Guitar Amps

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Q: Can you use an Acoustic Crate amp with an Electric guitar?
Its a Crate amp- 30 watt

Im looking at buying an electric guitar what would be best for it.

A: Absolutely you can do it. However – if you’re looking for a good guitar tone or rockin’ distortion you are not going to get it out of an acoustic amp. But it will amplify it so you can hear it.

Q: i just got a crate acoustic amp but i hooked the cord into the guitar and amp and nothing happens. any ideas?
there is a spot for something else on the back of the guitar. whats it for? all the help would be great. this is new to me

A: plug it in, turn the guitar up, turn the volume, most importantly, strum the guitar…

Q: Can I plug an electric bass into an acoustic guitar amp?
Yes, I know that I’m a noob lol. I just got into the electric string instruments but I do play other instruments. So anyway, I have a Cimarron Crate Acoustic amp. Can I plug an electric bass into it without blowing it out?

P.S. It’s not like I’m going to turn up the volume all the way and shred. Just enough to hear myself play–and maybe in a band if that’s possible…

A: That is a VERY small amp. 12 watts, 8″ spkr

You don’t have to worry about the amp, but the speaker might/will be damaged.

If you really keep the volume down, and do NOT turn up the bass (to try make it sound deep) you will probably get a away with it, for a low volume practice ALONE amp.

It is NOT big enuff to try to practice at any loud sound level.
The bass player needs a BASS amp, with a BASS Speaker, and usually about 4-10 times more power, than the guitar player.

The rules are different than for guitar.
Guitar players are LOOKING for distortion, and bass should be clean (at least MOST of the time)
Distorted bass needs even a BIGGER speaker than clean bass.
(Distortion translates into heat, and THAT blows speakers/

Make sure you keep the volume/gain down,
listen for distortion,
if you hear any, TURN IT DOWN.

Q: do i have to have an acoustic amp for an acoustic electric guitar?
because i am thinking about an ibanez acoustic-electric and i already have a crate 65 watt amp so can i just plug it in to the crate amp?

A: You can, but people buy acoustic amps because you can turn them up as loud as you want without having to worry about distortion. It’ll work for you either way, so try an acoustic amp out and go with the sound you want.

Q: Estimate on what i would get if I were to sell an epiphone electic guitar with a crate amp at pawn shop?
I want to sell or maybe trade them both in for an acoustic, but I’d like to know what i might be able to get for them at a pawn shop. Thank you.

A: Majority of pawn shops are going to use the musical instrument blue book value, Orion’s blue book is standard for most pawn and music stores when determining what to give on a trade in or purchase of a instrument.
Only the pawn shop you take it too can give you a definitive answer, Crate and Epiphone are not typically high price items and you are not going to get much unless they are high end models. A pawn shop is in the business of loaning minimal amounts to someone with the intention that they are returning to get the item(s), If you don’t return they want to sell for a profit.
If you have no intention of getting the items back then don’t use a pawn shop, use Craigslist as you can get more from a buyer than a pawn shop.

Q: Does an electric guitar work on an acoustic amp??
crate amp gibson maestro

A: i think it will but electric amps would give you better sound quality because they are made for electric guitars.

Q: can you plug an acoustic-electric guitar into an electric amp?
I have an Alvarez AD60SC and I want to plug it into my Crate GTD15.
But I am afraid that doing so will either damage the amp or the guitar’s preamp.

A: It won’t hurt the guitar or the amp, but you won’t get a good acoustic sound out of it. If you don’t have an acoustic amp, you can use a base amp, or plug directly into a PA. Many acoustic amps have a second line in, for a mic, and can be used as a small PA, so if you play out much It might be a good thing to have.

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: I have a Crate AC60 actoustic amp and im trying to set an EQ that’ll suit fingerstyle guitar, any tips?
EQ
Acoustic Amp
settings
help
NOT CRATE. ITS A ROLAND, MY MISTAKE SORRY

A: Since we can’t tell you what you like or what you want to sound like, I don’t see how we can tell you where to set your controls. These appear pretty straight-forward to me so I’d do like I do with every new amp. Set all controls at the middle position, then alter each (delay/reverb/etc.) until you get what you want. Since these amps were designed for acoustic guitars, I don’t think you have to do a whole lot of adjusting. With the controls all set at center position, you’ll get what Roland thought they should sound like. After that, it’s up to you.

Kabum

Q: Which Acoustic-electric guitar?
okay, these are the three guitars i have narrowed my search down to.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-AJ-200SCE-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar-100375834-i1150009.gc
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender-CD140SCE-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar-103939112-i1149499.gc

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender-CD140SCE-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar-103939112-i1149499.gc

i have already gone to guitar center and tried the Epiphone out, and it felt pretty good. If you have any guitar suggestions just remember that i want an acoustic-electric, about $300, and has be a dreadnought with a cutaway.

as far as acoustic amps go, i have narrowed my search down to this one.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Crate-CA10-10W-Acoustic-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=485069

if you have any suggestions for amps, just keep in mind that it has to be within the $80-100 price range.

Thanks for the help! I will pick a best answer.

A: out of the ones you suggested i would get the epiphone, but i really like alvarez check them out they are a really good value for the quality you get in return. also i would NEVER buy from guitar center or musicians friend, did you know they are owned by toys “R” us? i would buy local but that is just my opinion

Q: Electric Guitar and Amp and Humming Noise?
I have a Crate amp and an Epiphone Les Paul (which I think has 2 humbuckers). I’ve had them both for about 2 years now, but recently the amp has started making this loud humming noise whenever I plug in. I plugged in my acoustic to the amp and it worked fine, so I assume its the guitar. Does anyone know why this has happened or how to fix it?

A: I had this happen to me once. It was the patch cord connection jack. I never had mine repaired, but if I wrapped the cord around the strap button, it wouldn’t buzz. Most of this is caused by a ground problem. If you plug into an outlet with a bad ground you can get a buzz as well. It could be other things, but is usually a ground thing.

To fix it, you would have to re solder the joint to the jack. I would take it into the shop. I would spend the $20 bucks and have someone look at it if I were you.

Q: What is the best way to mic an entire 4 piece rock band through a PA?
I have a Behringer 800 watt 10 channel powered mixer, 2 yamaha passive speakers,a powered behringer speaker, 2 electric guitars, 120 watt line 6 guitar amp, 15 watt crate amp, acoustic guitar w/ no amp, bass guitar w/ no amp, electronic drums, 2 mics.. During Shows Singer plays guitar, bassist sings, lead guitarist, and drummer..

A: That might be a bit difficult with only two spare mics…

But it’s not impossible.

What you will want to do is use the first mic to mic up the Crate amplifier, as it will be quietest. You will then want to run this through the active speaker, with the volume set so it is just below clipping.

Then, hook up the drum kit to an amp (if the Line 6 has a spare input then maybe use that and split the channel path, or even put it straight into one of the PAs. The bass guitar will need to be hooked up to the mixer if you are running it straight into a PA, as it will sound dreadful without proper EQ. Just remember for EQ, keep the treble at a high level if you want the bass to have a sharp, slap bass sound, keep the bass to a mid to high level and use more mid than you would usually use, as it will help to ‘cut through’ the mix.

Use the spare mic to mic up the acoustic guitar if it doesn’t have a pickup and run the mic into the mixer and PA.

Alternatively, you can just use the Line 6 for electric and acoustic when not using the electric. Or even into the Crate.

You might want to play around with it, but definitely mic up the Crate, unless you can use an output to send the signal straight to the speakers.

Q: Acoustic/electric guitar question?
Im thinking about buying an acoustic electric and im wondering if i need an acoustic amp or can i use my solid state electric amp? i have a crate flexwave 15R (my practice amp) btw.

A: Doesn’t matter.
These two vids explain the basics about amps, valves, advice on buying one and some basic settings…

Q: what guitar and amp should i get?
i have a 5 watt crate and a strat knockoff i was looking at getting a new guitar and im most likely giving my amp to my girlfriend on her birthday along with her guitar so

for guitars i chose

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Les-Paul-100-LeftHanded-Electric-Guitar?sku=518664

http://www.zzounds.com/item–IBAART100L
(i do not favor the les paul stye but yahoo made me remove 3 links so the other three were Ibanez GRX30L, Ibanez GAX70L, Epiphone G310)

and for amps

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-25R-Frontman-Series-II-Guitar-Combo?sku=480669

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-TBX30R-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=480943

http://www.zzounds.com/item–MSHMG15

i play stuff like blink-182, 30 seconds to mars, fall out boy, MCR, escape the fate, greenday, afi, +44, AvA, box car racer, nirvana, paramore, the red jumpsuit apparatus, three days grace. and i don’t have a huge budget but i will be getting a job soon so if you have any other recommendations for a guitar or amp and i was also thinking about getting a bass to so here’s what i got

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Rogue-LX200BL-LeftHanded-Series-II-Bass-?sku=512227

http://www.zzounds.com/item–IBAGSR200L

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Squier-Standard-P-Bass-Special-LeftHanded-Electric-Bass-Guitar?sku=510580

and i don’t know what would be a good amp for it since im a guitarist so help with that please

and then maybe an acoustic

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-AEL10LE-LeftHanded-AcousticElectric-Guitar-with-Onboard-Tuner?sku=519997

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Takamine-G-Series-340CLH-LeftHanded-AcousticElectric-Guitar?sku=516429/

once again not a huge budget so please keep it cheap with the recommendations
i will not get a line 6 mainly because they are to digital and sound like crap i have played on them as for the peavey vyper i will not get one of those eaither
the last link is http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Takamine-G-Series-340CLH-LeftHanded-AcousticElectric-Guitar?sku=516429
let me say this again SMALL BUGDET fender american made telecasters would be $1,274.99 – $1,339.99
a gretsch would be over $2000
and a gibson!? are u kidding me? an epi dot maybe but a gibson!? not everyone has a high paying job
and they dont make LEFTY washburns
im 16 if that helps AT ALL a mexican made tele maybe aso i have a falling appart MIM strat! so saving up for years isnt gonna happen as for getting an expensive amp.. i am giving away my amp in a few weeks and i cant exactly go on playing a broken MIM strat without an amp for years
i also allready have a few BOSS pedals

A: for amps, go for a used mesa F-30 combo.

They usually go for around $500-$700 used, and it’s definitely a steal for that price.

Don’t waste your time with crappy Marshall MG’s.
if you can’t accommodate that in your budget yet, then don’t buy anything yet. Going cheap won’t get you much for good to play those bands.

as for guitars, buy an Agile Les Paul from http://www.rondomusic.com
they’re made in the same Korean factories as Epiphones are, but to MUCH MUCH MUCH higher quality. An AL-3000 will be the best bang for your buck $300-$400 you could possibly spend on a guitar.

Q: A crap load of Questions about my Acoustic/Electric Guitar!?
What does an acoustic Preamp do? today my freind pluged my new taylor into his regular electric crate 4 by 12 and it sounded awesome but i heard thats not good at all, i think your supposed to bye an acoustic/electric amp right?. what r some things i need to play this guitar other than acoustically, like amps, cords, preamps, pedals, stuff like that.

A: An acoustic preamp is basically a way to control the volume and tone of an acoustic guitar pickup. Most of todays acoustic electrics come equipped with volume and tone controls that run on battery power so there is no need for a separate preamp. Some acoustic electrics come with a pickup only so that is where the need for a preamp or direct box comes in. You don’t necessarily have to have one, as you can plug the pickup directly into the amp or P.A. system, but then you can’t control the volume or tone from the guitar.

You can plug your acoustic electric into any electric guitar amp without hurting a thing. There is no need for an acoustic electric amp but the nice thing about them is they are voiced specificly for acoustic tone. Their preamps and speaker systems are tuned for that purpose. Acoustic electric amps are ideal for smaller gigs where you are not running instruments through the P.A. system.

You don’t need any certain guitar cords for an acoustic electric. Any good guitar cord will do.

As far as pedals go they are not necessary either unless you want to add some effects to your sound.

When it comes to amping up the sound there are many different ways you can go , here are just a few.

1. directly through a guitar amp
2. directly through an acoustic electric guitar amp
3. directly through either a regular or an acoustic electric amp with a microphone in front of it to go through the P.A. system.
4. ( probably the most common way ) straight through the P.A. system via a direct box or preamp