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What's the best way to check that my cigar box guitar works, without an amp?
I have built a cigar box guitar. The pickup is a cheap humbucker. I bought a cheap little line-out amp... This guy...
https://www.joyoaudio.co.uk/JOYO-ja-01-2w-guitar-mini-amplifier-with-9v-battery-...
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Impact of (a) input sensitivity and (b) guitar "volume" on the point at which a tube amp breaks up
First question here. Please be kind if I've messed up somehow :)
I'm hoping someone can explain the theoretical electronics (rather than just trial & error) that connect the interplay between (a) ...
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Guitar Cabinet volume low
I have just bought a guitar Cabinet (Harley Benton G112) but when I connect anything to it, the volume is very low.
I have tried the Phones out of my Boss Katana 50, with all volume up — it's hearable ...
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Can IR balanced output from Engl ironball e606se plug directly to a monitor speaker
I am buying a guitar amp and thinking about engl ironball e606se.
I have a limited space for my apartment, so I prefer a small speaker than 1x12 cab.
However, I don’t know that is it ok to use ir ...
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Microphone getting feedback random levels from my amp
I bought this microphone so to eliminate wind sounds for singing, where I play acoustic guitar live in a restaurant, and with my electroacoustic guitar Ibañez model GA5TCE. I am able to play, sing, ...
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Filtering noise from (bass) guitar headphone amp?
For bass guitar practice, I'm using a headphone amp - or rather a preamp with a headphone out - which I then put through a small analogue mixer or directly to headphones. I like the sound of this ...
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If I've put the notes correctly in the first piano roll image, why does it not sound correct?
I used this video to find the notes of ghost riders in the sky.
Based on this image:
I created this in Fl Studio:
I used to resize all of them together, making them faster or slower.
But it doesn't ...
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How to avoid certain notes ringing out when played with distortion
When I play a certain note like the 9th fret on the G string or the 8th fret on the B string (it is more prominent with higher notes) it seems to ring out almost like reverb but I have no reverb on my ...
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is it possible to make my electric guitar have a metal or rocky kinda sound?
I've seen a lot online about using the different knobs but i have an amp with only 3 of them: Treble, Volume and Gain. There's also a boost button but I haven't seen much about that.
On the guitar ...
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Will this 4X12 cab wiring configuration work as intended?
I have an idea of how I could wire my 4X12 amp cab to allow me to easily switch between 1, 2 or all 4 speakers. But I want to know if I'm missing something in my plan before I jump in.
Instead of just ...
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Headrush (multi effects) into Mesa Boogie Mark V 35 Amp - Issue!
I have a Mesa Boogie Mark V 35 practice amp, and I love the natural tone of this amp on the clean and red channels. It is fantastic to play it 'straight'/'raw' without any effects.
However I have a ...
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Instrument or line level for recording amplifier through headphone jack?
I just got a digital combo amplifier and the only outputs it has are USB and a headphone jack. I am trying to record it by using a 3.5 mm to dual 1/4 inch adapter and plugging it into my interface. ...
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How do I stop hearing a radio station through my Marshall MG15DFX? [duplicate]
I just purchased a used but in good condition Marshall MG15DFX combo amp for practice in my room. Almost immediately I started hearing a local radio station through the amp even when there is no ...
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What is the value of having tube amp in guitar power amp?
Do we really need tube amp for power amp? I understand that the tone change is done in the preamp. And preamp with tube sounds a lot better than solid state amp as it's more rich and full in tone. ...
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Is using an amp sim along with a passive speaker a good idea for home practie and small gigs
I am fairly new to using amp simulators for guitars, I was trying to figure out the best setup I could have for practicing at home and for jamming sessions. I will list down my requirements of the ...
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Can you connect your ipad to the headphone jack in your guitar amplifier and record using garageband?
I have a marshall mg 15fx amplifier and no audio interface or mic.
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Does instrument cable impedance matter?
I see many 1/4 TS 'instrument' cables for sale with no mention of impedance.
With:
the speed of light in vacuum of ~300 000 km/s
audio frequencies < 20 kHz
you get wavelengths of at least 15 km(!)...
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Are my amplifier's foot controller/foot switch inputs protected?
I have a guitar amplifier with a 'clean' and 'lead' 'channel' that can be manually toggled. I'd like to switch between my different amplifier settings using a 'foot controller'.
I often see schematics ...
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Questions on Guitar Maintenance & New Gear
I am a beginner guitar player, I started playing 9 months ago. I got a second-hand strat copy (the headstock reads Thunder) as my first instrument. I also bought an ultra cheap ($30) amp which does ...
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MY GUITAR AMP STOPS PRODUCING SOUND
whenever i strum my guitar the amp stops producing sound for a couple of seconds and then the sound returns again.
Anyone has the same problem / knows what i can do?
thanks in advance.
(amp = line6 ...
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Should I use PA speakers for a full band all the time?
I've been playing guitar, drums, and singing for about 6 years but I have no experience outside of playing by myself with an amp and speaker. I want to get serious about starting a band and playing ...
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Speaker not working of laney lionheart
I have a laney lionheart mini amp, and a fender squire bullet strat. I connected my guitar to the amp and switched it on, but no sound came from the speaker; then I connected my headphone to the jack,...
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Is it possible and/or desirable to use a wireless mic through a guitar amp?
Was thinking of using a wired mic but wanted to explore wireless too.
It’s a crate brand amp with two quarter in inputs. Thanks!
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Guitar Amplifier issue
I'm new here and I need some help with an issue with my guitar amplifier. I connected my electric and electroacoustic guitars with it and both when connected, you can hear the sound of the connection ...
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How do you switch between clean and distortion on a virtual amp setup?
I'm new to virtual amp simulations and I was wondering how do you switch between a dirty and clean tone midway into recording a song as you don't have a footswitch or a pedal unlike through a normal ...
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Buy used 10 year old Blues Jr. for 400€ [closed]
I am going to check out a used Fender blues junior, limited edition bought in 2010. The owner wants to sell it for 400 euros.
I dont think the tubes have ever been changed though the owner insisted ...
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Power in apartment causes noise in guitar amp
My Yamaha THR10 amp sounds great in my apartment when running on batteries, but emits a nasty hum when powered by the power outlet in my apartment. I've tried turning off all lights and appliance in ...
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Connecting multi effects pedal to a tube amp and modeling amp
I started playing the guitar again in the last month and i'm having some trouble with my gear. So, i have a modelling amp from pevey which also has some effects built in. I also have a line 6 POD ...
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Guitar Headphone pre-amp with output jack? [closed]
Ok, guys Ive tried to search the site for a similar question to no avail. Since I know little on the subject I will describe it and Im sure youl get the just.
I ocasionally play acoustic guitar in ...
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Minimalist electric guitar setup [closed]
I have an electric guitar. My combo amp (really basic one) broke down yesterday.
I'm looking for an alternative but, this time, i would live to find a small device on which I can plug both my guitar ...
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How to connect XTONE Pro to guitar amp
I checked some XTONE Pro interface video online, and it seems people all connect it to speaker via audio interface. There is no successful example connecting it to guitar amp.
I tried to connect its ...
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Beginner Metal gear
I am a total guitar beginner trying to learn metal riffs and songs like Slipknot. I have a Squier Strat starter pack that has an SSS pickup config.
Will it sound more metal if I get a different ...
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B string vibrating automatically
I use Fender cc60-sce semi-acoustc guitar and Vox mini 5 rhythm amplifier .The amp has 3 modes 0.1W,1.5W and 5W.When I switch to 1.5 W or 5W my guitar's B string starts vibrating rapidly and makes a ...
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Marshall MG10CF and PC
I have "Marshall MG10CF" with a headset output.
Can i somehow connect it to my pc as a microphone and record guitar?
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Can playing an amp at minimum volumes (<1%) be harmful to it?
I have Peavey Vypyr VIP 2. It's a solid-state 40w amplifier.
I don't own any lower power amps, so I use it at my apartment for practicing. It does have a headphone output, but I wanted to know if ...
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Can I play a electric guitar through a bass amplifier?
I am a bassist and I am looking for an electric guitar, but I don’t want to buy another amplifier. Can I play the guitar through the bass amplifier?
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How to connect multi-effects processor to guitar amp?
My guitar amp: Line 6 Spider IV 15
My effects pedal: Zoom GFX8
I want to know how should I keep the settings of my amp(which channel and eq settings of this amp) when I connect this multi-effects ...
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How to use effects loop of the amp if your mfx has only input and output... No send and return unlike boss me
My mfx is zoom g1xon... I just wonder how to bypass preamp and use my built in amp simulation..
It only has input and output. If i send it directly to d input it sounds terrible.
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Can I use my PC as a pedal with an external guitar amp?
I'm trying to decide what to buy for my new guitar - a sound card (around 100$) to connect to the PC, or the Marshall MG10G practice amp.
I'm not really into buying effect pedals for now, a guitar ...
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DI out from amp to active monitor
I have an AER Compact 60 amp (guitar and vocal).
Usually the amp itself is enough for me for small places, or churches where it is silent when I perform.
But sometimes it's not enough or the amp is ...
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I've recently had a power cut, now all my guitar and bass amps are making a humming/buzzing noise?
I recently had a power cut in my area this Monday just gone, power was restored quickly, in about 5 seconds. However now whenever I go to plug in and turn on any of my amplifiers in my studio or ...
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Static from the amp
I have a Yamaha electro-acoustic guitar and recently bought a Fender acoustasonic 15w amp. It worked fine for arround 10 days, but now all I get is very aggressive, sometimes pulsating static. I ...
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How to record audio from guitar amp to Phone/PC
I want to record audio from my amp to my Computer/Phone, what application do I use, and how do I connect the amp to the PC? Do I use a wire or something? (Don't judge me, I'm not a technical guy, I ...
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Blown (?) speaker, or swapped poles?
I've just rewired my 4x12 cab to become two 2x12s to accommodate for a new head. One duo of speakers is playing loud and clear, the other side sounds extremely underpowered. One speaker at maybe 60%, ...
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Guitar Amp Volume Fades In And Out: Fender Pro 185
I have a Fender Pro 185. It is a solid state amp. The volume seems to fade in and out on it as I play. Sometimes it takes it up to 20 seconds to come back and when it does come back it is usually ...
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Connecting guitar amp headphone output to audio interface input
I have a Squier SP-10 practice amp and a Behringer UMC202 HD audio interface. I am listening to a guitar piece in Trascribe, trying to learn it. I need to use headphones. I need to try to connect ...
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How can I make a clean overdrive effect?
I have a Fender Amp Mustang III. I'm using Fender FUSE which is a software that lets you change the amp settings and add pedals. If any of you could help find this clean overdrive I'd highly ...
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What equipment and setup do I need to be able to hear both my vocals and guitar through headphones while playing?
I'm moving into an apartment after playing acoustic guitar in a house for the past year and starting to learn to sing; I now have to be a little more quiet.
I want to play an electric guitar and hear ...
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should I buy an amplifier or monitor PA for my electro acoustic guitar? [closed]
I have an Epiphone Masterbuilt, which has eSonic2™ preamp system, I was wondering if I should buy an amplifier or a monitor (PA system)... Thank you!
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Question about guitar amp footswitch compatibility
I'm having the hardest time finding the correct footswitch for my amp. I have and old Peavy Studio Pro 112 combo (Red Stripe) and it has a remote switch jack in the back. I've found two that I think ...