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The passive load box is to provide the correct amount of resistance to the tube power output. Without that, the head can easily supply too much current which can damage the head.
- Do you need a cabinet for an amp head?
- Can you use guitar amp head without cabinet?
- Why do you need a guitar cabinet?
- Can you use a speaker as a guitar cabinet?
Do you need a cabinet for an amp head?
The amp and the speaker are actually two separate components. In a head and cabinet setup, the head is the actual guitar amplifier itself. The cabinet is only a box that houses the speaker or speakers. You can't use an amp head without a cabinet – you need both components.
Can you use guitar amp head without cabinet?
No. Even if your head has a line/headphone out, you still need a dummy load. A dummy load provides the necessary load for the output without a speaker cabinet to make the sound. ... If you try to use your headphones, the wattage won't find the right load and the amp will be under constant stress because it is overworked.
Why do you need a guitar cabinet?
You bet your sweet fuzzbox they do! The speaker cabinet is an enormous part of the very last link in the sound chain. It's the link that ultimately reproduces your tone as sound waves in the air – which are what reaches your listener's ear, or a studio microphone.
Can you use a speaker as a guitar cabinet?
There's absolutely nothing wrong with using a PA speaker cabinet, especially if you plan to play amplified acoustic instruments through the rig. It might even produce a better overall sound with these.
