samedi 4 janvier 2014

Choosing A Jazz Guitar Amp

By Eugenia Dickerson


Most people who play guitar want to get the most from their instrument. It is not just about the instrument but also the way in which the sound is presented to the listener. One way to get people listening in the right way is to find the right jazz guitar amp that is right for the sound you want to give people.

In some ways this decision can be difficult. On the one hand it is a technical decision as you are deciding what is effective and efficient. You want to be sure that what you are buying will be reliable and will not go bust by the time you get on stage. Therefore you have to be sure you are buying from a reliable manufacturer, music store or website.

There is some debate as to whether or not to use a combi system. Some people prefer the sound that comes by keeping the two separate. However if you tour a lot and you do not have a lot of room for equipment then having a combi system can make it easier to keep things stored and save time while travelling.

However some people prefer the sound of having an amplifier separate from a speaker. There is not necessarily a right or wrong to this. It is about listening to the sound and gauging whether this is appropriate. What you like in terms of sound may be different to someone else.

However if you are relatively new then it is less likely that you will want to customise your amplifier. Therefore it is better to look for a simpler brand of amplifier that produces the sound you want without having to tweak it too much. There is no right or wrong with this it is more about what works with you.

Another aspect of this is the level of customisation. Some people like a control panel with lots of knobs and switches so they can have more control over the level of sound. However if you have only recently starting playing the jazz guitar it is unlikely you will want to make using an amp more complicated. Therefore in this context it is probably best to use a simpler control panel.

The best way to be sure that an amp is suited your needs is to try it. Most music stores will allow you to test one so you can play your instrument and listen to how the amplifier affects the sound. You may not necessarily want to buy it from them but it is worth listening to gauge whether an amp produces the sound you want as well as finding out if it has the kind of technical features you want.

It is worth looking online for feedback from other musicians to find the ideal jazz guitar amp. This will make it easier to make a more informed choice. Use your regular search engine to compare different options, get customer reviews or use social media to ask people what they use in order to help you find the right amp to suit how you play your guitar and the kind of sound you want to create.




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