Guitar Amps

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Q: guitar amplifier?
whats a good guitar amplifier to play system of a down on
i see a marshall jcm2000 TSL-100

theres alot of marshall jcm’s

but they have like tsl and dsl and i dont know what that means haha someone give me the best marshall jcm type

A: marshall.

Q: What kind of guitar amplifier should I buy?
I’ve been in the market for a new guitar amplifier and I am not sure which one I should choose. I would like a detailed answer providing specs of the amplifier, and why I should choose it above others.

A: Depends on how much money you would like to spend bro. If your budget is lower, I would invest in a Line 6. These babies can rock. You have plenty of effect choices, and different types of sound. They are great. If you are leaning to a higher price, Marshalls, VOX’s, Fenders are great. Fenders are actually cheaper and so are VOX’s. Here are some links you can explore at.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Line-6-Spider-Jam-75W-1×12-Guitar-Combo-Amp-104506035-i1371684.gc

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender-Frontman-212R-100W-2×12-Guitar-Combo-Amp-104506076-i1323510.gc

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Marshall-MG100HDFX-MG412-Half-Stack-with-Digital-Effects-482805-i1145907.gc

I recomend Fenders Price.

Hope This helps and remember DO RESEARCH AND ALWAYS TRY THE AMP FIRST. Peace bro

Q: How can I fix my guitar amplifier after connecting a bass to it?
I have a guitar amplifier and I connected a bass to it. I played with it for a few minuets then it turned off all of a sudden. I kept on switching the amplifier on and off, and nothing would happen. I was wondering if the amplifier can possibly be fixed or not. If it can, what do I do in order to fix it?

Thank you.

A: It’s probable you blew the fuse. Small amps generally use a cartridge-type fuse that can be examined by unscrewing a (usually black) cap somewhere on the rear or occasionally the front panel. If the metal strip in the cartridge is discolored or burned through, replace it with an equivalent fuse.

You may have blown the fuse because something was out of whack with the wiring of the bass, so I wouldn’t suggest plugging the bass back in unless its owner can confirm it’s working properly. Instead, once you’ve replaced the fuse, test with a known-good instrument (e.g., your guitar). Normally, hooking a bass up to a guitar amp shouldn’t cause catastrophic issues per se, though it’s possible to blow a speaker cone if you turn the amp up too loud — guitar amp speakers can have trouble absorbing the mechanical stress of playing low-frequency bass notes at high volume.

Q: Guitar Amplifier?
I have a Marshall MG 150 guitar amp. Every time that I turn it on, it makes a loud buzzing sound, almost like a fan turning. This sound goes on for about 2 minutes, then subsides, but the amp still has a soft hum. These 2 buzzings may be unrelated, but what is the first buzzing? Is something broken with the amp?

A: most likely it is just the fan running….mine does that too. It just need to clear out the dust and any residue that is settled on the fan.

The second soft hum: check your guitar cables you might have a loose connection.

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

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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: 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: How can I play my Ipod through my guitar amplifier ?
How can I play my Ipod through my guitar amplifier ? I know it can be done, I’ve seen the little cables that plug through the amplifier into the ipod, I just have no idea what their called.

Thanks for all answers, if its convinient could you post a link to amazon uk , if not just tell me the name of the cable. Thanks

Quick 5 points for a right answer!

A: Get one of these (a 1/4″ jack to 3.5mm jack reducer) http://www.installergadget.com/catalog/251-155.jpg
Then connect it into the headphone input of your ipod and insert a 1/4″ jack plug (guitar cable) from it to the amp!
Watch the volumes or you might blow a speaker!

Q: What is a good guitar amplifier for all genres of music, but specifically heavy metal?
I want a good guitar amplifier that has great tone for all genres of music and has especially great tone for heavy metal.
I want it with great distortion and overdrive and it does not cost so much.
Thank You

A: Line Six Spider III, great amps, come in a variety of Wattage, I personally have the 30W amp, it is more than loud enough…I have to play it on about a quarter volume and it is still very loud, has 4 channels, clean, crunch, metal and insane, insane is excellent for solos although the metal channel is not very heavy but still can sound good, I personally don’t tend to play a lot of metal music but it is a still a kick ass amp, the 30W is only £140 as well. Brilliant amp well worth considering.

Q: How can I build a tube guitar amplifier?
I am an experienced electronics technician looking to build an tube guitar amplifier. I have done some research but all I found were books writen in the 50s. I am interested in theory as well as materials. I am a little confused about tubes. There are so many different kinds. IE: pentodes, triodes, ballasts, rectifiers, etc… Also there are various mounts, covers and things. A big part of the reason I studied electronics was an interest in guitar amps and effects.

A: Hi,
I’m trying to figure that out myself , planning to build one this summer. This site I found is really helpful, it has instructions for how to build various tube amps with different tones, I think it has some theory stuff too. Check it out

http://www.ax84.com/

Q: What material can substitute the earth to create a portable electrical ground for a guitar amplifier?
I have a guitar amplifier which makes unwanted noise when I connect my guitar to it. It happens because the amp is not connected to ground because my house’s electrical wiring is bad. I manually connected the the gorund line to the earth and the sound went away. What I want to know is, Can I connect the ground line to another source with high capacitance (such as the earth) and let it be small and portable at the same time?

A: Do you have copper old medal water pipes that go into the earth where
you have seen this. If so you can use that as a ground while at home
but when you leave your house seek compliance grounded wired sites.
There is no fake ground substitute that I know of. It sounds like you
know your home is a danger if an appliance gets grounded and you or
someone comes in contact with it.

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.

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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: What is the function of powered loudspeaker connected to a guitar amplifier?
What is the function of powered loudspeaker connected to a guitar amplifier?

A: Well you have your amp and well if there is a pa system you can

1.) run a line out from amp to pa

2.) mic amp to pa

For a complete mix on stage so everyone in the band an audience can hear you

Q: Is it possible to connect a guitar amplifier to additional speakers ?
Ok so I have 2 sub woofer speakers and a synthesized tuner amplifier I was wondering if I can some how set them up to my guitar amp or guitar itself so I can get a better sound.

A: Use the “line out” jack from your amp, plug it into your subs cabinet.

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

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

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Q: guitar amp?
Ok, i recently bought a guitar, but i am having some problems with my amp. The amp i have is a Ibanez GTA15R with dials for gain, bass, mid, treble, volume, and reverb. I was wondering what to set the dials for the best rock or hard rock sound.

A: Do like me,,, put everything smack down in the middle. This is a flat sound in reality, and you will get crunch. Then, you can fine tune like, cutting highs, or bass, or vice-versa. don’t forget that the hard rock sound COMES FROM THE MID CONTROL . By cutting the mids, you get too much bass or highs and nothing in the middle.

Q: Guitar amp?
How can you make a distortion on a guitar amp? I don’t know what the button on my guitar amp mean. Can you tell me what:

Gain
Treble
bass
middle
master
volume

Can you tell me what those mean

A: Gain or preamp – boosts the signal from the guitar.
Treble – brightens up your tone
Bass – adds a deeper body to your sound
Middle – same just in the middle
Master – controls overall output.

Distortion – turn up the Gain to the desired level of distorition and control sound output through the Master.

Q: Guitar Amp?
I bought a Fender Squire Strat set last July on a whim and have jumped headfirst into it. Im on the verge of getting another guitar and effects pedals are falling out of my ears. But im still stuck with my basic Squire SP.10 amp. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a really cheap but great quality amp to move up to. My spenging limit is probably only about £80.

A: http://www.thomann.de/gb/behringer_vtone_gmx112.htm?partner_id=87171

have a look at that
its 122 pound though

but its still cheap

i got myself a behringer bass amp as they are cheap and good quality

Q: What guitar amp would be good for playing metallica songs at home?
I really like learning & playing metallica songs on guitar, but it kinda erritates me when I don’t get the right sound out of my amp. What amp would be good for playing metallica songs at home, and getting a good sound?

A: XYZ is correct about you not needing a big amp at home. I play predominately heavy metal and my choice of at home amp is a Peavey ValveKing Royal 8. I have replaced the stock speaker with a Celestion Super 8 and changed the tubes to my preference but otherwise the amp was left stock. This may only be a 5 watt amp but it is incredibly loud and the addition of a distortion pedal like the Boss MZ-2 that I use and you pretty much nail the Metallica sound. Make sure you drive it with a distortion pedal, not a overdrive or fuzz pedal because they won’t give you the sound you want. When you get some more cash grab a delay pedal to fill the sound out a bit and then buy a wah so you can butcher solos like Kirk Hammet.

Q: What is a good guitar amp for performance?
I am currently running a Fender Frontman 15g guitar amplifier. I brought my guitar to school and my techer and prinipal wants my to perform. I need an amp that can work any where from a 25 by 30 foot room to a 30 by 100 foot cafeteria. I can’t use my frontman amp because it won’t work on loud volumes. Any reccomendations? Also, it has to be under 200 dollrs.

Oh yeah, also I need some good effects. I need a good distortion, wha, flanger, delay and the pedal that slash uses in the verse of sweet child o mine that he used for the arpeggio in the verse.

A: I would say go to a pawn shop and you could find a decent 30 watt for about 100-150. I’d say a roland cube 30 or cube 20 would do the trick and it has built in chorus, delay, reverb, flanger, 5 distortions, tremolo, phaser. and the effect you’re thinking of is chorus, really the roland cube 30 or 20 is the best idea and besides all that it sounds really good, and for a wah check ebay dont be fooled by bullshit like jimi hendrix wah or slash wah the stand Dunlop Crybaby wah sounds exactly the same and on ebay you can probably get all of that for $200.

Q: How will I connect my guitar, amp and processor all together at the same time?
I have an electric guitar, an amplifier and a processor. I also have a guitar instrument cable and a speaker cable. Will you please help me to connect my guitar, proceesor and amp using these?
Please..

A: Don’t use speaker cable, so you may need another guitar cable?

Connect your guitar to the input of the processor.

Take the output of your processor into your amplifier’s input.

Unfortunately, you may need adaptors to accomplish this?

Your guitar and amp accept 1/4″ plugs…regular guitar chords.

Your processor should have 1/4″ inputs and outputs.

Q: How do I make my guitar amp sound more electricky?
These are the different knobs on my electric guitar’s amp. Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Volume, and Reverb. When I play it sounds like a really clean regular guitar how do I give it that electric guitar sound?

A: First off, you will probably want to crank your gain first, THEN adjust the volume to where you want it. That distortion you are going for comes from the gain knob being up. So come in behind it with volume.

Your other knobs, such as bass, middle, and treble, will set your tone. I have heard you can Scoop the middle, which means turn it higher than the others like at 8 or 9, to boost your gain.

Set your bass high enough to beef it up a little. Treble can be wherever you want it.

HOWEVER, based on your particular amp model, you may not be able to acquire much of that electric guitar sound (distortion) and may need a distortion pedal such as the DS-1 by Boss…

Q: What kind of guitar amp speaker should I buy?
I have a Carvin all tube amp with a Celestion speaker circa 198?. I would like to get something a little more mellower I play rock and roll, rockabilly, Jazz, blues, not metal. I have a epiphone less paul type guitar – not quite as good.
Yes yes speaker!

A: Wow, nobody really read your question. You just want a speaker, right? Look at carvins web site – they have quite a few options. A higher watt speaker will not “break-up” as easily so may sound more mellow. A single 75 to 50 watt speaker should work fine. Peavey also makes good replacement speakers. Celestions tend to distort easier unless you get the higher watt models. Also, double check the ohm rating of the original – it might be a 4 ohm – so if you replace it with an 8 ohm you’ll lose some output, but gain headroom.

Q: What guitar + amp can I buy that has good quality and is between 300-500$?
My dad wanted to get me a guitar today for like 200$ AND the amp.But luckily,yesterday he won the lottery and he won 500$.So now I can afford a much better guitar.

So what guitar and amp costs 300-500$ and has good quality?

A: Never EVER buy a guitar/amp combo starter pack. Start off with a decent guitar in the 300$ range and save up for an amp. I personally like Ibanez Artcore’s and and they’re right under 300. As for amps I’m using a Peavey Vypyr right now, it’s a surprisingly nice modelling amp that doesn’t cost a lot of money, I think I got it for right at 200$.

Q: What kind of guitar amp should I get for playing psychedelic rock?
I’m looking for a guitar amp that has great reverb and vintage sounds from the 60’s. Any ideas. I’ve been thinking about getting a Fender Twin Reverb.

A: Look into line 6 they have pre loaded sounds on there that might have bands from the 60s. i’m no expert i just know that line 6 has a lot of amps like that, my father had 2.
Check out their website

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: How to build a guitar amp that works with a amplifier head?
I want to build my own guitar amp, but I don’t know how to, also i would like for it to be compatible with a guitar amp head. If you know anything please help, or post a link that explains how to build it, Thanks-Aaron

A: What you’re really asking is how to build a speaker cabinet and not an amplifier. You already have the amplifier, that’s the “head”.

A cabinet is basically an input jack, soldered into a circuit board.
That circuit board has 4 speaker wires going from it.
Each speaker wire goes into it’s own speaker.

(Cabs typically have 4 separate identical speakers, usually 25 or 75 watts.)

Then pack all that up into a large wooden box, with a cloth screen in the front to protect the speakers, and voila! You have a cabinet!

This requires woodworking knowledge, electrical knowledge, and you have to make sure the Ohm setting matches your head, my advice would be to copy a popular model for reference, such as the Marshall 1960 (model not year) cabinets with 75watt speakers, the most popular cabinets being used (although not the best by far)

Q: Guitar amp question: What is the difference between treble and tone?
Guitar amp question: What is the difference between treble and tone?
Im thinking of buying an amp that does not have treble(Peavey vypyr30) and maybe i’ll buy a distortion pedal(Boss DS1) that has a tone knob. And i really want to change the treble.
So is treble and tone the same thing or not, if not what’s the difference?

A: Hello! In relation to an amplifier, tone is your overall guitar sound, and treble (or “high”) is one major component of the tone. Other components would include mid-range and bass (or “low”). I am not understanding why you are concerned with the Peavey Vypyr 30 amplifier, as it has all three ranges of adjustment available (labeled low, mid, and high). See http://www.peavey.com/assets/literature/manuals/03584290_4.pdf for more details. This is a modeling amplifier, complete with a selection of pedals and amps; you will probably find that you do not need any external effects (at least for a while!). Best regards, Dana

Q: How can I best equalize my guitar amp for my keyboard?
It’s a Vox Valvetronix with gain, volume, bass, mid, treble, and master volume controls. 30 watt.
I know that there’s no way to get as clean a sound with a guitar amp as there is with a keyboard amp, but any suggestions for making it sound as good as possible? Thanks.

A: Keyboard amplifiers usually have a more wide frequency response so they have have horns/tweeters too, whereas guitar amps have not. So a guitar amplifier can not be forced too much to play higher frequencies. If you put an equalizer before the amp you could use more gain on the higher eq bands to make up for the rounded off guitar amp sound. About 3db at 4kHz, and 2-3db at 8 kHz but no gain above. Try some different settings if you can.

Q: Positioning of a guitar amp during practice and gigs?
Hey guys,

I was just wondering how do you position a guitar amp during practice and gigs?

Are you supposed to be standing infront of the amp or behind it or does it even matter? Also to avoid any ear damage, which placement would be best?

Thanks a lot!

A: you should place everything strategically. ill give you the basic set up for my band.

Drums in the back of the room.
PA system is parallel with the drumset, facing in the same direction, but slanted slightly towards the center of the room
guitar amp 1 is on one side of the room, pointed towards the other side
bass amp is on the other side of the room, pointed towards the drummer. the bass is the most likely to be heard by everyone given its frequency, and the most important to be heard by the drummer
guitar amp 2 is across from the drummer.
microphones are in the middle of the room, pointed away from the drummer and thus away from the PA monitors.
you should stand facing your band mates (in practice) so you can make eye contact and communicate, and all amps should face where you can hear them over the drums.

for ear protection, play at a quieter volume or do what many pros do and i myself do (a former pro), use good earplugs. good earplugs can actually make hearing easier, because the noise will be less muddy and you will be able to hear all the instruments clearly. i highly recomend them.

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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: is this a good price for this guitar? fender starcaster + a 10 watt amp?
ok so basically i’m pretty new to guitar. i took some lessons a few years ago through a school program and long story short the program fell through after a year and my guitar teacher moved to NYC lol, and i actually just had my first guitar lesson since then tonight anyways, my friend had told me before [because he knew i played a little] that his friend was selling an electric guitar, and asked me if i was interrested, and i said maybe. so tonight on facebook his friend IM’d me and told me about the guitar and amp and asked me how much did i think was a fair price? i literally had no idea because 1. i really don’t know much about the price range of guitars [my parents bought me the one i have lol] 2. everything i know about guitars is acoustic. so i really dont know much about this stuff lol. anyways he said its a fender starcaster and a 10 watt amp. the guitar isn’t that new, he bought it for $220 used, but its in good condition with no scratches or dings or anything. when i told him i didnt know about the price, he offered to sell the guitar and amp to me for $150, and i told him i would have to think about it but i was indeed interrested in it. when i googled it, starcasters were going for around $150+ online, so it seems like a fair price. however im not sure so i just decided to ask you all :]

btw heres the picture he sent me from his phone:

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq104/erm__/fenderguitar1.jpg

[the actual color of the guitar is like a fading dark to light brown with a white part in the middle]

thanks so much for your help!

A: Sounds good, my guitar cost $115 and my amp was around $75, and yours look way better.

Q: Why does my guitar keep electrifying me?
I have a fender guitar and whenever i turn my amp on i can’t touch anything metal on the guitar. The volume knob, input, or the thing that holds the strings. Whenever i rest my arm or anything on the metal parts of the guitar, i can feel it become extremly hot and then i realized that it was electric….what’s up?

A: you have a short take the pick guard off and look under it make sure wire is not touching each other no electric current just the guitar or your HUMM buckers are shorting out take it to a guitar shop ,

Q: Can you pack a mini amp inside a guitar?
I was just wondering if you could take one of those tiny “plug and play” amps and embed it inside the guitar, then remove a part of the wood and put the speaker and a wire mesh guard in there. It would be a cool thing to try. Or would that not work because of hardware, etc.? What about fitting in a mini amp? Like the Danelectro Honeytone or Fender Mini

A: try this link…it’s exactly what you’re looking for…http://www.fernandesguitars.com/nmd.html

Q: 1970’s Fender Twin Reverb guitar amplifier with excessice static!!!?
Alright…so maybe its not excessive, but i wanted to draw you in anyway. So for those of you who know anything about amplifiers, i have a 1970s Fender Twin Reverb which i just got not too long ago. Its a great amp, however when i plug my guitar into it, and turn the volume up past 2, the static gets very annoying. I mean i can still play over it, but especially when im trying to play somethign clean, the static just interfers with the enjoyment of the piece. When i press or hold any metal part of my guitar or the amp the static stops, and i know this is common, im just wondering to what extent i can call normal. I figured that since its plugged into a grounded socket that the static would be reduced but apparently im wrong. So do you think somethigns wrong, or am i just expecting too much?

A: It’s one of three most likely problems. I’ll start with the most obvious:
1) Have you tried a new guitar cord? If the current one has a short in it, this is what it may sound like sometimes.
2) Is the jack on your guitar tight? If it is moving around any it may have began to short the wiring to the pickups and you are hearing the static from the contact of the wires moving around.
3) Check the wiring to the pickups because what you describe sounds as though that at some point the grounding inside the guitar have came undone.

The first two are quick and easy to check but if they aren’t the problem, take the guitar to a qualified tech and explain the problem and he will know what to do. Good luck and hope that it’s a quick fix for you.

Q: frustrating fender amp problems?
i’m having problems with my fender amplifier.
it’s not a tube amp. but i notice that:
when i plug the amp and turn it on,(without having any guitar or chord/jack plugged in) it creates this low buzzing sound, like an annoying insect that won’t go away, UNLESS you touch a metal part of the amp(like the screws for example).

and i noticed that this usually happens when i use the amp in big places with lots of electricity to and from, such as churches, gyms, etc.. but when i use it at my own home, it doesn’t really give me any serious problems..so i guess it has something to do with the power output? help me out guys..thanks!

A: Sounds like a grounding issue to me.

If your amp has a three prong plug, I suggest checking the ground portion of the plug. Could be that it isn’t making good contact where it connects to the amp.

Good luck!

Q: My guitar cable keeps making my amp buzz…?
I have a Squier Bullet Strat and a fender mini amp and I’m not sure which kind of cable I have, but whenever I plug in the cable to the amp and guitar, there’s a buzzing noise and when I strum open it’s very muted; when i play with my fingers on the strings it’s less muted. But when I touch the metal part where the cable plugs into the guitar, and also put my other finger on a string and strum, it sounds absolutely wonderful. But obviously it’s pretty limiting and uncomfortable to play weird like that, so please tell me what to do!

Also, when I unplug the guitar but the cable’s still plugged into the amp and I put my finger on the tip of the cable, it buzzes.

I’ve done a tiny bit of research about grounding, but I’m not quite sure what that is…please help!

A: It sounds like the problem is in your guitar, not the cable.

You said that when you unplug the guitar from the cable and touch the end, it buzzes. Good, it means it working!

The fact that you said you can touch the jack plate on the guitar and the strings, it sounds fine. Your body is providing a ground path for the sigal. You’ve most likely got a ground wire that has come unsoldered somewhere in the control cavity of the guitar. Take it to a guitar tech or decent music store and ask them to check it out for you. If it’s what I think it is, they shouldn’t charge you more than $25-$30 to fix it.

Strats, for the most part, have single coil pickups. Those are always going to pick up some amount of hum, so it’s normal for your guitar to not be dead quiet when you’re not playing.

Finally, there have been entire volumes written on grounding. All you really need to know is that you have to have 2 wires coming from your guitar to make it work right. On your guitar cable, the center conductor (or the tip of the plug) is referred to as the “Hot” signal, and the outer shield as the ground. You’ve got to have them both!

Greetings from Austin, TX

Ken

Q: Which advanced electric guitar should i buy? (only people who REALLY understand all parts of guitar!?
Between Jackson DK2M Dinky Electric Guitar, Jackson MG Series DXMG Dinky Electric Guitar , Jackson MG Series DKMG Dinky Electric Guitar, Fender Jaguar HH Electric Guitar , or ESP LTD KH-202 Kirk Hammett Signature Model Electric Guitar im leaning towards either choice 1 or 4 or 5

and i was wondering what does a scallopped heel mean on the first white jackson guitar

and how come on the 2nd and 3rd choice (jackson) the headstock is backwards??? thnx

im looking for an advanced metal guitar and right now i have an Epiphone SG Custom and a Line 6 Spyder2 75 watt amp

in the answer i would like reasons for why you think i should get each guitar

A: I do not think you should get any of these guitars if you are relying on advice from others and not making a decision based on your own ears.

I have used Jackson guitars for several years. You need to know if it is a Jackson USA custom or Jackson Japan guitar. The USA ones are far superior and pricy. The DK range is japan and I think the other are too.

I’d recommend a PC-1 – Phill Collen signature. It has a sustainer pickup (bit like an e-bow).

Jackson are notorius for “good harmonics”, and any Jackson is a good choice for metal shredders. Having a good quality guitar is important however getting the sound you want does have a lot to do with your amp/effects/modelling etc.

Make the decision yours!

Scalloped heel means uninhibited access to the upper frets.

Q: Guitar or amp problem?
I’ve just bought my first guitar and I pretty much know nothing, but that’s not the problem I’m asking about. xD I bought a “starter kit” Squier Fender. It came with a Squier Affinity Series Strat and a Fender G-DEC Junior Amp. I didn’t think my guitar was in tune so I figured I’d plug it into the amp which seems to have a tuner. I plugged it all in (cable in guitar, cable in amp, headphones, plugged into the wall) and figured it work but it doesn’t. The amp turns on and the “on” light is on and I can hear it humming through the headphones but my guitar and it doesn’t seem to communicate. D: I have it set on tuner and the volume on the amp is set to 1 and the volume loop is set to 1. The weirdest part is that when I jiggle the chord plug in my guitar the lights come on (I’m assuming the ones that are suppose to come on when the guitar is plugged in. Its a green light and the light under “Tuner”.) I figured maybe it was the chord but I have two (one that came with the kit and a new monster cable because the guy at Guitar Center said the one that it came with sucked) and neither of them work. So are they BOTH broken? Is my amp broken? Is my guitar broken? Or did I just forget to do something? Granted I am a total newbie for guitar so I’m not very sure what I’m doing. HELP WOULD BE SUPER APPRECIATED!!! PLEASE!

A: Forget for a minute about tuning your guitar. Start by unplugging the headphones, turning the volume controls 1/3 to 1/2 way up, and seeing if your amp produces any sound with the guitar plugged in and with you strumming it. If not, bring everything back to the store for a refund or exchange. If there is sound then either your headphones or the output jack on the amp is faulty.

Q: guitar problem – noisy fender?
ive recently bought a new fender telecaster which im playing through a 120W laney amp.
ive noticed when with both hands off the guitar and the volume and gain up, it makes a lot of nasty background noise, this is reduced when i touch a string, or any other metal part of the guitar, but makes a small ‘popping’ sound every time i touch it. is this normal? can it be solved or reduced?

A: actually,

this isnt a problem at all! it is because u have too much gain on ur amp. the sound from the room and where ever u r playing vibrates the strings and since it is on gain, the slightest touch on a string can make a sound, thats why its easier to slide and hammer on and pulloff when its distorted.

turn off ur gain and u will not have this problem. if u want gain on then just dont let go off the strings. i dont think this will be a problem becuz wehn u play, u rnt supposed to let go off the strings.

3rdly, the popping noises r normal too. they r because ur strings touch the metal part of the pick ups. its not harmful. try it. push down on ur stirngs so it touches the metal things on ur pick ups. itll make a popping noise like u described.

ur guitars fine, trust me. it happens with me too

the answers above me are not right.

Q: How should I set up my electric guitar recordings to produce a crunchy, punk tone?
I have two guitars that I like recording with: a Paul Reed Smith SE Custom and an Epiphone Les Paul Standard. I use a Line6 Floor Pod Plus as a preamp which is then outputted to a Crate PA6FX head unit + speakers. I know I should technically use a real amp, but honestly, the tone from the PA system is so much better than my tiny piece-of-crap Fender Bullet-Amp. I have an MXL 3000 condenser mic for recording, and I use the line out on its phantom power board in order to record sound on my computer.

Now, the problem is that I like covering a lot of pop punk music with loud, punchy power chords. I have no trouble recording lead guitar parts, but when it comes to chords, it always sounds muddy and any strum pattern is impossible to identify since it’s just like a wall of sound without any real substance, if you get what I mean. I know dynamic mics are probably best for this, but I want to stick with what I have and not invest anymore. I also tried placing the mic up against the grill cloth of the speakers like the tutorials tell you to, but then I have to set the volume extremely low, otherwise it experiences overload easily, but then the guitar’s distortion doesn’t have the same effect at that low of a level. Should I try placing it at a distance and turning the volume up? Are there any tips for some EQ settings, pickup positions, mic placement, amp selection on my pedal, etc to provide that crunchier tone? Thanks.

A: Well, you have already identified your problem. To record loud guitars you need to use a dynamic mic right on the grill cloth. I use a shure SM57 and have for many years. This will deliver that in-your-face definition that you desire. A condenser mic is great for acoustic instruments but it cannot withstand the high SPL generated by a loud amplifier.
Since your object here is to record an obnoxious, flat-out, rhythm punk tone than I would suggest using that little fender bullet amp with minimal effects and a bit less distortion than you would normally go for. Than layer that with another track of the same thing recorded with the other guitar. Pan them right and left in the mix.
Of course your lead sound is going to be better through the P.A. because you are using the pod. It works much better in a Hi-Fi situation like that. The best way to use the pod when recording is to run it DIRECT into the recorder and by-pass the mic altogether. This is comparable to how a professional recording studio works. The pod has speaker emulation and the signal is already compressed so it works best as a direct unit.
You have not mentioned exactly what kind of interface you are using. You mention a phantom power board, but not what kind.
My advice is to by-pass the mic altogether except for vocals and acoustic instruments and simply go direct into the line input on the interface. Run the recording back into the P.A. and monitor it that way. (this is how a real recording studio works) When recording be sure to get the hottest level onto tape (I know, disc) as possible. Set the level so that the meter constantly lights up the first red overload indicator and then back it off just a hair. The occasional peak is okay. Get a good dynamic mic!!! They are absolutely essential to recording authentic guitar parts with an amp. Try distance micing the fender amp up real loud with the condenser and see what results you get. Remember that recording guitar parts is like painting, you want plenty of different “colors” to create the sonic picture. Recording all of the guitar parts with the exact same sound is like painting with one color, you have no definition between rhythm and lead, etc.
One more “old school” trick to recording great rhythm tones is to mix a totally clean track right under the distortion track to add sparkle and definition.
The whole process of recording is a trial and error approach at first. Try different ideas, even some that seem unconventional, and see what works and what doesn’t. As you get more experience with your equipment and learn more about the process you will gain a greater understanding to how to get the optimum results you are seeking.
Good Luck!

Q: guitar amps…playing with a drummer?
Me and my friends aren’t really in a “band” but we get together every once in a while and just jam. we play songs that we all know parts too. My friend that also plays guitar has a 150 watt line 6 spider 3. and then we play with another guy who plays the drums. So i need a new amp. becuase mine isn’t loud enough to really be heard. I have a crappy fender amp i got in a starter kit with my fender squir. i have a new guitar but not an amp.

so i need an amp. but i dont know how many watts it sould be. My friends line 6 amp rarely gets over level 4 volume wise. so would a 65 watt amp be good. or should i go with a 120 or something. I just need to be heard while playing next to the drummer and other guitarist.

thanks a lot.
thanks but i didn’t mean i was playing right next to the drums. that would create too many vibrations. And he aint too loud. I just have a crappy amp that doesn’t have much power. its called liek a fender 15g or something.

A: i got a 60w roland cube60 amp and its loud enough for the drums

Q: Prs se custom 24 or Fender american strat? (10 points)?
sorry, long, but i need some help.

so i’ve been playing guitar since last summer with my washburn D10s. I’m a serious musician, possibly doing music in college. I want to buy my first electric guitar this summer. My guitar teacher thinks i should get an american standard stratocster ($1000). Right now i have 700 after doing a looooot of work this summer (i had 300 previously). My parents are giving me 200 to spend on an amp or part of the guitar for my birthday. I’m using that for an amp, plus ill add a hundred or two so it’s a good amp, and im buying for the guitar by myself. I’ve realized that 1000 plus is going to be hard to get seeing as im 15 and jobs arent so readily available. I’ve been researching prs’s se line and have heard that they are great guitars. I like the 25th anniversary se custom 24 (~600, scarlet red). My guitar teacher thinks i should go for the strat still, but i think he thinks that my parents are going to help me out a lot with it. What do you think i should do? Go broke with top of the line and post-poned amp, or save and go with a quality mid price guitar plus good amp? I’m kind of leaning towards the prs but i respect my guitar teacher and am not a guitar expert. I like to play a little bit of everything: progressive, metal, jazz, rock, blues, classic rock, indie (lots of indie, prog, and rock), if that helps. here are links to the two guitars. (I would get the strat in olympic white and put a red pickguard on it)

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-American-Standard-Stratocaster-Electric-Guitar?sku=515748

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/PRS-SE-25th-Anniversary-Custom-24-Electric-Guitar?sku=423596

A: Please go for the Stratocaster, it will REALLY be worth your money.
The fender is a timeless classic, and proves to be one of the best guitar lines in history
I have an American Stratocaster myself for 8 years (I am 18) and I am still absolutely in love with it…
You can get any sound out of it– distortion, clean etc; and it stays in fantastic condition.
I suggest that you buy a really crappy amp to begin with… amps aren’t nearly as important as the guitar, and as long as you can hear your guitar through the speaker it doesn’t matter what kind it is unless your playing a concert (:

But yes, go with the Stratocaster. Plus that other guitar screams “Hi, I started playing guitar a year ago!” and I am sure you are quite good, but no one wants to be labeled as a poser.

Hope it all works out
xox

Q: Help! Fender Stratocaster + bass amp = badness?
I know this is stupid on my part, heh heh hehhh…. I recently ordered a used strat online and was getting antsy to play it on an amp. I plugged it into my brothers base amp a few different ocassions. My Q is this, could this harm my guitar? I’m not worried about the amp, its the size of a shoe box. The plug that went into the guitar from the amp had a hook if you know what I mean, (its not straight) so every time I tried to get it out it wouldnt come out, I pulled really hard and sounded like I stripped something inside every time I did this. Could that cause damage??? (I don’t do this anymore) I still don’t have an amp either…

Any insight would be great!

A: naaaaaaaaaaa, the bass amp/speaker is heavy duty compared to a guitar amp speaker.
this 2-string bass dont need a amp, but can plug into any amp

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q: Does it ruin your guitar amp head if you plug it to a different cabinent? (Marshall head to Fender cabinet?)?
I was wondering if it woud it would ruin either the head or cabinet if you plug a diiferent type of head into a cabinet
Example-Randall head into a mesa/boogie cabinet?

A: all depends on the ohms(resistence) of your cab compared to the handling of your head. if your head is good for 4 ohms you can put 1 4 ohm cab on it or 2 8 ohm cabs on, brands dont matter, just ohms and wattage ratings

Q: Do you need a cabinet to run an amp head?
I would like to know if you need a guitar speaker cabinet to run a guitar amp head? Im looking into purchasing the Fender FM 100H head and its a good price at 240 at Guitar Center and I just want to know if I need a cabinet to run it.

o yeah, any if anyone has this head can you tell me if its any good

thanks

A: yes it’s important that you have a cabinet plugged in for the load ,,or you will blow the head.

sorry I haven’t tried the Fm 100 yet

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: question on a guitar amp head/cabinet.?
So im kinda getting into guitar and im joining a band and thinking of getting an amp head/cab becuase my 15 watt fender is too quiet. soooo uh i was wondering if you ccan use one brand of amp head (say a vox head) and a differant brand cab (say a marshall cab)? would this work?

A: yes it is possible to use a head of X brand with a cabinet of Y brand. I know a guitar player who has a 350Watt Crate head hooked up to a Charvel cabinet. I also know another guitar player who has a Marshall Mode 4 head hooked up to a friends Fender MH cabinet until he gets his Marshall cab out of the shop.

For a while my Crate Blue-Voodoo tube head was connected to a friends Marshall 1960 cab and sounded just fine. So in short, yes you can!

Q: Guitar Amp/Amp Head questions. please help.?
So I bought this amp about a year ago.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Frontman-212R-100W-2×12-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=481601

it being a “Combo” amp. what does that mean?
I really like it, its GREAT.
but I’m soon going to buy a Dunlop Talk Box.
Supposedly you need an Amp Head to use a talk box.
I know i have to have a separate like, PA system, and mic.
i got that covered.
Also, is it even possibly to use an Amp head with this amp?
If so, how big/wattage/power?
Thanks guys.
sorry. its actually THIS amp guys. my fault

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-FM-212DSP-100-Watt-2×12-Frontman-Combo-Amp-with-DSP-Effects?sku=483720

A: To help answer some of your questions a combo is when you have your speakers and your head all together in one unit. Or you can get a “stack” which gives you the option of picking and choosing which type and size of speakers you want and than choosing the appropriate head to go with your speakers.
The one you showed is a combo so you won’t need an amp head.
Hope that helps a little bit…

Q: Which amp stack should i get??? Crate FlexWave Series Half Stack, or Fender FM 100H with cab?
Which one should i get???????
Crate Flexwave

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Crate-FlexWave-Series-FW120HS-120W-4×12-Half-Stack-481416-i1320778.gc

Fender FM 100 head and cab
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender-FM-100H-Guitar-Amp-Head-103532024-i1145954.gc

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender-FM-412-4×12–100-Watt-4-Ohm-Cabinet-103532032-i1153055.gc

I really like both amps,(the fender looks cooler), but whats best in sound quallity??? im gonna be in a band and might use it during school tallent shows and stuff at my school with my future band, my jr highs stage is in the cafeteria and im afraid my line 6 spider III 15 watt amp isnt loud enough. they both have about the same price but which is best for every rock genre and a little metal. (punk rock, alternative, classic rock, and the breaking benjamin metallica type metal). i plan on having it hooked up to a les paul speciall 2, (mught upgrade to a beautiful wine red epiphone les paul studio limmited edition and have it hooked to a digitech rp350 multi-effects pedal box.

A: Fender is definitely the better choice.

It’s also wise to choose something that you will like for a long time.

I agree that fender looks cooler, so i suggest you go with fender

if you are worried about the sound quality, you definitely do not

need to worry about that

Q: Guitar amplifier tone come from head or cabinet?
Would a Fender amp head with a fender cabinet sound the same as a Fender amp head with a Marshall cabinet? Which component or do both contribute to the tone of the amplifier?

A: Both the head and the cab affect your sound, and you can mix and match to suit your taste. For example, you could have a tube head or solid state, and a cab that’s open back, closed back, 4×12, 2×12, ported, not ported, different speakers, etc. Even the type of wood matters: most are particle board, but some boutique/high end cabs are made of cabinet grade wood. It’s fun to experiment!

Q: is it a good idea to mic my guitar amp (a small fender valve) to hear it on a Stagepas 300 PA?
Ok i just sold a horrible, 4×12 cabinet and head (both fenders too, solid state) and i just love my little practice amp tone, its a valve state so i wanna preserve that sound, i can even hear it with drums and bass playing at the same time (no problem with that).

The thing is i want to be able to listen to my electric acoustic, and add some piano, so an electric guitar amp can’t make it, and i just have about $550, so i was tihnking in buying that PA and micing the guitar, the electric acoustic and setting up a Keyboard directly through the mixer. Any thoughts? Is this a good idea? is it going to sound bad? HEEELLLPPP!!!!!!!!!!!

A: Trying to mic the guitar, might be a problem. You’d be fine if you could just plug it directly into the mixer. Or else you’ll run into feedback issues.

Q: Which guitar amp should i get?
i’ve been playing guitar for about a year now and i was looking for a new amp. I am not sure if i should get a marshall 100 watt amp head or just a marshall 100 watt 22.5″x18″x11. I’d prefer to get an amp head so that later i could upgrade to a half stack. I would generally use this amp for jamming with my friends. Currently i have a 15 watt fender amp

A: A half stack is not that practical unless your leaving it at a rehearsal location, It’s not much fun and it can be damaging to haul a 4X12 cabinet and Head, plus Guitar case and accessories around from place to place, not to mention a tube head doesn’t like being carried around outside of a road case! And you really want a tube head!
Sure a JCM900 head and a 1960V cab is the shitz!
but you might consider the MG100DFX 100watt combo until you get the band rehearsal thing down!

Q: How do you hook up a Dunlop Heil Talkbox to a guitar amp?
I just got the dunlop heil talkbox but when i look at the instructions it says you have to have a amp head and a cab. However i do not have a head or a halfstack. I have two amps a Fender-GDEC and a Peavey Rage 150 is there any way to hook it up using those two amps?

A: Hopefully you bought it at a local store,

go and have them show you how to hook it up,

be careful, you can damage your amp, if you don’t do it correctly

You need an amp, that has a “speaker output”,
I don’t think the Fender does, so that won’t work

I don’t know the Peavy, so I don;t know about that one

IF you use a solid state head, it’s not as tricky,
if you use a tube head, you have to make sure that there is a load on the amp, at ALL times, or you will damage it.

I used to own one, but do not have one in fron to f me right now

Q: Im having trouble finding a good sound for my bass guitar and amp, can someone give me some suggestions?
I have a Gallien Krueger 300 backline head and a 4 by 10inch cab. My guitar is an active fender Jazz bass. I play in a hardcore band and im having a lot of trouble finding a sound that is both good for triplets and for a bassy sound. If someone could find the amp head’s panel on the internet and tell me some settings i would really appreciate it. Thank you

A: Sorry I’m stomped

Q: I neeed some expert help for my new guitar AMP…?
Hello everyone. I’m joined a new band, and things are pretty good so far. I would like to get a nice set of head/cabinet for my new set up. It’s kinda hard for me because i need to find an excellent sound for the kind of guitar playing i do.

If you have listen to bands like Billy Talent, you would notice that there are more than just regular chords in their music. Those single notes that totally change the sound of a chordf that Ian D’Sa [guitars] plays are a perfect example of the kind of sound i wanna get. Clean and very noticeable.

Now, i tried the Marshall 800 100W Head, and it was pretty good.Then i tried the Fender 60W Supersonic Head AMP and the sound was awesome! I need to get something like that, but the prices are a little too high for me now, and that’s not counting the cabinet. I would like somebody to help me with this. What other brands should i try? Whatr about MESA? WHAT ABOUT THE CABINET???

Please help….

A: Mesa/Boogie is an awesome brand, but it’s hard to find a dealer, and it’d cost a lot. You should try all sorts of brands, don’t be limited to one. You never know if you’ll find one that you like and it’s cheap. What sort of cabinet are you looking for (like 2×10″ or what?)? It depends if you’re band is going to be serious, like going to be gigging or not. If you’re not going to be in a while, then save up for a really good amp. I rushed into buying a Fender Rumble 100 Combo amp a while back, and now that we’re going to be gigging, I’m not sure if it’s going to have enough power or not. See, if I saved up until now, I would’ve had enough for an amp head and small cab.

Q: What is the best $300- 400 amp?
I was thinking one of these

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender-Frontman-212R-100W-2×12-Guitar-Combo-Amp-104506076-i1323510.gc

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Valve-Junior-Half-Stack-481475-i1275082.gc
with this http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Valve-Junior-1X12-Extension-Cab-104302591-i1176530.gc

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Marshall-MG15MSII-Micro-Stack-101897007-i1145874.gc

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Marshall-Zakk-Wylde-MG15MSZW-Microstack-Amp-481032-i1173583.gc

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Kustom-Double-Barrel-30W-2×12-Guitar-Combo-Amp-482293-i1410517.gc

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender-FM-100H-Guitar-Amp-Head-103532024-i1145954.gc
with http://www.guitarcenter.com/Marshall-MG412A-or-MG412B-120W-4×12-Guitar-Extension-Cabinet-101644409-i1145923.gc

If you have any other suggestions or advice on which is better of these, I appreciate it. If the first is true, distortion isn’t really an issue for me. I have a boss DS-1 and an MT-2.
Oh, I forgot to say I play mostly classic and alternative rock.
TG, that isn’t an absolute price range, I can save up a little more if it is absolutely worth it, but I would prefer that it stay within that.

A: Well with the DS-1 and MT-2, you have any distortion covered, so you need a good clean
Id say try Fender

Though get the combo, the head is 250, and with the cab it will be over your price range

I hate the clean sound of Marshall’s personally, And I find Kustoms sound similar

The Epiphone may be too quite for a band/gig situation

Even so, I would say get the combo fender
Easier to move, 2X12 is more than enough, and it saves you money for something else

Q: what is the point of a guitar amp and mic?
I play live at my church every week. I play a martin D-28 acoustic guitar through a genz benz amp and I use the line out that runs to the sound system. I just recently got a Gibson les paul and i play through a fender amp that is miced with a sm-57 dynamic mic. I was just wondering why should I mic the amp when I can just run a line out, or better yet just run a line out of a marshall head or something like that. My stage is pretty big and the audience cant really hear the amps all they hear is the main speakers so I was wondering what the point of an amp is… why not just pick a good sounding head and use an in-ear monitor to eliminate stage volume and better produce a good mix for the audience. I’m basically wondering what is the point of having an amp and if it is necissary why mic it vs. using the line out.

A: There are a number of reasons. One is that because every amp sounds different and each guitarist has his/her preferences set, you want the audience to hear what you hear coming out of the amp. If you used the line-out of a head, you’d be eliminating the sound heard from the amp speakers.

When you mic an amp, the audience IS hearing the amp, but through the main speakers (PA).

If amp speakers weren’t all that important, they wouldn’t cost so much!

I did exactly what you mentioned once, i.e., plugged my guitar directly into the PA system. The problem? I had ABSOLUTELY NO CONTROL over the guitar sound, and it sounded exactly the same in every song.

This would be fine if you were using say, a personal PA system where you could control the mix/tone, etc. on stage. However, the Shure 57 was designed to do just what it does… present the same sound to the audience as it does to you. Costs less, too!

Capisce?

Kabum

Q: How can I use headphones with my guitar amplifier?
I don’t think it is possible, but I have a Fender FM212R combo amp and head. It has two guitar inputs, a footswitch input, pre out, and power in. There isn’t a headphone jack but I was wondering if there is any possible way to configure the sound from the amp into headphones?

A: i fthere ain’t a headphone jack u can’t

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

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

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

Thanks! =)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A: Go to a Guitar Center store!!!

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

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

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

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

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

Greetings from Austin, TX

Ken

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

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

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

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

Fender FM 212R Guitar Combo Amp

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

or the

Marshall MG50DFX Combo Amp

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

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

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

never buy fender

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A: Yes you can.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks for answers thus far!!!

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

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Q: 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’

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Q: Is there a difference between a bass amplifier and a guitar amp?
If I buy a bass guitar, can I use a normal guitar amp for it?

A: It really depends on the guitar amp. The difference is that bass amps have much stronger, more powerful speakers to handle the low notes. I have an ampeg guitar amp from the 1960’s that cant handle bass at all without blowing it up, but a friend of mine uses a marshall for his bass and it works fine.

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

A: Hey Katana:

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

Heres a link for ya on the Bassman amps.

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

Hope this has helped, and keep playin!

Q: What are the disadvantages, if any, of playing a guitar through a bass amp or a bass through a guitar amp?
My friend has a habit of playing his guitar through a bass amplifier and I (before I got into playing music proper) used to play my bass through guitar amps. What, if anything, are the effects on the amp itself? I already know about what it will do for your sound; I just need to know if it is bad for the amplifier in any way.

A: Electrically, no harm will be done to the amps.

Playing a guitar through a bass amp…rock on. The Fender Bassman amp was originally intended as a bass amp. But, guitarists found out that it sounded great when you cranked it up. So now it’s more popular as a guitar amp than for it’s original intended purpose.

Bass through a guitar amp…as long as you’re not try a put a ton of bass through it at a high level, it’s fine. The thing you have to be careful with is the speaker itself. Guitar speakers and cabinets aren’t designed to handle a lot of low end (most roll off below about 80Hz, almost one octave above the low E on a bass).

If the speaker sounds like it grunting or you hear a rubbing noise come from the speaker, back off on the bass and/or the volume.

Greetings from Austin, TX

Ken

Q: Bass Guitar On A Guitar Amplifier?
I really want to buy a bass guitar but I’m not sure if I can pay for the bass amplifier yet. I’d really like to get the bass soon though. My question is if it really makes a diffeence if you have a bass amp or not. Could i use a my guitar amp for it? I don’t plan on playing live with the bass anytime soon, but I may film videos. How much would a guitar amp really change the sound is what I’m basicly getting at.

A: It never ceases to amaze me how many times this question comes up.

Chris Squire (Yes)
Jack Bruce (Cream)
John Entwistle (The Who)
Lemmy (Motorhead)
Robert Trujillo (Metallica)
dUg Pennick (King’s X)
Ken C (Rhythm Dawgs, Trias) <--- Shameless Self Plug

All bassists who have used or continue to use “guitar” amps in their rigs.

Electrically, you won’t do any damage to the amp. You do have to be careful with the speaker(s) though. Guitar speakers and cabinets weren’t necessarily designed to handle a lot of low frequency information. If the speaker sounds like it’s grunting or farting, then you’re trying to drive too much bass through it. Back off on the bass or turn down the volume.

Just go easy on the speaker, and you’ll be fine.

Greetings from Austin, TX

Ken

Q: Bass Guitar AMPLIFIER question?
What bass amp do you recommend for me? I just play at small things with my band (drummer, guitarist/singer) like at talent shows and other small “gigs”. What bass guitar amp do you recommend with great sound and at least 90 watts (unless you have a better i idea of how many watts I need, tell me) and cost at the most, $300.00? Thanks!

A: I play a Ampeg B-2 combo. 90 watts is good for a practice amp but thats about it. To get the presence and big low end, you need at least 200 watts. The low end sounds suck up tons more power than 6-string amp. 1000 watts doesn’t nessesarily mean super high volume, but gives you in your face fidelity.

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: what’s the difference between a guitar and bass amp?
I was looking online and I found an AWESOME deal for a high powered bass amp to replace my lowly current guitar amp.

I play electric guitar, and I was wondering, what’s the sound difference between a guitar amplifier and a bass amp?

I usually play with my amp with treble at 0, mid at 8, and bass at 10.

Would there be noticeable difference between the sound of teh bass amp versus a guitar amplifier?

Also, my current amp has some distortion control, whereas the bass has alot of settings, I’m getting a distortion pedal as well, so will the bass amplifier sound seriously different on distortion as well?
We’re talking about a 300W amp for under 300 dollars.

I can’t find a 50W for guitar at that.

Also, as I said, I don’t use treble at all, and my playing is pretty bass heavy.

My biggest question is as to distortion.

A: There would be a huge difference. The bass amps are made for the low freq sounds. Guitar amps are made for the range of sounds much higher.

My guitar will not function with my son’s bass amps.

Look at the Line 6 Spider series. Some good amps for not a lot of money.

Q: What’s the difference between a guitar and bass amp?
I was looking online and I found an AWESOME deal for a high powered bass amp to replace my lowly current guitar amp.

I play electric guitar, and I was wondering, what’s the sound difference between a guitar amplifier and a bass amp?

I usually play with my amp with treble at 0, mid at 8, and bass at 10.

Would there be noticeable difference between the sound of teh bass amp versus a guitar amplifier?

Also, my current amp has some distortion control, whereas the bass has alot of settings, I’m getting a distortion pedal as well, so will the bass amplifier sound seriously different on distortion as well?
We’re talking about a 300W amp for under 300 dollars.

I can’t find a 50W for guitar at that.

Also, as I said, I don’t use treble at all, and my playing is pretty bass heavy.

My biggest question is as to distortion.

A: I have bass and guitar amps, and at one time I thought about using a bass amp instead of upgrading my guitar rig, so I can give you some input on my experiences with that:

Bass amps can make good guitar amps. The Fender Bassman(original model) handled both guitar and bass for example. Bass amps tend to just bring out the lows in a mix, the big problem with this is when you want to record guitar through a bass amp, it tends to just come out as mush. Just jamming through a bass amp works great though. I got a kind of My Bloody Valentine tone out of a Metal Zone in front of my bass rig. It works best for metal, or heavy alt rock basically. It also gives you a great clean sound, very thick and clear, but thumpy lol. I eventually bought a Mesa MkIV, and that was the best way to go for me. If your looking for some inspiration, Josh Homme from QOTSA and KYUSS plays his guitar through bass amps as I’m sure others do.

(EDIT) Believe it or not, you could go your whole career without needing more than 50-100 watts. Nowadays amps get miked up so buying half stacks is almost a waste of money. You just need something powerful enough to survive in the mix of all the intruments. I mean, with distortion a bass amp will just sound like a really bassy guitar amp…thats the best way to put it. And the reason the bass amp is easy to find cheap is because they are rated higher, Bass needs more watts to cut through a mix. I have a 300 watt Sunn guitar amp that I can’t even put past 1 without blowing out some ears. Its more important to be able to drive a guitar amp with its own power section, so smaller wattage works for guitars.

(Another edit lol) Bass amps hit much lower than your guitar amp can even set the way you have it…it might be good for you since you like it deep. The only downside might be if you change your style later it will be hard to adjust using a bass amp. That and my problems with recording guitar through bass amps, but im sure that can be over come. If anything, you should get out to a store and experiment for yourself before you shell out any money.

Q: Guitar/Bass Amp Difference?
Mmk… I want to get an amplifier for my electric guitar, but I really can’t tell a difference between a guitar amplifier and a bass amplifier. I checked the amplifiers at the local music store, and only one of them actually stated which instrument it was for. Is there any way to tell the difference between a bass amp and a guitar amp? If so, I’d like to know what the differences are.

Also, if I get a bass amplifier, I’ve heard it’s fine to play a guitar that’s hooked to one… and I want to confirm if that’s true, and if it will make the guitar sound awkward.

A: If you are playing a guitar and not a bass I absolutely recommend a guitar amp for many reasons. For one your tone of your guitar will be more true to it’s intended/preferred sound. The bass amps Speaker(s) are larger and produce a more low end sound. If you run your guitar through effects into the bass amp it will also sound different than if run through a guitar amp. It just don’t sound right like when the guitar is run straight to the PA and not through an amp first…it just kind of sounds dull. If you play guitar you may as well get the equipment that’s made for it. A guitar amp, but look around at different ones there are many options 1,2 & 3 channells, built in effects. Be more specific when you go to the music store and ask the guitar tech at the store a lot of questions and I bet you he also recommends a guitar amp. good luck

Q: Electric Guitar on Bass Amp?
Will plugging an electric guitar into a bass guitar amplifier mess up either the guitar or amp? Or is it ok to do?

A: Yes, you can plug it into the bass amp and not cause damage. However, the bass amp is crossed over for a low frequency. That means you will not get all the highs and high harmonics the guitar is producing. So you guitar is going to sound very midrangey or lower. If that’s all you have or all you can afford right now, go ahead and do it. You should be OK.

Q: Need help with bass guitar amp Can you help.?
I have a Behringer BX4410A bass guitar amplifier, I need to know if I can add exspansion cabinets and still run the main speakers in the factory cabinet. It has a speakon jack on the back but I want to know if I hook that connection up will it cut off the four tens from use.

A: If you don’t already have it, download the manual for your amp from the Behringer website:

http://www.behringerdownload.de/BX4410_BX4410A/BX4410_BX4410A_ENG_Rev_B.pdf

From what I gather from the manual, adding external speakers to the amp will not disconnect the internal speakers. Neutric Speakon connectors do not have a “disconnect” function built into them, so you should be safe using that. Just make sure that the external cabinet you’re going to hook up is not less than 4 ohms impedance.

Good luck.

Greetings from Austin, TX

Ken

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

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

if not? any suggestions

thanks
i play electric guitar NOT bass

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

Q: Can you use a First Act Pocket Guitar Amplifier for a bass guitar?
My moms boyfriend just gave me his Ibanez bass, and I have one of those amps. I dont have the money to buy a bass amp right now, and I just wondering if it would work for the bass for a while.

A: you CAN

its just not a good idea.

Think of it this way. Girls cant sing bass cause their vocal chords cant handle the low notes.

same with a guitar amp playing Bass notes.

itll work, but you risk ruining it, especially since its FirstAct

Q: if you connect a bass 2 a guitar amp will the guitar amp get damaged in any way?
I have a fender frontman guitar amp what will happen if i connect a bass and a guitar to the guitar amplifier will it damage it?

A: Not at all.

Original had a large keyboard amp that I used for my bass for several years. Was pretty good, but not made for bass guitar.

However………I had a nice little guitar amp that I used for practising with as my big amp is awefully heavy & bulky. My 13 year old tried it out, cranked it up and blew the speaker.

So…..It’s OK to plug in and use, but if it’s so loud that it starts to distort, you are at risk of blowing it.

B )

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

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

Q: Will my electric guitar work with an acoustic amp?
specifically, will my Fender Telecaster work with a Marshall AS100D acoustic amp?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cheers,
James.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks,
Nick

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hope it goes well for you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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: 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: 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 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: Is there a difference between electric acoustic guitar amp cords and microphone amp cords?
Ok, i have a mic that i think is from wal-mart with a add-on so it can plug into my PC, im thinking that when i get an electric acoustic that i can put it into this input and record with a program that i have?? i know how to record from the mic input but im just not sure if it will be the right size of this input.

it is about a quarter of an inch round.
To all that remains.

I dont have it yet. If i did, i would be doing so.

A: Yes and no there is no difference in size, but impedance is different and a guitar uses way more you can burn out the sound card in your PC. A guitar needs to go through an interface first.

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: 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..

Q: Can i hook up my electric acoustic to my guitar amp?
I just got an electric acoustic. I have an amp which is the link that follows:

http://www.roland.com/products/en/CUBE-15/

I was wondering if i could just hook it up to that amp and it’ll sound alright and wont damage the guitar. Will it sound okay with the electric amp or should i buy an acoustic amp for it?

p.s. i love you Tiffany!

A: I think you are in the wrong forum to ask this question. This is classical music forum, try to ask your question in pop, people there should be able to help you better.

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

Q: Are all guitar amps made for both acoustic and electric?
I bought a really expensive taylor acoustic guitar (which i love!) but i want an amp that will do it justice, So can i go and buy any amp, or are there specific acoustic and electric amps

A: I’d say go to guitar center or best buy’s music section or any place with guitar amps and ask them which one will sound the best for an acoustic

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

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

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

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

Yes.

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

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

Q: Can you use electric guitar amps for electric acoustic guitars?
My guitar is the breedlove black magic

A: You can but there are amps specifically designed for acoustic guitars – they have a two way speaker (woofer and tweeter) for cleaner highs:

http://www.zzounds.com/cat–Acoustic-Guitar-Amps–2589

Q: acoustic guitar amps?
I’m starting to learn to play a guitar. I bought an acoustic guitar, and have been looking for an amp because this guitar has a pickup on it and can be played through an amp. Are there amps made just for an acoustic guitar? I’m not wanting to play loud like with an electric guitar, just something that has a good tone.

A: Yes, you would want to get an amplifier made specifically for an acoustic guitar. Although an amp made for an electric guitar would work, since you seem to just want to mess around with an acoustic guitar, then it would be best to get one made for an acoustic guitar. The good news is they are not that expensive. I’m sure you can find a good one for less than $100. I saw some listings at http://www.acousticguitaramps.net/ for some models that were small and affordable. Good luck with your playing, you chosen the best instrument to learn.

Q: Do acoustic-electric guitars play on electric guitar amps?
I have a 100 watt crate amp and am curious that if I bought an acoustic-electric guitar if it would be able to be played through my amp. I would like to avoid having to buy a whole other amp for this guitar.

A: Yep, it sure will! : )

Q: Acoustic guitar amps!!!?
Ive been playing acoustic guitar for a little while now and I have been wondering if i should get an amp

Is there any particular type of amp i should get

Im looking to spend something in the region of about £75 – £120

Any suggestions

A: Any working and good amp should do. I don’t know if you’ve already, but try musiciansfriend.com, I think you can search price criteria. Try this http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Acoustic-AG15-15W-1×8-Acoustic-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=500132. I’m not sure if they ship to europe. If you speak german, try www.session.de, though it might just be easier to go to a local store. It’s really your decision, based on what kind of sound you want, what kind of quality you want, whether you want the best brand or not – it also depends on what kind of guitar you have. I assume you have an acoustic that is compatible with an amp?
You could stick a microphone in there.

Q: where can i find the brand called “acoustic” guitar amps and guitars?
i went to the rock hall and i jimi hendrix used to play the brand “acoustic” guitar for a short time. also i’ve seen a amp by the same brand at guitar center.

A: well first look on the internet and then look at guitar center again. That company may not exist any more.

Q: Are acoustic guitar amps O.K. to use with my ELECTRIC guitar?

A: Brian (above) is close but he doesn’t win the cigar.

Most (not all) acoustic guitar amps have inputs that are very sensitive to the voltage that the pickup produces since most acoustic pickups are much weaker than the typical electric models.

Plugging an electric guitar into an acoustic amp MAY overdrive the preamp and cause a bunch of distortion and shorten the life of the amp.

Q: How long does it take to learn how to play an acoustic guitar?
How long does it take to learn how to play an acoustic guitar, no amps or anything, yeah i would practice like.. all my spare time thats like 4 hours a day ish? please help me

A: Well, that depends on how productive your practices are, and how you plan to practice. I’ve noticed a lot of people taking shortcuts, like not learning to tune by ear, which actually can make it more difficult to play. You can play the correct notes all you want, but you’re not a proficient player if you can’t tell if the guitar is in tune or not.

Basically, if you take it seriously, and practice, you should be able to pick it up fairly quickly.

Q: Are there guitar amps made specifically for acoustic/electric guitar?
Just want to prove my friend wrong
I don’t mean a pickup that you put over the hole.

A: Yes they have less options such as distortion and overdrive. They have a very clean sound. Of course an acoustic-electric guitar would still work with an amp made for an electric guitar, but it won’t sound as good as if you get an amp specially made for an acoustic-electric.

Q: Are electric guitar amps O.K. to use with my acoustic/electric guitar?
Awhile ago, I was told that it is not good to use an electric guitar amp with my acoustic/electric guitar and that I should use an acoustic amp. Lately, I have been hearing that there is nothing wrong with using this kind of amp, or others, with my guitar. So is there anything that could be damaged by me plugging my guitar into an electric amp?

A: Many great musicians mix amplification types. The sound will be slightly different but you’re not going to hurt your instrument.

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: difference between electroacoustic guitar and acoustic guitar.?
i know electroacoustic guitar has amps and all that other stuff but what exactly are amps? i know they make the guitar sound louder but how ? I also know that acoustic guitars require no cords or amps. and uhm. what’s the difference in sound between those type of guitars? is one brighter than the other or what? i just want more info. thanks. =]

A: electroacoustic has a pickup and can be plugged into an amp. It does not have an amp.

Q: Acousic guitar amps?
Are there such things as acoustic guitar amps?

A: Not really.
Any guitar amp will do for an acoustic with electronic pick-ups.
One may use the features on an amp to make the SOUND of the acoustic better (like reverb, high and low end tones, etc) but to design an amp JUST for acoustic would be kind of silly.
Guitar player, DJ/karaoke host w/ LOTS od sound equipment.

Q: Are all amps made for both acoustic and electric?
I bought a really expensive taylor acoustic guitar (which i love!) but i want an amp that will do it justice, So can i go and buy any amp, or are there specific acoustic and electric amps

A: There are a bunch of amps made specifically for acoustic guitars. In general these amps have clean channels to accurately reproduce the acoustic sound. Recommended brands are LR Baggs, Fishman, Schertler, Genz-Benz, Ultrasound, and SWR.