Sunday, November 3, 2013

Why Buying The Best Jazz Guitar Amp Is Important

By Rachael Gutierrez


Jazz music was first heard in the United States Of America during the early part of the twentieth century. It was influenced by African music and popular music also. Over time, different branches of it grew in different geographical areas. For example, New Orleans came to be known for big band jazz. The guitar is one way of making this music but they need to be accompanied by 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 right amplifier can have an enormous impact on the sound you make. They operate by receiving a signal from the guitar which is passed along an electro-magnetic device or a microphone, sound is then produced via the speakers. There are many things to consider when purchasing an amplifier, such as it's wattage and whether it was made with a solid state or a tube state.

Certain lower wattage amps are better for making music in a studio and produce a harmonious sound. Higher wattage amps make a grittier sound and can get to a loud volume with the sound quality deteriorating. Tube amps tend to be more expensive to buy and are harder to look after but offer a better sound quality compared to solid state amplifiers.

The goal of any amplifier is to produce the highest quality sound possible. The tubes within it are important when determining the quality. If the manufacturer has installed low grade tubes, then replacing them with higher grade ones can greatly improve the performance. Other factors such as the materials used to build the amp, and the standard of the wiring, all affect the quality of the sound it makes.

If you only want jam with friends in your free time, then a practice amp will do. They have around ten to fifty watts which means the sound will not be particularly loud but that is not what they are for. The 1 X 12 Combo has a twelve inch speaker and an output of 50 watts. They are usually used for gigs where there is only one musician.

2 X 12 Combos tend to be the best amps for medium sized gigs, practice and most venue sizes. They have a heavier cabinet than many other amps but most people should still be able to handle them. They can offer a warmer sound which is good for making jazz music and they tend to have the higher quality tube state technology as well.

Some other accessories are required for the jazz guitar amp. Cables for example, are needed to connect the amp to the guitar. They tend to be around 10 foot long and are made from tweed. Most stores selling amplifiers will have them in stock, so you can buy them together.




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