So you buy a guitar with pick-ups and you want to properly hear the sound you are making? You are going to need an amplifier. Chances are you will have known that, but there are some considerations you should take into account before this important purchase and it doesn't matter if you are looking for bass, electric or acoustic guitar amps,
Buying electric guitar amps is often ignored, particularly by more novice guitarists. The main focus is usually on the guitar itself and this can be a mistake because it is inescapable that a below par guitar can sound great through a good amp, but a great guitar through a poor amp will usually sound less than satisfactory.
Guitar amplifiers range in price hugely, beginning very cheaply. Popular choices for first amplifiers are the very small and basic 15-watt amps. They commonly provide an apparent entry level solution to amplifying your guitar. It should be noted that these small amps do not provide a great deal of volume, which may present a problem because dedicated beginning guitarists can progress at a staggering rate and before long they may want to start playing with other musicians. Many of these smaller output amplifiers have a hard time being heard above the volume of a drummer, however they are great for practicing.
Fear not, that is not to say that loads of money need be spent to get yourself heard, but by setting you sights higher than the basic practice amps you are likely to get one that will fulfill your guitar needs for longer. There are a number of these amps on the market and are made by manufacturers whose names you will recognise.
In modestly priced amplifiers you should be looking for at least a three band EQ (low, mid, and high), 'clean' and an 'overdrive' channels, reverb, and probably some sort of 'presence' control.
As a final point, particularly if you are buying practice amps, don't buy anything which is too large. I mean physically large. You need to consider where you are going to play and, as you progress, what other guitar accessories, or even other guitars you are going to accumulate. They all take up space and, believe me it is a great feeling when you buy any new piece of equipment, but heartbreaking when you have to get rid of it when there is no more space, even if you haven't used it for years.
Along with electric and acoustic there are a good selection of bass guitar amps.
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