Guitar Amps

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Q: Question about the Fender Mini Amp for electric guitars?
I have a question about the Fender Mini Amp. I know it is intended for electric guitars. But I was wondering if I can play my Dean Edge bass guitar on it?

Thanks

A: yes but go easy on it. Use it as a practice amp and you wont kill it

Q: What is a good small electric guitar amp?
I need a small guitar amp thats not so heavy or big. Not one of those mini amps but a proper amp, but it should be small like one of those “Cube” amps. Please tell me the name and model and price thanks!

A: What are you using it for? If just for practice the VOX AC-4 is incredible. Just picked one up after hearing it at GC. I got the last one, they were flying off the shelves. Love this little amp. If you want something to gig with but still easy to move around, you can’t go wrong with a Fender Princeton Reverb reissue. I have that one also and it is amazing. I just can’t play solid state amps, so if that’s what you’re after disregard my input.

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Vox-AC4TV-4W-1×10-Tube-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=476326

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Vintage-Reissue-65-Princeton-Reverb-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=482325

Q: electric guitar mini amplifier?
which electric guitar mini amplifier should i choose? I’m interested in the Marshall ms-4 and the danelectro distortion pedal/mini amp. any suggestions/ratings as to wat to get and wat not to?

A: Guitar World’s Tech Editor, Paul Riario says that the Marshall Ms-4 is the one he would choose.

Q: Marshall MS-2R Mini Amp -VS- Behringer Ultra Bass BT108 Amp, on regular electric guitar. Which one is better?
Im on a very tight budget and my current amp is broken.
I urgently need one right now. Someone is going to sell me either one of these two different amp (previously owned)..

Behringer 15watt Ultra Bass BT108 Amp
OR
Marshall 1watt MS-2R Micro Amp

Which one will sound better in term of volume & sound quality?
I play almost ballads, pop, classic rock, punk/rock & atlernative. No heavy metal though. And im using my ibanez GRG170DX.

I need suggestion on these two amps only please. Dont tell me to buy any other amp cuz these two are my only option =(

Best 1st answer will get 10points with 5stars ^^
Notice that the Behringer is a BASS amp, not regular electric guitar bass.
Thats why i have problem deciding.. lol =)

A: You know…I would have to say the Behringer…If those are the only two I have to choose from. That Marshall that you are talking about is more like a novelty…it’s for someone who wants to practice but doesn’t want to wake up his roommate or something. They are just too small to play if you want to sit in with somebody else. The Behringer is a good bet because it’s not a “bass” bass combo…and by that I mean it doesn’t have a very beefy speaker, the wattage isn’t very high, etc…I think with the right amount of EQ tuning…you should be able to get some decent sounds out of that thing. Afterall, J. Mascis from Dinosaur Jr. was none to have a Marshall SUPER BASS amp head in his line-up. Heck even the Fender BASSman is a guitar amp now!

Good Luck.

Q: mini guitar amp good choice?
i have a epi les paul junior, and im new to playing electric (im used to play acoustic extensively). is a mini guitar amp a good idea (like this one for 20 dollars)
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Danelectro-Honeytone-N-10-Guitar-Mini-Amp-481850-i1398410.gc
or should i just save up and get a regular amp, keeping in mind it will probably take me until december to save up?

also, does a mini guitar amp require a cable? if it does, ill probably just save up to get a fender 15r

A: no u shouldnt get that mini amp…those are used for when u travel and cant take the big amp everywhere and yes all amps require a cable which i recomend you get the brand monster, they are about $15-$20 depending on the length you want…also if you go to guitar center you should find small 15 watt amps that are a little bigger than a shoebox for like $50, and for the brand marshall, peavey, or line six should do the job…good luck!!

Q: Best Mini Amp for Guitar?
I’m looking for a tiny amp for my electric guitar. The kind that is about the size of a cigarette box. Does anyone know of one that sounds good?

Thanks
I was looking at the Supro Smokey amp http://smokeyamps.com/… anyone tried this out?

A: marshall makes some. they’re not going to sound that great though. they’ll sound okay, but not awesome.

i know orange makes mini amps too. but not as small as a cigarette box.

Q: does anyone know where i can get a good electric guitar with amp for cheap or swap for a 4gb mini ipod?
also does any1 know how hard it is to play 1 because i never have but want to self learn?

A: u could try the second hand shops

Q: How many watts should I get for a guitar amp that’s going to be placed in my bedroom? (and used for practice)
I’m trying to find a amp (somewhat of a mini-amp) that I can just use for practicing electric guitar in my room. I most likely won’t be taking it anywhere else or having instruments being played over it.

About how many watts do you think is enough for this? I don’t want to purchase an amp and then realize that it’s too loud.

So far I have these in mind:

http://www.stevesmusiccenter.com/CrateGT15.html

http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/buy_behringer_vtone_gm108_15w_modeling_guitar_combo_amp?full_sku=480698

Both of them are around 60 bucks or so. I prefer that my budget ends at 60, prefrebly 50; but I know that is difficult.

Thanks.
(_)iiiiD, rhettkuritz, Heads up – Grow. up. Honestly, people like you guys are PATHETIC. In case you forgot, I wasn’t born yesterday (maybe some of you were..).

Don’t bother answering my questions with your dim-witted minds next time.

A: IMO, the Behringer has far better features than the Crate, and I know the small Behringer’s sound great.
15 watts is more than enough for a practice amp and having a headphone jack on the amp would eliminate any worries over bothering others in the house.

Good luck, and never stop playing.

Q: Electric guitar help and amp too?
i want to get an electric guitar and amp for boxing day but i dont know which one to buy, im pretty good, like i play alot on my acoustic and play electic at school, i like to play rock, blues, sometimes metal, and pop and modern music.

PS : i need to learn 50 songs b4 i could buy so any tips on easy- medium acoustic songs to learn would be nice too!

Epiphone les paul 100, or custom or standard

epiphone sg g400 or 310

squier telecaster Signature deryck whibley

fender mex strat or tele

Marshall 15 amp

fender 15 amp

and i might get a mini marshall amp for busking =)

A: If money’s no object, Gibson Les Pauls are great guitars in general, but it depends what type you want. I have a Fender Strat, and I think it’s amazing. I would recommend the Fender Mex Strat, and the Epiphone Les Paul 100 is a good buy too, so anything like that or within the range would be worth it. As for amps, a Marshall 15 (I have one) is good, dunno about the Fender, haven’t used one. I would recommend learning Smells Like Teen Spirit on guitar, as it’s easy because it’s all power chords, and Beat It by Michael Jackson isn’t too hard either, so thats pretty much what I recommend.

Q: Learning guitar: acoustic VS electric?
I think the general concensus is that when you learn to play the guitar, you learn on an acoustic, then move on to electric if you want to at a later date. BUT, I live in Japan, where my apartment’s walls are paper-thin and my neighbours have complained about me so much as ‘talking loudly’ on the phone in the evenings, so I’m considering buying a cheap electric guitar and mini amp that I can plug headphones into.

I’m concerned, though, that starting on an electric is a bad idea- will it hinder my progress? Is starting on an electric not advised? What are the drawbacks?

Any and all comments will be appreciated, so please help me out. Thanks. Also, any general ‘getting into guitar’ tips would be great!

A: Actually, acoustic guitars typically have heavier gauge strings on them than electrics. So in reality, an electric may be easier to play when you’re starting. That’s my experience anyway. Many people start with a nylon string acoustic or classical guitar. The nylon strings have very little tension and are very comfortable to play on for beginners. So you might consider a classical guitar. However, the neck will be wider on a classical guitar, which may be challenging.

As far as practicing… assuming you get an electric… there are a bunch of small amp simulators that you can buy that will allow you to play through headphones. I’ve practiced late at night through a KORG AmpWorks modeling signal processor for years (with over the ear headphone) and never had a complaint about noise, even from people sleeping in the next room.

So I’d recommend getting an electric (like an Ibanez) and an amp modeler (KORG, Line6 POD, etc). With the amp modeler, you’ll also get a bunch of different amp tones and effects to try out. That will keep you interested in practicing when you’re playing scales over and over and over…

Good luck!

Q: I have a FENDER MiniDeluxe Amp for my electric guitar.What is the cord i need to connect the amp to my guitar?
Hi, i got a Fender Mini-Deluxe MD-20 amp for Christmas for my electric guitar. What is the name of the cord i need to buy to connect it to my guitar and about how much will it cost?

A: You need any 1/4 inch guitar cable. Any good one will probably be about $15. Nothing too long, maybe 10-15 feet. Go to Guitar Center or Sam Ash probably has huge sales right now.

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.

Q: Is this all I need for a first electric guitar?
I am going to buy an electric guitar and I was wondering if i need anything extra. I am a beginner, so I am going to take lessons.

Guitar : http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Squier-Standard-Fat-Strat-Electric-Guitar?sku=510445

Amp :

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Mini-Deluxe-Amp?sku=480704

And I have a few picks lying around. Is this all I need to get started? What else do I need? If I do need more, can you suggest one?

Thanks!

A: You’ll need this cable to plug the guitar into the amp. You may want to check out Mel Bay books and instructional DVDs or Cd’s to learn what you can on your own. Good Luck and have fun! =)

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Live-Wire-Advantage-Series-14-Straight-Instrument-Cable?sku=330470

Q: What is a good electric guitar for beginners?
I am learning to play guitar. I currently have a decent acoustic but a lot of the songs I play are actually on an electric of some sort… also, how much can I get a mini-amp for?

Thanks!

p.s. don’t recommend a Les Paul or anything, I’m not that good (or lucky)…

A: I’ve actually bought quite a few good guitars at the pawn shop! Of course, you need to know what you’re looking at and what to look for. For a beginner I would suggest, if you decide to take this route, that when you look at the guitar, make sure that they let you plug it in to an amp and play it. Sometimes they are missing strings, but what you are looking for is the electronics working or not. Strum whats there and flip the pick-up switch (if so equiped) to make sure it works in all positions. Turn the volume and tone knobs also. Loud scratchy sounds when you touch the switches and knobs is a bad sign. Turn the machine heads, or tuning keys on the head a little tighter while it’s on. This will make the note higher (don’t turn too fast or you could snap a string). But what you’re doing is seeing if the string stays at that note. Sometimes the keys will get worn out and it’s impossible to tune the guitar without replacing the keys (about $40). Then hold the guitar up and sight down the neck. Hold the guitar with the body up to your face and look down the top of the neck towards the head. Look for twists from side to side and also a curve up or down in the neck. If you spot something, just put it back. Check the body for visual signs of abuse. Look for cracks where the head meets the neck and the neck is attached to the body. Big dings or scratches don’t necessarily mean it’s in bad shape, but will sometimes distract from the appeal of it. Use some common sense when doing this. You know what I mean. I’ve bought 2 Les Pauls for under $50 each, a Takemine for $35, 3 Ovations for under $100 total, a couple of Ibanez for about $35 each, a BC Rich Warlock for $40, quite a few Strats for under $50, I came across an older Gretsch for $75! The list goes on. Once you get one that you like and can afford, take it to a music store and have them put a decent set of strings on it for you. A set shouldn’t run you more than $10 or so, and alot of places may charge you an extra $10-$15 to string, tune and clean it for you. You can find an amp in a similar fashion. Anyway, once you find and get to play your guitar, then you’ll know what you want to do with it. Do you want to keep playing the electric, do you want to upgrade? I still prefer to play acoustic. I bought a new Ibanez Talman electric acoustic, beautiful woodgrain on it! So I wish you good Luck. Keep on playing no matter what you pick up. And remember a guitar pick is like a credit card, never leave home without it!

Q: Connecting an electric guitar to the Mini-KP?
Inspired by Muse but unable to apply to craftsmanship needed, I’m considering getting the Korg Mini-KP but what’s the correct way of connecting it into my guitar set up? So far I have a Tele into a Fuzz Factory and other pedals and into a Vox amp.

A: try looking online at a shop called WINDOWS in Newcastle upon Tyne. They should be able to advise