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How important is a good amp? [closed]
I always wanted to know the importance of a good amp for a guitar.
Do I rather need a 50w tube amplifier that sounds like heaven, or is it already enough if I get a good pedal? Or do I need both?
I ...
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How to choose a good pedal for my guitar [closed]
I've played the guitar for almost 8 years and I use an amp since 2 years (since I've started with the electric guitar).
My amp is the Nux Mighty 15 DFX.
I really enjoy playing and I also have recorded ...
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Speaker clipping when bass guitar controls turned up, but not when amplifier controls turned up to same volume
I've noticed if I have my bass guitar's volume and bass EQ knobs turned all the way up, it sounds like the speaker is clipping. If I then turn the volume and bass down on the guitar while turning the ...
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Amplifier has no aux in, what alternatives can I use?
As stated my amplifier has no Aux in jack. It's hindering me from practicing with an otherwise (imo) great amp (a Vox Pathfinder 15r).
Been thinking of using this to interface between the music ...
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Distortion effects pedal to amp
I have a blackstar ht-5r combo amp..... Would I get a clearer sound using the effects loop with my distortion effects pedal compared to plugging pedal into front amp input then using clean channel? ...
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No sound plugging effects pedal into combo amp
I tried to use my distortion effects pedal through the guitar input of my combo amp, and I get no sound!
I used it in effects loop and worked fine and amp works fine when guitar is plugged straight ...
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Can you use any footswitch on any amplifier?
For example, if I have an amplifier that comes with a 4-button footswitch (2 cables for this footswitch), can I use just any footswitch in the store with 2 buttons (1 cable) and just plug 2 2-button ...
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Removing tone control on Trace-Elliot Velocette amp to use it with bass
I have a Trace-Elliot Velocette that I'm very satisfied with. This amp works very good also for recording bass, but the low notes will be much less sturdy when recording through this amp than if I ...
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What should I look for in a ukulele amp
I bought an electric ukulele and now I need an amp for it. What should I be looking for? Is there any uke specific things that are particular to this kind of amp? Would a regular guitar amp work just ...
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Solid state amplification milestones [closed]
I'm trying to find information on solid state amplification development. Can anyone help me?
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Buying a guitar amplifier from another country
A while back (before stackexchange) I read that it's not recommended to buy an amplifier from a country with different electricity (110v 50hz vs 220 60hz) because the circuits will create a different ...
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Can I connect an amplifier head to the top of my existing amp?
I have a HIWATT G50MR and have thought about buying a stack, but I was wondering if I could just buy a amplifier head and connect it to the top of my existing amp. Is this possible?
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Tube screamer 808 with an ENGL Screamer 50W amp
As an Andy Timmon's huge fan I try to get my guitar tone to sound similar to his. In one of his videos I saw that he uses the Ibanez ts808 tube screamer pedal.
I own an ENGL 50W screamer amp which ...
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150w 8ohm speaker on 300w 4ohm channel - have I done my maths right?
I'm building a DIY frankenamp.
It currently consists of a speaker cab with a 15 inch, 150w @ 8ohms celestion truvox red label, which is plugged into one channel of a Skytec pro600 stereo power amp.
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ENGL Screamer Tubes
I recently bought an ENGLScreamer 50W combo and I noticed that only two tubes (out of the six) are lit (the two big front ones if you look from the back). From the manual (page 5 at the bottom) I see ...
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distortion for a tube amp [closed]
i have a marshall ma 100 1/2 stack the high gain is just soso what distortion pedal would be the best for this amp I currently run a digetch rp 355 or my rp 500 through the clean channel
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How should I connect my compressor effect to my amplifier?
Just bought an ENGL screamer 50W amplifier and the only thing I miss right now is a decent compressor for the clean channel.
I also have a Zoom g9.2tt effects device and I was thinking of connecting ...
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Effects of keeping an amplifier in the car
While it seems like it's probably best not to expose anything to extreme climates, will keeping a guitar/bass amplifier in a car for a day, in either hot or cold climates, have any short-term effects ...
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2 Heads on one Cab?
I have two Half stacks, one Marshall and one Kustom. My question is can I plug the two heads into each cab?
What I want to end up doing is have an ABY switch from my guitar straight to the Marshall ...
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How to predict the loudness of an amp based on description
Related question: Is there an amp power formula?
When I look at amps in a shop or online, I ask myself what the amp is suitable for:
Can it be played quietly enough for home use without disturbing ...
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Can I use a Line6 Spider combo amp as a cabinet?
I just purchased a tube amp head (Peavey Windsor). I don't currently have the funds for a proper cabinet, so I was considering rewiring my Line6 Spider 212 combo amp to behave as a 2x12 cabinet.
It ...
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How do preamps and power amps compliment/replace guitar amplifier heads and combos?
I see rack mounted power amps and preamps, mainly for large venues. But I don't know exactly what they do.
I know a preamp can be used to boost a microphone signal for a soundcard, but I don't know ...
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Turning off my monitors makes loud popping noise
I've been told that my turning down the channels on my mixer before turning off my monitors, I can prevent the loud popping noise they make, which will damage the speakers in the long run.
However, I ...
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How can I recreate Alex Kapranos's sound (Franz Ferdinand singer and guitarist)?
We're preparing a Franz Ferdinand coverband and I would like to get as close as possible to Alex Kapranos's instruments' look & sound. What do I need to do this?
For the look I'll need a Fender ...
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What makes an amp sound heavy?
What I want to know is what makes some amps sound the way they sound like the Sunn Model T/Sunn Scepter or the Ampeg VT22. What are the components inside the amps which give it a round, fat , heavy, ...
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Is there an amp power formula?
I'm looking to buy a new amp for my keyboards, and I was wondering if there's a formula I can use to help me calculate some of the objective specs I should look for. Something along the lines of: I ...
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How can I connect speakers to my POD 2.0 and get a good sound?
I like to practice at home with my electric guitar, but I have to keep the volume low, so I usually use headphones connected to my P.O.D. 2.0 guitar direct box. But sometimes I'd prefer to use ...
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Valve and solid state guitar amp power comparisons?
is there a chart or general rule of thumb of how the different power levels for a valve amp compare to an equivalent volume solid state amp?
for example,
5 watt valve amp similar volume to 20 watt ...
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Using an electric bass guitar with a guitar amp / hi-fi system?
I understand that you should use an amp that was meant to be used with your instrument, but sometimes maybe you just don't have the money, or your amp is not around when you need it, or for whatever ...
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Difference between “hi” and “low” on amps?
What is the difference between "hi" and "low" input jacks on guitar / bass amps? Usually bigger amps have both of them (didn't see them on smaller ones really)..
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Valve (tube) amps and clean tone
Is there any difference in clean tone sound between a valve/tube amp and a solid state amp? i.e., does having a valve in an amp affect the clean channel, or only the distorted channel?
Apologies for ...
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Using a looper live - how to connect playback and overdub to 2 different amps?
I currently bought a Boss RC-2 Loop station because I want to play the second guitar in my band as well. My problem now is that I don't want the two guitar tracks - playback and overdub - to come from ...
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Choosing a guitar cabinet
I have settled on the amplifier head to buy for my guitar, but I am not sure of the cabinet yet.
I know that there are open-back vs closed-back options, and I assume that the quality of the speaker ...
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Is it necessary to play a keyboard amp before buying
I have always stood by "try before you buy." However, my little brother believes he doesn't need to try out a keyboard amp before he buys it, because the EQ is much flatter.
His claim is that the ...
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Guitar Amplifier (Head versus Combo versus None)
I'm in the process of getting my first electric guitar and am trying to figure out amplifiers. I currently have a stereo amplifier and pre amplifier and a pair floor standing speakers. My living space ...
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Bolt 100 watt amp making a phaser noise
My Bolt amp is making this wierd noise. Sounds like a flanger or phaser when pushed hard with my OD pedals. I have never heard this noise before in any amp.
Could it be the Phase Inverter tube? The ...
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Do distortion pedals work well with tube amps? Or should I use a tube screamer?
I have a Blackstar HT5 tube amp and I like to use a Boss DS1 with the clean channel for the heavy stuff (Zeppelin to Nirvana, these are very different I know). Is this considered a good idea, or ...
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guitar cabinet: why not just use a PA speaker cabinet?
I've been thinking about building myself a rackmount rig to replace an old 12" combo amp, and was wondering if it really makes any difference to use a something that's marketed as a "guitar" speaker ...
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Recording an amp using headphone out?
I got an Peavey Vypyr 30w. There is a headphone/record out.
Since I do not have a mic currently,
I want to utilize it for recording, what devices do I need?
I know there is some electrical ...
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What's the best choice to get more juice out of a tube-amplifier.
The story behind this question:
I got myself a nice little combo for my bedroom-workouts (related to playing guitar, of course :D ), a Blackstar HT1-R which is a lovely little 1 watt 2 channel ...
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Save money when buying a guitar / amp?
I want to buy an electric guitar and amp.
I found that
there is a good buying guide in this question.
But in terms of budget,
seems that there is not much discount / deal for musical instruments
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Which amplifiers for a blues harp?
I'm interested in playing the (diatonic) harmonica with the distorted sound they use in many rock and blues bands (Jason Ricci is one example among many others).
From what I understand, how you hold ...
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What do they mean by 'This amp has a lot of headroom'?
Do they mean how loud it will go without getting distortion?
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How can I get a less directional sound from an amp
Normally I play on stage with my PODX3 DI'ed straight in and use the monitor for all my sound but some venues don't work like this and have, for example, a Marshall stack behind me. Now, I like the ...
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What to look for in adding a noise gate to electric guitar setup?
I have researched various methods of controlling noise/hiss in high gain tube amps. In this case, a Peavey 5150 series. Considering your amp is working properly, proper cables, proper tubes, and ...
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What are the advantages of point to point (PTP) wiring?
What are the advantages of having a pedal or amp that is point to point wired as opposed to one that is built on top of a printed circuit board? Are there any disadvantages of PTP?
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VHT Pitbull 50-CL foot pedal?
I'm the proud new owner of a used Pitbull 50-CL I got cheap at guitar center, but it didn't come with a footpedal. Now VHT is Freyette, I'm not sure where I could get one. Could I use something ...
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Do phase inverter tubes effect the sound of my amp?
I was told once that a phase inverter tube should "just work" and that it has no effect whatsoever on the tone of the amplifier. Is this true?
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How does The Talkbox work?
Beck started using this in the early 70's - they called it The Bag for a hot minute (as did Stevie Wonder) - Frampton's career came alive when he started using it - how does it work?
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Information about selling my guitars [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I assess the value of a guitar when I'm preparing to sell it?
So I have three guitars that I want to sell. After this, I want to buy a pretty nice acoustic to ...
