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Learn all about guitar amps from an amplifier technician in these free online instructional videos, including getting the best sound with tubes, effects, equalizers, gain, distortion and more.
There are 14 videos in this series:
Find out how to use built-in distortion on your guitar amp in this free online instructional video.
Learn how to use the various outputs and headphone jacks on your amplifier in this free online instructional video.
Learn the differences between bass amps and guitar amps in this free online instructional video.
Learn how to change a pre-amp tube on your guitar amplifier in this free online instructional video.
Learn about various effects you can create with your guitar amplifier in this free online instructional video.
Find out how to use the built-in equalizer on your guitar amplifier in this free online instructional video.
Find out how to use your gain controls on a guitar amp to get that rock and roll sound in this free instructional video clip.
Learn how to properly connect a guitar amplifier to a cabinet in this free instructional video clip.
Learn how to use the various inputs and multiple inputs on your amplifier in this free online instructional video.
Learn about the differences between types of power tubes for your guitar amp in this free instructional video clip.
Learn how pre-amp tubes differ from power tubes in guitar amplifiers in this free instructional video clip.
Learn how tube amps differ from solid state guitar amplifiers in this free instructional video clip.
Learn how to use the effects loop on a guitar amplifier in this free instructional video clip.
Learn how to change a tube in a guitar amplifier, including tube maintenance and care, in this free online instructional video clip.
Guitar amps provide musicians with a wide variety of options for sound effects, distortion and level control. Though the first amplifiers were made specifically for electric guitars, they can be used with a wide array of instruments. In the beginning, amplifiers were used primarily to boost levels, and over time, the ingenuity of musicians everywhere has helped develop the use of amplifiers and the artistry of effects into an area of expertise all its own.
In this video series, you will learn the basics of amp distortion, differences between kinds of amplifiers, various types of effects that can be produced as well as the essentials of amp maintenance.
Tim Ambrosuis Tim Ambrosius is professional guitar technician and manager at Keller Music in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has been playing guitar for over 15 years and has worked as a professional technician for almost 10. When he is not busy fixing guitars he can be found playing with his band "Arms Exploding." Keller music is located at 5671 Rapid Run Pike, Cincinnati Ohio, 45238. Call (513) 451-2199 for information on lessons, repairs, or equipment.<BR />dkdk
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