Guitar Amps

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Q: Fender amplifiers… guitar.?
My friend just found a “Fender Super Lead II” guitar amplifier in the trash. I tried to Google it but Fender doesn’t even acknowledge that they’ve ever made such an amp. It’s in pretty okay condition and we plugged it in to make sure it still worked, unfortunately I couldn’t for the life of me figure out how to turn it on. I’ve been around music equipment for the last 10 years and the on/off switch isn’t in any of the traditional places. I know this isn’t the exact one, http://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/msg/349499125.html but it looked similar to this. If anyone knows how to turn this piece of junk on, could you please reply? Thanks.

A: I am a Marshal man myself but all I can think of is the volume or gain knob maybe has an off position?

Q: What can I do with my fender electric guitar amplifier if I have given it larger voltage than it requires?
My fender guitar amplifier requires 110 volts and I have supplied 220volts. Thus it is not working. What should I do now?

A: Hello, Abeer! Most likely you have burnt out your power transformer; unfortunately, this is one of the most expensive parts in the amplifier! It is remotely possible that you only blew a fuse; but even so, the transformer windings may still have been affected. If you have a tube amplifier, there should be an externally-accessible fuse, which can be easily replaced to check function. If it is a solid-state model, you will need to remove the chassis to access the internal fuse. If you do this yourself, don’t go poking around inside the circuitry; even off, the capacitors can store a charge for a long time, and you can get shocked! My recommendation would be to carefully check the fuses, and if their replacement does not awaken the unit, take it to a Fender Service Center (see http://www.fender.com/support/service_centers/ ) and have it repaired. Best regards, Dana

Q: Is it true that fender guitars only work with fender amplifiers?
If not, could i use this guitar

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Squier-by-Fender-Black-and-Chrome-Fat-Strat-Electric-Guitar-103212932-i1147427.gc?CJAID=10449560&CJPID=1759905

With this amplifier

http://www.zzounds.com/item–BEHGMX212

A: Any amp can be used with any guitar.

Q: Can you connect Fender guitar to a line 6 amp?
Is it possible? I have a FENDER STRATOCASTER 1964 and I want to now if I can connect it to a LINE 6 SPIDER III 15 GUITAR COMBO amplifier. I want to know if it will still work. Thank you.
To Jeffy: I heard from someone a few years ago that fender guitars only work on fender amps.

A: Hi! Yes, you can connect your Fender Stratocaster to the Line 6 amplifier. Guitars and amplifiers are not brand-specific; in other words, any guitar that uses a ¼-inch output cord will mate with any amplifier that has a ¼-inch input jack. That covers about 99% of the equipment you will ever likely come across! Whoever told you that Fender guitars require Fender amplifiers was either trying to sell you additional equipment, or just did not have a clue about guitar applications! Pick the amplifier that makes your Stratocaster sound just the way you want, and don’t worry about the brand. Best regards, Dana

Q: How do I change and match(bias) the tubes in my fender super twin reverb guitar amp?
I have bought a new full set of tubes/valves for my 1979 fender super twin reverb guitar amplifier. I can switch the tubes easily enough, but don’t know a thing about matching them. I see an adjustable screw at the back saying “output tubes matching”, but how do I do this correctly to achieve the best tone from my amp, and to ensure that the tubes won’t cut or blow. I know very little about electronics. I also live in Dubai, and there are no tube amp specialists whom I can take my amp to.

A: Take it to someone who knows what they are doing. some older amps still hold a charge big enough to kill you unplugged. good luck

Q: My Fender Guitar Amplifier problems?
I bought my guitar amp Fender Frontman from guitar center and was working fine when I got it. Two years later to now the amp doesn’t turn on at all. What can i replace? The warranty for the amp is over what can i do ? The local music store can’t fix it because they said you need to take the amp to a place that fixes amps. What are my options ?
My dad says he already took it to see someone to look at and he said that they said that the amp is completely broken and unfixable. Is that entirely possible? If that is the case could i send it back to fender for a refund because of defects in their product? Would it be possible to send it back to guitar center for refund?

A: your amp tube prob. blew, just go and buy a new amp tube, and have them replace it, although, how many watts is your amp?

if it is a cheapy little 15 watt amp, try looking into Kustom amps, they have life long warranties, and their products last for YEARS. ive been a customer of Kustom Amps, and I MIGHT be getting a deal with them, so they can make amps to my specifications.

EDIT: take your guitar into the shop, the wire inside of you guitar jack is cut, they can fix it in minuites, and it only cost like 5-10 bucks or FREE for them to take in, just call there, and tell them when u plug it in, ur guitar wont make ANY noise.

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: 1970’s Fender Twin Reverb guitar amplifier with excessice static!!!?
Alright…so maybe its not excessive, but i wanted to draw you in anyway. So for those of you who know anything about amplifiers, i have a 1970s Fender Twin Reverb which i just got not too long ago. Its a great amp, however when i plug my guitar into it, and turn the volume up past 2, the static gets very annoying. I mean i can still play over it, but especially when im trying to play somethign clean, the static just interfers with the enjoyment of the piece. When i press or hold any metal part of my guitar or the amp the static stops, and i know this is common, im just wondering to what extent i can call normal. I figured that since its plugged into a grounded socket that the static would be reduced but apparently im wrong. So do you think somethigns wrong, or am i just expecting too much?

A: It’s one of three most likely problems. I’ll start with the most obvious:
1) Have you tried a new guitar cord? If the current one has a short in it, this is what it may sound like sometimes.
2) Is the jack on your guitar tight? If it is moving around any it may have began to short the wiring to the pickups and you are hearing the static from the contact of the wires moving around.
3) Check the wiring to the pickups because what you describe sounds as though that at some point the grounding inside the guitar have came undone.

The first two are quick and easy to check but if they aren’t the problem, take the guitar to a qualified tech and explain the problem and he will know what to do. Good luck and hope that it’s a quick fix for you.

Q: how do I get full stereo from my ipod when I plug it into a guitar amplifier (fender frontman)?

A: Guitar amps are generally mono, so you’ll only get one channel caoming out of the amp as audio.

Q: are there any amplifiers out there thats good for guitar AND bass besides the fender 59 bassman?

A: yes. any kustom half-stack

Q: How can I split my guitar signal into two amplifiers?
I am in a 3 piece rock/reggae/punk band, and we need to fill in the sound more. I want to run my guitar signal into two seperate amplifiers…fender amp, and peavy amp. How do I do this? Thanks.

A: if you use stompboxes….most have 2 outputs so you can run directly into your mixer…or you can run a cord from your line out to the input of the other amp…more guitars!!!!!

Q: Can I use a regular guitar amplifier, as the Fender Blues Junior, with electric accoustic guitar Taylor 210 ce

A: You can use an electric guitar amp with an acoustic/electric, it won’t hurt anything, but it definitely won’t sound top notch. Typically an acoustic/electric is either plugged into an acoustic amp or directly into a mixing board. A Taylor is a sweet instrument that deserves to be heard properly. Please don’t plug it into an electric guitar amplifier.

Q: What is a good guitar amp for performance?
I am currently running a Fender Frontman 15g guitar amplifier. I brought my guitar to school and my techer and prinipal wants my to perform. I need an amp that can work any where from a 25 by 30 foot room to a 30 by 100 foot cafeteria. I can’t use my frontman amp because it won’t work on loud volumes. Any reccomendations? Also, it has to be under 200 dollrs.

Oh yeah, also I need some good effects. I need a good distortion, wha, flanger, delay and the pedal that slash uses in the verse of sweet child o mine that he used for the arpeggio in the verse.

A: I would say go to a pawn shop and you could find a decent 30 watt for about 100-150. I’d say a roland cube 30 or cube 20 would do the trick and it has built in chorus, delay, reverb, flanger, 5 distortions, tremolo, phaser. and the effect you’re thinking of is chorus, really the roland cube 30 or 20 is the best idea and besides all that it sounds really good, and for a wah check ebay dont be fooled by bullshit like jimi hendrix wah or slash wah the stand Dunlop Crybaby wah sounds exactly the same and on ebay you can probably get all of that for $200.

Q: Can a fender bass amplifier be used with an epiphone les paul guitar?
I am saving up for an epiphone les paul that is costing me enough already without the amp. i was wondering if my sister’s fender bass amplifier could be used with it or if i have to shell out more money on an expensive amp.

A: yes it can

Q: HELP_Electric Guitar / Fender Passport PD-250?
I am buying an electric guitar and wondering if I can hook it up to my Fender Passport PD-250. Does it function as a guitar amplifier??????? I’ve only used it for voice/singing.

A: It’ll work but it’ll sound lousy. Spend $15 or $20 and buy a ‘headphone amplifier’ for your guitar and hook the headphone amp to the passport, you will be much happier.