Guitar Amps

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Q: solid state V.S tube guitar amps?
Alright I been playing guitar for around 6 years now and its time for a new amp and I will be starting a new band soon.Who likes what and why. The sales guy and guitar center was acting like I was a new b and didnt know the difference between them.I know tube amps tend to have better sound to them but solid state are cheaper and some are excelent amps.What should I do . Solid state have never let me down.

A: Check them out, plug in and play through them with the guitar you like best. Fender and Marshall are the best tube amps, they have a warmth, and tone that is the best, but if you like the sound of a non-tube amp go with it….your opinion and what you like is as important as anyone else. Tube Amps are usually heavier, than solid state.
You can always look at the lower cost Marshall’s they have good sound, and are smaller and easier to carry around. I love my Fender Twin Reverb, but it’s like carrying around a car engine. I got a smaller Marshall that is mostly solid state but has a tube or 2 for warmth, much cheaper, much lighter. Play them all…if they won’t let you, take your business elsewhere.

Q: I’m looking fo CHEAP elec guitars /amps?
I need a cheap guitar and amp, soon. NEW OR USED! i am a beginner, and i need one soon!! if you have one for sale please reply, or if you know where to get one please say. Vancouver BC area.

A: Well I got my electric Gibson for Christmas with a five watt amp from Best Buy and it was like 125-150 something like that. It works great and you get a how to DVD with it that will teach you how to play if you don’t already know how and you get pics, extra strings and a strap it’s really a great deal. It gives off great sound also. They are a lot easier to learn on than accoustic trust me.

Q: Need help buying a guitar please?
I’d like to learn to play guitar. I’m not “starting a band” or hoping to be a musican professionally. I just want to play. I don’t know anything about guitars, what to look for etc. I stopped in to a music store to look and the sales guy just confused me with things like “Humbuckers” and “single coils” and “hollowbody” “solidbody” and “semisolidbody” and glued necks vs bolted necks, “sustain” etc…I left feeling stupid.

I don’t know what to buy. I like both classic rock and country music. I’d like a guitar I can play both on. I also know nothing about gear for the guitar…Amps, cases, cords, polishing, humidity???

Please help if you have knowledge in this area…thanks.

A: I’ve been playing the guitar for 364 days, tomorrow will be 1 year. I’m not really an expert on guitar because I’m a beginner, but I’ll try my best to help you.
If you want to play both classic rock and country music, you should probably buy an electric-acoustic guitar. Oh, and probably the best place to go to is Sam Ash music store ( I hope it’s not the store you went to =] )
I am totally clueless when it comes to gears. Sorry I can’t help you on that case.

Good luck!

Q: Can anyone recommend a bass amp for me?
I’m a guitar player that recently picked up bass (4 string) to use in recording, and now I am being offered a spot in a semi-professional heavy metal band to play bass. I need a bass amp that can handle gigs in clubs and outdoors, is pretty reliable and is about 400 dollars. Can anyone recommend something – the sales people at the local store have been pretty worthless. I know my guitar amps, but have no idea about bass amps, how many watts I need, etc. Thanks!

A: You need you a rig that has good power, and at least 4-10’s or 2-15’s for outside. A budget of $400 won’t buy you much on the line of a good rig, but you might try a mail order place like www.americanmusical.com and get around the sales tax, which will help on the overall cost. Hartke is a little expensive, but you can get a Behringer 300W head for about $200 and a BA115 cabinet for about $200, putting your price at $400 give or take. Good Luck!

Q: OK, Rock ‘n Pop, you’ve been incredibly useful so far… (Guitar related question)?
This will probably be my last guitar related question, at least for a couple months…

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-Les-Paul-Special-II-Electric-Guitar-100001870-i1149986.gc

Great price, but is it a good guitar?

Decent, affordable amps?

Throwing out a question: Would anybody happen to know if Apple has sales during the holiday season?

MQ: Which guitarist do you think has the most distinct guitar? Your favorite?

My answer to both is Clapton.

http://i.realone.com/assets/rn/cms/2004/large/Eric_Clapton_4_-_Crossroads_Guitar_Fest_2004_-_lg.6219849.jpg

He uses it quite often, and I just think it looks awesome.

A: It looks fine to me. You can’t really go wrong with Epiphone, no matter the price. As for a decent, affordable amp, go for a Line 6 Spider III 15 watt amp. I own that and a Line 6 75 watt and use it as a practice amp. It’s great because it’s only 100 bucks and has a great sound and 7 different built in effects.

Billy Gibbons has one of the most original guitars I’ve ever seen. It’s white and has a layer of fur all around it.
http://www.gibson.com/Files/aaFeaturesImages/ZZ%20Top%20Gibson%20furry%20guitars.jpg
Aside from him, Zakk Wylde also has very distinct guitars.

Q: Which guitar/amp would be good for me?
Alright so i’m still a pretty novice player. I’ve only been playing for around 8-9 months but i’m starting to get the hang of it. Learning some beginner Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer songs. stuff like that. also starting looking into some easier death metal songs like Pursuit of Vikings by Amon Amarth.

anyway that’ll give you an idea of what genre i like and want to play. So far i’ve just been using a Wal-Mart guitar and amp my dad got me for christmas a few years ago. I think it cost him like a 100 bucks or somthing. anyway not the greatest stuff point being. but he said soon i can get a new guitar and i want to know wat kind/brands i should look into.

I’m probably going to futur shop i think cuz the one near me just opnened up a decent guitar and music section and has lots of stuff on sale to start getting customers there. they hav like Washburns, Schecters, Fenders, Yamaha, Squiers. i think thats mostly wat they have. so keeping in mind that i intend to play mostly thrash/death metal which of those brands would be pretty good for me? or are there other ones i should check out as well first?

as for amps i was thinking of getting a Marchall. they got a 30watt one (i forget the actual model it is) on sale for like 225 bucks i think which is a pretty good deal i think anyway. i herd marshalls are really good amps so ill probably go with that one unless someone rly thinks otherwise.

anyway sorry for the long question and thanks for the help. rock on!! m/ xD

A: Get a Schecter, and stick with the Marshall

Q: Items sent overseas?
I’m planning on having my cousin buy my bass parts and amps in the states and sending it to Australia, but don’t know what the costs will be? I was just looking on the Fender Au. website and found this:

” Many overseas internet sites that you may be looking at may not quote you the price inclusive of their local taxes, freight to Australia, Australian duty (which is applicable to guitars and amps) customs clearance charges, port charges and surcharges and other government charges which may also include a quarantine inspection charge, and GST. The price quoted also may not be in Australia dollars. The price does not include warranty outside the country of sale.”

Will the items be charged for inspection, taxes, freight etc. (everything included in the text)?

A: Your items will be taxed (tariff), freight charge, duty and clearance fees, documents fees, quarantine charge and if it’s not clear right the way, you have to pay for the container that sits on the dock, I’m sure left something out…What they’re not telling is that you need to hire a freight brokerage company to receive it for you…

Below is a website for the freight brokerage companies in Australia…call around and compare quotes (you will need to find out the container size, it will probably be a 20′ container) and make sure they have insurance. These companies have a better understanding of how imports works and will have a better answers for you..

To me? I think it cost for shipping, taxes, duties, clearance and transport charge outweigh the cost of the items you want to have it sent…In any case, good luck to you and hope this will help you find the right answers.

Q: I need help with a guitar amp choice?
so i came out of a local music store with a Peavey Vypyr 30. It was between this, the Marshall MG30, and the Marshall Microstack. I chose this amp because i was very pleased with the wide range of effects i could play with, and i found the sound was better than the Marshall MG30, with alot more versatility. However, I have always heard that marshall are the cream of the crop when it comes to amps, however the sales guy said that that statement was true mostly in their larger tube amps. He said that for a first amp, this was the much better purchase.

So basically, i wanted to see what other musicians thought of my choice. They have a 7 day return policy and i could take it back for a marshall, although the 23 included effects are pretty sweet, but ive heard that Peavys arent high qual. Opinions please and thanks.

A: Marshall amps are known for their high quality, but not all Marshall amps are great. You made a good choice to go for the Peavey. The MG series is where Marshall falls short. The salesman was right. Only their larger tube amps live up to the standards of most musicians.

I’d say you made a good choice. And whoever said Peavys aren’t high quality is wrong. Try out a Peavey Valve King

Q: Need help deciding between two amps…?
Ok..its between this one…

http://www.electric-guitar-review.com/2006/03/29/review-fenders-reissue-blues-deluxe/
which is on sale for $560

or this one

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/guitar_amplifiers/vox/ad50vt/index.html
which is also on sale for..$250

the top one is full tube but it costs a lot more….i don’t think i’m going to be doing any gigs with it or anything.. just playing around the house…depends on how long it lasts…anyways..im just wondering which one is best to get for the money?

A: depends on what kind of music you play.tops more of a bluesy vintage sound and you don’t have to mess around with it too much to find what you’re looking for in terms of that.the description also says it’s good to gig with because of the fast set up,but if that’s not what you’re gonna be doin…..
bottom seems like a good amp that you can play different styles with.probably not going to get anything all too unique as far as sound goes (because the amps not really aimed at one i mean) but still does a good job of letting you mess around different with stuff at home
i would personally take the top one.pretty cool lookin fender
but for what you’re lookin for,sounds more like the bottom one and vox isn’t bad

Q: Can someone recommend me a Guitar Amp…?
I’m looking to spend about $300-$500
I’ve been looking at different amps around at local music shops but i keep getting mixed reviews online
(ie. behringer not being that good, Marshall is your best bet, stay away from line 6 etc. etc.)
I was thinking about getting a Behringer LX-110 or VT30FX or Marshall MG30FX since they are on sale
This will be my first amp but I’ve been playing acoustic guitar for a couple years
Just so people know I have a electric guitar too

A: OK. Forget about a Behringer, and get a Marshall or any Fender amp. This is just my opinion but I have owned Behringer and Marshall and Fender before.

Q: Acustic Amps?
Hey have been searching all over and this is my last attempt.
Do any of you musicians out there remember a guitar amp co. named Acustic? And if so would any of you know of a place were I might find one for sale Base amp
Thanks
Steel

A: i honestly didn’t know there was such thing…
i would go to a music shop… and just ask them about it. you might get better luck.

Q: For Sale!!!!!!?
i have a electric guitar … it is a replica of a fender strat .. and i have 2 fender amps.. Frontman 25R and a G-DEC … i am looking to sell all of these contact me for more info.

A: you could sell it super fast on ebay!

hope you get what it’s worth.

Q: Which guitar combo amp is a better choice: Line 6 Spider Valve 112 or Marshall AVT150?
I have recently been able to upgrade to a better amp and have rounded them down to either the Line 6 Spider Valve 112 and a Marshall AVT150. The Spider Valve cost around $450 used and the Marshall cost $400. Here is the link to the Marshall AVT150 for sale: http://used.guitarcenter.com/usedgear/details.cfm?listId=104876405
and this is the link to the Line 6 Spider Valve for sale: http://used.guitarcenter.com/usedgear/details.cfm?listId=104856299
They are both Valve-State amps but each one varies a lot. Please if you have any advice or comments, please write them down and post them here for me. Thank you very much for your help and time.

A: well i play drums and i know you
could prolly find both for cheaper on
musicians friend but the line 6 hands down
marshell is rad but your pick alot less amp

so line 6 lqtm

also musicians friend its worth it

Q: Are you going to the Salvation Army or Value Village 50% off sales today?
I’m doin’ Value Village. I like to see if they have any jean jackets. I already own like 11 but gotta get rid of about 9 of them for being a bit too small. They’re all 36. Went to Salvation Army on Friday and got an old western pearl snap plaid shirt, it’s okay. I’ve got a lot of those lately. Salvation Army kind of sucks. These places never carry amps or guitars. I don’t know why except people sell them to pawn shops or online, Goodwill would sell them on their website, unless it’s kinda low-goods so they sell like 60’s global acoustic for $15 that ain’t even worth $2 with messed up frets and general 60’s MIJ cheapness. Salvation Army sometimes has books. They have cool records like The Sunshine Company or Mimi and Richard Farina but I kinda quit collecting when you can generally download things. Still fun to search for records with sexy girls on the cover. Yeah..

A: I went yesterday, although the stuff I hid with my friend were gone.
But i got alot of stuff.
-clothes
-jewelry
-accesories
and i’m pretty happy with what i got (:

Q: Would this be loud enough to play with my band?
http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/BX1200.aspx

this is the amp i wanna get. i know its discontinued but GC has it for sale in the used section. i think it says something about you can add additional cabs to it so i might do that. My band consists of 2 guitar players with 100 watt amps and a drummer. Please only people that know what they’re talking about…….Also if you know can i hook up a PA speaker to the amp instead of buying a cab?? thanks for your help.

A: I don’t think these have external cabinet jacks.
This amp is really only 60 watts – Behringer cheats and rates them with 4 ohms, when 8 is standard.
Get the 3000 Behringer, which has 150 watts at 8 ohms and a 15 inch speaker.
It is a heavy sucker and a strange shape – you need a small dolly to not kill yourself to move it.