Choosing an Amp

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The main things to consider when choosing an amp are price, your core tone desired, versatility, reliability, and power. Most amps are designed for one or two types of tones and have a tonal signature that is difficult to find elsewhere.

The modern amplifier generally has 2 to 4 channels that you can switch between. This will give you that many distinct tones. Some amps have completely independent controls for each channel, while some amps share some controls across channels which may make them less versatile. Beyond that, some amps have controls that affect all the channels.

Contents

Overview of Common Channels

Clean

Crunch

Lead

Modeling vs. Analog

Tube vs. Solid State

Watts vs. Volume

A brief History of Distortion

Overdriving the Amp

Effects Loops