TTW Forums: Music: Beginners

Posted: 17.11.2006 14:26

Hi....I need help with amp buying. I don't no much about amps or speakers but I think I want some sort of amp around the 50 watt mark, and good quality. It is needed for just 1 guitar to plug into. Also my band needs a PA System. The problem is...i dont no where to begin... i dont know ne thing about PA Systems...what do i need to buy??? how do i set it up????
basically i jst dont no ne thing about any kind of sound output...can ne 1 help me out????

Posted: 18.11.2006 4:49

first you say you wanna buy an 50W amp, in the next sentence it's a whole PA......

erm ok, forget the 50W amp if you have a band... it won't be loud enough!! I'd recommend a 100W combo minimum or better a half-stack (if you have a lot of money ... )

but why don't you just go into a shop and ask??
try the different amps and find out whichs the best for you...

Posted: 18.11.2006 8:16

with a PA system you have two choices: Play directly through it OR mic your amps. Then get some speakers that are however big you think you need (you don't need massive speakers if you're just doing small gigs)

Posted: 28.11.2006 5:53

i need 1 amp to use with my guitar about 50 watt and i was asking for suggestions. Also i dont no nething about PA systems or wat equipment i need so could ne 1 help me out about that??? thanks

Posted: 15.12.2006 5:55

Get a tube amp. They are really loud, if you can get a Marshall tube. I say maybe like a JCM800 or JCM2000 head. Then if possible get 2 4x12 cabinets (your choice of cabinet). Hook it up and rock out. 50 watt tubes are pretty loud. 100 watt will blow your head off lol. I suggest that you just get a big amp like that. If you are playing small venues it should be okay.