could you use the tc electronics bg250 for guitar?

[Socaldave]

I'm looking for a light portable bass amp for worship services, etc. Looks like the tc would fit the bill nicely but sometimes I'm asked to fill in for guitar, and right now I can only afford one amp. Any idea on how a guitar would sound thru this amp?

Thanks in advance for any advice. I could sell one of my guitars to get both the tc and say a fender deluxe, but would hate to part with any of the (few) guitars I've got left!

Thanks in advance,

Dave

 

[wshines1892]

The Peavey Vypyr is made for both if you don't mind a combo amp. I've had pleasing results playing guitar through bass amps if I use some sort of tube emulator like a BDDI or something like that. Also, if the venue is properly equipped, I've used a bassman model on my Zoom B3 with guitar going direct through the PA and it sounded great. A lot of people don't think of playing a guitar direct as an option, but if you have the gear it doesn't sound bad at all. With an IEM system, there's no reason you couldn't just show up with a B3, or similar direct unit depending on your needs, and use just that.

 

[RickenBoogie]

The Vypyr is not a good choice for bass outside of low volume studio use. It's an open-backed guitar cab. Ime, electric guitar can work through a bass amp, but it's not ideal. Much better to use a bass amp with bass, and get a small guitar combo amp for guitar.

 

[Rugaar]

From the BG250 Club thread--

I just received my BG250 yesterday. As a guitar player now trying bass, I very much like the amp although my experience with others is limited.

On the other hand, I plugged in my guitar and got a killer clean tone from the BG250. 250 watts in a 35 lb amp doesn't exist for guitar. Still working on the tube settings but it didn't produce a decent dirt sound. Maybe needs an effects box in front.