Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Choosing The Right Jazz Guitar Amp

By Eugenia Dickerson


As the name suggests an amplifier or amp is used to amplify sound. While some people may think that this means they are a uniform product this is not necessarily the case. There are products designed for different genres of music. For example if you are passionate about playing jazz and you play guitar then it is worth finding the right jazz guitar amp to get the most from your instrument.

In some ways this decision can be difficult. On the one hand it is a technical decision as you are deciding what is effective and efficient. You want to be sure that what you are buying will be reliable and will not go bust by the time you get on stage. Therefore you have to be sure you are buying from a reliable manufacturer, music store or website.

Another practical consideration is when you are on stage. If you travel around a lot then you will probably want to keep the amount of items you have to take with you to a minimum. This is why you may a speaker and amp combo so that you do not have to carry both of them separately.

There is also the issue of the level of customisation. More experienced guitarists will often want a control panel that gives them more options. A lot of knobs will allow you to change the level of sound to your exact specifications, tweaking it until you are personally comfortable.

However if you are relatively new then it is less likely that you will want to customise your amplifier. Therefore it is better to look for a simpler brand of amplifier that produces the sound you want without having to tweak it too much. There is no right or wrong with this it is more about what works with you.

Another aspect of this is the level of customisation. Some people like a control panel with lots of knobs and switches so they can have more control over the level of sound. However if you have only recently starting playing the jazz guitar it is unlikely you will want to make using an amp more complicated. Therefore in this context it is probably best to use a simpler control panel.

The best way to find this out is to try it yourself. Go to a music store and ask to try the amplifier. They should have a display model that you will be able to try. Ideally bring a friend with you who appreciates jazz as this will make it easier to get appropriate feedback. While a lot of passionate people will have their preferences it is ultimately about the option that works for you.

There are a number of jazz guitar amp manufacturers. You can find a number of customer reviews online and most people on specialist forums will happy to discuss the best options with you. Use your regular search engine for more information to help you make the best informed choice from a broad range of sources. This will help you make the right choice to suit your needs.




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