Guitar Amps

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hope that helps.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The basic blocks of a guitar amp are:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Good luck.

Greetings from Austin, TX

Ken

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

A: don’t just buy the nearest Marshall

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

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

be very very wary of second hand gear

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thank you
I am new to this

Best answer will go to a serious answer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks guys

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Q: My Fender Guitar Amplifier problems?
I bought my guitar amp Fender Frontman from guitar center and was working fine when I got it. Two years later to now the amp doesn’t turn on at all. What can i replace? The warranty for the amp is over what can i do ? The local music store can’t fix it because they said you need to take the amp to a place that fixes amps. What are my options ?
My dad says he already took it to see someone to look at and he said that they said that the amp is completely broken and unfixable. Is that entirely possible? If that is the case could i send it back to fender for a refund because of defects in their product? Would it be possible to send it back to guitar center for refund?

A: your amp tube prob. blew, just go and buy a new amp tube, and have them replace it, although, how many watts is your amp?

if it is a cheapy little 15 watt amp, try looking into Kustom amps, they have life long warranties, and their products last for YEARS. ive been a customer of Kustom Amps, and I MIGHT be getting a deal with them, so they can make amps to my specifications.

EDIT: take your guitar into the shop, the wire inside of you guitar jack is cut, they can fix it in minuites, and it only cost like 5-10 bucks or FREE for them to take in, just call there, and tell them when u plug it in, ur guitar wont make ANY noise.

Q: Where can I get a new power switch for a Fender Rumble 15 Bass Guitar amplifier?
I have called music stores, went to Radio Shack, I have looked at alot of website when I put in a search but came up empty.

A: Have you tried calling Fender directly? Sometimes companies only sell replacement parts through their dealers or directly, for a small fee. Even if they can’t sell you the part, they can tell you where you can get it.

Contact Fender…
If your question is regarding Fender® products not featured in the Fender.com Online Store, or if you need information or technical support for Fender® products purchased elsewhere, please call the Fender Consumer Hot Line at (480) 596-7195.

Q: how do I get full stereo from my ipod when I plug it into a guitar amplifier (fender frontman)?

A: Guitar amps are generally mono, so you’ll only get one channel caoming out of the amp as audio.

Q: Can I use a regular guitar amplifier, as the Fender Blues Junior, with electric accoustic guitar Taylor 210 ce

A: You can use an electric guitar amp with an acoustic/electric, it won’t hurt anything, but it definitely won’t sound top notch. Typically an acoustic/electric is either plugged into an acoustic amp or directly into a mixing board. A Taylor is a sweet instrument that deserves to be heard properly. Please don’t plug it into an electric guitar amplifier.

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: Fender amplifiers… guitar.?
My friend just found a “Fender Super Lead II” guitar amplifier in the trash. I tried to Google it but Fender doesn’t even acknowledge that they’ve ever made such an amp. It’s in pretty okay condition and we plugged it in to make sure it still worked, unfortunately I couldn’t for the life of me figure out how to turn it on. I’ve been around music equipment for the last 10 years and the on/off switch isn’t in any of the traditional places. I know this isn’t the exact one, http://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/msg/349499125.html but it looked similar to this. If anyone knows how to turn this piece of junk on, could you please reply? Thanks.

A: I am a Marshal man myself but all I can think of is the volume or gain knob maybe has an off position?

Q: Can a fender bass amplifier be used with an epiphone les paul guitar?
I am saving up for an epiphone les paul that is costing me enough already without the amp. i was wondering if my sister’s fender bass amplifier could be used with it or if i have to shell out more money on an expensive amp.

A: yes it can

Q: Can you connect Fender guitar to a line 6 amp?
Is it possible? I have a FENDER STRATOCASTER 1964 and I want to now if I can connect it to a LINE 6 SPIDER III 15 GUITAR COMBO amplifier. I want to know if it will still work. Thank you.
To Jeffy: I heard from someone a few years ago that fender guitars only work on fender amps.

A: Hi! Yes, you can connect your Fender Stratocaster to the Line 6 amplifier. Guitars and amplifiers are not brand-specific; in other words, any guitar that uses a ¼-inch output cord will mate with any amplifier that has a ¼-inch input jack. That covers about 99% of the equipment you will ever likely come across! Whoever told you that Fender guitars require Fender amplifiers was either trying to sell you additional equipment, or just did not have a clue about guitar applications! Pick the amplifier that makes your Stratocaster sound just the way you want, and don’t worry about the brand. Best regards, Dana

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

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

Q: my fender bass guitar won’t play when plugged into a bass amplifier. How can it play or can i fix it.?
I have a fender deluxe series jazz bass guitar and it wont play when i plug it into the amp. i no the amp works because my other bass works wit it. i hope u can give me an answer.

A: Some bass guitars have batteries in them. Yours could have ran out of batteries.

If not, I suggest taking it to a guitar store like Sam Ash and asking them to see if they can find anything wrong with it.

Q: How can I check the serial number of my Fender Blues Junior guitar amplifier?
How can I check the serial number of my amp? What specific color/type is this Blues Jr amp? Is it called wheat brown, or something else?
Thanks!

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/airmiami/004/fender11.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/airmiami/004/fender16.jpg

A: I answered from your previous question, as far as the serial #, you can either call fender, or you might be able to look up online. Easy to do. Call fender. Take ya 20 minutes and you’ll be good.

Q: Guitar amplifier: Vox or Fender? Why?
for a beginner player

thanks

A: for a beginner i’d go with fender. Cheap and reliable.

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

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

A: marshall amp at a pawn shop.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q: Can a Fender Rumble 15 base amp be used with an electric guitar? Or just with a bass guitar?
I have a Fender squire electric guitar with a Fender Frontline 15g. Now I got a Fender Bass guitar. I know that I can’t use the Frontline for the bass guitar, but can I use a Fender Rumble for both the Bass guitar and a regular electric guitar?

A: You can play either guitar through either amp…..with limitations. If you play the bass guitar through the regular guitar amp, you must do it at VERY low volume or risk shredding your speaker. I’m talking about whisper volume here….practice levels only. The guitar can be played through a bass amp without doing any damage, but you won’t get the best tone. Each amp is optimized for it’s respective instrument. The bass amp has a beefy speaker which is made to reproduce lows. The regular guitar amp is designed for a higher frequency range……but there is overlap.

Q: what is the best electric guitar and amp?
hi, currently got a burswood full size electric guitar (fender style), but electrics are playing up. and i’m wanting to know what is the best sounding and easiest electric guitar to play? looked at a yamaha pacifica 112 +marshall amp, and looked at the maestro/gibson electric guitar. which is the easiest and best out of them 2?

A: My guitar is of signature and I would prefer Gibson in your case.

Q: I have a FENDER MiniDeluxe Amp for my electric guitar.What is the cord i need to connect the amp to my guitar?
Hi, i got a Fender Mini-Deluxe MD-20 amp for Christmas for my electric guitar. What is the name of the cord i need to buy to connect it to my guitar and about how much will it cost?

A: You need any 1/4 inch guitar cable. Any good one will probably be about $15. Nothing too long, maybe 10-15 feet. Go to Guitar Center or Sam Ash probably has huge sales right now.

Q: Looking for advise on buying an electric guitar amp for a beginner?
I’m considering buying a Fender Squire Strat electric guitar as my very first guitar and I was wondering what might be a good amp to buy with that, keeping in mind I’m on a tight budget so the cheaper the better

A: hmm.. spotted US$36+ amplifier for you at http://www.electricguitarforsale.biz/electric-guitar-amplifier. Check its user reviews.

Q: Can an acoustic/electric guitar connect to any amp?
Just bought a Fender acoustic/electric guitar. I have an Ibanez amp that i used for an electric guitar. Can i use that amp for my Fender?

A: yes, it won’t sound at true as an acoustic amp which has much less distortion but you can use it.

Q: Does it matter if I get a fender amp w/ a different brand electric guitar?

A: Nah mate, it’s all good. I have a Fender guitar with a Marshall Amp because I prefer the sound of a Marshall but I like the feel of Fender guitars. It’s all about personal choice dude. Happy playing!

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

Thanks

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

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

Q: 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: Is a Fender Squire electric guitar a good buy for $200 with distortion pedal and 15W amp?
I have been playing acoustic for 8 months, but wanna venture into the electric side of the guitars.. do you think this is a good deal for a learner and eventually intermediate electric guitar player?

cheers for your help, best answer will be given

A: not CAR audio

Q: What amp should I get for my Fender Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar?
I also wanted to know if there was an amplifier that works great with both my Fender and Taylor acoustic 114ce?

Any information appreciated greatly! Thank you!

A: For your Fender for home play and or small gigs, the Fender Blues Junior ($500). Best damn tube amp in the world. You need a seperate amp for your Taylor. Acoustic makes a good 15 w amp for $99. If you want want to stay on the cheap side and looking for various tones with your strat (Rock, blues, punk, metal, etc) you can get a nice little Line 6 15w amp for $99. It’s not bad considering all the features it has. It does the job and you can plug your Ipod into it and jam over top of that. But if you are actually serious about TONE. The blues junior all the way.

PS – Spend another $100 and get a TubeScreamer (Ibanez), the workhorse of the overdrive/blues pedals.

Thanks for the back up on the blues jr!!!

Q: I have a fender squire electric guitar and it wont hook up to my distortion and amp?
I’ve tried to hook it up but it wont work.

A: Have you tested each cable by using it to go straight from the guitar to amp? Do they ALL work?

Did you put the batteries in the dist. pedal, or attach the correct power supply? Some power supplies have the tip hot and the sleeve grounded, some are the opposite. It will be printed on the pedal and the supply. Make sure they are the same. (best to use one from the pedal’s manufacturer)

Are you plugging from the guitar to the “INPUT” of the pedal. Is the pedal’s “OUTPUT” the one going to the amp?

If you check these things you will find where the trouble is. We call it “trouble shooting”.

If something plain don’t work, you will have to replace it or get it fixed. Odds are it will be something simple.

Q: Will an Ibanez electric guitar work with a Fender amp?
Will it work or will it not, or should i get another type of amp.

If so, what brand of amp should i get?

A: Yes.. it will work. Get a fender tube amp. Pricey but amazing.

Q: Does the cable that connects an electric guitar to the amp have a proper name?
I own a Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar and somehow lost the cable which connects it to the amp – so i need to replace it, I was wondering if it has a proper name instead of just ‘guitar cable’ or whatever lol.

Thanks x

A: a guitar cable or guitar cord is what everyone calls it

it is a 1/4″ phone jack to 1/4″ phone jack shielded lead cable, but that just complicates it.
Maybe, you would call it that in an electronics store, but not a music store.

just call it a guitar cord or cable,
that’s what every one call it

It over 40 years of playing, I have have never had a musician come up to me and ask for a
“1/4″ phone jack to 1/4″ phone jack shielded lead cable”

I agree, that you should spend a couple extra bucks, and get a good one,
they do sound better, and they last longer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marshall MG10CD Combo Amp for Guitar

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

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

Pyle 300-WATT Portable Guitar Amplifier

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A: Absolutely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

so it will work fine ive done it

Thanks

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

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

Q: really old fender bass guitar amp sounds like speaker is blown. Speaker looks fine and fuse looks fine. ???
i acquired this amp used back in the early 90’s and it has worked fine until a few days ago. We were jamming and all of a sudden it just started sounding like crap. It sounds like when my friends bass amp’s fuse blew, but I checked it and it looks fine. any ideas?

A: Sounds like you may have damaged the voice coil in the speaker, take it out and find a place to get it checked out and the voice coil rewound, if that is the prob.. but it could be something else, but thats what it sounds like to me…

Q: Can a Fender Rumble 15 base amp be used with an electric guitar? Or just with a bass guitar?
I have a Fender squire electric guitar with a Fender Frontline 15g. Now I got a Fender Bass guitar. I know that I can’t use the Frontline for the bass guitar, but can I use a Fender Rumble for both the Bass guitar and a regular electric guitar?

A: You can play either guitar through either amp…..with limitations. If you play the bass guitar through the regular guitar amp, you must do it at VERY low volume or risk shredding your speaker. I’m talking about whisper volume here….practice levels only. The guitar can be played through a bass amp without doing any damage, but you won’t get the best tone. Each amp is optimized for it’s respective instrument. The bass amp has a beefy speaker which is made to reproduce lows. The regular guitar amp is designed for a higher frequency range……but there is overlap.

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

Thanks!

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

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

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

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

Enjoy your jazz bass!

Q: What bass guitar amp should i get?
So, I basically just want to play with my electric guitarist friend who plays with a 60 watt fender amp. I am going to get the Ibanez gsr200 bass guitar. What amp should I get to practice by myself, or with a friend? Whats the minimum wattage and/or price? Thanks.

A: I’m guessing you need something that’s easy to move around, has enough watts to compete with the guitarist, but can still handle some gig-use. Sound about right?

Well, I usually recommend Ampeg products – but that’s a personal decision. Some people are Ampeg guys, some are GK, or Trace Elliot… you really have to play/hear them for yourself. But I will say that Ampeg has always impressed me, and in 10 years of playing I wouldn’t trade my amp for any other brand.

So, I would try out the Ampeg BA115. It’s 100 watts, which will get you loud enough for practice/shows. I’m not a huge fan of 15″ speakers, but it still sounds great. My friend had this amp for years before moving up to an SVT classic head.

Check out RockGearReviews.com for some cool reviews/videos, too. Maybe you could review some of your gear there. Good luck!

Q: Can you use a Fender bass with a fender amp and a Boss guitar distortion pedal?
Will the pedal get wrecked?

A: Yes.

Pedal will not get wrecked.

If anything, you may end up with a very fuzzy, muddy tone. You will lose some of your lower end, which is why many bassists use them in parallel, ie think of Muse’s bassist.

The idea there is that instead of having bass -> pedal -> pedal -> amp, you have

bass -> splitter ->

splitter A out -> pedal -> mixer/signal combiner
splitter B out -> mixer/signal combiner

mixer/signal combiner -> amp

This way you can still have the tone of your distortion pedal but keep the clean low end that you would otherwise lose when using the distortion pedal.

Saul

Q: Can i play my guitar on my fender rumble bass amp?
i bought my 100 watt fender rumble a year ago and just got my brothers old guitar and was wondering if it was okay to play it on that amp?
i dont know why not

A: yup. but you’ll be missing a lot of the high end on the guitar. the rumble has a 15″ spkr as i recall. guitar amps usually have 10’s or 12’s. i wouldnt reccomend it frankly…unless youre hard up…

for what its worth, playing a bass thru a guitar amp is a definite NO NO…LOL you’d kill the amp…if ya cant afford a better amp, by a smaller guitar amp and mic it…..you’ll be FAR better off that playing thru a bass amp….GL

Q: fender bass amp… which one do i want?
I play bass and I’m debating between two excellent deals on Fender Rumbles. I’m in 7th grade and am planning to be in talent shows thought-out middle school and high school. Which Rumble should i go for-

60 watt for $220.00 (normally $250.00)
100 watt for $280.00 (normally $350.00)

Yes I know that that DPW (dollars per watt, don’t ask, i made that one up) is lower on the 100 watt but think, im a teen that isn’t old enough to get a job and has no allowance. So if i buy the 100 watt then my money for bass guitar accessories goes ALL into that. I have some money left over if i go 60. I’M NOT ASKING FOR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ANY OTHER AMP!

A: I would go with the 60 watt amp. With the extra money you can buy a pedal or something you would like to go along with your bass.

Q: Can an electric bass guitar amp work for and electronic drum set?
My brother bought a cheap bass guitar online and I went out to pick up an amp for it (Fender Rumble 15), and since the bass is so crappy, I decided to switch to drums. I am going to buy the Simmons SD7K Drum set, and I was wondering if I need to buy a whole other monitor/amp for it, or can I somehow connect it to the amp I have.

A: you can use the same amp but BE CAREFUL because if it’s only 15 watts it could very easily blow. For drums you should be looking at a 30+ watt amplifier.

Q: would a Fender Jazz bass work in a Peavey bass amp?
i have a jazz band concert tonight and i hate my schools bass guitar. it is a peavey bass with a peavey amp. would a fender bass work in the peavey amp?

A: yeah, your fender should work with any brand amp, brand doesnt effect compatibility. the only differerence in brands is the sound. so if you dont like how the peavy amp sounds i woukd try a different amp

Q: How to fix humming and cracking on a bass amp?
i have a fender 15 rumble bass guitar amp
the amp hums slightly when it is not plugged into amp.
plugged into a plug that has like 5 and is extended idk what it is called.
i have a fender squire bass,
i dont know im like a beginner and i bought it all used from craigslists,

Can someone help me fix cracking and the humming?

A: You are hearing a 60 Hz hum. This is almost certainly caused by a poor filter capacitor in the power supply of the amplifier. It is allowing some AC to pass through to the power supply. That’s the only thing I would suspect since you bought it on Craigslist. Not many people get rid of perfectly good equipment and that’s probably why the seller got rid of it.

A good technician will put a ’scope on the output of the power supply and expect to see a straight DC signal. Any AC ripple is a sign of a bad filter capacitor.

The fix isn’t too expensive or complicated. $20 for the capacitor (about 400,000 uf) and about $50-$60 for labor.

Q: bass in a guitar amp?
i have an old gorilla tubestack guitar amp, i also have a fender bass amp but it doesnt have a line out 2 record with. i was wondering if i could use my gorilla amp with my bass

A: yes, but not recommended. But, we lost our base amp in the middle of a set and ran the base through a Peavy Twin,turned volume,highs &mids down and miked it thru the P.A. system.that got us thru the nites gig and done it twice since. good luck jf/cajun country connection

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 )

Q: How will an electric guitar sound through a bass amp?
Does anything differ? Sound Quality maybe? My reason for asking is i’ve been playing bass guitar for a few years and I’m going to play electric guitar once I get my new Fender. I already have a bass amp and don’t want to spend too much more money. Would my Fender sound good with my bass amp and an electric guitar cabinet hooked up to it? Thanks in advance.

A: me thinks, it wouldnt.
i probably would play but since the bass amp is configured to play an octave lower than an electric guitar, you might have some volume issues.
just adding an electric cabnet, give you more speakers, noe the capability to play and electric clearly.
if you still wanna use the cabnet, go out and buy a head unit, it doesnt have to be top of the range Marshall equipment, but if i were you i would.

good luck…….

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

if not? any suggestions

thanks
i play electric guitar NOT bass

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

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

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

A: it should work with most any brand

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

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

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

any suggestion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Too many budding bassists start with an instrument that leaves much to be desired and they hate to play it and they quit. Don’t let this happen to you! The bass in this package features a comfortable neck and quality pickups. It feels great and it’s not some pawn-shop piece of lumber.

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

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

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Q: How come when my cell phone’s near my bass guitar the amplifier makes a loud ringing sound?
I had my cell phone in my pocket when I was playing bass guitar. I noticed when I moved the back of my guitar over my phone, my amplifier made a loud, high pitched ringing sound. Why does it do that? I’m completely stumped. If you don’t believe me try it, but do it at your own risk since I don’t know if it hurts your amplifier. Serious answers only please.

A: the cell phone is always searching for signal and the sound you are getting is it sending out its signal to the towers. Mine makes clicks through the amp before it rings as it sets up its connection with the tower. the only cure is to either shut the phone off or keep it a few feet away from you

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: 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: 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: Can you use a guitar chord on a bass amplifier for a bass?
I wanna play my bass guitar and I can’t cause i don’t know if I can use a regular guitar chord for a bass to hook it up to its amplifier

A: Yes, you can. It’s a standard 1/4 inch plug and made for any instrument and amp.

Q: Where can I get a new power switch for a Fender Rumble 15 Bass Guitar amplifier?
I have called music stores, went to Radio Shack, I have looked at alot of website when I put in a search but came up empty.

A: Have you tried calling Fender directly? Sometimes companies only sell replacement parts through their dealers or directly, for a small fee. Even if they can’t sell you the part, they can tell you where you can get it.

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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: 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.

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

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Q: What is the best amp for an acoustic guitar/beginner?
I have a Seagull Acoustic Electric Guitar. Was wondering what would be the best amp to buy, keeping in mind that I just started playing this year and I have less than $450 to spend.

A: Keep going unplugged as long as you can; it’s easiest to learn like that. But when you decide to get an amp, I’d suggest starting out with either an amp designed for acoustic guitars or a low-end tube amp (low-end because tube amps tend to get expensive). Fender amps tend to work rather well for this, and Carvin (available from Carvin.com) sells an acoustic amplifier with I believe two guitar inputs and another channel for a microphone, as well.

Q: what is the best amp system for an electric acoustic guitar under 300?
im looking for a small amp system i can take to college.. what would be the best for under 300 dollars?

A: Line 6, always line 6. Line6.com

Q: What amp is best for an acoustic Taylor 214ce guitar?
I just bought a brand new taylor acoustic-electric, 214ce guitar and I’m looking to buy an amp as well. Do you have any suggestions as to what brand and size I should buy. Ionly ever do small gigs so I don’t need a lot of power. I’ve been playing Acoustic my whole life and this is my firs Acoustic-electric guitar so I need some advice

A: I get on very nicely with my Marshall AS50R which is designed for electro-acoustics. It has 2 channels, one with optional balanced input, with the option to use variable amounts of reverb, chorus and feedback cancellation on each. It has in/out for external effects, line out and D.I out on the back. As the name suggests, it has 50 watts output which seems plenty for small venues.

There is also a very nice Roland (AR60?) that is worth a look. It uses smaller speakers than my Marshall but still gives a full, rich sound.

Q: Need help buying Acoustic Guitar Amp?
Ok folks heres my problem:
I am not at all knowledgeable about Guitar Amps in general, and I have just got a new acoustic guitar (Ibanez A200 ETG). I went to Guitar Center and a staff worker there recommended that I get the Acoustic AG60 Acoustic Amp. Here’s the link: http://www.guitarcenter.com/Acoustic-AG60-60W-2×8-Acoustic-Guitar-Combo-Amp-104839105-i1425485.gc
That runs me $300, which I am fine with but here’s the question: Am I getting the best bang for my buck? I want the best sounding acoustic guitar amp and I have a price range of anything preferably 400 dollars or under.
Here are my requirements for the Amp:
Must be somewhat powerful (I play in a band where there is also a drummer, and I need to be heard)
Must be around or under $400 (Said this before but I cannot spend too much on my first acoustic amp)
Must have instrument input (1/4) and also a Microphone input (XLR) (I sing as well as play guitar)
I need help with this before New Years Eve because I plan to buy it Tuesday, and I have to have some time to practice before my New Years Eve Party Gig.

A: I just ran my martin through the P.A. system via a direct box and fed it through the monitors so I could here it. It worked great, nice full sound. I Never amplified it unless I was playing a gig so I never needed a acoustic guitar amp. Actually you don’t see many acoustic guitar amps being used because most guys prefer to run through the P.A..

Q: What acoustic guitar amp should i buy?
I own an epiphone les paul ultra II. It has two outputs. One electric one acoustic. I was told to achieve the best tone for the acoustic pickup i should get an acoustic amp. i was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for under $200

A: i have no clue, but you might get better results if you enter your question in another catagory this is mostly for ipods and mp3 players.

Q: I have a Martin electro acoustic guitar – what is the best amp to use with this for under £500?
dont need mega watts – maybe enough for a small pub or coffee bar

A: The Fishman Loudbox or Soloist would be perfect. So would the L.R. Baggs Core-1 or the Schertler David or Unico. Any of the Genz Benz Shenandoah models would also work great. Good luck.

Q: What would be the best amp settings to make my electric guitar sound acoustic?
Or at least get it as close as possible to the acoustic sound. Any ideas?
My guitar and amp are pretty basic, Epiphone Les Paul Junior II and an Epiphone 12W amp. I’m using them for practicing, though I’d like tuning them to acousitc.

A: i think you would need to boost the lows more because electric guitars sound more tinny with out distortion. also maybe if you have a chorus or reverb setting, play around those to make it sound fuller. It all depends on the amp and guitar though.

Q: What is the best acoustic guitar out there?
Ok so i get any guitar i want (pretty much) but i don’t know which one to pick!!! I want an acoustic guitar and i mostly play rock and alternative songs and i do some finger picking also. Any suggestions? Maybe an acoustic/electric ’cause i do have an amp but i almost never use it. Thanks. And leave a link to a website, if u want.

A: Generally speaking, Martins have the best studio, recorded sound, but Gibsons have a better live performance sound.

I’ve heard many acoustics in live performance over the years and the single best sounding acoustic I ever heard was the Gibson J-45 in a live band setting, however…if you’re in a recording studio, it’s hard to beat the sound of a Martin.

To me, Gibsons are easier to play…Martins are a bit stiffer, better suited for bluegrass Doc Watson type playing, whereas Gibsons have a mellower more rhythm friendly sound.

Ovations are probably the easiest to play and are the closest acoustic to approximating the neck of an electric guitar…plus they have a great plugged in sound.

As others have said, there are many great acoustics out there today…Guild and Taylor and Alvarez Yari to name just 3 more companies.

Whatever your decision…and this is very important…make sure the guitar you buy has a “SOLID TOP.” A solid top will ensure the longevity of your guitar and the tone will improve with age as will the trade in value.

A good name brand solid top guitar will probably be worth far more than you paid for it in 40 years.

As others have said…try different acoustics and find one that seems to speak to you. There’s something magical in choosing an acoustic, almost as if the guitar does the choosing, and not you. Do not discount this “magical” feeling if it comes over you.

Personally, If I could buy any acoustic right now, I would buy a Gibson J-45, but that’s personal preference. The rosewood acoustic/electric version is about $2300.

Best of luck and keep pickin’ till those fingers bleed.

Q: What acoustic guitar amp should I get for gigs?
What wattage will I need? Whats the best brand? And any other info would be appreciated. This is my first amp but Im well able to play and the gigs will be in a pub/medium venue size place.

A: I much prefer Fender’s Acoustisonic II, costing around $800. It has a good acoustic amplification, coupled with chorus, reverberation, echo, and delay.

The only negative attribute of this amp is its limited use of quality bass tone.

Q: What is the best guitar amplifier I can get for about $100?
What is the best guitar amp on the market for 100 dollars, give or take a little. I have an inane acoustic electric guitar if it makes any difference.

A: As a small practice amp or to use as a pre-amp, there are so many good ones out there. But as a stand alone or practice amp for an inane acoustic-electric, that makes it a liitle harder to pick a good one.

I had a Marshall MG15CD that I was very pleased with and lost…somewhere…and would like to get another. It was a good all-around little amp, even for my acoustic-electric.

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: 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: Best Acoustic Guitar For Me?
What’s an amazing sounding acoustic guitar for a person who plays a variety of music. I tend to learn classic rock like Red Hot Chili Peppers, but i like learning newer rock songs too. Im not all that into Country.

& are acoustic electrics good? I have a spider III amp will acoustic electrics sound good?
What’s a good acoustic electric? Thanks in advance.

A: a amp that produces an acoustic sound is shit compared to a natural acoustic sound.

just go to store and try the guitars

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Good luck.

Greetings from Austin, TX

Ken

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Anything will help. Thanks

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

All you need to know is in there…

Regards,

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

A: It’s called a “pickup”

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

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

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

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

I want to buy a guitar like that one.

Please answer…thank you!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hope it goes well for you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Good luck,
Brian

http://www.MyOnlineGuitar.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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