What kind of guitar amp do i need for a gig?

Question

What kind of guitar amp do i need for a gig?

Answer 1

If you like your Fender then stick with the brand. A Fender 65W will get you heard over the drums http://www.friday-ad.co.uk/burton-on-trent/music-instruments/guitars-amps/electric/fender-cyber-delux-YI203F280

Answer 2

For gigs, you'll need at least 30 watts from your amp. I'd play it safe and go with 40 watts if you're trying to cut through un-muted drums.



An amazing amp for the price and quality is the Traynor Dyna Gain DG30D2 ($240).



The Line 6 Spider IV 75 ($299) has tons of different effects that can get you so many different tones.



My best recommendation would be for the Fender Mustang 3. It's a 1x12 combo amp. It's 100 watts. It's........$299. I don't know how much you want to pay for a new amp but let me tell you right here right now: The Fender Mustang 3 is F**KING AMAZING (pardon my french). 100 watts will get you anywhere! It has 12 Amp Models, 7 Stomp Effects, 11 Modulation Effects, 9 Delay Effects, and 10 Reverb Effects. This is the amp you really want. It will cut through anything and will amplify the true sound of your guitar as well as add crazy effects, if you wish to do so. It can also make itself sound like other popular amps, due to the 12 amp models that are installed on it. Did I mention that you can also use the USB cable included with the amp to go online and download extra effects and amp models? No? Okay, well...you can also use the USB cable included with the amp to go online and download extra effects and amp models!





Go for it!



Any questions?

Answer 3

Most places I've played at have had a PA system. All I did was mic up my amp, make sure the sound guy was on the same page as me, and play. I used to play with a 30W Orange AD-30 and did just fine with that. When I sold my gear to pay for school, I ended up with an old Champ 25SE. It's rated at 25W and has been more than enough to play live shows in venues up to a medium size.



I would say an amp that is in the 20-50W range would suit you just fine. There are a lot of amps that fall in that range too. Krank Rev Jr., AC-30, AD-30, Blackstar HT-40 and Series One 50W, Fender Blues Deluxe, etc. It all depends on what sound you're really going for.

Answer 4

The choice of amps is an age old question that only you can answer. To play gigs you will need an amp with at least a single 12" speaker and capable of putting out 40-50 watts of power. This will give you the necessary volume to compete with a drum set and a standard bass amp.

I suggest going to your local music stores and trying as many amps in your price range, with these criteria, as you can.

Answer 5

Personally for amps I like using the Line6 Spider amps. Before getting a bigger size I performed using a 15watt amp which you could get for around 100 bucks which could save you some money for now. Line6 amps should be good because even the smaller ones produce good sound for crowds and the amps have the unique ability to give you several options on your sound and tone. Although I can't say that I know what sound you're looking for I could almost whole heartedly say that you should be able to find a similar tone on a Line6. Definitely check it out at any local Guitar Centers or Sam Ash's if you could.

Answer 6

Hello there,



Channel 4 on a Super Champ XD is supposed to simulate the sound of a tweed Bassman amp. That is a great sounding amp. I have a 59 Bassman reissue.



Here is the amp that channel sounds like

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fender-Vintage-Reissue-59-Bassman-LTD-/200784464309?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ebfafc9b5



You can usually find a used 59 Bassman reissue for $700 to $900.



That is a classic sound and one that many modeling amps try to simulate. I would guess the Fender Mustang as a 59 Bassman amp channel. Take a look at the specs for a Mustang II or Mustang III. I think you will find a tweed Bassman setting on those amps. They would be cheaper than the tube amp. Close in sound, but not as good as the tube Bassman.



Later,