Guitar basics: How to use your amp

by The MusicRadar Team, Mon 31 Mar, 11:41 am BST

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For most budding guitarists, the big attraction of the electric guitar is that it lets you rock out, and rock out loud. However, it's no good plugging your guitar into an amplifier if you don't know what the controls do.

If you've just got your first amplifier out of the box and don't know where to start, then this is the tutorial for you. We explain how the controls work and what they do, and give you some pointers towards dialing in a decent sound.

The selection of available controls will differ from amp to amp, but we've tried to make this as universal as possible. So, if you are mystified by middle or befuddled by bass, look no further...

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User comments (4)

  • shredMaster666

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    8 weeks ago.

    What does presence mean?

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  • ChrisVinnicombe

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    13 weeks ago.

    More guitar basics videos on the way, and yes we'll be doing more about amps/getting sounds etc

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  • murrayr

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    13 weeks ago.

    Thanks, great help, do you think you could do another video showing the more advanced controls and how to get different sounds? or maybe how to get the best out of a Pod or other effects devices, thanks.

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  • Molloy

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    13 weeks ago.

    Do all these apply for bass amps as well or do they have different effects on the tone? If they're different, a bass video would be appreciated

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