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Q: where can i buy a cheap left handed bass guitar and amp package?
not ebay

i have been searching around the internet for days and there all about £50 more expensive. which isn’t fair. i know they cost more to make but its not my fault i’m left handed. just want a fair price for a bass guitar and amp package

A: Cash Converters or Ebay

Q: I am looking for a Bass Package(Subwoofers, amp, and enclosure) for my 1994 Grand Am, and I am on a budget.?
I am looking the best bang-for-your buck. I listen to mostly rap music. What do you think i should get

A: cheap

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_5384_Kicker+2+CompVR+12-+Combo-+Dual+4+ohms+x+2.html

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_8319_Kicker+ZX750.1+Factory+R-B.html

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/cat_m23_i102_kicker-sub—amp-package-combos.html

Q: Exactly how many watts does a bass amp need to used at a small gig?
Let’s say I have a gig at a bar/club, and the full room is packed with.. let’s see, 50-75 people. What’s the amount of watts needed for a bass amp?

Also, for my second question. Would this amp be good for such a gig, as stated above?:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gallien-Krueger-Brat-Pack-Half-Stack-Bass-Amp-Package-482546-i1145830.gc

A: The Gallien-Krueger Amp is good enough for such a gig.

The wattage you’ll use is 10W for the soft music and 50 to 60W to the rock music.

Gallien-Krueger Amp is rated at 125W, you’ll have more than enough for safe long playing.

Q: Does Guitar Center sell bass and amp packages at their store locations?
Ive seen that GC sells bass and amp packages where the whole bass guitar comes together with the amp, I only see them online on their websites, does anyone know if these are available at their store locations? thanks

A: the Bogdon 2-string bass is by far the BEST way to start playing bass. its easy, fun, a bit crazy, and sounds wonderful. see this vid

http://www.geocities.com/washtubbass/cardboardbass.html

Q: Where are the best places to buy a bass guitar package?
the packages that come with a bass , amp , case etc.
maybe around 100$ to 140$?

A: I’ve always found good deals for gear at Musician’s Friend. The link will take you to the bass packages they offer.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/navigation?q=bass+package

Guitar Center is another option if there’s one near you. They’ll have packages that you can try before you buy.

Q: Would this sub and amp package be loud and that sort of thumping sound and bass?
this is the package:

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/3390.html

jw if this is the right package to buy for a loud but thumps and has great bass. As you can tell i dont no much about it so can people also send me other packages which would be good i prefer a kicker make as i hear there really good. Many thanks

A: any upgrade to your audio system picks up a loud but thumps and has great bass but this one sound good go for it and buy it if it’s what you want there are others though but it seems like you like this one and if it will fit in your car then go for it

Q: is this a good bass amp?
Is this a good amp? http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gallien-Krueger-Brat-Pack-Half-Stack-Bass-Amp-Package-482546-i1145830.gc. its a Gallien-Krueger. I have been playing bass for about two years and have had just a little 15W combo amp and want something bigger. How about this? If not what else?

A: i prefer the less empensive 50W Crate you can get new for about $150

and this 2-string bass is GREAT

http://www.geocities.com/washtubbass/cardboardbass.html

Q: BASS– would this amp have enough power?
i’m considering the Gallien-Krueger “Brat Pack”

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/GallienKrueger-Brat-Pack-HalfStack-Bass-Amp-Package?sku=482546

for now I know this will def. be enough power when playing with friends in a jam band, but how would this be at a small gig? What types of events would this be suitable at, can you give examples? I’m trying to figure out if I should consider it now or hold off and buy something larger if I get get a band around…. Obviously I would eventually update from this if needed, but would it work for small gigs? Any additional reviews/comments on it would help too.Thanks!!

A: That would be perfect for relatively small gigs.
But, honestly, i would probably jump up to a bit bigger of an amp, depending on how prominent you want the bass to be in your band.

Q: Is there anyway i can get the amplifier wires for the Fusion Encounter 12” bass package?(built in amp)?
i sold my car that had the sub installed but i didnt have enough time to pull out the wires so i just pulled out the sub/amp/box thinking that it would be easy getting the wires/harness but i guess it isnt easy to finding them.
http://imagehost.vendio.com/a/17465408/aview/EN-AB1120-ACTIVE-BOX.jpg (that is the sub and you can barely see the wires)
the amp wires had a harness looking thing to plug into the amp.. so im confused how to get the plastic harness to connect to the amp or wat?

A: Other than the wiring for the bass remote control, the wiring is what you will find in a normal amp wiring kit. I’d recommend just purchasing a generic 8 gauge kit with RCA’s.

Q: Good beginner’s bass package online/stores?
I’ve wanted to play bass for awhile, but since I just got some extra cash, this is the only chance I’ve gotten. I want to find an entire beginner’s package, with amp, bass (obviously), booklet, etc. Can you recommend one, or tell me where I could find a good one?

Price range is 100-200 bucks. I would have more, but I need some of my money for other stuff. Like..bills.

A: Try guitar center, guitar world, or any of you local music shops they should have a beginners package. It usually comes with bass, a small amp, beginners booklet, tuner, and cord. You can go on guitarcenter.com and order one from there if you need to.

Q: What is a good Electric Bass Guitar Package?
I am going to be playing bass and need all the things that some in a package so if you know of a complete package with bass,amp,strap,tuner and all that stuff for a good price please let me know. Also tell me good brands like what brand to look for and i am going to be playing like beginner and intermediate so i need something that will be good for a while before i buy another.

Let me know if these are good or if there are better.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Epiphone-EB-0-Electric-Bass-All-Access-Bass-Pack-774726-i1387982.gc?buildkit=1

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Affinity-Precision-Bass-Pack?sku=513289

A: Get the Epiphone, it’s a cheaper version of the Gibson SG bass (a great bass), and it’s very reasonably priced for what you get.

Q: do i hav a bass guitar amp issue?
hey i hav a fender 15 watt bass amp and the standard cord and a standard jazz bass….. i got them all for christmas. so far everything works great, but when im not making contact with the strings the amp fuzzes…. is this normal, or should i buy a new cord? if so which one? i got everything in a fender bass guitar package……. thanks a lot and 10 points to the best answer!

A: You definitely don’t need to replace anything, since the buzz is perfectly normal and is actually a grounding issue. You know how the third prong on an electrical plug is supposed to be the ground and prevent electrical shock? Well, most amps buzz despite that and the reason your fingers on the strings eliminate the sound is that you are then part of the circuit and effectively serving as the ground. That’s why most musicians, when you see a band play live, keep a hand around the neck of the guitar or bass even between songs. In theory, a properly grounded electrical outlet would prevent the buzz, but you’ll still hear it in most recording studios that were designed for minimal interference.

This is getting kind of picky, but you could remove your pickguard and apply a sheet of copper to the back of it, then solder the ground wire from the cable input jack to the copper sheet. A lot of really high-end guitars and basses come with this grounding feature, but most instruments do not and most musicians just accept the buzz. If you want to look into it, the website stewmac.com has great information, as well as all the materials. Otherwise, you’ll just be one of millions of musicians whose instrument buzzes.

Enjoy your jazz bass!

Q: Should I get the Silvertone LB11 Bass Guitar Package or buy a Dean E09 Edge Bass Guitar with a separate amp?
I am looking to start playing the bass guitar and will be a beginner. http://www.amazon.com/Dean-Edge-Guitar-Combo-Stand/dp/B0007A0DRI/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1268157016&sr=1-26
http://www.amazon.com/Silvertone-Guitar-Package-Liquid-SSLB11PK-BK/dp/B0002D0HZ8/ref=pd_cp_MI_1
An answer would be greatly appreciated thanks!

A: The more quality one is the dean, but if you want to save money to for the silvertone…
The packages are good for the beginners, not good quality but cheap.
After you will know %100 that you want to keep and pay the bass, then get a good one.

Q: What are the best settings for the 1000watt Magnum amp & sub package?
On the back of the Magnum 1000watt amp, there are settings like; Gain, Bass Boost, LPF, HPF, and full. What is the best settings to have for this amp. Im sure if you have a different amp and these settings are on the back, they would still work fine with the Magnum.

THANKS!!

A: Depends on the speakers you are using.

If you are using a Subwoofer, you’ll have to switch to LPF (Low Pass Filter) and adjust the bass boost to your liking.

If you are using speakers, especially coaxial, switch to HPF (High Pass Filter), you can also adjust the bass boost to your liking.

If you are suing component speakers with crossovers, use the FULL.

The gain controls are used to match the preamp signal voltage sent from your head unit through the RCA cables to your amplifier.

I strongly advise you to seek a professional to install your system. You might damage several things including your car if you do some serous mistakes!

Be careful!

Q: Looking for an Unbiased Bass Amp review/answer?
Good day/evening to you. I’ve been playing bass guitar for a few years now, but just started getting serious into playing live shows. I have a small amp barely loud enough for practice, and am looking for a good/cheap starter stack. I found http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Acoustic-B200H-200W-Bass-Head-and-B115-250W-1×15-Bass-Cab-Package?sku=483494 this, however believe I’ve heard some bad things on Acoustic. Anyone have bad experience with these? Any suggestions on other amps for cheap? Im looking for the 2 parter cab / head style.

Also any comments, suggestions, and tips on bass, or playing shows will help.

The style I play and will be playing is an Alt-Rock, Punk, Pop punk mixture.

A: how many questions are you asking?

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Q: Can I add speakers to a guitar combo amp?
I’m rebuilding an Ampeg SS-70c guitar amp and was wondering since im making a new cab anyways, why not make it bigger and add two more speakers. My only concern is would the extra load of the speakers try to draw too much power from the 70 watt amp and overwork the already 30 year old amp?

A: Amplifiers are designed to operate at a certain impedance load that is expressed in ohms. When you parallel a pair of 8 ohm drivers the load then becomes 4 ohms. When you series a pair of 8 ohm drivers the load then becomes 16 ohms. This means you wouldn’t be able to just simply use the original pair of 10″ drivers and just add two more because if you wire in parallel then the load would be too low and if you wire in series the load would be too high. The only way your idea would be possible is for example, if the original drivers are each 8 ohms then you would either have to obtain their 16 ohm counterpart or their 4 ohm counterpart. All the drivers need to be identical and with the same ohm rating. Ideally they would also have the same frequency response and sensitivity rating as the original drivers in order for the tone to be identical as the original design. If you can get 16 ohm drivers then you would parallel one pair together to achieve an 8 ohm load. Then do the same for the other pair. If you can get 4 ohm drivers then you would have to series one pair and the same for the other pair to still get 8 ohms. I believe the Ampeg SS-70c is really two 35 watt amplifiers that are each feeding one 10″ driver. Even if you found drivers that would work, the only sonic difference would be that the system will play louder BUT the drivers would not be able to play to their full potential because the power is now divided amongst all 4 drivers. So each 10″ would only be getting 17.5 watts each. Underpowering a speaker is always a bad idea. All your doing is doubling the surface area of the drivers and effectively increasing the efficiency of the system by 3dB. It’s not worth all the trouble in my opinion. If you want it to play louder then you are much better off replacing the two 10″ drivers with ones that have a higher sensitivity rating. Make sure they have similiar frequency response and the same ohm rating as the original. Good luck with the rebuild.

Q: What’s the best guitar combo amp on the market?
I’m looking at buying a new combo amp. What’s the best brand or best amp? I don’t have a price range. I’m looking at the Line 6 Vetta II 2×12. I’m also looking at the Line 6 X3 Live. Is it a good product, and can it be used just for home, or must it be used during live performances? Thanks!

A: get a marshell stack 4 preforming get a line6 spider 3 15 watt combo 4 home

Q: adding an extention cabbinet to a guitar combo amp?
Hey, i have a Line 6 Spider III 150 watt combo amp, and im thinking of buying an extension cabinet for it. But im not sure if it will be any use..
will it make it any louder or will it just split the amps power between the speakers in the cabinet and the speaker in the amp?

A: It splits the amps power between them. Extension cabinets don’t make an amp “louder”, but they do push more air (ie puts more sound out there), so you’ll actually be heard better if you’re in a band context and the like.

Extension cabs can also give your amp a subtle bit of flavor… for instance, putting a Celestion Lead 80 2×12 cab underneath your combo would put out a tone that wouldn’t color your sound too much, won’t overdrive, but will still have a nice tight low end and drive well. Putting a cab loaded with vintage 30’s or something like that would give you a sound that *is* pretty colored, you’ll get a very “cranked” sound out of them, but you’ll also get less bass response, and less overall volume.

Me, I’d go for relatively high wattage speakers, esp if it’s a 150 watt modeling amp… you don’t want your speakers to break up too much, as that will cut out some of your low end.

I love the Celestion GT75’s, they’re a bit more colored than the Lead 80’s, ie less high highs, more contoured mids, and less low lows, but the overall effect is very “rock”… power chords are chunky and tight, and the highs cut through the mix but aren’t icepick-y or hissy/shrieky.

EDIT: Let me clarify that last response.

If your amp has an 8 ohm jack for output impedance, then you want to match it up to an 8 ohm cab. That’s all you have to remember… the impedance will be in the back of the speaker cab right next to the jack itself… you don’t need to know anything about series vs parallel wiring, just read the manual and pay attention to the output impedance on the amp and make sure it equals the speaker impedance on the extension cab.

Saul

Q: Do you think the Ibanez GTA Series GTA10 10W 1×5 Guitar Combo Amp will need a distortion peda?
well i’m buying this amp the Ibanez GTA Series GTA10 10W 1×5 Guitar Combo Amp and it says it has some distortion but is it as good as a distortion pedal.

A: I have the amp and it is crap, just go with a line 6 spider 3 15 watt amp with a boss ds1 distortion pedal.

Q: where can I find knob settings for a line 6 spyder II guitar combo amp?
I want it to sound like
van halen
metallica
slipknot

But i dont know knob settings for it. Is there a site that has these settingsg shown?

A: yeah go to line 6’s website they have a list of settings and pictures of the amp

ps metallica uses line 6
dont know about slipknot
if you want to sound like eddie buy his signature amp

Q: Which should i get? The Line6 Spider III 15 Guitar Combo Amp or the Boss MT2 Distortion Pedal?
Music related question- an ok amp, or a great pedal with a starter pack not so great amp i already have?

A: please do not get the line 6 amp. they are terrible, and so brittle when turned up. At least with the metalzone you can sell it off if you don’t like it since it is a fairly popular high gain pedal. anyways that is a piece of equipment that can grow with you as a musician, the cheap amp will become a doorstop.

what guitar/ amp combination are you running? if you already have a crummy amp, keep it. save up for a nice tube or solidstate amp. no point in spending $100 on a disposable piece of equipment. that is exactly what it is.

Q: How can I put a line out of a bass guitar combo amp?
Is it possible? If so, how do you do it. I don’t know how any of this stuff works..

A: Hello there,

Soulmate has given you a very good answer. I do not disagree with anything he said.

If your amp does not have a line out jack, you can modify it to add one. In theory, not a difficult process if you understand electronics. Since you are asking this question, I would guess you do not have a good understanding of electronics. Therefore you should not attempt this modification yourself. It is quite easy to screw up a good amp if you do not know what you are doing. If you want this modification, take the amp to a tech to have it done.

However, the modificiation may not be practical. If your amp is not strong enough to handle additional speakers, you will gain nothing by added the line out jack.

Later,

Q: Does a Squire by Fender Black and Chrome Fat Strat go with a Line 6 Micro Spider 6W 1×6.5 Guitar Combo Amp?
I would just like to know if anyone has had any experience playing with either one of these. If you could recommend an amp to go with the Fat Strat (under $200) I would very much appreciate it. Thanks.

A: I’d really recommend a small, basic tube amp over any of the Spider series amps. The Spider will work as a practice amp, but you’ll never really get a very convincing guitar tone out of it. These amps will do a smaller range of tones, minus a bunch of gimmicky effects, but they’ll sound much better overall.

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-Valve-Junior-Combo-Amp?sku=480260

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-Champion-600-5-Watt-1×6-Combo-Amp?sku=485054

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Peavey-ValveKing-Royal-8-Tube-Guitar-Combo-Amp?sku=481661

If you’re willing to save up a bit more cash, you can actually get quite a bit more for around $250 or more:

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product?sku=481675X

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Fender-VibroChamp-XD-120V-Guitar-Combo?sku=483069

Q: I have a Fender Frontman 65R 65W 1×12 Guitar Combo Amp and i want it to sound more PUNK any suggestions?
I play in a punk band that sounds very similar to blink, earlier green day, earlier yellowcard, zebrahead etc. etc. and my amp just cant seem to get that sound any tips (besides get a new amp?

A: The best thing you can do is try out different pedals. I recommend an Electro-Harmonix Big Muff or any of the BOSS brand overdrive/distrotion pedals. You really can’t go wrong.

Q: What guitar amp combo did bonehead use in oasis?
Love that distorted raw oomph sound!!

A: Having checked the onstage backline from Glasto 94, he’s playing a Gibson/Epiphone 335 and going through a Marshall Shortstack. Likewise on the pyramid stage the following year (I was there!). Tough to say which particular model amp it is but it’s classic Gibson (or Epiphone) humbucker thickness fed through a crunchy Marshall valve amp on the overdrive channel. Pretty standard and classic rock guitar set-up,
If you want the exact skinny on it, google Marshall Amplification and email em or buzz em up, they’ll have records. And trust me, they get enquiries like this every day.

Q: what is the best guitar and amp combo for blues rock?
i have a budget of £2000, suggestions of good pedals (wah wah, boost, fuzz, phaser, whatever) would be very good as well.

A: You have many options. But here are a few of my recommendations:
Guitar:
-Fender American Stratocaster
-Gibson SG
-Gibson Les Paul

Amps:
-Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
-Peavey Classic
-Fender Bassman

Effects:
-Vox V847A Wah Pedal
-Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9 or Ts808
- MXR M173 Silicon Fuzz
- MXR Phase 90

Q: would drummer be able to hear 150watt guitar amp/combo?
would drummer be able to hear a guitar which is connected to Ibanez 150watt combo?

A: Depends on where it’s pointed, but as a general rule, yes. The big problem is how your amp interplays with the other amps involved. Stuff tends to get lost in the midrange and it’s sometimes difficult to tell what is its you are hearing. (Which instrument I mean.) Obviously, the thing you want to hear when you’re playing drums is the bass. But even us dumb drummers figure out how to take cues from other sounds. The best thing to do is set up monitors with a monitor mixdown for each player. This way, they can control what they hear according to what they NEED to hear. I played for years with about 2000 watts of power pointed at me from a couple of Marshall stacks, four Horn loaded Fender Showmans, a couple of Sunn bass amps and four Leslie Speakers. Somebody decided that we could use THAT stuff as monitors and go direct out through the PA. It sounded great. But I cant hear much now.

In retrospect, it was worth the tradeoff.

Q: Which amp is better? (Peavey Vypyr 15 15W 1×8 Guitar Combo Amp OR Line 6 Spider III 15 15W 1×8 Guitar Combo Am?
I’d like to know which amp is better:
Peavey Vypyr 15 15W 1×8 Guitar Combo Amp
OR
Line 6 Spider III 15 15W 1×8 Guitar Combo Amp

Which amp is better for an epiphone lp-100?

Thx

A: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYslxyj4Qwk

See for yourself.

Q: Should i get a Vox Valvetronix VT50 50W 1×12 Guitar Combo Amp or a Vox ValvetronixVT100 100W2×12 Guitar Combo?
There the same amp but the 100 Watt is bigger (obviously). I just want to know which one would be better for just playing in a medium sized room. and if theres going to be anychange in tone.
Thank You

A: Honestly you shouldn’t get either one. If you’re looking at the VT100, obviously you’re willing to pay $500 for an amp. At that price you should really consider investing in a tube amp. I personally don’t care too much for Vox’s amp modeling, but that’s just me. Vox’s tube amps are great though! Tube tone is the way to go.

Some amps to consider in the $500 range would be the Bugera V22, the Bugera V55, the Fender Hot Rod series Blues Junior, the Fender Pro Junior, or the Jet City JCA2112RC. Or for $100 more (at $600), you could be looking at the Vox AC15C1 (a fantastic amp, especially now that it comes with a Celestion greenback!), or the Fender Blues Junior (another great little amp). All these tube amps would be loud enough for almost any gig you’re probably going to play and would also have enough flexibility to get the sounds you want. Also, check out used tube amps on craigslist; you can really find some good deals. My general opinion is that you shouldn’t spend your money on solid state amps when a tube amp is in your budget. Good luck!

Q: What Combo Guitar Amp Should I Buy?
im 15 years old, i play in a loud thrash metal band, i work for minimum wage on saturdays & sundays, i earn about £80 a month, and im soon to own a Dean ML79F.
what twin 12″ speaker combo amp should i buy for under £400?

A: I think that the link below is a rather attractive option. I may not like their solid state amps (shudder) but I do think that their tube amps have a very pleasing sound.

Use any money left over to get better pickups. I like Seymour Duncan JB’s (very versatile, nice clean sound and decent distorted), but if you’re into playing metal and only metal, then something like the SD (Seymour Duncan) Customs, DiMarzio D-Sonic, SD Dimebucker, SD Invaders, or DiMarzio X2N’s (in order of less hot to hottest pickup I know of) might suit you better.

I hope that Dean doesn’t have a whammy. You’d be in for a lot of pain. Whammy’s go out of tune easily, you can’t change the tuning without completely resetting the trem, you have to re-intonate and setup when changing strings, and god forbid you break a string in the middle of a show! It’s all over… I’m not a fan of them, and everyone I know who plays even semi-seriously uses a fixed bridge, or won’t play with a floating trem (whammy) without a backup.

If you learn how to set it up and intonate it yourself it’s not too bad, though, it’s just a pain when it goes out of tune in the middle of the song. You don’t want to have to bring it back to the store every time something goes wrong, that’s all I’m saying….

Saul

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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.

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Q: Do you guys think a small fender guitar amp is decent or do you advise something else?
I need a guitar amp, and I don’t know much about them, personally I want a small/practice one, and i was wondering if the fender ones would be okay. Thanks:)

A: I’ve had a Fender Twin Reverb, and I have a Roland JC-120, both of which weigh a good 65 lbs each!

I now use a Fender Blonde Blues Junior, which has a 12″ Jensen speaker, spring reverb, and 15 watts of tube power..about 5 bills for this little amp.

I love it, and now I can have a guitar case in one hand, my gig bag over my shoulder, my amp in the same hand as my guitar, and still open a door without any help!

Of course, I do mic my amp through the bands PA system using an SM-57. But I will never lug around another 65 lb amp again.

Q: Why does my Fender guitar amp have a maximum volume of 12 rather than 10? Does it have a 12 step attenuator?
I have been asked about why my Fender Hot Rod Deluxe goes up to 12 and I’m sure it has nothing to do with Spinal Tap!

A: It’s just the knob. You could put 1 to 100 on there and it wouldn’t change anything.

Q: frontman fender guitar amp hook up to a guitar pedal?
I have a frontman fender guitar amp, can I hook up a pedal to this amp…if so how?

A: turn the amp on clean, no od. plug your guitar into the pedal, and plug the pedal into the guitar input on the amp. . . .. oh yeah, turn it down first so you don’t blow your amp… post how many watts it is…

Q: Where could I find a dealer for replacement switches for a Fender Guitar Amp?
I have a Fender Guitar amp (Model: Frontman 25R Type: PR 498). The power switch for this amp has gone bad. Normally I would replace it with any switch I could find, however, the wiring is not “normal”; it has two black wires and two white wires to deal with. I suppose I could bypass all that, but I am just to worried about shorting something out. I would like an exact replacement. Does anyone know of online dealers that would probably have said switch?

A: Talk to Garry (correct spelling) at Catalina Guitars. Don’t let the name fool you, he does mostly electronic repairs.
(520) 886 0799
Garry@CatalinaGuitars.com

http://CatalinaGuitars.com

Q: where can i find a replacement rca part for a fender frontman guitar amp?
i was playing music through the amp when one of my friends more or less stood on the cable and the prongs snapped off inside, i have managed to get the prongs out but now it doesn’t work. I have tried ebay, with no luck and i can’t really find anywhere on the internet. Does anyone know where i can find the replacement part?

A: Check the local music stores,
ot Radio Shack

Q: I have a question about a Fender Princeton Reverb electric guitar amp?
I was just wondering what this amp would be worth if i were to sell it. Everything on it is completely vintage except for one of the 7 tubes in the back. Yes, that is right, it is a vintage Fender tube amp with the original tubes, and i believe it is a ‘62 or ‘63. It sounds amazing. Buy, yeah. I was just wondering if anyone had any idea what it would be worth. So, thanks for your help!

A: I’ve heard of them going for anywhere between $80 and $800, depending on the shape of the original components and the year it was made.

Fender Princeton’s go back to the 40s, but the Princeton Reverb models only go back to 64. The early models of Princeton Reverb were blackface and they later introduced the silverface version in the early 70s.

The blackface models are more desirable. If yours is a blackface model and in great shape with all the original parts, it could go for close to $1,000 to a buyer who really likes vintage Fender stuff.

At a local music store, I don’t think they would put any higher than $800 on the tag.

Q: Is it possible for a Fender Electric Guitar amp to break if you play too loud?
I was just playing with it on almost as loud as it goes and it stopped working.. I checked the connections everywhere and everything is where it should be. Now I’m just wondering if I really screwed my amp up…

A: You probably blew out the speaker but it is possible that something shook loose inside of it. Take in to a guitar shop and have them look at it and see if it can be fixed. You’re probably going to need the speaker replaced.

Q: Can you use a Fender bass with a guitar amp?
Can you use a Fender bass with a Randall 30 watt amp? What will happen?
Can you use an Ovation Acoustic-Electric guitar with a Fender 60 watt amp? What will happen?

Thanks

A: Playing bass through a guitar amp is bad. They are not designed the same, and you run the risk of blowing speakers. If you must, don’t crank it, keep it quiet and it should be ok. Not good, just ok.

Playing that acoustic through an amp… eh. An acoustic amp (an oxymoron if I ever heard one) is best, closely followed by a P.A. system. It’s not bad for your equipment, but look out for feedback. Standard electric guitar amps, I find, are a bit too trebley for acoustics.

Q: I Need Help Finding Info On My Fender Guitar Amp?
Just need info on my fender amp i picked up second hand, the model says its a H.O.T. but i cant find anything online at all, its roughly 15i x 15i in size, its a 75 watt, From Left to Right the face controls aree as follows, two guitar lead inputs Hi and Lo, then 4 push buttons controls Bright/Clean Crunch/Lead, then three dials, Contour/Volume/Reverb, then a over and under in put headphone size holes saying Tape Input, then three inputs next to that, Preamp Output, Preamp Output, Head Phones and next to that thePower Switch

A: Try going to Fender.com you might see your model there or you give them a call Telephone: (480) 596-7195

Q: how do you get the best sound out of a fender guitar amp?
i got a fender 85 guitar amp which is really cool and i got a gibson SG and i would love to know how to get the best sound out of each of them, i use pedals with the guitar these can be boss distortion and a korg pedal of various types, overdrive, chorus, blues etc. i want to play it loud and any help wld be gratefully appreciated…..keep rockin`

A: Fender 85 is cool, but if you really want to get the best out of your SG, get a Marshall 100 watt master volume.

You can sell the pedals and still have a monster sound!

Q: How do i fix a 15r fender frontman guitar amp’s drive?
i opened it up to see if i can find out what was wrong with it and i saw that the out cable was unplugged so i plugged it in and it still didn’t work.i also checked to see if anything else was unplugged and nothing else was. what problems can my amp have that wont let it work

A: Check the fuse in the plug, it might need to be replaced. If that isn’t the problem or you have no idea what you are doing, take it to Guitar Center and they can fix it for less than $10. Also check the warranty: You might be able to get a completely new amp.

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: What do i need to use the rocktron banshee talkbox. I have a fender amp and guitar. how is a mic used with it?
i know the actual thing comes with ports for a power chord, guitar chord and amp chord. but the machine i heard is not loud since it has its own pre amp. so how would i go about hooking up a mic to it

A: The talkbox effect is probably one of the most misunderstood effects out there. It’s an acoustic effect, not an electronic one.

You don’t hook a mic into the Rocktron Banshee (or most any other talk box). If you’re going to use a talk box effective at a high volume, you have to have a PA system. Period.

The Banshee is much simpler to use than most other talk boxes in that it has it’s own power amp built it. Most if them require another amp to drive them, or have to loop between the output of a guitar head and a cabinet.

To use the Banshee, hook it up like you would any other guitar effect pedal. (Personally, I would put it first in the effects chain, but that’s just me). Then, you’ll need to attach the tube to your vocal mic. I actually use a couple of hair ties to do my, but the velcro straps they sell at Fry’s for bundling cables works well too.

That’s it. Step on the button on the Banshee, the sound shuts off from your guitar amp and starts coming out of the tube. From here on, you have to practice using it, especially if you’re actually going to try to talk with it.

Just to recap, when you’re using a talk box, the effect DOES NOT come out of the guitar amp. It comes out of the end of the tube, and requires a PA system to be usable in a band enviroment.

Good luck.

Greetings from Austin, TX

Ken

Q: If I were to purchase a Fender guitar, would I be required to purchase a Fender amp or any brand of amp?
I’m about to take up playing the electric guitar.

A: its cool that you want to take up the guitar now you just need to figure out where you want to go with it. The unfortunate thing about guitar gear, is that it is expensive. And in the guitar world, you definitely get what you pay for.

so have you decided how much you want to spend?

Personally i recommend spending 300 on the guitar at least. at this level you get a very solid mid level guitar. the law of diminishing returns comes into play. anything above this threshold will be using the same wood types, etc. so ultimately you begin paying for better fancier finishes, pickups, and craftsmanship.

and for amps, used is a great way to go. I bought a Fender Hot Rod deluxe for 400, they run for 800 now. decent savings for an amp that only had a year of use. the only catch is, the buyer needs to know what to look for. signs of wear that a beginner wouldn’t know to look for.

certain guitars traditionally sound better through specific amps. Gibson to a marshall. Fender to a fender amp. this is of course not always the case, but they just sound really good together. That and the fact that we learned to like that sound, from hearing it so much.

I personally recommend holding off on the amp for now. as you will learn guitar players are a fickle bunch. If you can already play great go test some amps at your local guitar shop. otherwise wait till you get some songs under your belt and then see which amp you like the most with your particular instrument. Also if you ever plan to play louder than bedroom levels anticipate buying at lest 50 watts for a tube amp, or 75 to 100 for a solid state. If you cannot tell the difference between the type of amps, just take it as a sign that you have more learning to do. practice amps really are a waste of money as you will learn.

Q: I have a little fender 15 guitar amp, it turns on , but when I plug in guitar, it just buzzes, no sound??what?
The amp lights up, the buzzing gets louder when I turn up volume, but other than buzzing, no sound, guitar cord is fine, amp is a little fender frontline 5 solid state amp, what could cause this?
it is not guitar or the cord.. It is definitely the amp, it lights up, it buzzes, but it the guitar does not come thru at all. the buzzing gets louder with volume switch..

A: You said that the cord is fine. How did you verify this? You can either measure continuity on the wires with a digital multimeter (and every electronic musician should be able to do this), or try the cord with another amp and guitar.

We’ll assume that the cord is functioning as you say. That leaves the amp or the guitar. With everything hooked up, does the buzzing go away when you turn the volume control on the guitar down? If so, then it’s probably the guitar itself. From what you describe, it sounds like a ground wire in the guitar control cavity has come loose and will require resoldering.

If it stays the same, then it’s likely the amp. Again, this could be a ground wire that has come loose. But unfortunately, there are several other things that can go wrong in an amp that would cause this as well. Without having the amp in front of me, I can’t pin it down anymore than that.

Good luck.

Greetings from Austin, TX

Ken

Read and learn more about mini electric guitar amp. For more, visit the Guitar Amp website GuitarAmpUniverse.com

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

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Q: Can you play an acoustic/electric guitar through an electric amp?
I’ve got a 50w marshall electric guitar amp and I learned how to turn my acoustic in an A/E so i was wondering if I could just play it through my marshall or would I have to buy an acoustic amp?

A: Just did this yesterday, you just have to be careful with the feedback potential that an acoustic presents. Take some time to set it up, and it will sound just fine.

Q: Could I use my electric guitar on my acoustic amp?
I want to get an electric guitar but I don’t have enough money for the guitar and an electric amp. I already have an electric-acoustic guitar and acoustic amp. Would the sound be good if I used the acoustic amp with my electric guitar?

A: The sound will be fine. Just keep in mind that the acoustic amp will not have as many “rock and roll” effects as an electric amp.

Q: can i use my electric guitar amp for my new acoustic/electric guitar?
i just bought a new acoustic/electric guitar and i was wondering, i already have a amp for my electric guitar, can i plug my acoustic guitar into that one or do i have to buy a acoustic amp?

A: You can play your instrument through a guitar amp. It will not sound very accoustic though.

A regular guitar amp is designed to emphasize out the mid-range frequencies where an electric guitar commonly sounds the best. The speakers (quite commonly 12″ speakers) in a guitar amp is designed with the mid frequencies in mind.

An acoustic guitar is more of a full-range instrument and that is why they sound better through a PA system (with full range speakers) or through a special acoustic amp, which often times have tweeters to bring out more of the higher frequencies also.

Q: Can you play a acoustic guitar on a electric guitar amp?
Im just wondering if i can play my yamaha acoustic/electric guitar on a electric epiphone amp that i use to play my les paul with.

A: Absolutely.

They make amps specifically for accoustics, but you can plug it into anything.

Q: Will an acoustic electric guitar sound like an electric guitar if it is plugged into an electric amp?
It is pretty simple, will an acoustic- electric guitar sound like an electric guitar if it is plugged into an electric amp rather than an acoustic amp? also, what strings do i use for acoustic-electrics. I will pick a best answer.

A: Well the Acoustic-Electric guitar only sounds acoustic due to the pick up and hollow body. The amp doesn’t have much to do with it besides distortion, which can be turn off in most amps. You can make an acoustic electric sound like and electric guitar or an acoustic with and electric amp.

Q: Can I use my electric guitar with an acoustic-electric amp?
I just got a electric guitar and need an amp.
I have no money but my friend will trade my my graphics card for his acoustic-electric amp

so my questions is, will my electric guitar work with the amp, and will there be much of a sound difference between the acoustic amp and the electric amp?

A: you can use it but an acoustic amp is EQ’d difference

Q: Can I plug my acoustic electric guitar into my electric guitar amp without damaging anything?
I’m talking about my electric guitar amp made for electric guitars, not acoustic-electric.
It’s a fender.

A: There is no problem with plugging your acoustic-electric guitar into your electric guitar amp, because an acoustic-electric guitar is basically an electric guitar when it comes to electronics. Plug in, and enjoy, my friend. And I’m jealous you have an acoustic-electric…I really need one of those…oh, and if anything gets damaged, tell me and I’ll pay for it, because I’m pretty sure you’ll be fine.

Q: whats the difference between an acoustic guitar amp and electric guitar amp?
whats the difference between an acoustic guitar amp and electric guitar amp? like im really new to this whole guitar thing please help me

A: Wow, these people arent helping you at all.

I’ll keep it kinda simple. The main differences are that acoustic amps utilize something called a “notch” filter to prevent feedback, their reverb settings work differently, and they have usually XLR DI output, and parametric equalization. in acoustic-electrics that utilize piezoelectric pickups, the signal coming directly from the transducer is too weak and it does not have the correct impedance for direct connection to an instrument amplifier. Small, battery-powered preamps within the guitar are often used within the acoustic instruments to resolve these problems, or the amp itself will contain a type of pre-amp.

What it boils down to is this…. if you try to play your acoustic guitar through a n electric guitar amp, you’re going to suffer horrid feedback. Additionally, the signal will be too weak and your amp will deliver a dampened lousy tone when it isnt feeding back. If you try to play your electric through your acoustic amp, you might have some success if you have a hollowbody… or a hybrid like a yamaha AEX1500 or AEX500, but you will al;ways have tone and volume issues, so dont bother with it.

Q: Do I need a specific kind of amp for my acoustic-electric guitar?
I’m about to buy an acoustic-electric guitar and I need to know if I need to buy an acoustic guitar amp or if an electric guitar amp would work. Also, what is the best bang for your buck in acoustic guitars/amps??? Thanks guys!
I’ve been playing for about 3 years.. I taught myself

A: yeh any amps fine, i jus got 1 4 christmas and i use my electric guitar amp. sounds cool how long you bin playin .

Q: Can I use an electric-acoustic amp with an electric guitar?
I have an electric-acoustic guitar and amp, and I’m going to get an electric guitar. Can I use the acoustic amp for my electric guitar?

A: yeah as long as the cable fits

Q: Semi acoustic with electric guitar amp;electric sound?
Alright. Ive heard some people say that if you plug a semi(electric) acoustic guitar into an electric guitar amp, and use a distortion effect or what not, the acoustic will sound close to an electric, and other people have said the opposite.
So…Would it be like the ‘best of both worlds’ if I got a semi acoustic?
THanks in advance guys

A: Hi Blah

If you use the acoustic electric on an amp, it will sound acoustic and not like a true electric guitar. If you put electric guitar strings on an acoustic, then yes but you would lose the beauty of the acoustic sound.
If you use a distortion unit. Yes, the sould is close to an electric. I totally agree but, not if you are playing clean.

Q: Need a pre-amp ro run my electric/ acoustic guitar through amp?
I’ve got an electric acoustic w/ pickups only (no preamp). Can I run straight to the guitar amp, or do I need a pre-amp?

A: It will sound a lot better with a pre. A pre-amp also matches the impedence to the amp. The best one is the LR Baggs for $160. but they all are similar.

Q: can you use a regular electric guitar amp for an acoustic-electric?
i have an electric guitar amp and wanted to know if you can use it for an acoustic-electic or if you have to get a particular acoustic-electric amp

A: An amp is an amp. It will work with whatever you plug into it: guitar, mic, keyboard, etc.

Q: Does an acoustic electric guitar need an amp?
I have played the trumpet for 7 years and the piano for 2. It has been a few years, but now I want to play a guitar for the first time. I would really like to play acoustic, but I like the option of playing electric as well. Is an acoustic electric guitar the answer, and does it need an amp? Or would I be better off with an acoustic guitar and getting an electric later on down the line?

A: an electro-acoustic is a lot harder in many ways to play tune and basic set up … ud be better off getting an acoustic and getting an electric later on
acoustics are more “soulful” and have a deeper pitch but are easier to play this is a benefit

Q: What would it sound like if you plugged an acoustic guitar into an electric guitar amp?
rather than an acoustic amp.
rather than an acoustic amp

acoustic-electric guitar**

A: Dude whats are you talking about, they do make pickups for a acoustic guitar, thats how people play live with them… come one if you dont know any thing about guitars please dont answer questions about them

and as far as your question, it all depends on the amp you have, some electric amps will reproduce the sound of a acoustic pretty well, i think they sound good through a nice tube amp.. as far as acoustic amps go i have never played one but thy are supposed to sound a little more natural than a electric amp will.. acoustics generally tend to have a different kind of pickup than a electric guitar… plus most acoustic amps have a seperate channel for a mic so you can use it to paly and sing at the same time.. some also have a hook up for a drum machine or cd player, and a lot of them tend to have a tweeter built in to make the highs sparkle a little more, im fixin to get a fender acoustic amp pretty soon..

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Q: Can you use an electric bass guitar with an electric guitar amp?
I have an electric guitar and i want to buy a bass guitar and i have a bass amp. So why not use my electric guitar amp.

A: You need a bass amp, because a guitar amp is not designed to play the low notes a bass guitar plays. You will wear out the speaker(s) in it pretty quick if you use it. Why use the guitar amp if you have a bass amp?

Q: use bass guitar with electric guitar amp?
is it possible to use a bass guitar with my electric guitar amp?
do i need specifically a bass amp?

A: You can use it, but it won’t sound as good as a regular bass amp. Keep the volume, and treble down so you don’t get distortion.

Q: Can you see the difference between an Electric guitar amp and a Bass amp?
I want to switch from acoustic to bass but i honestly cant see the difference between them and what is a good brand for a bass guitar and amp?

A: Your question and description are a bit confusing but ill take a shot at answering it.

There is a big (I wouldn’t say huge) difference in Acoustic and Bass guitars. Obviously they sound different but the parts to actual songs are usually different. I dont know what kind of music you play but in a regular song, the acoustic guitar will play ‘lead’ (you might also have a rhythm part with another guitar) and the bass will play a rhythm part (for lack of a better word).

I have started playing bass myself and am enjoying it very much. I bought an Epiphone SG Cherry Bass for $320 AU and amp off Ebay for $80. These are very cheap prices for bass equipment, although good for a starter. You could go the same way or decide to get a more expensive guitar for $5/6/700 +++.

I would recomend Epiphone, Ibanez or Gibson if you want to play Rock/Metal. Or Fender/Yamaha for a clean jazz sound

Q: Can an electric bass guitar amp work for and electronic drum set?
My brother bought a cheap bass guitar online and I went out to pick up an amp for it (Fender Rumble 15), and since the bass is so crappy, I decided to switch to drums. I am going to buy the Simmons SD7K Drum set, and I was wondering if I need to buy a whole other monitor/amp for it, or can I somehow connect it to the amp I have.

A: you can use the same amp but BE CAREFUL because if it’s only 15 watts it could very easily blow. For drums you should be looking at a 30+ watt amplifier.

Q: Can you use a bass guitar amp with an electric guitar or do I need a new amp?
I’m getting an electric guitar and I already play bass and want to know if I can use my bass amp with the guitar or if I need a new one.

A: your bass amp is great for guitar, but a guitar amp can be ruined with a bass.

check out this 2-string bass

http://www.geocities.com/washtubbass/cardboardbass.html

Q: Can I use a Line 6 Spider III electric guitar amp with a bass guitar?
I noticed a Line 6 bass amp in a Musician’s Friend magazine that was identical to my Spider III, with the exception of the name. I am planning on purchasing an ESP 104 or a Yamaha bass, and was wondering if I could simply use the amp I had for decent sound, and simply for practice purposes. Can I do so, or do I need to buy a new bass amp?

A: Yes, you can do that, but you won’t get a great bass sound. They are just built differently, and a guitar amp won’t give you that deep boom sound like a bass amp would.

But if you just want it to practice on a get a feel for it, then I guess you will be fine.

Q: Can you use a bass guitar amp with an electric guitar?
I play electric guitar and already have an amp for it..but my grandmother bought me another one. Its a bass amp though. Can I use that one with my guitar or no?

A: Sure you can. It won’t sound too great. Bass amps are made for more low end tones. Not so much the mid to high ends put out by an electric guitar.

But never play an electric bass guitar through a normal electric guitar amp. You’ll blow the speaker in no time.

Q: will my electric guitar work on my bass guitar amp
i have a bass guitar witch i already learned and i just bought a electric guitar but icant afford a electric guitar amp would my bass amp work for my electric its an ibanez bass amp
its a ibanez amp for bass
thanks it works pretty good but doesnt sound right ill get a regular one soon

A: It will work – but it depending on the amp, there may be significant attenuation of the higher frequencies

Q: can u use the same amp for a bass and electric guitar?
im gonna get and electric guitar with an amp and later im gonna buy a bass guitar. will the bass guitar work with the electric guitars amp?????

A: It will work, but not as well as it could…the sound will be off…or quieter if you plug your bass into the guitar amp..its just that bass needs more power to transmit through and amp, alot more power than a guitar does. I recommend getting a bass amp and playing your guitar through that…if you like heavy metal you will like this, the distortion gets a little heavier, and your sound will be louder at less gain, due to the fact that the bass amp is prepared to transmit bass, which needs more power than guitar to produce audible sound. at least thats what i’ve learned from expierence and my fellow guitar/bass players

Q: Electric guitar through bass amp dilemma?
Hi, I’ve been wondering for years about this and never really found a definitive answer.
I’m a guitarist and bassist. Playing a bass through a guitar amp would kill it.
So I’m planning to get a new bass amp to practice both guitar & bass.
Is this the best thing to do?

A: A bass amp isn’t ideal for the electric guitar. Electric guitar amps roll off a lot of high end and emphasize mids, while bass guitars emphasize the lows and keep a lot of that high end for the “snap” and “attack” of the strings and fret noise. Overall, a bass amp is built for headroom, ie, being able to put out a lot of clean volume, while a guitar amp is built to put out a limited frequency range, specializing in where the electric guitar sounds the best.

Some bass amps sound great with guitars…. I’m thinking of the Fender Bassman, a bass amp that many guitarists have loved to play through ever since they came out way back when. However, most modern bass amps are too clean to fit a guitar without some pedals in between.

So in my general opinion, to play an electric through most bass amps, you would either want a multifx pedal (which benefits from a lot of clean headroom) or some sort of preamp in between to kinda dirty it up a bit. EQ probably wouldn’t hurt either.

Saul

Q: What are some good brand names for bass guitars? and will an electric guitar amp work for a bass guitar?
What are some good brand names for bass guitars? and will an electric guitar amp work for a bass guitar?

A: I’ve been a bass player since i was a kid and I’ve played many different types of music. Warwick is the best all-around bass value for a pro-level bass ($1000-1200 range). I have a Warwick Corvette (active pickups) and I love it. But that’s kinda expensive for beginner/intermediate players, so I’d say to just play as many different basses as you can and don’t be afraid of used equipment as long as the electronics are in good condition and the neck isn’t warped. Beware: new Fenders are generally expensive because of brand name. Try Ibanez and Yamaha, they’ve been good values for years.

Do NOT use a guitar amp for a bass unless it’s a practice amp. You need to think about getting an amp so you can play loud enough to be heard by a band with a drummer. That should be your goal in getting a rig if you play rock, jazz, latin, reggae, or anything band-oriented. It’s better to have a cheap bass and a nice loud amp than a nice bass and an amp that is so weak that you can’t be heard. You generally FEEL the bass in a band; that should be your goal, to be felt, not exactly heard. Also, if you continue to play down the road, it’s better to have a nicer amp because your next upgrade will be to replace your cheap bass. If you get a mediocre bass and mediocre amp, you will need to replace both if you continue to progress. Look at combo amps above 150 watts with one 15 inch speaker. Peavey is a good value. Also, Line6 is coming out with bass amps and they may interest you because of the cool extras like bass modelers and FX that can make a crappy bass sound sweet. Basically, go to guitar center and bug the crap out of those douches that work there. They are generally snobs but they work for you and you should play as many basses and amps as you can to find what is right for u. Also, they are hurting for business these days so look for coupons and exploit their 0% financing deals with their credit cards. Good luck.

Q: How will an electric guitar sound through a bass amp?
Does anything differ? Sound Quality maybe? My reason for asking is i’ve been playing bass guitar for a few years and I’m going to play electric guitar once I get my new Fender. I already have a bass amp and don’t want to spend too much more money. Would my Fender sound good with my bass amp and an electric guitar cabinet hooked up to it? Thanks in advance.

A: me thinks, it wouldnt.
i probably would play but since the bass amp is configured to play an octave lower than an electric guitar, you might have some volume issues.
just adding an electric cabnet, give you more speakers, noe the capability to play and electric clearly.
if you still wanna use the cabnet, go out and buy a head unit, it doesnt have to be top of the range Marshall equipment, but if i were you i would.

good luck…….

Q: Bass guitar with Electric guitar amp?
I’ve been using my old, simple amp for both my electric and bass guitars. No issues.
I’m getting a new amp soon. If I get something like a Line 6, will it effect anything if I continue to use both guitars on one amp?

A: 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 grunt or farting, then you’re trying to drive too much bass through it. Back off on the bass or turn down the volume.

I play guitar 99% of the time in my current band. We do have 1 or 2 numbers where I put a bass on, and our bassists sings. We’ve all got the same brand of wireless system, so I’ll put the receiver on my amp on the same channel as his transmitter. Then, I’ve got the bass coming out clean from his rig, and a distorted/chorus sound coming out of mine. It really fills the space up.

Just go easy on the speaker, and you’ll be fine.

Greetings from Austin, TX

Ken

Q: Whats the difference between a bass amp and an electric guitar amp?
Like can you use a bass amp for an electric guitar….etc. thanks

A: A bass amp typically has a larger speaker in order to produce the low end. You could use it for guitar, but it probably won’t be as versatile as a regular guitar amp

Q: Can you use an Acoustic Bass Guitar Amp with a Non-Acoustic Electric Bass Guitar?
I am trying to buy a amp for my band. I need to know if you can use an Acoustic Bass Guitar Amp with a Non-Acoustic Electric Bass Guitar. Please Answer, I need you comments.

A: Absolutely! Any amp that is designed for an upright (acoustic) Bass will work for an electric Bass, and vice-versa. It’s all low-end right? Your amp settings will be a bit different, but that’s it.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Read and learn more about marshall acoustic guitar amp. For more, visit the Guitar Amp website GuitarAmpUniverse.com

Q: Can you play an acoustic/electric guitar through an electric amp?
I’ve got a 50w marshall electric guitar amp and I learned how to turn my acoustic in an A/E so i was wondering if I could just play it through my marshall or would I have to buy an acoustic amp?

A: Just did this yesterday, you just have to be careful with the feedback potential that an acoustic presents. Take some time to set it up, and it will sound just fine.

Q: Will my electric guitar work with an acoustic amp?
specifically, will my Fender Telecaster work with a Marshall AS100D acoustic amp?

A: yes, probably wont have the bright sound that is synonymous with fender but it’ll do the trick if you’re in a bind. Otherwise, shop for an electric amp.

Q: Plug electric/ acoustic guitar into regular sound amp/?
I was wondering if I could plug my acoustic/electric guitar into a regualr sound amp and the sound come out right. In theory I know you can, but as far as the tonal quality, I’m not sure. Or would it just be better to run the input from my guitar to my small guitar amp, then run the output to a larger sound amp. Or would it be better to plug straight into the regular sound amp/ Here’s my dillemma, I have a small studio marshall amp, but want to play for a crowd without dishing out the bucks for a new guitar amp. But I do have access to sound amps. Any thoughts? Thanks

A: Not going to work. The signal is far too weak. You’d need some sort of pre-amp to bring the signal up to line level.

Q: why does my amp/guitar only produce acoustic sound?
i plug my guitar (ibanez) into the amp (marshall) like every day, and it won’t turn on the distortion.
no matter what i do, it’s only play the acoustic clean sound, and i cant change it.
what do i do

A: turn the gain to 10 then start turning the volume up….

Q: Can I plug an Electric Bass guitar into an Acoustic amp?
My friend has a Rouge 4 string electric bass, and I have Marshall AS100D Acoustic Amp.

A: You can, but like what others have said here, there’s a good chance you might damage your amp. So you should use your friend’s bass amp if he or she has one.

Also, your friend will get more of a real ‘bass sound’ from an amp that was specifically designed for it. So tell your friend, your amp was made for the acoustic guitar, not for the bass.

If your friend likes Marshall amps, I hear Marshall is now making bass amps especially designed for the bass guitarist. He or she might want to check that out.

Q: should I get a guitar amp or an acoustic guitar?
Hi my situation is that I have a gibson les paul standard, great guitar and also an epiphone valve jr. The valv jr. sound great only problem is that it only has 1 control, volume. for those of you that don’t know how boutique tube amps work, when you crank up the tubes you get a natural distortion. As you can see if i crank up my amp it gets to unbearable levels. So I know I need a new amp. I am probably going to get the marshall vintage modern. Now I lead worship at my church, also I play in a classic rock band where I’d be using my les paul. I’m going to get both eventually but need to decide which first. Because there both over 2000+. btw I’m probably going to get a 614ce because taylor says the 600 series are great for live use. Anyone else have reccommendations for acoustic guitars?

A: yes. Martin makes some affordable acoustic guitars. I’d recomment an electric acoustic. I have sold quite a few of them. They sound a lot like their more expensive relatives. My favorite was an electric acoustic solid spruce top with rosewood laminate sides. gorgeous sounding and beautiful looking! You can usually get these under a $1000 dollars, sometimes a lot cheaper.

Q: Acoustic Guitar Amplifiers?
Ok i just bought a K&K pickup for my acoustic and it sounds awesome, the only problem is i have a Marshall MG10 amp and it makes it sound horrible. It gives it a tone for the electric guitar, as it is made for an electric guitar. Does anyone know of an acoustic guitar amp which isn’t too pricey, but just amplifies the natural sound of the guitar itself?

Cheers,
James.

A: i got an old school Marshall AS50D amp for my acoustic
just go to a guitar shop and ask them for an acoustic guitar amp

Q: Which guitar amp: Peavey VYPYR15, Marshall MG15/10, Line 6 Spider III 15watt?
Which amp is best for playing post hardcore and some alternative/pop punk? Which one in overall is better? How many watts does an amp has to have to play small gigs along drums?

Ive been playing for 3 years, I just want a small small amp because Im getting my first ELECTRIC guitar soon because Ive been playing acoustic since I first started playing guitar.

A: Personally I’d say sens it’s your first time playing electric, go with the Marshall, it’s simple and sounds great. Don’t go with the Line 6, there not that great. I have a Peavey Vypyr myself, mines a 75w however. But there GREAT amps, it’s just they have a lot of effects and things that your PROBABLY not going to use or want to get in your way.

Don’t get me wrong, there awesome, but i just don’t think you’ll be using half the effects that come with it at this point in you’re playing. So it’s really up to you man, if you want a LOT of options and sounds then go with the Vypyr, GREAT buy!. But, if you want something a little more… simplistic just to tide you over then I’d say the Marshall.

I hope i could help in some way =]
Peace.

Q: Acoustic-Electric Guitar?
I was wondering if it was really necessary to play an acoustic-electric guitar through an amp that is designed for acoustic guitars. I have a Marshall amp that I really like, and I don’t want to spend any money on a new one. If it’s relevant, I plan to purchase an Ovation Applause AE148. If it turns out I have to purchase a new amp, I probably won’t buy the guitar.

A: Sure you can, no problem. Acoustic amps are better but the Marshall will do just fine.

I’m not a fan of Ovations at all but in any case that one has a plywood top. I’d recommend spending more and at least getting a solid wood top.

Q: Should I ask for a Xbox 360 for my birthday or and Epiphone Dot Guitar/Marshall Amp?
Ok my grandparents have offered to get me pretty much whatever I want and ive narrowed it down to these two. I would really like the Xbox 360 because then I can play with my friends when I cant get to their houses, though I really would like the guitar because I already have an acoustic and my friend told me the next step is an electric, can somebody help me please? My birthday is coming up soon and I need to answer! Thank you!

A: I think a guitar will be better in the long run you can become a musician or play for people or whatever

Q: Is the Dean Markley DMC-40 amp made for acoustic or electric guitar?
Ok, so I was broke when I bought my first electric, and my brother gave me his 10 year old Dean Markley DMC-40 amp that he used during his brief teenage stint playing guitar. It has no effects at all except a Chorus option that has limited efficacy. Recently I was talking to a friend of mine who was a studio musician for a number of years and he said he was pretty sure Dean Markley was an acoustic brand. I’m planning to upgrade to a Marshall combo amp now that I’ve been playing for about a year (and can thereby justify the purchase), but I’m still wondering what exactly I’ve been playing on for the last year or so.

I’ve found the instruction manual online: no help.

Thanks,
Nick

A: Although Dean Markley did and does make some acoustic amps, I am pretty sure that particular amp is an electric guitar amp. If it has a drive switch on it and can produce distortion it is an electric guitar amp. If the manual does not specifically state that it is an acoustic guitar amp than it is for an electric guitar.

Q: Acoustic Guitar problem?
I have an acoustic guitar and i’m planning on buying an acoustic guitar pickup and a Marshall MS-2 microamp so that i can practice with more volume from my guitar.
Is it feasible? as in buying an acoustic pickup and connecting it to the marshall amp. Will this work?
And i’m clueless abt how acoustic pickups work..can you help me out on this?

A: hi, bought a seymour duncan woody. its a wood pickup that fits into the soudhole i bought for my taylor 110 and it sounds brilliant just like being miked up if you pop down to you local music store they should be able to fix you up although i did by mine on line, good luck.

Q: Will this acoustic guitar amplifier be enough?
I am looking to buy this acoustic guitar amplifier to play for a church of 100-150 people. Do you think it would pack enough punch for that venue or no?
Also, do you think I’d need to buy a pre-amp for this, as I have an electric/acoustic with pickups only (no pre-amp). Thanks

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Marshall-AS100D-Acoustic-Combo-Amp?sku=483169X
I wanted to add that I will be playing alongside a pianist, bassist, and 3 vocalists.

A: That would be about perfect as there’s a lot of echo in a church, which would help carry the sound to fill the room. The fact it’s stereo as well helps.

No you won’t need anything else. Apart from a cable to go from guitar to amp, but you’ll probably have that anyway. Just plug n play!

Hope it goes well for you.

Q: Im new to playing the elctric guitar and I need help on how to use the guitar amp?
I have a Marshall MG10cd amp and I want to know how to operate it

I’ve been playing for months now but mostly on acoustic

A: It’s not too complicated; you take a standard 1/4″ instrument cable, connect it to the output jack on your electric guitar, and then connect the other end to the Input jack on your amp. Plug the amp’s power cord into your AC outlet, turn on the power switch, and then turn up the volume (slowly). Play with the EQ (bass, mid-range & treble) knobs until you find the tone you want.

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.