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GUITAR V BASS AMPS

#21
pbassjbass said:
There's a long history of amps being used for instruments other than those for which they were originally designed. Especially in olden days. I started learning through an old tube radio (maybe five watts, and a four inch speaker). Just remember, if it sounds like its going to break, it probably will, so back off.
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That sounds very retro and kinda cool....its being adaptive) how did it sound BTW?!?
 
#22
gln1955 said:
A bass amp or a guitar amp may have a "Gain" control. It sets the initial amplification of the incoming signal. If it's set high you'll get distortion that is then further amplified by the preamp and power amp parts of the amp.

"Effects" could mean anything depending on the amp. It just means it's doing something to the signal. What that something is depends on what it's designed to do. Most amps do not have this.

Yes, reverb is the "echo" thing. This is a guitar amp feature.
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Peeps think I'm "dumb blond" cause I made the mistake....But at least I know what my bass sounds like on reverb!! Its sounds depressive & swampy@Cool its one of the sounds on my list that I wanted to make.....
 
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gln1955 said:
A bass amp or a guitar amp may have a "Gain" control. It sets the initial amplification of the incoming signal. If it's set high you'll get distortion that is then further amplified by the preamp and power amp parts of the amp.

"Effects" could mean anything depending on the amp. It just means it's doing something to the signal. What that something is depends on what it's designed to do. Most amps do not have this.

Yes, reverb is the "echo" thing. This is a guitar amp feature.
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Cool Angel of....?!? Dispair)
 
#29
ManicBass5 said:
That sounds very retro and kinda cool....its being adaptive) how did it sound BTW?!?
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The radio sounded good, a perfect bedroom setup. Of course it sounded like a bass on the radio, not a concert hall. One of my favorite amps to play through is a Super Reverb, a guitar amp. Sounds sweet but again, not an amp for gigging with. Carol Kaye used one for some of her early work in the LA studio scene. I think almost any amp can sound good, as long as you work within it's limits.
 
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pbassjbass said:
The radio sounded good, a perfect bedroom setup. Of course it sounded like a bass on the radio, not a concert hall. One of my favorite amps to play through is a Super Reverb, a guitar amp. Sounds sweet but again, not an amp for gigging with. Carol Kaye used one for some of her early work in the LA studio scene. I think almost any amp can sound good, as long as you work within it's limits.
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Noones gonna hear me play anything for months Or even a year.....
Not even the nabiours ive got headphone sockets that's the main amp feature that I did check on)
 
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Open back guitar cab

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#36
ManicBass5 said:
Rocktile PG-10 model
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Google says that's a guitar amp, as do all the online stores that sell it. All bass amplifiers I've ever seen are noted as "bass amplifiers", so I don't see any confusion here.

It claims to be a 10 watt practice amp and has a slotted back cabinet. This isn't a design that will produce much bass, and certainly won't provide much volume, but maybe it's adequate for the bedroom. Cord storage is just a "benefit" of having an open slot: it's not a "feature".

The Bass, Middle, and Treble knobs are tone controls, often referred to as EQ, short for equalization. This is stated on the various web pages where it is being sold.

The Gain knob is used to control how hot a signal is through the preamplifier, and high gain settings are often used to get an overdriven sound. The Boost button probably adds even more gain for more distortion. The Volume knob sets the overall output level. There is no reverb (an effect) on this little box.

But if you're playing bass you really need an amplifier made for bass. Sure, you may be getting some sound out of what you've got, but you won't appreciate it until you get proper kit.
 
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#38
abarson said:
Google says that's a guitar amp, as do all the online stores that sell it. All bass amplifiers I've ever seen are noted as "bass amplifiers", so I don't see any confusion here.

It claims to be a 10 watt practice amp and has a slotted back cabinet. This isn't a design that will produce much bass, and certainly won't provide much volume, but maybe it's adequate for the bedroom. Cord storage is just a "benefit" of having an open slot: it's not a "feature".

The Bass, Middle, and Treble knobs are tone controls, often referred to as EQ, short for equalization. This is stated on the various web pages where it is being sold.

The Gain knob is used to how hot a signal is through the preamplifier, and high gain settings are often used to get an overdriven sound. The Boost button probably adds even more gain for more distortion. The Volume knob sets the overall output level. There is no reverb (an effect) on this little box.

But if you're playing bass you really need an amplifier made for bass. Sure, you may be getting some sound out of what you've got, but you won't appreciate it until you get proper kit.
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Thank you that makes it all super-clear now!!
I found it pretty loud myself and its my #1st ever amp too-so it should be a junior model" cause I'm only #2 weeks into learning Mr.....
 

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