How To Choose a Guitar Amplifier - Electric Guitar Amp Buying Guide!

Dagan explains the differences between amplifiers, including valve, solid state and modeling as well as different wattage options, to help you decide which amp might be best for you.

In this video, Dagan also provides a handy guide that explains the pros and cons of certain electric guitar amplifiers, which amps might be best for certain genres, what amps to choose if you’re a beginner and a selection of useful tips that can come in handy when deciding on an amplifier.

We learn the differences between valve/tube amps, solid state/transistor and modeling/digital guitar amps, how much power you need for gigs, practice and around the home and what brands might be best suited to your style of playing.

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[FathiZaynMuhamad]

Nothing better than learning about amp from Jack sparrow at 2AM

[nitrospice]

this guy is the love child of Jack Sparrow and Russel Brand.

[pepper]

*has a 25 y/O tube amp from my dad*
"There's nothing wrong with it"
*distorted chords sound like Hiroshima*

[kouham]

3 types of Amplifier
1. Valve/Tube Amps
2. Solid State Amp
3. Modelling amp

[frankietheghost]

jack sparrow just hasn't been the same after he went to that metallica concert

[MrSlushee]

Dagan: So Americans out there, Valve means Tube. Okay?
Me:Okay :-)
Dagan:Okay

[keitharonoff]

It's great to watch someone who loves their job

[DavidMorales]

Dagan thank you for not being a gear snob and letting people of all financial means understand that there's something out there for them as well

[erwinc.]

Step 1: buy the marshall that fits your budget.
Step 2: no regrets

[Joe-hlts]

The reason I love Marshall's so much is because: *I'm a guitarist*

[vulnicuravulnicura]

"your singer wont help you carry your amp" LOL

[mr.phil.a]

How a beginner should buy an amp... Excuse me shop keeper. Sell me a katana.

[TokyoBlue]

I'm addicted to Dagan's videos. He explains everything so well & with enthusiasm. Great player too. Wish I could visit this shop but I'm in the U.S.

[TheRezus]

let your neighbours choose an amp for you..

I cannot believe he mentioned the line 6 series! Suddenly I’m not a garbage player who just bought the only amp I could afford anymore. Thanks for the pick-me-up!

[wrobinson]

I've got a Marshall MG50FX, and it's great! And you absolutely can gig with it at a small to medium (<200 capacity) venue, no problem! I've done it many times times. Heck, during the COVID pandemic, I played several outdoor gigs (front porches to the street, so forth) and never had a problem. It cuts thru the PA, drums, etc with ease.

[drivanfig]

Dude! You are so inspiring. Im just starting to play the guitar and you are pumping me up! Thanks for the advise!

[TenPester]

The Fender Mustang 40 with a set of Audio Technicha 40 headphones is an amazing setup for folk with households who don’t like guitars.

[argo_z]

Oh my gosh it's like Jack Sparrow and Elizabeth did have a relationship after all

[sirj]

As a 53 year old American, that just picked up his first guitar, I am too much of a newbie to know the lingo. I found your video very informative. Thank you from across the pond!!