14 Feb Which guitar amp is for me? What to know before buying
So you’re standing in a guitar store, with a lump of cash to spend on a new guitar amp. In front of you stands a wall of amps with brands you know and love – and quite a few you don’t. There’s the mainstays of Fender and Marshall, some of the less-well used like Orange, or Mesa – and there’s even a bunch you don’t even recognise – what in the hell is a Milkman?
Well luckily for you, dear reader, we are here to help you make your decision. So here are a few bits of info – and a few questions to ponder – when buying that new rig.
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British vs American
It’s not a secret that there are two different sounds on both sides of the Atlantic. The British side tends to have a much more mid-driven, gruff voice. More compression, way less headroom and overall a bit tighter sound. On the other side, we hear a lot of headroom, not a lot of breakup, and volume for days – until you hit the wall that is.
Overall, the British…