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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Solid state amplification milestones [closed]
I'm trying to find information on solid state amplification development. Can anyone help me?
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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
