How Do You Buy An Electric Guitar Amp?
Guitar amplifiers (or, simply, “amps”) come in a wide range of sizes, features, power outputs and prices. To determine which one is the best match for you, define what features you need, how you will be using it, and in what environment it will primarily be played. Shopping for a Guitar Amplifier Step 1 Consider your needs. The high volume levels needed in live performance mandate different size and power output requirements of an amp than the softer levels used for practicing at home. With today’s technology, even modestly sized guitar amps can dish out quite a lot of volume. If you only need a practice amp for playing at home, a compact 15- or 20-watt amp with an 8- or 10-inch speaker will pump out more than enough volume. Large amps with power ratings of 50 to 100 watts are designed to move some serious air, producing more volume than most guitarists will need for most live performance. When purchasing an amp to be used mainly in a recording studio, look for the “signal to noise” ra
