Bass frequencies require additional power than are provided by traditional guitar amplifiers to play successfully, and using one for bass guitar could strain or damage its speaker and put undue strain on its amplifier. Effects such as reverb and delay can make bass sound thin and harsh; to avoid these issues it is wise to […]
Can You Play Bass on a Guitar Amp? Read More »
Although a bass guitar’s inherent sound is determined by its string gauge and body type, amps can add another level to a player’s tone. When selecting an amplifier, power (wattage), portability and built-in effects should all be key considerations. Many amps include EQ controls that allow players to customize the tone they hear; typically these
Bass Guitar Amp Buying Guide Read More »
No matter your bass style – from elastic bass bounce to thunderous bass-heavy power – there’s an amplifier out there just right for you. We have handpicked some of the top models available for practice, gigging and recording purposes. For larger performances, combining a powerful head with one or more cabinets should do the trick.
Bass Guitar Amplifiers Read More »
If you prefer quiet bass guitar practice sessions, several options exist. Headphones, bass headphone amps or multi-effect pedals equipped with headphone jacks may all help reduce ambient noise levels during practice sessions. Since low frequencies produced by bass guitars can damage amplifier speakers, regular headphones should never be directly plugged into them. In this post
Bass Guitar Amp Headphones Read More »
Many bassists prefer tube amps for their deeper harmonics than solid-state models. When entering the preamp stage of an amp, input from a bass guitar passes first into its preamp section to control tone and add harmonic distortion and overdrive effects. Some bassists consider it a holy grail of tones; they prefer it over the
Bass Guitar Tube Amps Read More »
A Yamaha bass amplifier is an electronic device that utilizes electrical current to amplify lower-pitched instruments such as the guitar loud enough for playing. It includes a preamplifier, tone controls and output speaker. At low volume levels, the Yamaha is truly remarkable. Even while listening to Carol Kidd’s vocal jazz compositions, its distinctive sound character
Yamaha Bass Amplifier Review Read More »
Guitar bass amplifiers are essential to any serious musician, and selecting one can be a major undertaking that takes into account power, tone, controls and size. The Little Mark 250 is an economical combo amp equipped with features to adjust and shape tone such as 3-band EQ, bright switch and an XLR output for direct
Choosing Guitar Bass Amplifiers Read More »
Finding the perfect bass guitar amp can make all the difference for your playing. Whether it’s small basement venues, larger gigs or simply amping up practice sessions – there is an amp out there perfect for you. Most bass amplifiers feature a gain control (also referred to as drive). When adjusted, this control increases your
Choosing Bass Guitar Amplifiers Read More »
Answering this question depends on several variables. First and foremost is volume requirement for playing; this will determine which bass amplifier type would best suit you. Second, guitar amps utilize speakers which may not be designed to handle bass frequencies at high volumes without damaging the speaker – this means if using a guitar amp
Can You Use a Guitar Amp For a Bass? Read More »
Bass and guitar produce different frequencies, so using a standard amp to play bass could easily damage it. Instead, hybrid amps which use both tube preamps and solid-state power amps may produce better results. EQ knobs on bass amplifiers allow players to easily tune the low-end frequencies that give depth and weight to their sound,
How to Play Bass Guitar With a Hybrid Amp Read More »