NWBasser
October 10th, 2010, 11:10 AM
When it comes to amphs, it seems we bass players get a few handy features not typically found on git amphs.
Like a mute switch and a tuner output. I can hit the mute on my footswitch and tune silently. Very nice. This is actually something I'd like to see on guitar amphs.
Also, some pro level bass amphs like my Genz Benz have an auxillary input which I use for running a drum machine in for practice.
Most bass amphs have an effects loop, even though effects aren't used quite as much by bass players.
You'd be hard-pressed to find a bass amph without a DI. The one on my amph can be used either pre or post preamp and sounds fantastic post for recording. However, since guitar amphs get so much of the tone from the speaker, I can certainly see why they wouldn't be as useful on one.
I guess guitar players get the chicks, but we bassists get a bunch of cool amphs features!
Like a mute switch and a tuner output. I can hit the mute on my footswitch and tune silently. Very nice. This is actually something I'd like to see on guitar amphs.
Also, some pro level bass amphs like my Genz Benz have an auxillary input which I use for running a drum machine in for practice.
Most bass amphs have an effects loop, even though effects aren't used quite as much by bass players.
You'd be hard-pressed to find a bass amph without a DI. The one on my amph can be used either pre or post preamp and sounds fantastic post for recording. However, since guitar amphs get so much of the tone from the speaker, I can certainly see why they wouldn't be as useful on one.
I guess guitar players get the chicks, but we bassists get a bunch of cool amphs features!