Trang

Nhãn

Thứ Tư, 30 tháng 10, 2013

Choosing The Best Jazz Guitar Amp For You

By Rachael Gutierrez


Jazz music started in United States Of America during the early decades of the 20th century. It absorbed influences from Africa as well as mainstream music. Later, various different styles of it developed across the country. New Orleans for instance, came to be associated with big band music. Many musicians use a guitar but they also need a jazz guitar amp to improve their sound.

When buying a jazz guitar, it is important to consider what kind of body it has. Solid bodies offer a consistent sound and a loud volume without losing quality. The semi-hollow have a warm sound and offer more versatility than most other guitars. Some famous guitarists such John Scofield have used a semi-hollow. Archtop guitars are for collectors and high level professionals.

Choosing the right amplifier can have an enormous impact on the sound you make. They operate by receiving a signal from the guitar which is passed along an electro-magnetic device or a microphone, sound is then produced via the speakers. There are many things to consider when purchasing an amplifier, such as it's wattage and whether it was made with a solid state or a tube state.

Amps with a lower wattage tend to be more appropriate for studio work and create a nice harmony. Higher wattage are better if you want to get a louder sound without losing quality. Tube amps tend to cost more and require more effort to maintain. However, they offer a higher quality of sound in comparison to solid state amplifiers.

The goal of any amplifier is to produce the highest quality sound possible. The tubes within it are important when determining the quality. If the manufacturer has installed low grade tubes, then replacing them with higher grade ones can greatly improve the performance. Other factors such as the materials used to build the amp, and the standard of the wiring, all affect the quality of the sound it makes.

For only playing around with friends at home, then a practice amp will be enough. They have about 10 to 50 watts, so they don't produce a big sound but that is not what they are built for. A 1 X 12 Combo has a twelve inch speaker and fifty watts. They are very popular among one man bands who use them for gigs.

The 2 X 12 Combo is the best amplifier for medium level concerts and a variety of venue types. Their cabinet does tend to weigh more than most other amps but they should still be manageable. They create a warm sound which makes them popular among jazz musicians, they're usually manufactured with the high quality tube state technology.

Other important accessories will be needed for your jazz guitar amp. For example, leads are required to connect the amp to the guitar. Usually they are about ten feet in length and made out of materials such as tweed. They can usually be purchased at the same time as the amplifier, as most stores will have accessories in stock too.




About the Author:



Không có nhận xét nào:

Đăng nhận xét

Tổng số lượt xem trang