How To Use a Guitar Amp for Beginners [EXPLAINED]

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  • If you’ve just got a new guitar amp and have no idea how to use it, you’ve come to the right place! In this video, I explain about amps and speakers, as well as take you through different settings you can use which affects your overall sound.
    Hope it helps!
    0:00 Introduction
    0:41 Words + Definitions
    2:36 Guitar Amps + Settings
    10:24 Speaker Boxes
    11:04 Amp Heads
    11:33 Different Guitars
    12:29 Final Thoughts
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  • @CraftyMusicTips
    @CraftyMusicTips  2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Hey! Glad this video has helped you out, if you still have some guitar-related questions you'd like answered check out www.craftyguitarclub.com - see you there 🤓

    • @MrHelkish
      @MrHelkish 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@diarrheapool Are you volunteering to purchase all the amps in the sim?

  • @DougZbikowski
    @DougZbikowski 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    Young musicians are so fortunate to have TH-cam. Back in the 80s when I was learning to play everything was learned by trial and error. You had no idea what controls did, what effects pedals sounded like, or how amps would perform…you just bought something random and messed around with it. If you couldn’t figure it out you would sell it 😂

    • @rainy5517
      @rainy5517 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Aw man, tbh I can't imagine how hard it must have been learning the guitar in the 80s, especially if you don't have guitarists around you

    • @TheReaperOfSouls
      @TheReaperOfSouls 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I knew from the start that TH-cam wasn't gonna be very helpful for me, so I went with the old-school method of trial & error. The result was my dream sound.

    • @tedlivermore6955
      @tedlivermore6955 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Also had to learn songs from listening to tapes.Maybe that was a good thing but man it was frustrating too.

  • @jmcb8440
    @jmcb8440 3 ปีที่แล้ว +260

    This the best vid I have ever seen on the basics of amplifiers. Especially putting the guitar and amp in a neutral position. BRAVO!

    • @CraftyMusicTips
      @CraftyMusicTips  3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      You're too kind mate, thanks!

    • @Zizzer18
      @Zizzer18 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      First one that actually made sense! Thanks for playing the same brief thing for comparison instead of showing off with lengthy different examples that are hard to compare.

  • @thornil2231
    @thornil2231 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Do they go to 11?

  • @beaker_guy
    @beaker_guy ปีที่แล้ว +64

    I'll admit it, I'm just a software engineer, and I'm helping out a friend with a Noise Box project (with a piezo pickup) and *I* hadn't a clue of the difference between vibrato and tremolo. So, YES, some people (like me) do need to hear this. Makes perfect sense now! Thanks!

  • @Your_.lovemaya
    @Your_.lovemaya 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    OMG FINALLY SOMEONE THAT ACTUALLY EXPLAINS WHAT TGE HELL AN AMP IS

  • @moby1388
    @moby1388 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Gain is the amount of volume going into the amp and the output volume coming out to the speaker. Brillant explanation. Thanks.

  • @patwentland6191
    @patwentland6191 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Been playing for almost 60 years now but always open to different ideas and interpretations.

  • @ananthapadmanaabang.vchemi3024
    @ananthapadmanaabang.vchemi3024 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Every time I search to learn something a guy shows up with a video less than 15 minutes and makes me understand the concept till my grave. You're a great teacher bro 😊.

  • @DeftMC
    @DeftMC 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Best video I've ever seen about amps learnt everything I needed simply under 15min while enjoying a good sound

  • @curtpiazza1688
    @curtpiazza1688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Great presentation ...well organized...learned a lot in less than 15 min!

  • @jonathanj5571
    @jonathanj5571 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This video is awesome! It explains the setting on the amps so well! I didn’t know what half those dials did for SOOOO long lol 😂

  • @brianpaauwe3641
    @brianpaauwe3641 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved it! I know a little bit about amps, but not all of the functions of the different settings and knobs. Was super useful. Thanks for doing it!

  • @Doowopsid
    @Doowopsid 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Great job! This video is so informative and helpful with lots of demonstrations and no self serving narrative taking up a lot of time as some others do. Thank you!

  • @Iggydylanmusic
    @Iggydylanmusic ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Holy smokes, thank yous mate, I’m gettin a electric guitar for Christmas and I had no clue bout amps feel like I’m ready to get started now that I have an idea of what stuff mean! Thank you so much !

  • @Entrixstormwind
    @Entrixstormwind ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My daughter got interested in guitar. Long story short, she heard "Ride on Shooting Star" and now she wants to play electric guitar. She was given an old Mako TB1. I found an old Magnatone 412 in my uncle's garage, no idea why he had an amp. Anyway, the amp powers up, but needs some TLC before I let her plug in and use it. I'm glad I found this video. Everything I know about amps, I just learned here, lol.

  • @kdoll1795
    @kdoll1795 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow. This is the video I've been searching for. Thank you so much. I basically transcribed every word you said onto paper. LOL I feel I really understand so much more about amps, speakers, guitars, settings. THANK YOU!!!!

  • @user-mb7ub9di5v
    @user-mb7ub9di5v 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hands down best video on explaining the basics of a amp (and speaker) for anyone starting out on guitar

  • @kyleharris2831
    @kyleharris2831 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video man, I watched 10 other videos before this one and only after watching this did I understand how to dial in my amp.

  • @redelk2974
    @redelk2974 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is a wonderful basic vid on amps.
    i found it very understandable, entertaining, knowledgable, and well produced.
    i learned a ton, been playing for a while, and ths was all great.
    this vid should be referenced with all newbies to amps. basic, solid, fun.
    thank you.

  • @thepooreman5965
    @thepooreman5965 ปีที่แล้ว

    As someone who has just invested in their first valve amp, this was the nuts, well worth a watch.

  • @user-lf3kr1nq2d
    @user-lf3kr1nq2d 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I bought my first electric guitar very recently and was given a beginner amp. It has less options than the amp you are using, but also several different jacks, so I was completely in the dark. I also had no idea it needed a speaker, and the specific knobs are not labelled, so your explanation has been really helpful for getting me started.

  • @nwmateo
    @nwmateo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this intro to amps! I am still pretty new and just purchased my first amp, this vid is super informative and funny too. Watch me learn to annoy the kids! :) Great job!

  • @spazzyfidgeter
    @spazzyfidgeter 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much. Definitely the most detailed and well explained video I’ve seen. I appreciate you dumbing it down! You rock!

  • @jj-ve9wy
    @jj-ve9wy ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for helping me with my homework. Excellent entry level tutorials

  • @nessadove1369
    @nessadove1369 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video! Super helpful. Thank you!

  • @jay-sw7tn
    @jay-sw7tn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much. I just got my guitar yesterday and I was so confused as to why there was no sound coming out of my amp when I strummed the strings. All I has to do was turn the gain up!

  • @romieffendi8534
    @romieffendi8534 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey man, just want to say your videos are clear and concise, with the right amount of memes in between to keep things fun and egnaging! Keep it going!

  • @wesleyvandenbrink2458
    @wesleyvandenbrink2458 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve been playing guitar for a year now and i still didnt know how to adjust my tone to how i like it, but thanks to this video i know more now

  • @barriehercock8612
    @barriehercock8612 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great video , like how you explained the use of the amp controls ,both on the analoge and digital facillities , i hardly use my digital Fender chapion 40, and prefer to use my 15 watt marshall without any affects except spring reverb ,it helps me to learn to find settings myself, your video is very well explained ,thanks for the know how

  • @the_archon
    @the_archon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Extremely helpful, thanks!

  • @h1azel9
    @h1azel9 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, even though this was 2 years ago. I must say, thank you for helping me. I am a teen trying to find out how a guitar function as I am getting a guitar on Christmas. To be honest, I never knew you needed an Amp?!! It seems so confusing, but this video really helped me out alot!

  • @thepaperbagwoman3053
    @thepaperbagwoman3053 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this was a great video! super easy to follow

  • @Maelli535
    @Maelli535 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I only play acoustics, but - I've wanted to know what the GAIN button does for over 50 years, you explained it perfectly for us!

  • @LifeOfLillah
    @LifeOfLillah ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really helpful video 😁🎸
    Thank you for sharing

  • @ryanbielby3779
    @ryanbielby3779 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video, explained simple and in depth 🤙🔥

  • @El_Deen
    @El_Deen ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video man! Thank you for the wisdom!

  • @Qldang
    @Qldang 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video of explanation how to use the Ampifier. Learned a lot from your video. Love your video edits. Thank you.

  • @salmansaeed9278
    @salmansaeed9278 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very insightful, learned a lot.
    Thanks a bunch.

  • @jennyswad1269
    @jennyswad1269 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the grooviest video I've seen. Learned so much so quickly.

  • @havardm8018
    @havardm8018 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very helpful. Thank you so much!

  • @kalaskarswatej9640
    @kalaskarswatej9640 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best video about amps for beginners. Thanks very much❤

  • @philodonoghue3062
    @philodonoghue3062 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Primo!
    Upgraded from Marshall Park 10 Watts practice (/busking?) amp with boost, gain but just treble, ‘contour’ and bass plus volume.
    Now have my dream amp - Vox AC15 with Celerion speakers.
    But feel overwhelmed and intimidated by so many settings controls. And got several electric guitars.
    So I’ve get months of exploring to enjoy.
    Best video on amps for tyros. Anyone who can squeeze so much clear information into 15 minutes I’m gonna hit Subscribe and Notifications on.

  • @georgewlamb592
    @georgewlamb592 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant video. Thank you!

  • @scat4me
    @scat4me 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for explaining what an AMP is. I had no idea

  • @michaellennon9427
    @michaellennon9427 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really good video. Thanks for making it basic!

  • @lindseyharris9352
    @lindseyharris9352 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you!! So helpful

  • @Kingofrestrrooms666
    @Kingofrestrrooms666 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, crafty, excellent teacher and video.

  • @dexranch
    @dexranch 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks best & clearest explanation I've found on this subject

  • @RYOU5EN
    @RYOU5EN 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Helped so much. Appreciate it!

  • @rccc5806
    @rccc5806 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video, thanks man.

  • @carlrandall8415
    @carlrandall8415 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Simply Brilliant Thanks For Doing This.

  • @muhammadrafiqulislamkhan6994
    @muhammadrafiqulislamkhan6994 ปีที่แล้ว

    It really helpful for setting amp. Thank you.

  • @joesparks6870
    @joesparks6870 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Vid really helps sort out a lot of stuff

  • @bobmontgomery9816
    @bobmontgomery9816 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks man appreciate the info!!

  • @bsiers1
    @bsiers1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very nice. Great info for a new player

  • @claudiuroman2475
    @claudiuroman2475 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative video man. Im glad you make it.. cheers 🍷

  • @ThePreparedAdventist
    @ThePreparedAdventist 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks! Great lesson!

  • @davidwellings2783
    @davidwellings2783 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent, clear stuff!

  • @kwaniam
    @kwaniam หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you very entertaining and very informative!

  • @benbaxter1047
    @benbaxter1047 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the introduction to amps. I started withma small Pro Amp back in th 90s with plug ins for hi and low frequincy gain. I bought Peavy amp in the early 200s that I do not use because I could not understand how to use it. Now I have a PodGo effects board with too many amps and speakers. Great name by the way.

  • @marnew1000
    @marnew1000 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very helpful, great job 👍🏻

  • @russellr1509
    @russellr1509 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great thank you , made things clear.

  • @lawrencetaylor4101
    @lawrencetaylor4101 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Merci, very instructive.

  • @scottmartin356
    @scottmartin356 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very helpful to me, I now have a better idea of what I'm messing with instead of just messing with everything!

  • @maylaymaylay8970
    @maylaymaylay8970 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    it really works easy to understand and thank you i just a begineer.

  • @derpatel9760
    @derpatel9760 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is really useful!

  • @hughesheisinghuntsman
    @hughesheisinghuntsman 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks a lot man. I enjoyed the video.

  • @damonviands4367
    @damonviands4367 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is the best video I’ve seen on this subject. I just started playing guitar again and I’ve been wondering about amps and stuff and I feel like an expert after watching this video. Thank you

  • @Rick1198s
    @Rick1198s 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very entertaining presentation Crafty, and yes, I think I learnt a few things 😮😊

  • @hermanlucio7810
    @hermanlucio7810 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great help

  • @richardcasey4439
    @richardcasey4439 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is really very informative

  • @abominablesnowman3494
    @abominablesnowman3494 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks man. Been playing acoustic for many years and finally bought an electric. this is a great first video to stumble on. liked and subd

    • @tedlivermore6955
      @tedlivermore6955 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Are you still playing electric?

  • @V_NFA
    @V_NFA 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    very helpful!

  • @Mporto007
    @Mporto007 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ive learned a lot thank you!!!

  • @paulpapadelta7994
    @paulpapadelta7994 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you very helpful🎸

  • @donpark759
    @donpark759 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was good. It proves (to me) that you`re never too old to learn!

  • @barrysoper9183
    @barrysoper9183 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Crafty!

  • @ruf7y
    @ruf7y 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for this!

  • @kevinkelly4993
    @kevinkelly4993 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks, great tutorial on electric guitar/amp sound control basics!👍👍👍

    • @desmondkilmartin-pe2xi
      @desmondkilmartin-pe2xi 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've always played acoustic.. but I found this seminar very informative!
      I recently got some great used kit.
      I bought a '96 Marshall 8080 Valvestate Amp and a 2003 Fender Strat in matt plum/cherry (maroon) with black pickups and setup with Ernie Ball 10s.

  • @rogerramgoolam6939
    @rogerramgoolam6939 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very good video!

  • @matthewmoore325
    @matthewmoore325 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Never knew the difference between gain and volume before. Thanks!

  • @angierodgers148
    @angierodgers148 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is exactly what I have been looking for

  • @t-rocket6381
    @t-rocket6381 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was outstanding…thank you

  • @ForwardLookingDiver
    @ForwardLookingDiver 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great video, very informative

  • @MrNwnwnwnw
    @MrNwnwnwnw 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This video was awesome

  • @paulang1340
    @paulang1340 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, mate.

  • @robertbroderick3896
    @robertbroderick3896 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude, this is the best video on electric guitar & amp settings I have ever seen by far! I have been playing off & on for several years and this helps sooooo much! Another great video may be to do one now in video 2 on using a pedal board with all the effects pedals with that same amp and the same guitars! Honestly for a beginner to intermediate its all guitar voodoo unless you have a music teacher or join a band where they show you all this stuff! Anyways great video! Also you explain everything so straight forward and clear in an easy to understand way. So I gave you a thumbs up & just subsribed! Bob

    • @CraftyMusicTips
      @CraftyMusicTips  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Bob, if it can help there is this video that I did a while back with my onstage rig at the time - th-cam.com/video/ikPYLo6bNzQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=og_unvRFWIzLt9zy - also I have several more in depth lessons inside my online membership at www.craftyguitarclub.com - hope to see you inside mate 🎵

  • @Shedlight420
    @Shedlight420 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @Unveiledtheblog
    @Unveiledtheblog ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the movement in the video idk why that’s so key for me

  • @Unveiledtheblog
    @Unveiledtheblog ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU SO MUCH DUDE ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @lisab2437
    @lisab2437 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hubby just got me an electric guitar and amp, from a local group. I also have an acoustic, that's collecting dust. New sub...;)

  • @Shmokey.
    @Shmokey. ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks this is very helpful

  • @72secondprize
    @72secondprize 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good video, mate. Nice one. From here in London, England.

  • @TheMoneyMakingMentor
    @TheMoneyMakingMentor 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great explanation

  • @mick32156
    @mick32156 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for that.

  • @WatsonThePug69
    @WatsonThePug69 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video

  • @zenellis
    @zenellis ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

  • @kimedmond5377
    @kimedmond5377 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks Crafty

  • @franciscotovar9424
    @franciscotovar9424 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks great video