Tube amplifiers

Tube amplifiers are known for their warm sound. Also, there is a lot more depth and layering in the sound. This is partly because of the natural oversourcing of the tubes. A lot of musicians still swear at the warm sound of a “tube bin”.

Transistor amplifiers

One transistor amplifier is another whole different dimension in sound. A lot of young guitarists start this. Often they are a little cheaper than the tube variant. The transistor amplifier is generally less used in the professional world. While on the clean sound of the guitar, it's not a big deal. This is partly a reason that jazz musicians choose a transistor, for example. In addition, it is an advantage that they are less heavy than the tube combos or tops.

Modeling amplifiers

The modeling amplifier is a little shorter on the market. These amplifiers are built in such a way that it mimics one or more amplifiers. This is done on average all with Digitale securities. The advantage of a modelleringsversterker is that you have less noise on your channel. Another advantage is that in many cases you can update him and continue to adapt to your sound as continuously as possible.

Different sizes, speakers and wattage

Guitar amplifiers have you in different kinds and sizes. The most famous for the general public is the combo amplifier. The name already gives a little hint what it is. It is a combination of a speaker and an amplifier in one. Unlike a Stack. There the amplifier and the speakers are separate. Often there is a four-speaker cabinet underneath. In some cases, these are only two. In addition, you can also buy variants that you can build in a 19" rack.

Common terms in the search for guitar amplifiers.

• Transistor: A part that reinforces vibrations. This is not only used in the music world.
• Tubes: A vacuum tube-shaped object in which a system is built that can amplify vibrations.
• Equalizer: Equalizer or equalizing is a smart volume control. This can adjust the volume at different frequency levels. This will affect your sound in a particular direction.
• Oversturing: Sending something is actually the more giving that can handle. This will give you a raw edge to your guitar sound.
• 19”” rack: A widely used way to hold multiple electronic devices together. In light and sound, this is a lot of use.
• Channel: A channel is a connection from input to output with everything that is between them. This may apply to a mixing panel, an amplifier, and more of this type of electroniche business.
• Versterking: a widely used expression. Abbreviated from the word amplifier meaning amplifier in English.

Strengthening for bass guitar

The bass guitar amplifier is in many ways the same as a normal guitar amp. The biggest difference lies in the equalization of the speaker. The speaker should be able to handle much more low tones than with a regular guitar amp. The coloration of the sound is much less necessary because you are in the low area with your instrument. Partly for this reason you also see a lot less tube amplifiers with the basses

Amplification for acoustic guitar

In the acoustic world, you can see that guitar amplifiers are also getting more and more in role. These are practically always transistor amplifiers. Often, a acoustic guitar amp also a 2nd channel for a microphone. That's why they're useful for singers who want to accompany themselves. Especially on the small stages or pubs it is very good to do. On the amplifier there is often also an effect such as reverb or delay. Just to give your sound some quick staining and character.