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What is a good beginner amp?

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Smaller Marshal and Fender amps about 10W are perfect for a beginner.

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Do I have to turn all of the amp's knobs down before turning on the amp?

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If it's not your amp and you don't know how loud it is, at least turn the volume knob down to avoid any loud noise /feedback. If it's your amp and you've used it before, then you may turn it on right away.

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Can I play bass through a guitar amp?

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No, you cannot! Doing so will destroy the speaker's cone.

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If I buy an amp will it come with a cable to power it?

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It usually does, but you should check the specifications on the item to be sure.

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What is the cheapest non-practice amp?

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It depends on how much volume you need out of your "performance" amp. If you're looking at solid-state or digital modeling amplifiers, I recommend you get at least a 75-watt amp. For tube amps, you want at least a 20-watt. Tube amps are more expensive and not as reliable, though. Line 6 and Fender make good-quality digital modeling amps that retail around $300 in the 75-watt range, but you should always wait for sales or look for deals on eBay or Craigslist.

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What cable do I need to plug my electric guitar amp into a wall outlet?

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The name of the power cable is called IEC power cables. They are common cables that power a variety of electronics including some computer desktops.

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Can you play a hollowbody guitar through an acoustic amplifier?

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Yes, you can play a hollowbody guitar through an acoustic amp. You'll get a better tone out of a standard electric guitar. If you're playing soft jazz or something that doesn't require "grit," the acoustic amp should be fine.

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Can I connect a voice mic and guitar to one amp?

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It is generally not possible to connect 2 things to 1 amp, with a few rare exceptions. Vocal microphones also require a different cable, so if you wanted to connect a microphone to a guitar amp, it would have to be a dynamic microphone and you would need a cable with XLR (female) that fits the microphone in one end and a jack end that fits into the amp.

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What is the proper term for an amp that plugs into a wall to turn on and play?

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It's just a regular amplifier! There is no special term, so you can just call it an amp.

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