My friend has a Rouge 4 string electric bass, and I have Marshall AS100D Acoustic Amp.
2006-12-21 05:58:13 · 12 answers · asked by rokatier 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
You can, but like what others have said here, there's a good chance you might damage your amp. So you should use your friend's bass amp if he or she has one.
Also, your friend will get more of a real 'bass sound' from an amp that was specifically designed for it. So tell your friend, your amp was made for the acoustic guitar, not for the bass.
If your friend likes Marshall amps, I hear Marshall is now making bass amps especially designed for the bass guitarist. He or she might want to check that out.
2006-12-21 06:16:55 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it safe? yes. Is it good? probably not, depending upon the sound you're looking for. You're probably sending a signal from a passive bass pickup without additional amplification. this won't hurt the amp or the speaker. just don't crank it up too high. the only time i ever blew a speaker was when i accidentally sent a powered (already-amplified) signal into another amp/speaker setup. Every amp is built to compliment or emphasize certain sonic characteristics of a given input instrument. amps built for acoustic guitars have a good wide frequency response and higher-end "sparkle" to emphasize an acoustic guitar's unique characteristics. If you plug a bass in to this amp, the low-end resonance and chest-pounding thump one typically associates with a bass will be sorely lacking. But people do all kinds of crazy things for unique sounds. If it sounds good to you, go ahead. Just don't expect to fit in well with a loud ensemble that needs somebody holding down the low end. Cheers.
2016-03-29 02:45:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are amps that are sold specifically for bass guitar because of the difference in the pitch frequencies. Remember that a bass guitar is a whole octave lower than a lead guitar. You might blow out the speaker on your accoustic amp. I'd suggest having your friend bring his amp over with his bass.
2006-12-21 06:08:30 · answer #3 · answered by iuneedscoachknight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can, but you risk serious damage to the amp. It is designed for acoustic, not bass. My guess is you rip or stretch the speaker cone before the gig is over.
2006-12-21 06:06:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can but the amplification will not pick up the right frequencies. You are better off buying an electric guitar amp.
2006-12-21 05:59:46 · answer #5 · answered by Jonny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT PLAY A BASS AMP THROUGH A STANDARD GUITAR AMP!!!!! It will blow the speakers.
2006-12-21 06:38:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You Can - But Its **** - It Sounds All Watery And Lame! I Wouldnt Do It Myself
2006-12-21 05:59:48 · answer #7 · answered by evilzorlac 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, most certainly. Turn it all the way up and blast that!
2006-12-21 05:59:48 · answer #8 · answered by James 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go right ahead!
Have fun jamming!!
2006-12-21 06:06:17 · answer #9 · answered by Laurie D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't "acoustic amp" an oxymoron?
I dunno, I'm not a musician. Just sounds weird to me.
2006-12-21 05:59:35 · answer #10 · answered by I hate friggin' crybabies 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋