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how to choose a guitar amp

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How To Choose A Guitar Amp – The Ultimate Guide

Are you ready to choose a guitar amp? Whether you’re just starting out and looking for your first practice amp, or an experienced guitarist in search of something new to expand your sound, choosing the right guitar amp can be daunting. With so many different types of amps available on the market today, it’s important …

how much guitar amp power do i need

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How Much Guitar Amp Power Do I Need

Are you an aspiring guitarist looking to take your playing to the next level? Are you ready to rock out with a powerful guitar amp, but not sure how much power you need? Look no further! This article will answer all of your questions and show you how to get the most out of your …

how to turn distortion on guitar amp

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How To Turn Distortion On Guitar Amp

Are you a beginner still learning your trade, but you’re unsure how to add distortion to your guitar amp? If so, then you’re definitely in the right place. Turning distortion on a guitar amp can be a bit challenging, but not impossible. There are multiple ways you can get a distorted tone including increasing the …

how to power a guitar amp outdoors

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How To Power A Guitar Amp Outdoors

Are you a guitarist struggling to figure out how to power a guitar amp outdoors? If so, then you’re definitely in the right place. Powering a guitar amp outdoors is actually easier than you think. There are multiple ways to power your guitar amp outdoors, including using a battery-powered amp, a gas generator, a car …

what does drive mean on a guitar amp

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What Does Drive Mean On A Guitar Amp?

Are you learning your way around a guitar amp, but struggling to come to terms with drive on amps? If so, then you’ll be glad that you found this article. Drive means on a guitar amp, the gain for an amp or effects unit. Drive pedals consist of overdrive, distortion, fuzz, etc. and it helps …

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How To Get Rid Of Guitar Amp Pops When Turned Off

Does your guitar amp pop when turned off or when turned on? If you’re tired of the popping sound coming from your guitar amp, then you’re in the right place.  Guitar amp popping when turned off happens due to the surge of voltage in the guitar amp. When you’re turning on your amp, a constant …

how to test guitar amp tubes

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How To Test Guitar Amp Tubes And Diagnose The Bad Tubes

Is your tube amp giving you trouble, and you’re looking to test the tubes for possible issues? If so, then you’re in the right place. Testing guitar amp tubes is a simple procedure that involves finding out the root of the issue and fixing it. You must first understand why your tubes have gone bad …

how to service your own tube amp

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How To Service Your Own Tube Amp

Have you been having trouble servicing your tube amp and making it work properly? If so, then you’re definitely in the right place. Servicing your own tube amp is easy if you know what you’re looking for and where the problem lies. If you maintain your amp and service it regularly, it’ll continue producing exceptional …

how to build a stereo tube amp from scratch

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How To Build A Stereo Tube Amp From Scratch

Are you planning on building a stereo tube amp, but don’t know where to start and how to move forward? If so, then you’ve definitely landed in the right place. Building a stereo amp from scratch will involve understanding the basics of stereo tube amps, gathering the necessary components, planning the layout, adding the power …

how do you connect a small guitar amp to a pa system

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How Do You Connect A Small Guitar Amp To A PA System?

Are you a guitar player who wants to learn how to connect a small guitar amp to a PA system? Look no further! In this article, we’ll walk you through the process step by step, from equipment setup to testing. We’ll also discuss the benefits of connecting a small guitar amp to a PA system …

how to add an effects loop to a tube amp

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How To Add An Effects Loop To A Tube Amp

Are you setting up your guitar rig and want to add an effects loop to your tube amp? If yes, then you’ve wandered around and found the right guide. Adding an effects loop to a tube amp involves plugging in a 1/4-inch instrument cable into the Effects Send out of the loop. Then, you should …

how to connect guitar amp to audio interface

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How To Connect Guitar Amp To Audio Interface

Do you have a guitar amp in your rig, and you need to connect it to an audio interface? If so, then you’re definitely in the right place. Connecting a guitar amp to an audio interface involves connecting the amp’s line-out port to the interface’s input via a 1/4-inch cable. The guitar amp’s audio signal …

why does my guitar amp crackle

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Why Does My Guitar Amp Crackle?

Have you been hearing a crackling sound in your guitar amp, but don’t understand why it’s happening? If yes, then don’t worry, you’ll get to know about the potential reason here. Guitar amp crackles due to a variety of reasons including faulty output line, bad soldering, an improper connection between speakers and amplifier, faulty power …

what is the standby switch for on a tube amp

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What Is The Standby Switch For On A Tube Amp?

Have you just learned to operate a tube amp, but you’re struggling to understand the technicality of a standby switch? If yes, don’t worry because all your doubts about standby switches are about to be resolved. Standby switch for tube amps allows the amp to be turned on while preventing the power of the voltage …