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For an Electric Guitar you definitely need an amplifier because the guitar on its own is pretty quiet.
If you play an acoustic guitar you can use an amplifier to make your guitar louder and more hearable but you don't have to in order to record it.
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Does every guitar need a amplifier?
Electric guitars require an amplifier. Acoustic's will need a microphone and a speaker/amp if it is not acoustic/electric. Hope I answered your question well. Good Luck.
What type of guitar cable do I need for a Peavey amplifier?
The type of guitar cable needed for a peavey amplifier is a simple peavey guitar cable that fits the guitar model's and aplifier's needs. They are available in every local guitar shop or online at Amazon, Ebay, GuitarCenter, Peavey or Parts-Express.
What do electric guitar need to play loudly?
Well mostly, an amplifier (pretty obvious) but to connect to it, a guitar cable.
Does an electro acoustic guitar need an amplifier?
yes an electro acoustic guitar needs an amplifier as the pick mounted underneath the bridge can only act as a microphone, to get the sound amplified a user should use amplifier for the accurate bass and tone.
What is an amplifier and why do you need it for the guitar?
The main purpose of a guitar amplifier is to simply amplify the signal coming from an electric guitar. Essentially using the amplifier as a type of loudspeaker. They can also be used to modify the sound of the guitar as well, but simple signal amplification is the main purpose.
Does your amplifier need to be the same make as your electric guitar?
No. You can even mix amp models together.
Where can i buy a second hand guitar amplifier in London?
I'm trying to sell a hiwatt guitar amplifier in the next 48 hours... so i need an answer to this question too... gumtree is our only hope... oh and eBay i guess
Will my electric guitar ruin any plugged in headphones?
If you plug your headphones directly into your guitar you won't hear anything unless your headphone have some kind of amplifier built into them. You need to plug your guitar into something like a multi effects pedal or an amplifier that has an out put you can plug your headphones into
Are electric guitar lessons harder than guitar lessons?
Yes electric guitar lessons are harder than guitar lessons because you are dealing with an electrical guitar compared to a regular one that doesnt need the amplifier to power it
What brand amp did Hank Williams use?
If one plays acoustic guitar, one doesn't need an amplifier..
Are there any extra parts needed to play the bass guitar?
Yes. You need an amplifier, a patch cable, and fingers (probably).
How do you make an electric guitar work?
You need a working amplifier. You plug the amplifier into an electrical outlet, then you plug the guitar into the amp (via a patch cord). Turn on the amp, turn up the volume and you are good to go. Use what ever is available to make the strings sound.
