Monday, October 28, 2013

Choosing The Best Jazz Guitar Amp For You

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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 choosing the right jazz guitar, the body is a very important factor to consider. A solid body offers a consistent sound and can reach high volumes without deterioration. Semi-hollows produce a warmer sound and are more flexible than many other guitars. John Scofield is just one famous musician to use the semi-hollow. Archtop guitars are the costliest and used by the wealthiest professionals.

Getting the right amplifier can make all the difference to the sound of the music. They work by receiving a signal from the guitar from an electro magnetic device or a microphone, and that signal is then projected through speakers. There are several factors to think about when buying an amp, such as the wattage and whether it has a tube state or 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 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.

There are other useful accessories you'll need to go with your jazz guitar amp. For instance, a lead is required to link the amp to the guitar. They are around ten foot long and manufactured from tweed. Many stores which sell amplifiers will also have accessories in stock, so you can buy them together, which saves time and effort.




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