Guitar Amps

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Q: Could i use a bass amplifier for my guitar on stage?
I dont have a very powerful amplifier but i have seen a Laney 100 watt Bass Guitar amplifier thats very cheap.

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.

Product Details: Fender Squier Bass Pak Electric Bass Package Black
The Squier Bass Package includes a great Squier bass, a Fender bass amp, and all the accessories because when you’re just getting started, you need an amp that sounds great and a bass that plays great but it’s got to be affordable.

With a Squire amp & bass, all of the necessary accessories and even an instructional video, you can count on the Squire Bass Pack to deliver the goods, and you won’t even go broke. Bonus!

It’s all there: a Squier Affinity Series P Bass; gig bag; Fender Rumble 15 Amp; strap; Fender cable; high quality, enclosed, padded stereo headphones, and a Fender instructional video.

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.

Rumble 15 Bass Amp
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.

Displaying attributes usually found on more expensive amplifiers, Rumble™ Series combos feature carpet covering, oversized plastic corners, metal grille and the new Fender® Bass Amplification logo. Rumble Series amps have the tones and features demanded by pro players, yet are affordable enough for beginning bassists.

To Fender, guitar has always been an extreme sport. It’s challenging and demanding, yet energizing and fun.

The desire to play guitar marks the beginning of a relationship that will last the rest of your life.

Playing music is a commitment that you’ll never regret. You’ll find yourself thinking about it day & night, working out new riffs in your sleep and wanting to have your guitar with you at all times.

The satisfaction and fun of expressing your creativity, your moods and your experiences with a Squier® will take you beyond your wildest dreams.

With a Squier® guitar or bass, you can explore your limits and find your voice. In your hands, it will whisper your fears, speak your mind, scream your rage and sing your passions.

Rumble 15 Bass Amp Specifications

* Output Power: 15 Watts into 8 Ohms
* Impedance: 8 Ohms
* Speakers: 1×8″ Fender Special Design 8-Ohm, 25-watt speaker
* Channels: 1
* Weight: 19 lbs. (8.6 kg)
* Dimensions: 14.5 x 13.5 x 9.5″ (37 x 34.4 x 24.2 cm)
$299.95 with free shipping

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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.