slide_advantage_redoux Posted March 21, 2005 Report Posted March 21, 2005 (edited) a question (the answer to which it seems I should already know): Is there any reason why an electric bass cannot be routed through a keyboard amp without running the risk of blowing the speaker? I know that guitar and elec bass amps aren't interchangeable. However, it seems that I have heard that because of the wide range of the keyboard, amps designed for them can handle bass low end. Having a daughter who needs a better amp for her electric bass (than the sorry ass 15 watt practice unit she has), I am thinking of passing along my Fender KXR-100 KB amp (90 watts RMS with a 12" speaker). Thanks Edited March 21, 2005 by slide_advantage_redoux Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted March 21, 2005 Report Posted March 21, 2005 It should work. Keyboard amps are usually full range, so she may need to roll off a little of the high-end, but it should not damage the amp. The only issue you might run into is whether the preamp has enough gain for a bass guitar. A signal directly from the bass guitar is much lower than a signal from a keyboard. But it doesn't hurt to try it! Quote
Peter Johnson Posted March 21, 2005 Report Posted March 21, 2005 I know that guitar and elec bass amps aren't interchangeable. Not to hijack, but...is this true? I've been running my Fender P-bass through a Fender Sidekick amp for quite a while with (I thought) no problems. Something I should be concerned about? Quote
Jim Alfredson Posted March 21, 2005 Report Posted March 21, 2005 I know that guitar and elec bass amps aren't interchangeable. Not to hijack, but...is this true? I've been running my Fender P-bass through a Fender Sidekick amp for quite a while with (I thought) no problems. Something I should be concerned about? Well, most guitar amp speakers are not designed to handle real low frequencies. As long as you don't turn it up all the way, you should be fine! Quote
Harold_Z Posted March 21, 2005 Report Posted March 21, 2005 It shouldn't matter - just be aware and listen for speaker distortion. If you hear any just back off on the volume and you should be fine Quote
Harold_Z Posted March 21, 2005 Report Posted March 21, 2005 It shouldn't matter - just be aware and listen for speaker distortion. If you hear any just back off on the volume and you should be fine Quote
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