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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Choosing The Best Jazz Guitar Amp For You

By Rachael Gutierrez


Jazz music originated from the USA during the first years of the 20th century. It was heavily influenced by sounds from Africa and pop music too. Later, different forms of it sprang up in various locations all over the country. For example, big band jazz came to be associated with New Orleans. Many musicians use a guitar to create this music and improve their sound with a jazz guitar amp.

When buying a jazz guitar, it is important to consider what kind of body it has. Solid bodies offer a consistent sound and a loud volume without losing quality. The semi-hollow have a warm sound and offer more versatility than most other guitars. Some famous guitarists such John Scofield have used a semi-hollow. Archtop guitars are for collectors and high level professionals.

Choosing the best amplifier can impact the sound you make enormously. They function by getting a signal from the guitar via an electro-magnetic apparatus or a microphone. The signal is sent out through the speakers and produces the sound. There are a few different aspects to consider when purchasing an amplifier, the wattage for example, or if it was built using a tube state or a solid state.

Many amps with a low wattage are useful when working in a studio, and they make a harmonious sound. Higher wattage amps make a rougher sound and make a very loud noise without losing quality. Tube amps usually cost more to buy and require more work to maintain but they also create a better quality of sound than solid state amplifiers.

The objective of the amplifier is to make the best quality sound it can, and the tubes installed inside it are crucial for determining this. If the tubes of a low standard, then it is probably worth changing them for higher standard ones as this can make the amplifier perform better. The materials used to construct the amp and the wiring can also impact sound of an amplifier.

For just jamming with friends at home, a practice amp will suffice. They tend to offer 10 to 50 watts, so you will not be able to make a huge sound but they are not designed to do that anyway. A 1 X 12 Combo has one 12 inch speaker and 50 watt of output. These tend to be very useful for one man live gigs.

2 X 12 Combos are better for middle sized gigs, practicing and the majority of venue sizes. They usually have a heavy cabinet but can still be handled fairly easily, and they create a warm sound which makes them popular with jazz musicians. They have the higher quality tube state technology installed in them as well, which helps to create a superior sound.

Other important accessories will be needed for your jazz guitar amp. For example, leads are required to connect the amp to the guitar. Usually they are about ten feet in length and made out of materials such as tweed. They can usually be purchased at the same time as the amplifier, as most stores will have accessories in stock too.




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