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Here are eight guitar amp myths that make Ryan cringe:
- Bigger is Better. ...
- Double Watts is Double Volume. ...
- Brand Name is Everything. ...
- You Have to Have a Stack to be Cool. ...
- Tubes are Fragile. ...
- Built-in Effects are as Good as Pedals. ...
- You Can't Get Tone Out of Solid State. ...
- A Really Good Amp Will Make You Sound Awesome.
- Is it OK to leave a tube amp on?
- Do tube amps have effects?
- Are tube amps really worth it?
- What is the deal with tube amps?
Is it OK to leave a tube amp on?
Tubes deteriorate with use, so leaving a tube amp on shortens tube life. Many tubes produce a significant amount of heat. This heat can be drying and damaging to other parts of the amp. Tube amps can be hazardous when left on and unattended.
Do tube amps have effects?
Tube amps do the tone-related heavy lifting for you. And though cliché, it's true that less is more when it comes to analog guitar amplification. ... Whether you're adding digital or analog effects, make sure those effects are taking a back seat to sounds the amp is producing naturally, on its own.
Are tube amps really worth it?
In many cases, tube amps do not require the amount of maintenance that they have a reputation for. As long as you properly take care of your gear, owning a tube amp is simple and very well worth it for the tone.
What is the deal with tube amps?
A tube amplifier is an amplifier that uses vacuum tubes or valves to amplify the electric signals produced by a musical instrument.
