Guitar Amplifiers
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Solid state amps: Designed for touring guitar players, these amps use a transistor for their preamp and power. These types of amps are sturdy and require very little maintenance and repairs. In terms of their output, they deliver a clean tone and quite a bit of distortion. -
Tube amps: This type of guitar amp has a warm tone with an "organic" distortion to them. Tube amps have a loud sound per watt and have a switch enabling you to change from clean to distorted tones with ease. To prevent the deterioration over time it is recommended that you periodically change the tube. -
Modelling/digital amps: This type of guitar amp uses digital technology to stimulate old-fashioned technology. They are able to emulate old amplifiers using software, and this feature enables them to combine several amps into one. Their programmable nature enables the user to switch digital effects such as the chorus, delay, and other features. Some models of these amps have a digital or analog output that goes directly to a recording or PA system through speaker simulation. -
Hybrid amps: While these amps are actually a combination of solid state power and a tube, they are able to mimic all the above amplifier types and put them in one package. A hybrid guitar amp is able to recreate the tube tone through the use of a solid state circuitry and a tubing in the preamp.