Guitar Amps

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A: Yep, it sure will! : )

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

Is there any particular type of amp i should get

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

Any suggestions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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