By Rachael Gutierrez


Jazz music was first heard in the United States Of America during the early part of the twentieth century. It was influenced by African music and popular music also. Over time, different branches of it grew in different geographical areas. For example, New Orleans came to be known for big band jazz. The guitar is one way of making this music but they need to be accompanied by a jazz guitar amp.

The body is the most important consideration when getting a jazz guitar. A solid body gives a steady sound and can handle high volumes without becoming distorted. The semi-hollow produces a warmer sound and has more flexibility than most guitars. A lot of notable guitarists, like John Scofield, worked with the semi-hollow. Archtops tend to be very expensive and used only by the highest paid professional musicians.

Choosing the best amplifier can impact the sound you make enormously. They function by getting a signal from the guitar via an electro-magnetic apparatus or a microphone. The signal is sent out through the speakers and produces the sound. There are a few different aspects to consider when purchasing an amplifier, the wattage for example, or if it was built using a tube state or a solid state.

Amps with a lower wattage tend to be more appropriate for studio work and create a nice harmony. Higher wattage are better if you want to get a louder sound without losing quality. Tube amps tend to cost more and require more effort to maintain. However, they offer a higher quality of sound in comparison to solid state amplifiers.

The objective of the amplifier is to make the best quality sound it can, and the tubes installed inside it are crucial for determining this. If the tubes of a low standard, then it is probably worth changing them for higher standard ones as this can make the amplifier perform better. The materials used to construct the amp and the wiring can also impact sound of an amplifier.

For just jamming with friends at home, a practice amp will suffice. They tend to offer 10 to 50 watts, so you will not be able to make a huge sound but they are not designed to do that anyway. A 1 X 12 Combo has one 12 inch speaker and 50 watt of output. These tend to be very useful for one man live gigs.

2 X 12 Combos are better for middle sized gigs, practicing and the majority of venue sizes. They usually have a heavy cabinet but can still be handled fairly easily, and they create a warm sound which makes them popular with jazz musicians. They have the higher quality tube state technology installed in them as well, which helps to create a superior sound.

Some other accessories are required for the jazz guitar amp. Cables for example, are needed to connect the amp to the guitar. They tend to be around 10 foot long and are made from tweed. Most stores selling amplifiers will have them in stock, so you can buy them together.




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