4/23/2014

How To Choose 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.

As the name suggests an amplifier is designed to amplify sound. On the one hand this is from a technical point of view. This means that your electronic instrument can be hard from the other side of the room. Therefore you need to be sure that it works properly and people can hear it.

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.

There is some debate as to whether you want a separate amplifier with a separate speaker or the two put together in a combined system. In terms of sound purists often prefer the two to be separate. If this is the most important consideration for you then it is best to choose two separately rather than purchasing a combination system.

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.

While the quality of sound is a big issue for people choosing amplifiers there are other practical considerations. You need to think about how far you will have to carry it, where you will store it and so forth. While you want something that creates the best sound you have to think about where you can lift it.

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.

There are a wide array of amplifiers, available both online and in high street stores. It is worth checking online for feedback and reviews from other jazz musicians to see what they would recommend. Getting a broad range of views will make it easier to find the ideal amp to suit your music.




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