Guitar Amps

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

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

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

Cheers,
James.

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

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

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

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

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

Good luck.

Greetings from Austin, TX

Ken

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A: It’s called a “pickup”

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

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

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

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

Anything will help. Thanks

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

All you need to know is in there…

Regards,

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

I want to buy a guitar like that one.

Please answer…thank you!

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

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

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

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

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

Hope it goes well for you.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Good luck,
Brian

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

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

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

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