I want to switch to B E A D tuning but was told that some amps will not handle a low B string. Is this true? Thanks & take care. Bob
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Low B Damaging Bass Amp
- Thread starter Robert Spencer
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all depends on how painfully loud you crank the low end. but generally, no, it's rare you'll find a bass cab that won't handle the B.
.... without damage (within reason, of course).
now, how it will actually *sound* is a different matter entirely.
now, how it will actually *sound* is a different matter entirely.
Hi.
It is possible, but highly unlikely. Especially in MI use.
The amps, or more precisely the amps power supplys, ability to deliver the needed current is about the only thing that affects the low end reproduction. That, in theory, can shut down a MI amp if there's too much demand for the low frequencies. Whether that's a result of the protective circuits kicking in, or something letting up the smoke, that depends of the amp. That said, the power amps that don't have any protection at all, are mostly long gone by now
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Like said previously, it's Your cabs/drivers that won't probably take the lower frequencies too well, but a functioning ear or two will tell you when to back up a bit.
Regards
Sam
It is possible, but highly unlikely. Especially in MI use.
The amps, or more precisely the amps power supplys, ability to deliver the needed current is about the only thing that affects the low end reproduction. That, in theory, can shut down a MI amp if there's too much demand for the low frequencies. Whether that's a result of the protective circuits kicking in, or something letting up the smoke, that depends of the amp. That said, the power amps that don't have any protection at all, are mostly long gone by now
.Like said previously, it's Your cabs/drivers that won't probably take the lower frequencies too well, but a functioning ear or two will tell you when to back up a bit.
Regards
Sam
now, how it will actually *sound* is a different matter entirely.[/QUOTE]
Now this is the only thing that I would worry about, but no damage done there.
Now this is the only thing that I would worry about, but no damage done there.
