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Guitar Amplifiers
By: Kristen Crager
The Amplifier
A guitar amplifier, or amp; is designed to make the sound of an acoustic or electric guitar
louder so that it may be heard.
Amps in the early days
• It was first introduced in the 1930’s• Was not originally made for electronic
instruments• Was popularized for ‘Hawaiian’ music
Manufacturers
• Behringer
• Peavey
• Marshall
• Harmony
Advancements in Amps
• First used with Bass guitars and keyboards.
• Other instruments produce wider frequency.
• Also need a Woofer and Sub-Woofer.
Different types of Amps
• Acoustic Amplifiers
• Bass Amplifiers
• Hard-rock Amplifiers
On the Job
• Guitars in Jazz band.
• Electric Upright basses.
• Can also be used for keyboards.
Conclusion
• You just learned about one of the
greatest inventions ever,
congratulations =]
Referenceshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guitar_amplifier
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_upright_bass
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bass_guitar