Thursday, April 24, 2014

Tips For Choosing A Jazz Guitar Amp

By Essie Osborn


Jazz is a musical genre that tends to attract passionate musicians and listeners. These are people who tend to listen carefully to the music and analyse it like some people analyse sports. This means that they tend to be very particular when it comes to choosing instruments and other equipment. However while choosing the right instrument is important you also have to choose the right amplifier such as a jazz guitar amp.

On a basic level the job of an amplifier is to amplify sound. In technical terms this means that when you are playing a room the people at the back should be able to hear you as well as the people at the front. It is important to have an amplifier that is effective in this regard so that everyone listening gets the same experience.

However amplifiers are not just designed with sound in mind. They are designed to be used to improve the quality of it as well. Therefore when choosing an amp you have to consider how it affects the music as well as how clearly you are able to hear it. As with a lot of musical equipment you have to get the right balance between technical quality and musical quality.

In recent times there have been more amps that use digital effects. Some people like these as it gives them the chance to create effects they would not necessarily have been able to with other means. However others may feel that this creates a more artificial sound. Ultimately this is why it is important to test and try out amps before purchasing them.

Therefore the type of control panel on the amplifier will depend on your experience. If you are someone who is confident with their playing ability or has worked gigs for a number of years then you will want a control panel with more buttons that will allow for a great degree of adjustment. However if you are only just getting started then it is better to go for a simpler setup that will take less time to get the sound you want.

Increasingly there are more options to customise the sound via control panels on the amplifier. Some people like a lot of buttons on a control panel so they have more control over the quality of the sound and to adjust it accordingly. However if you are just getting started it is recommended you start with a simpler system as this will be more user friendly.

One way to reduce space is to use a combination amplifier and speaker. This reduces the amount of items you have to move around, install and so forth. However some people feel this can negatively affect the sound. As with a single amplifier it is recommended that you test them first in order to gauge what is best suited to your instrument and style of playing.

You can find a number of websites and specialist stores that sell amplifiers for your jazz guitar. It is best to look at various options and compare what they have to offer as well as checking customer reviews, feedback and recommendations from fellow jazz musicians. This will make it easier to find the ideal amp to suit your sound.




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