Wednesday, February 9, 2011

What You Need To Know When Buying A Guitar Amplifier

The first year I taught private guitar lessons the mother of a 10 year old student asked me where she could find a Marshall full stack for her son. He had specifically asked for this particular amplifier. (This is the amp you see on stage at Woodstock.) Obviously, I suggested something slightly more compact and less powerful. At the same time, nothing is more frustrating than playing with a drummer and not being heard because your amp is too small. The following article is designed to help you make the best decision about what amp to buy.
Lets begin by clearing up a few misconceptions: