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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КОМЕНТАРІ • 213

  • @CraftyMusicTips
    @CraftyMusicTips  2 роки тому +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 місяців тому

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

  • @DougZbikowski
    @DougZbikowski 5 місяців тому +55

    Young musicians are so fortunate to have UA-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 місяці тому +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

    • @YungAirheadOfficial
      @YungAirheadOfficial 3 місяці тому

      I knew from the start that UA-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 2 місяці тому +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 роки тому +261

    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 роки тому +11

      You're too kind mate, thanks!

    • @Zizzer18
      @Zizzer18 Рік тому +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.

  • @beaker_guy
    @beaker_guy Рік тому +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!

  • @thornil2231
    @thornil2231 4 місяці тому +18

    Do they go to 11?

  • @Your_.lovemaya
    @Your_.lovemaya 6 місяців тому +11

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

  • @moby1388
    @moby1388 10 місяців тому +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 місяців тому +4

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

  • @ananthapadmanaabang.vchemi3024
    @ananthapadmanaabang.vchemi3024 10 місяців тому +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 😊.

  • @curtpiazza1688
    @curtpiazza1688 2 роки тому +37

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

  • @Doowopsid
    @Doowopsid 8 місяців тому +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!

  • @DeftMC
    @DeftMC 11 днів тому

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

  • @kyleharris2831
    @kyleharris2831 2 роки тому +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.

  • @user-mb7ub9di5v
    @user-mb7ub9di5v 5 місяців тому +2

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

  • @Entrixstormwind
    @Entrixstormwind Рік тому +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 Рік тому +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-lf3kr1nq2d
    @user-lf3kr1nq2d 5 місяців тому +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.

  • @nessadove1369
    @nessadove1369 2 роки тому +5

    Great video! Super helpful. Thank you!

  • @jonathanj5571
    @jonathanj5571 Рік тому +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 😂

  • @Iggydylanmusic
    @Iggydylanmusic Рік тому +3

    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 !

  • @jj-ve9wy
    @jj-ve9wy Рік тому +2

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

  • @the_archon
    @the_archon Рік тому +1

    Extremely helpful, thanks!

  • @thepaperbagwoman3053
    @thepaperbagwoman3053 2 роки тому +2

    this was a great video! super easy to follow

  • @spazzyfidgeter
    @spazzyfidgeter 8 місяців тому

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

  • @salmansaeed9278
    @salmansaeed9278 11 місяців тому

    Very insightful, learned a lot.
    Thanks a bunch.

  • @LifeOfLillah
    @LifeOfLillah Рік тому +1

    Really helpful video 😁🎸
    Thank you for sharing

  • @El_Deen
    @El_Deen Рік тому

    Excellent video man! Thank you for the wisdom!

  • @redelk2974
    @redelk2974 5 місяців тому

    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.

  • @havardm8018
    @havardm8018 Рік тому

    This was very helpful. Thank you so much!

  • @lindseyharris9352
    @lindseyharris9352 Місяць тому

    Thank you!! So helpful

  • @ryanbielby3779
    @ryanbielby3779 9 місяців тому +1

    Great video, explained simple and in depth 🤙🔥

  • @bobmontgomery9816
    @bobmontgomery9816 3 місяці тому

    Thanks man appreciate the info!!

  • @brianpaauwe3641
    @brianpaauwe3641 4 місяці тому

    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!

  • @dexranch
    @dexranch 2 місяці тому

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

  • @Kingofrestrrooms666
    @Kingofrestrrooms666 Рік тому

    Thanks, crafty, excellent teacher and video.

  • @kwaniam
    @kwaniam 2 місяці тому

    Thank you very entertaining and very informative!

  • @carlrandall8415
    @carlrandall8415 8 місяців тому

    Simply Brilliant Thanks For Doing This.

  • @georgewlamb592
    @georgewlamb592 Рік тому

    Brilliant video. Thank you!

  • @muhammadrafiqulislamkhan6994

    It really helpful for setting amp. Thank you.

  • @RYOU5EN
    @RYOU5EN Рік тому

    Helped so much. Appreciate it!

  • @jennyswad1269
    @jennyswad1269 Рік тому

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

  • @rccc5806
    @rccc5806 Рік тому

    Excellent video, thanks man.

  • @kalaskarswatej9640
    @kalaskarswatej9640 4 місяці тому

    Best video about amps for beginners. Thanks very much❤

  • @davidwellings2783
    @davidwellings2783 5 місяців тому

    Excellent, clear stuff!

  • @ThePreparedAdventist
    @ThePreparedAdventist 4 місяці тому

    Thanks! Great lesson!

  • @richardcasey4439
    @richardcasey4439 4 місяці тому

    This is really very informative

  • @michaellennon9427
    @michaellennon9427 Рік тому

    Really good video. Thanks for making it basic!

  • @romieffendi8534
    @romieffendi8534 4 місяці тому

    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!

  • @nwmateo
    @nwmateo 2 роки тому +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!

  • @claudiuroman2475
    @claudiuroman2475 Рік тому

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

  • @thepooreman5965
    @thepooreman5965 Рік тому

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

  • @Qldang
    @Qldang 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @lawrencetaylor4101
    @lawrencetaylor4101 5 місяців тому

    Merci, very instructive.

  • @barrysoper9183
    @barrysoper9183 5 місяців тому

    Thanks Crafty!

  • @scat4me
    @scat4me 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @bsiers1
    @bsiers1 8 місяців тому

    Very nice. Great info for a new player

  • @joesparks6870
    @joesparks6870 5 місяців тому

    Great Vid really helps sort out a lot of stuff

  • @Maelli535
    @Maelli535 4 місяці тому +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!

  • @marnew1000
    @marnew1000 5 місяців тому

    Very helpful, great job 👍🏻

  • @russellr1509
    @russellr1509 8 місяців тому

    Great thank you , made things clear.

  • @wesleyvandenbrink2458
    @wesleyvandenbrink2458 2 роки тому +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

  • @angierodgers148
    @angierodgers148 Рік тому

    This is exactly what I have been looking for

  • @eddwardherron3452
    @eddwardherron3452 2 дні тому

    It helped much more than you can imagine, Mr. Crafty (;-) )! Excellent primer, so thank you very much! Your other videos (that I've seen) are equally informative and helpful! Great stuff!

  • @maylaymaylay8970
    @maylaymaylay8970 Місяць тому

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

  • @paulpapadelta7994
    @paulpapadelta7994 5 місяців тому

    thank you very helpful🎸

  • @hermanlucio7810
    @hermanlucio7810 2 місяці тому

    Great help

  • @derpatel9760
    @derpatel9760 2 роки тому +1

    This is really useful!

  • @V_NFA
    @V_NFA 7 місяців тому

    very helpful!

  • @jay-sw7tn
    @jay-sw7tn Рік тому +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!

  • @damonviands4367
    @damonviands4367 2 роки тому +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

  • @hughesheisinghuntsman
    @hughesheisinghuntsman 8 місяців тому

    Thanks a lot man. I enjoyed the video.

  • @barriehercock8612
    @barriehercock8612 5 місяців тому +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

  • @rogerramgoolam6939
    @rogerramgoolam6939 4 місяці тому

    Very good video!

  • @MrNwnwnwnw
    @MrNwnwnwnw 17 днів тому

    This video was awesome

  • @Mporto007
    @Mporto007 7 місяців тому

    Ive learned a lot thank you!!!

  • @ruf7y
    @ruf7y 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for this!

  • @t-rocket6381
    @t-rocket6381 6 місяців тому

    That was outstanding…thank you

  • @kimedmond5377
    @kimedmond5377 8 місяців тому

    Thanks Crafty

  • @matthewcano4170
    @matthewcano4170 2 роки тому +3

    this deserve more like tbh

  • @ForwardLookingDiver
    @ForwardLookingDiver 5 місяців тому

    great video, very informative

  • @donpark759
    @donpark759 4 місяці тому

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

  • @paulang1340
    @paulang1340 Рік тому

    Great video, mate.

  • @Shedlight420
    @Shedlight420 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing.

  • @benbaxter1047
    @benbaxter1047 2 місяці тому

    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.

  • @matthewmoore325
    @matthewmoore325 5 місяців тому

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

  • @Rick1198s
    @Rick1198s 5 місяців тому

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

  • @kevinkelly4993
    @kevinkelly4993 9 місяців тому +1

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

    • @desmondkilmartin-pe2xi
      @desmondkilmartin-pe2xi 5 місяців тому

      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.

  • @Unveiledtheblog
    @Unveiledtheblog Рік тому

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

  • @TheMoneyMakingMentor
    @TheMoneyMakingMentor 8 місяців тому

    Great explanation

  • @mick32156
    @mick32156 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for that.

  • @Unveiledtheblog
    @Unveiledtheblog Рік тому

    THANK YOU SO MUCH DUDE ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @WatsonThePug69
    @WatsonThePug69 3 місяці тому

    Great video

  • @Shmokey.
    @Shmokey. Рік тому

    Thanks this is very helpful

  • @scottmartin356
    @scottmartin356 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @72secondprize
    @72secondprize 4 місяці тому

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

  • @tedlivermore6955
    @tedlivermore6955 2 місяці тому

    Yep good video thanks

  • @mareknovotny5833
    @mareknovotny5833 Рік тому

    definitly save this video. I would be thankfull years ago for this infos XD. Thank you.

  • @philodonoghue3062
    @philodonoghue3062 2 роки тому +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.

  • @leewithey2014
    @leewithey2014 5 місяців тому

    🐕 Well explained!!! Thank you. 🎼

  • @zenellis
    @zenellis Рік тому

    Thanks!