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After discussing some of the many components that make up the tone when it comes to live sound, is the final issue, of course, which is used as reinforcement. In a live set the level of sound you want from your amp may vary. Normally want the "back line" volume, as they say, may be too low to provide feedback to keep to a minimum. I have many times with beginner bands. They are filled with a phase bit 'smaller, and turned their ampstoo high, resulting in a feedback very irritating and unwanted.
The ideal situation is to want to let the sound system, work, hold the line low back and allow your monitor, first to produce the required volume to be heard with. I do not know what it is with some people who feel as if the crank 11 to play well to hear. As I mentioned in a previous article, I come across this a lot during the online guitar lessons. My students who haveRadiation to the point where I can do what they play. As a guitarist, you want just the necessary amount to reach the requirements. About amplify the signal is not only annoying, but it will also affect your tone. You may be wondering if my amp volume is really kept as low as you will create the sound of your audio system?
This is a good question. Of course, if the acceptance of the amplifiers, you need a little 'more volume back onlinethen you would if running line out. This is exactly why I will always run line out if possible. Keep in mind, there are true, balanced line outs, and emulated line outs. With a emulated line out, you will need a direct box before plugging into the board or snake. To answer the above question, the tone coming out of sound system is shaped by your amp settings. It will be different then what comes out of your amp speakers, so you must adjust accordingly. Just like during an online guitar lesson, what I hear over my pc speakers is obviously different then what my student is hearing live.
Many times during the course of an online guitar lesson I am asked about amplifier specifics, like how much better are tube amps than solid state amps. Just so we're clear, a solid state amplifier uses transistors instead of tubes as the primary amplification device. Both have some clear cut advantages. Solid state amps run cooler, and cost much less than their tube counterparts. They also weigh less as a general rule, which we all know can be a big advantage when hauling them around from gig to gig. Tube amps however, have a wonderful warmth to them tone wise. This is a big reason why so many players gravitate to them. Typically the natural gain one gets out of an all tube amplifier is unmatched by any solid state amp. Keep in mind however tubes get hot and burn out, so be prepared to replace them from time to time. There are also hybrids out there that will use a combination of tubes and transistors. The perfect amp for you depends on a number of factors, how you will be using it, the type of music you will be playing, and the desired tone. If taking online guitar lessons, or any guitar lessons for that matter, ask your instructor for recommendations and what might be needed to achieve your perfect tone.
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