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10 Things That Could Damage Your Tube Amp

October 2, 2022July 15, 2021 by Ramiro Somosierra
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Tube amps are very fragile pieces of gear, but we can’t get enough of them.

Their warm tone, their look, and hey, even their smell are something guitar players live for.

However, taking care of them is a very …

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How Long Should I Let My Tube Amp Warm-Up?

October 2, 2022July 15, 2021 by Ramiro Somosierra
How long should I let my tube amp warm up

When you get your first tube amp it’s very likely that the person handing it to you warns you about how you should let it warm up before turning it on and playing it.

But why is that necessary? And …

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Microphone Into Guitar Amp: Is It Safe? [Precautions]

February 14, 2023July 8, 2021 by Ramiro Somosierra
Can you plug a microphone into a guitar amp

Being a musician on a budget means you sometimes need to get creative in order to do what other bands are doing.

If your jam sessions are starting to get more serious and you are thinking about inviting a singer …

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Can You Plug a Keyboard or a Synth Into a Guitar Amp?

October 2, 2022July 7, 2021 by Ramiro Somosierra
Can you plug a keyboard or synth into a guitar amp

We, guitar players, are very curious animals. If we are given the chance of borrowing a synth or keyboard we would not turn it down.

Maybe this is your current situation, or maybe things happened differently. The thing is …

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Can You Plug a Bass Into a Guitar Amp? [Alternatives]

October 2, 2022July 6, 2021 by Ramiro Somosierra
Can you plug a bass into a guitar amp

We, guitar players, are very curious beasts and we would never turn down the chance to toy with a bass at home if it’s offered to us.

Whether a friend left their 4 string instrument at your home, or a …

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Low Watt Amps vs High Watt Amps [Which Are Best For You?]

May 9, 2023June 23, 2021 by Ramiro Somosierra
Low watt amps vs high watt amps

Picking the right amp for you is hard.

There are many options and different models to choose from, but a common question I often get is: “How many watts should I get?”.

The answer, as with many things in life…

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Is Always a Higher Watt Amp Better? [Pros and Cons]

October 2, 2022June 23, 2021 by Ramiro Somosierra
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Many players will argue that higher watt amps are better, however, over the last decade, the industry shifted towards lower power units.

It’s true that demand does not always follow quality, and perhaps price and usability is a stronger deciding …

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Orange Terror line: Tiny vs Dual vs Micro vs Rocker vs Stamp

October 2, 2022June 9, 2021 by Ramiro Somosierra
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Since Orange introduced the Tiny Terror amp in 2006 the industry changed forever.

The lunchbox low power amp concept might not have been new, but it surely wasn’t as popular as it is nowadays.

This amazing-sounding little amp and its …

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Which Is Better? Vox AC15 vs Fender Blues Junior

October 2, 2022June 9, 2021 by Ramiro Somosierra
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The Vox AC15 and the Fender Blues Junior are surely 2 amps that capture the essence of their brand’s sound.

They are pretty similar in specs, but yet so different in tone and this might confuse many people.

Fortunately, you …

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Peavey 5150 vs 6505 vs 6505+ vs EVH 5150 II vs 5150 III

March 8, 2023May 6, 2021 by Ramiro Somosierra

You need more gain. We get it.

That tone won’t dial it by itself, and a beast of an amp as the 5150 or its cousins will surely come a long way in the process.

But you might be asking …

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