Thanks in advance.

A: You should be looking for at least a 60 watt. Between 60 and 120 watt will be plenty for that size venue. Tube power is always best for sheer volume. Solid state is great if you want good effects and clarity at high volumes.

Q: What is the device called that is used to plug a regular acoustic guitar into an amplifier?
Hey, i’ve noticed a few of my favorite musicians that play acoustic guitar live are able to amplify their REGULAR acoustic guitars by plugging a little device into the amp. The little device slides under the strings over the tone hole on the body of the guitar
what is it called??????

A: It’s called a “pickup”

It’s the same idea as an electric guitar, except for acoustic guitars. They are not very expensive, but depending on what kind you get you may want to pay someone to install it.

Here’s a site, or you can just google “acoustic guitar pickups”

http://www.fishman.com/products/acoustic-guitar-pickups.asp

Q: Settings for Laney LX12 Amplifier for Acoustic Guitar?
I have lost the instructions to my LX12 laney amplifier for my acoustic guitar. I do not no what to put all settings on. I dont it to be rock or jazz or anything like that. I want it to just be normal like how the guitar sounds. Does anyone no what i should put it on?

Anything will help. Thanks

A: Below is a link to the user manual online….

All you need to know is in there…

Regards,

Q: Is there a steel stringed acoustic guitar that uses an amplifier?
I saw one of my classmates playing a steel stringed acoustic guitar(maybe…that’s what I think it is) and he was able to plug it in an amplifier. If there is no such guitar, is it an electric guitar then?

I want to buy a guitar like that one.

Please answer…thank you!

A: It’s an acoustic/electric guitar. If you are a beginner here’s something that might suit you well http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-IJAE5-Acoustic-Guitar-Pack?sku=519605

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: can you use your electric guitar amplifier for acoustic-electric guitar?
I have a Line 6 amp for my electric guitar.
I’m thinking to buy acoustic-electric but don’ want to buy another amp.
Can I use my electric guitar amp for acoustic-electric guitar?
Is it going to sound weird???

Oh, also, if you would, could you please recommend me a acoustic-electric guitar?
I have no idea what to choose…….

A: Yes. An amp is an amp. The only thing you need to watch is to not use too much bass or too much high as it will make feeback. The line 6 has a Master volume and a separate gain.

So, se the Master Volume to 10 and the gain up to 4 if you need volume. The sound will be super clean.

Q: Is it better to learn acoustic guitar first then electronic guitar? ?
I just learned that the difference between both types of guitar is the amplifier, SO would it be better if i start learning acoustic guitar first and then electronic guitar as many ppl said EG is easier!
(btw, the scores are the same right?

A: Only if you really want to play acoustic guitar. If all you want to do is play electric, don’t bother learning on an acoustic, it will slow you down.

Q: Can an Acoustic Guitar with a port for connectin it to an amplifier, be connected to a computer?
I have an acoustic guitar, and it has a port for it to be connected to an amplifier. I want to know is there any such socket which could help me connect my guitar to the midi port of my computer.
Many Thnks.

A: Are you looking to get actual midi signals or just straight guitar tone? I don’t do a lot of midi music but if that’s what you need then I believe you will need some sort of converter from audio signal to midi.

If you are just looking to record the sound of the guitar I would recommend that you do not just plug your guitar into your PC. In my experience, this will usually sound BAD.

I often use the TonePort UX1 made by Line6 to connect my guitar to my computer. You plug your guitar cable into this device and then plug the TonePort into the USB port on your computer.

It comes with software that does a nice job of simulating a bunch of different amps and effects pedals. Also comes with good recording and editing software. I believe they run around $120. For everything you get you can’t beat the price.

Good luck,
Brian

http://www.MyOnlineGuitar.com

Q: Acoustic Guitar?????
I have an Acoustic and i was wondering if i could possibly hook it up to an amplifier? is there a way to do that even though its just a regular acoustic guitar?

A: Go to your local music store and ask for an acoustic pickup. They are probably around $50. It’s just a bar that snaps into the sound hole with a wire that is then plugged into your amp.

Q: Is it necessary to have an amplifier to play an electro acoustic guitar or a semi acoustic guitar ?
I have to buy a guitar for me but i don’t need an amplifier, so what should I do ?
should I buy an electroacoustic guitar or a semi electric guitar ?
Which one doesn’t require amplifier ?
please help out.

A: depends on u if u want to play in public like stage u will need it but 2 play in a room or small place u dont……………

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

Q: What is the best Acoustic guitar amplifier for Martin guitars?
Helli, I’m buying a Martin D-16 Acoustic Guitar And i want to get an amplifier for it, Im getting the D-16 With the pickup yes… So i was wondering what IS the best acoustic guitar amp for Martin guitars around the price range of $1500-2500? Thanks!

A: I’d say either a Fishman acoustic amp or a Roland acoustic amp

www.music123.com
www.americanmusical.com
www.samedaymusic.com
www.samash.com
www.zzounds.com

Q: Can I use my acoustic guitar amplifier for an Electric Drum Kit?
I have a Fender Acoustasonic Junior, am getting an electric drum kit, and was just wondering if I could plug a Roland TD-4 electric drum kit in that amp, while still sounding medium-good? I don’t want to screw up my amp, cuz I regularly play guitar on it… Thanks.

A: It will make noise, but will be far from ideal.

Guitar amps are optimized for, er…guitars. That means a limited low and high end, and peaked midrange normally.

Electronic drums have a very wide frequency range (think about from the kick drum to the high hat). You would be better off with a keyboard amp or small PA. You want something that will handle a line level output from the drum brain, and have a wide frequency response, which usually entails having a larger speaker and some type of horn or tweeter.

Good luck.

Greetings from Austin, TX

Ken

Q: Can I use a semi acoustic archtop guitar with an electric guitar amplifier.?
I am about to buy semi acoustic guitar and already own a small (15w) Marshall electric guitar amplifier. Are they reasonably compatable?

A: You can use it, it just won’t sound acoustic. If you are looking for a true acoustic sound out of an amplifier then you need an acoustic amp. But judging by the fact that your only running a 15 watt amp anyway, it’ll work fine. You can run any guitar through any amp, it’s just a matter of the sound your looking for. If it’s just for you to practice on or play with a couple friends you’ll be fine.

Q: Will an acoustic guitar amplifier work well with an acoustic bass?
I have a Michael Kelly Dragonfly 4-String Frettless and I want to buy an amp for it. I also play acoustic guitar. Can I just buy one amp, like a Fender Acoustosonic? Or will playing an acoustic bass through an acoustic guitar amp burn it out?

A: If you are playing at home, by yourself. Personally, I wouldn’t want to try to run an acoustic bass through these speakers. There is a LOT more bottom end in an acoustic bass than in a “traditional” electric bass guitar. If you are going to go with one amp, I’d look for one with at least 2 ten inch speakers. If you want to get a guitar amp for some of the effects, that’s understandable, but I think this 1×8 with 1×6 is going to be overwhelmed. Try it with your bass in a store before you buy it.

Consider the Carvin……. http://www.carvin.com/products/single.php?ItemNumber=AG100D&CID=GA

Q: Wattage acoustic guitar amplifier?
I have an acoustic/ electric guitar with pickups only (no preamp) and need a good acoustic amplifier. I will probably get one with a preinstalled D.I. (or preamp) so I don’t have to purchase one separately (or should I buy one anyway?). I want to know what wattage would be best for playing for a church of 100-150 people. I will be playing alongside a drummer, bassist, electric keyboard, and 3 singers. All of them will be through PA, and only I will be through my own acoustic amp. I don’t want to be drowned out, so I want to know what minimum watts of amp I should be searching for. Thanks in advance.

A: You should be looking for at least a 60 watt. Between 60 and 120 watt will be plenty for that size venue. Tube power is always best for sheer volume. Solid state is great if you want good effects and clarity at high volumes.

Q: Settings for Laney LX12 Amplifier for Acoustic Guitar?
I have lost the instructions to my LX12 laney amplifier for my acoustic guitar. I do not no what to put all settings on. I dont it to be rock or jazz or anything like that. I want it to just be normal like how the guitar sounds. Does anyone no what i should put it on?

Anything will help. Thanks

A: Below is a link to the user manual online….

All you need to know is in there…

Regards,

Q: What is the device called that is used to plug a regular acoustic guitar into an amplifier?
Hey, i’ve noticed a few of my favorite musicians that play acoustic guitar live are able to amplify their REGULAR acoustic guitars by plugging a little device into the amp. The little device slides under the strings over the tone hole on the body of the guitar
what is it called??????

A: It’s called a “pickup”

It’s the same idea as an electric guitar, except for acoustic guitars. They are not very expensive, but depending on what kind you get you may want to pay someone to install it.

Here’s a site, or you can just google “acoustic guitar pickups”

http://www.fishman.com/products/acoustic-guitar-pickups.asp

Q: Is there a steel stringed acoustic guitar that uses an amplifier?
I saw one of my classmates playing a steel stringed acoustic guitar(maybe…that’s what I think it is) and he was able to plug it in an amplifier. If there is no such guitar, is it an electric guitar then?

I want to buy a guitar like that one.

Please answer…thank you!

A: It’s an acoustic/electric guitar. If you are a beginner here’s something that might suit you well http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-IJAE5-Acoustic-Guitar-Pack?sku=519605

Q: I just ordered an electric guitar and have an acoustic amplifier, will it work on my electric guitar?
Do I need to get a new amplifier that is for electric guitars or can i use the acoustic amplifier?

A: It will work fine, just wont be as effiecient as an electric amp.
I have a portable amp that was for my acoustics but i use it for all my guitars and bass if i go out anywhere.
There really isnt such thing as an acoustic amp, amps are amps. The only way to define acoustic and electric is if it has a distortion switch or gain knob.

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: can you use your electric guitar amplifier for acoustic-electric guitar?
I have a Line 6 amp for my electric guitar.
I’m thinking to buy acoustic-electric but don’ want to buy another amp.
Can I use my electric guitar amp for acoustic-electric guitar?
Is it going to sound weird???

Oh, also, if you would, could you please recommend me a acoustic-electric guitar?
I have no idea what to choose…….

A: Yes. An amp is an amp. The only thing you need to watch is to not use too much bass or too much high as it will make feeback. The line 6 has a Master volume and a separate gain.

So, se the Master Volume to 10 and the gain up to 4 if you need volume. The sound will be super clean.

Q: Can an Acoustic Guitar with a port for connectin it to an amplifier, be connected to a computer?
I have an acoustic guitar, and it has a port for it to be connected to an amplifier. I want to know is there any such socket which could help me connect my guitar to the midi port of my computer.
Many Thnks.

A: Are you looking to get actual midi signals or just straight guitar tone? I don’t do a lot of midi music but if that’s what you need then I believe you will need some sort of converter from audio signal to midi.

If you are just looking to record the sound of the guitar I would recommend that you do not just plug your guitar into your PC. In my experience, this will usually sound BAD.

I often use the TonePort UX1 made by Line6 to connect my guitar to my computer. You plug your guitar cable into this device and then plug the TonePort into the USB port on your computer.

It comes with software that does a nice job of simulating a bunch of different amps and effects pedals. Also comes with good recording and editing software. I believe they run around $120. For everything you get you can’t beat the price.

Good luck,
Brian

http://www.MyOnlineGuitar.com

Q: Is it necessary to have an amplifier to play an electro acoustic guitar or a semi acoustic guitar ?
I have to buy a guitar for me but i don’t need an amplifier, so what should I do ?
should I buy an electroacoustic guitar or a semi electric guitar ?
Which one doesn’t require amplifier ?
please help out.

A: depends on u if u want to play in public like stage u will need it but 2 play in a room or small place u dont……………

Q: How do you use and amplifier with an acoustic guitar?
How do you make it connect.

I think you need a pickup, and if you do, how do you connect it to the guitar?

A: it usually slides inside on the hole and u have to turn the treble and bass up but make the treble a lil more then the bass

Q: Will an electric guitar’s amplifier/cable work with an acoustic guitar as well?

A: acoustic electric? Then yes…plug it in just like you would your electric and you’re good to go.A 1/4 inch instrument cable is the same for an acoustic as it is for an electric…now go fire that thing up and Getcha Pull !!