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Bass through a guitar amp?
- Thread starter HGS
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Nope. The signal would get lost in a subspace time-loop generated by frequency-based cutoff flux capacitors in the amp's circuit. Meaning the signal would get trapped in an infinite loop of wire, traveling around in forever without finding a ground.
Yes, sound would come out. Whether or not that sound will be good though is another question. Lots of famous (and not so famous) players have used guitar amps and even guitar cabs over the years.
It will probably spontaneously combust too. I guess it might just create a singularity and suck in the local universe. It all depends on the brand of amp.
An amp is an amp is an amp. I routinely use a guitar combo amp for bass reinforcement, mostly in an acoustic setting. Here's what you will find.
1. Not enough watts, so you may find yourself pushing the amp to or past its limits. I recommend at least 300 watts if your keeping up with a drummer.
2. Speakers may not handle it. Replace the speakers with transducers made for bass and your all set.
I frequently use a Fender bassman 100 or a Sunn Model T. Both 100 watt tube amps but I use a box made for bass.
1. Not enough watts, so you may find yourself pushing the amp to or past its limits. I recommend at least 300 watts if your keeping up with a drummer.
2. Speakers may not handle it. Replace the speakers with transducers made for bass and your all set.
I frequently use a Fender bassman 100 or a Sunn Model T. Both 100 watt tube amps but I use a box made for bass.
Hi.
^This. Without a doubt.
As a result, the space will fold into itself, creating a quantum singularity that will swallow the amp, the instrument and the player.
Seriously, You've been a member for about half a year and haven't seen any of the bi-weekly questions about the subject? Nor have You seen the FAQ about this very subject?
An amp can't be damaged with a normal signal that's within its input capabilities. The speakers are a different matter, but if Your ears are working, no problems there either.
Regards
Sam
^This. Without a doubt.
As a result, the space will fold into itself, creating a quantum singularity that will swallow the amp, the instrument and the player.
Seriously, You've been a member for about half a year and haven't seen any of the bi-weekly questions about the subject? Nor have You seen the FAQ about this very subject?
An amp can't be damaged with a normal signal that's within its input capabilities. The speakers are a different matter, but if Your ears are working, no problems there either.
Regards
Sam
Well, as far as the amp goes, a TON of famous guitar amps are based on the original Fender Bassman circuit.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but from what I understand a Marshall JTM is just a Fender Bassman flipped upsitde down and the tone stack moved to a different location in the circuit.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but from what I understand a Marshall JTM is just a Fender Bassman flipped upsitde down and the tone stack moved to a different location in the circuit.
Gaolee
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Incorrect. It might summon a Vogon grader, but the improbability of it would allow the player to escape.
Yes you can play bass through a guitar amp. I did for the first few years I started playing. You just have to be a little careful with the volume knob and don't crank it up too high. I never had any issues, eventually sold it against a proper practice bass amp.
