Topmusicanswers
- Can you run a solid state amp without a cab?
- Can you use a head without a cab?
- Do solid state amps have headroom?
- Can you use a bass head without a cab?
Can you run a solid state amp without a cab?
yes, you can use the MG's line-out without hooking a speaker cab up to it. SS state amps don't have an output transformer and are effectively loaded by the speaker cabinet, if the speaker cabinet is absent then the amp sees an 'infinite load' which still properly loads the amp.
Can you use a head without a cab?
you have to have a cab. The amp head MUST have a load connected to it, otherwise all the power generated by the power amp section has nowhere to go, so the output transformer will blow.
Do solid state amps have headroom?
Solid-state amps are great for players who want maximum headroom (a.k.a a loud, clean, undistorted signal). But without a bit of natural distortion, an electric guitar can sound a bit brittle. As such, solid-state amps are more popular with bassist and keyboard players than with guitarists.
Can you use a bass head without a cab?
Some bass amplifier heads have quarter inch headphone jacks that make it easy for you to play without causing a disturbance. As long as the amplifier has a solid state output stage, you're good to go and should not need to connect a speaker load to make use of this feature.
