Guitar Amps

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Q: Would a Bass Combo Amp with a Guitar Cabinet hooked to it sound good with an Electric Guitar?
I’m getting a new Fender for Christmas and was wondering if this would sound good. I already have a Kustom Bass Combo Amp. If I add an Electric Guitar Cabinet to it… how would it sound? Would it be able to get any of that great Fender sound into it or would it be too bassy? I know Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Top used bassmen for their electric guitars.

A: Personally I yhink it would be too “bassy” (if thats a word). I think that may just be my opinion, the only real way is to expirement. It also depends on what type of music you may want to play. If you like hardcore metal solos then don’t bother with a bass amp. If you like loud chugging riffs that will make the foundation of your house shake then keep the bass amp ang get the guitar cabnet too.

Q: Help with picking a good electric guitar combo?
1. Electric guitar VS Acoustic electric guitar: which is (sounds) better and for what reasons?
2. Please list some good combos (guitar + amp), as many as you know.
3. Price range = ~600$ and under
4. Prefer people with personal experience rather than copy+paste info from the net.

Thanks! =)

A: Its really up to you and whatever you think feels and sounds best. Go into a music store (Guitar Center is always good because they have a large selection) and just pick a guitar and play. If that doesn’t feel great try another one. And another one. And so on until you find one you like. Same with the amp. I recommend a Line6 Spider or a Roland Cube if you’re just starting, because they’re both pretty versatile.

Q: Best combo amp for an electric guitar?
Looking for a really good sounding amp to use with a stratocaster and les paul. Need to know what would be ideal to create amazing sound like Slash and Page.

A: Dude,
Jimmy Page used Marshall amps that were as large as my house. Okay, that might be an exaggeration. If you want a portable one, you could get http://www.music123.com/Marshall-MG30DFX-Combo-483188-i1145938.Music123. My school band uses that and they sound pretty good.

I, on the other hand, use a Line 6 Spider III 15-Watt. One of the most versatile amps for 99 bucks. I recommend it, or the 60-watt if you want effects with your distortion such as Flanger, and Reverb.

Q: What’s a good beginner electric guitar amp for about $100?
So, I have an Ibanez GAX70 electric guitar, but no amp. I’ve got about $100 to spend on one. Someone suggested a peavy vypyr 15W amp. Is it any good? 15 Watts seems kinda low. Anyway, I don’t really ever plan on performing, but I just want to make sure it’s not a total screw-over deal. Gimme a suggestion if you could. Link for the Vypyr is below.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Peavey-Vypyr-15-15W-1×8-Guitar-Combo-Amp-104922851-i1413605.gc

A: I use a MicroCube amp, and have found it to be a very good amplifier for my instrument. http://www.amazon.com/Roland-M-cube-MicroCube-Amplifier-Black/dp/B0002D0096

Q: How to make my electric guitar/amp sound better?
My electric guitar (actually it’s my brother’s) sounds crappy. I know some of that is me sucking at it, but also it doesn’t sound like an electric guitar should. Maybe because it’s just a cheap guitar amp combo. But i know there’s a couple different knobs on the guitar and about 10 different knobs on the amp…not sure what I’m supposed to set all of those to. I want to play something that sounds good. I’m bad enough as it is, and don’t need a crappy guitar/amp to drag me down even more. The guitar and amp are about 10 years old. Not sure about the makes/models, just assume they were pretty cheap even back then. Thanks.

A: Sometimes it’s hard to make ice cream out of something that is not. If the speaker is cheap and the amp is cheap then the sound is going to be cheap. You could invest in a new speaker, but then you might as well buy a new amp to where the driver and amp are matched.

If buying something different is out of the question, consider this. Some amps don’t sound that great until you let them loose. Same with guitars. Sometimes you need to crank it because that is what the manufactures intended. Now, don’t blow your speaker – but make sure you’re giving it enough juice. That is just a consideration if you are trying to keep things quiet and they just don’t sound as good.

Q: Are the electric guitar / amp combos at walmart any good?
I want to learn and don’t want to spend a lot of money…

A: Go to a Guitar Center store!!!

Q: What Determines How loud an electric guitar amp is?
I want to buy a louder amp but I don’t know much about amps, what determines how loud it is, what is the difference with a combo amp, and do you have a reccomendation for amps under 400 dollars. I am looking to play rock so i must have distortion.

A: Wattage alone does not determine how loud an amp is. The efficiency of the speakers has a huge effect on the sound. Also, the speaker enclosure design itself is a major contributor to the overall volume and tone of the amp.

When we talk about speaker efficiency, we’re referring to how well the speaker converts electrical energy into acoustic energy. Given the right speakers, a low wattage amp can sound very loud.

I once played on a Fender 1-12 combo amp (I believe it was a Deluxe). Those are only about 25 watts. The amp’s owner had replaced the stock speaker with a JBL speaker that was usually used in a PA (and those things are very efficient). That little amp blew away a 100 watt half stack.

The wattage will give you some idea on how much clean power the amp can put out. Ultimately, you can’t go by numbers alone…you have to get up from the computer, go out, and listen to a few amps.

Greetings from Austin, TX

Ken

Q: is a dean vendetta xmt and a marshall mg10cd combo amp a good match?
is a dean vendetta xmt and a marshall mg10cd combo amp a good match? if not what is a good amp and electric guitar combo that is good to play metal and is cheap.

A: Marshalls are good amps. Can’t really go wrong. Roland and Randall also make good metal solid states that are reasonably affordable.

Metal guitars – Can’t go wrong with deans, although I’d stay away from the vendetta personally. I prefer Ibanez. Les Pauls also have a nice crunch to them – Randy Rhoads used to use a Les Paul.

Q: Which Electric Guitar Amp Should I get?
I’ve been playing guitar for almost a year now. The guitar and amp I have was bought in a cheap little combo package. Now that my playing is improving, I now want to get a better sound, so i decided to start with a new amp. These are the two I’m looking at:

Fender FM 212R Guitar Combo Amp

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-FM-212R-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=480723

or the

Marshall MG50DFX Combo Amp

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Marshall-MG50DFX-Combo-Amp?sku=483189

Or any other amp in this price range that you think is better. (give me the link)
Your input is appreciated

A: No
go for the line 6 spider III if not then marshall

never buy fender

Q: What kind of Amp should i get for my Electric Guitar?
i was looking at this one… http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Frontman-212R-100W-2×12-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=481601
and i’ve tried it out, but is there anything else i should be looking at???

A: You could look around on Craigslist for something similar, but that Fender is very good and for new, you’re definitely shopping at the right store.
I deal with Musician’s Friend a lot.
You do know that Guitar Center is the brick & Mortar version of the same store, right?

Q: Electric guitar amp question?
okay so i started playing guitar a while ago and now im gettin pretty good.. as of now i have a squier sp 10.. and itsa great amp but i feel like it may not have enough power( tapping, pull offs, hammer ons, etc) seem to be difficult. I have a couple hundred bucks to spend and i was wandering if i should get a smaller amp from a respectable name like a fender frontman

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Fender-Frontman-15G-Guitar-Combo-Amp-100324459-i1145383.gc

or a marshall 10 watt http://www.guitarcenter.com/Marshall-MG10CD-Combo-Amp-101704062-i1145902.gc

i may even go for something more expensive like a line 6 http://www.guitarcenter.com/Line-6-Spider-III-15-15W-1×8-Guitar-Combo-Amp-103944831-i1168996.gc

or maybe even a 15 watt marshall any recomendations.. brands.. personal expierience.. thanks!!
well what i mean was.. they can be heard, trust me im doing them right theyre just really quiet as opposed to other amps ive played.. also i am starting a band and i realize that 10 – 15 wouldnt be enough.. do you know any good , louder amps,, for under a couple hundred bucks ? thanks

A: I own the valveking and would recommend against it. its a good bang for your buck amp, but it sounds thin and harsh most of the time on the drive channel.

I always like to recommend the Fender Hot rod deluxe. Its a serious amp with all the volume you need. i love it so much more than my Peavey.

as far as wattage goes get at least 50 watts solidstate or tube. 10-15 is really more than enough for around the house but if you want to jam its not nearly enough. so i see it as money flushed down the drain, because your going to have to buy a new amp all over again. I don’t quite understand when you say it doesn’t have enough power for pull offs, etc. thats mostly technique really.

Q: Electric Guitar Amp?
well tomorrow is my birthday and i want to buy a new guitar amp because the one i have right now if crap. what kind of amp should i get? a tube? a combo? or a cab? i’m pretty sure i’m going to get some money on my birthday. i want an amp that can make sounds that Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, and Red Hot Chili Peppers can make. are there any amps that make sounds like that? i want an amp that has a good ton, is very loud, and isn’t that expenive. i was thinking of getting a Line 6 Spider III 75 75W 1×12 Guitar Combo Amp. should i get it?

A: I have a Line 6 Spider. It is a versatile, yet inexpensive amp, that can make lots of different sounds and sounds great when you are playing alone.

For playing live and loud with a band, I prefer tubes for the most authentic classic rock sound. They cost a lot more, but the groups you mentioned all use Marshall tube amps. Stacks (separate 50-100W head, with one or two 4×12″ speaker cabinets), not combos.

However, if you by chance think that cd’s sound as good as records, then the Line6 will probably fool your ears as well. If cd’s sound fake to you, then you will definitely want tubes.

Q: What is a better amp for my Epiphone Les Paul Special II Electric Guitar?
I would like to know peoples option on which is a better amp for $100. It’s for just practice and maybe a few gigs here and their.

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Peavey-Vypyr-15-15W-1×8-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=482908

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Line-6-Spider-III-15-Guitar-Combo-Amplifier?sku=482276

A: My opinion out of the two is Line 6. I personally think Peavy sucks, I owned one when I first started playing it lasted about a year.

Also Vox has a really good line up of practice amps they might be like 130 or 150 though.

Q: If I buy an Acoustic/Electric guitar will I be able to use it on my old amp?
Alright, so. I have been playing guitar for 2-3 years and I’m planning to buy an Acoustic/Electric I have a regular acoustic guitar, and an electric guitar so far. I’m also planning on being in the worship band at my church. The amp i use for my electric is just for messin around by myself at home.

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Behringer-VTone-GM108-15W-Modeling-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=480698

Now I’ve been looking at guitars to buy online before going down to the store and tryin them out. One that has caught my eye is here.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez-AEF18ETWS-Cutaway-Acoustic-Electric-Guitar-512212-i1147598.gc?mode=1

My question for you (since i havent had any experience with acou/elecs) is can I use that guitar on my old amp.

A: Yes you can.

When you buy a Acoustic/Electric guitar it is pretty much the same whe it comes to connecting to an amp. Wack the jacks in the right place and you can rock all night

Q: Convince parents to get electric guitar and amp?
I’ve been looking online at places like Guitar Center and the like, and I have come across a guitar and amp combo that is really appealing. My problem is, though, that I doubt my parents will help finance it.

Together, the B.C. Rich Bronze Series Warlock Guitar and the Raven RG60 guitar Combo Amplifier cost a total of $350, after rebate, without tax. I have a bit saved up, but I’m not prepared to wash away my savings (Of which I’m allowed to spend) when it will barely even cover half of what’s needed.

I have been playing the guitar for about a year and a half, and have dramatically improved since picking up my original guitar. I’m in a band, and my 28 Watt Amp just isn’t doing it. SInce it was bought in June, I’m not sure my parents will help me get another one, even though I’ve paid for everything thus far.

My parents will probably think, “Well, what’s wrong with your current guitar and amp?” My guitar: Messed up with the wiring. Me and my dad tried soldering it, but ever since, it has been really heavy on the static. My amp, well, it just isn’t loud enough to deal with the PA system and the drums.

I’ve already asked what chance I would have of getting a new guitar and amp for my birthday, and all they said was, “We’ll see.” With my parents, that usually means no.

I seriously want this guitar. I practice daily, play in my band, and I am palying at the school later on in the school year. I’d really like to improve my gear. Any tips?
They already know that I’m playing at the school. They think my current gear is enough.

I’ve always kept my grade up, and again, I’m not sure if my parents would go through with lendng me money.

Thanks for answers thus far!!!

A: tell them you are “palying” at the school.