combo w/ external head?

[jazzEADG]

hey, I was just wondering if you could plug an amp head into the imput of a combo amp, and have the combo act as a cab? I plan on using an old Yorkville 1x12 Combo (w/ vol, treb,mid,bass,imput,power) and purchasing a Acoustic B200H amp head (the 200 watt one)

would this work?

JazzEADG

 

[Jazzdogg]

If you could plug the output of your external amp directly into your combo's loudspeaker, there shouldn't be a problem as long as there isn't an impedance mismatch, and you don't overdirive the speaker.

However, if you're thinking about taking the loudspeaker output of your external amp and plugging it into the instrument input jack of your combo, that won't work because your combo's input jack is designed to accept an instrument-level signal, which is much lower (by several orders of magnitude) than a line-level or power amp output; a line-level or power amp output will overdrive the front end of your combo causing a LOT of distortion.

 

[jazzEADG]

thanks for the swift response, and the info.
much appreatiated,

JazzEADG

 

[RickenBoogie]

Just get a cab to go with your new B200H, and your set.

 

[jazzEADG]

i'm actually thinking of making a cab, if for nothing than other to gain experience and save money

 

[PBass101]

You will not necessarily save money in a DIY cabinet project.