Thursday, October 31, 2013

Getting The Right Jazz Guitar Amp

By Rachael Gutierrez


Jazz music was first heard in the United States Of America during the early part of the twentieth century. It was influenced by African music and popular music also. Over time, different branches of it grew in different geographical areas. For example, New Orleans came to be known for big band jazz. The guitar is one way of making this music but they need to be accompanied by a jazz guitar amp.

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 best amplifier can impact the sound you make enormously. They function by getting a signal from the guitar via an electro-magnetic apparatus or a microphone. The signal is sent out through the speakers and produces the sound. There are a few different aspects to consider when purchasing an amplifier, the wattage for example, or if it was built using a tube state or a solid 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 objective of the amplifier is to make the best quality sound it can, and the tubes installed inside it are crucial for determining this. If the tubes of a low standard, then it is probably worth changing them for higher standard ones as this can make the amplifier perform better. The materials used to construct the amp and the wiring can also impact sound of an amplifier.

If you only want jam with friends in your free time, then a practice amp will do. They have around ten to fifty watts which means the sound will not be particularly loud but that is not what they are for. The 1 X 12 Combo has a twelve inch speaker and an output of 50 watts. They are usually used for gigs where there is only one musician.

2 X 12 Combos tend to be the best amps for medium sized gigs, practice and most venue sizes. They have a heavier cabinet than many other amps but most people should still be able to handle them. They can offer a warmer sound which is good for making jazz music and they tend to have the higher quality tube state technology as well.

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.




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