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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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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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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 ...
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Should I buy an amp or a monitor (PA system)
First of all, I am not very expert in this section. I mostly play acoustic guitar as a hobby. I am not a professional musician sometimes play in front of small audience. I have an electric guitar and ...
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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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Can I plug my amp directly into my audio interface?
Could anyone tell me, can I plug my guitar amp directly into my audio interface (with the "line out")?
On some forums people say that you can't , on others people say you can...
If it's possible, is ...
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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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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 find a rock sound on a mini amplifier for my guitar?
So I recently got my first electric guitar with a mini amp:
Rockburn ST Style,
Spartan Music Portable Battery Mini Amp.
So on the guitar there are two knobs which are simply labelled 'tone' and the ...
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Sound not coming through amp
I was playing my guitar earlier today, everything working fine; sound coming through the amp and all.
I bought new strings strings and changed them out today and moved the guitar and amp into to a ...
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Why do guitarists put tape on their amplifiers?
I've never truly understood why so many guitarists put tape on their amplifiers.
I have seen many YouTube videos where, before recording and placing a microphone towards their amp, they will put tape ...
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Does an acoustic/electric guitar with a preamp still need an amplifier?
My son wants an acoustic-electric guitar. The one he picked out has a preamp. I know absolutely nothing about guitars, so does he need a separate amp if this one has a preamp?
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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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Can you make your own Leslie Speakers?
I love the sound when employed with an Organ ( Jimmy Smith) and on Little Wing(SRV) - I vaguely remember seeing Kings X live once and I believe Ty Tabor had a pair of Leslie speakers that sounded ...
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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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Why do tube-based guitar amplifiers sound so good?
Is it just a cultural thing ("they've always sounded that way") or is there some basis in music theory for this?
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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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Killed an amp through audio interface in the effect loop?
I was just using someone else's guitar and it stopped working. I'm not sure if something I did damaged it
It was some kind of tube amp.
The signal was: guitar -> amp -> amp effect send -> input on ...
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How do I achieve this smooth but powerful gain type guitar distortion?
Can anyone help with a guitar distortion I'm trying to achieve? It's a smooth yet powerful gain type distortion.
This song is a Bollywood song with rhythm guitar (starting at 0:19 minutes) which is ...
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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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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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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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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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Why do I get electric shock from my guitar when I touch the floor?
why do I always get an electric shock from my guitar when it's connected to my amp. I must wear sandals to play it or sit not touching the ground. Any solutions?
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Is it okay to sit on guitar combo amplifier?
I just bought a 1x10" Marshall combo guitar amp, and I've read in articles that many guitarists sit on their amps.
Is it okay to sit on it? Is there any chance of breaking it as a result?
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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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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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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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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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Making electric guitar sound like semi acoustic
I've recently bought an electric guitar and I'm wondering can I make my electric guitar sound like a semi acoustic one... What should my amp settings be. Any help is much appreciated :)
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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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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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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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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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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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Can I plug my guitar combo to my audio interface, then monitor the sound?
My amp is a Marshall Valvestate 100 (combo with 1 valve) and I would like to record the guitar with my audio interface, though without using mic. My idea is to plug the guitar to Marshall, than ...
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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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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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What is the difference between an amp and a head?
At the moment I currently only use a basic guitar amp, but a few of my friends have 'heads' on top of their amps. What is the purpose of these? What do they do that the amp doesn't do?
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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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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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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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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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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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