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Small gig guitar amp advice needed!

  • 05-02-2011 1:02am
    #1
    sh1tin-a-brick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 190 ✭✭


    Hi all, I'm in need of some advice.
    I'm hopefully gonna be playing in a talent show in the next few weeks but I really dont think my guitar amp is up to it. I have a Yamaha GA15, it says on the back that its 19Watts. It's pretty loud (when playing with a fella who really thumps on an acoustic guitar it only has to go to about 4) and I think it will be miked, but do you think it would suffice when played in a small theatre with drums/bass/vocals? The other thing is that it's really basic so it might sound crap. I've never played outside the house so I have no idea about what is required.

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I have no experience in playing outside the bedroom. Any suggestions for decent low-price (I only have about E150) amps is also appreciated.

    Cheers!


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  • #2
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    If you get it mic'd it should be okay. As for how it sounds that's entirely up to you, 90% people wont notice at all.
    If it's not going to be mic'd then you might struggle tbh, but if it's only a once off perhaps you could get a lend of an amp?


  • #3
    sh1tin-a-brick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 190 ✭✭sh1tin-a-brick


    Its true that most people wont notice, but there will be judges with experience watching. Though to be fair they're supposed to judge the playing not the equipment!
    Actually getting a lend is a good idea, something I overlooked. Our drummer used to have good guitar gear but he might have since sold it. Anyway thanks!


  • #4
    MoveOverSeamie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14 ✭MoveOverSeamie


    I've a Peavey Classic 30W all valve amp I could rent you for the night. PM if interested.


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