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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cheers,
James.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks,
Nick

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hope it goes well for you.

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

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

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

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

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

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