2007-10-16 16:06:21 · 12 answers · asked by blinkingtrees 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
You won't have any problem other than having to adjust the E. Q. a bit more since the bass cabinets are designed to emphasize the lows. You shouldn't do it the other way around though, especially with an inexpensive gu8itar amp. You will blow out the cone of your speaker fairly quickly by trying to put a bass through it. If I had to keep only one amp in the house, I would buy a bass or Piano amp. It's a lot more flexible and you never have to worry what you plug into them (as long as it's not powered!)
Now, I am not saying that you are going to absolutely love the sound however. You may find it a bit muddy and might even end up adding some effects to get the sound you want. But, it will do you until you get what you want,and if you like what you hear, the old Yankee axiom applies! "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"
2007-10-16 18:01:32 · answer #1 · answered by MUDD 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
So you play bass but want to play guitar through the bass cab, run by a guitar head? Or you want to play bass but with a more powerful head powering the bass cab? If its the former you'd be best off to get guitar equipment as its built to handle the higher guitar frequencies. If its the latter, get a better bass head rather than figure that a guitar head is more powerful & will give you more 'umph!'. If you want to mix the guitar head with a bass cab, you need to make sure they sync up in terms of ohms as you don't want to overpower the cab & blow it up, nor do you want to have a gutiar head that's not powerful enough to sound loud enough out of the cab.
2016-04-09 10:31:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not 100% sure, but I believe bass cabs are built to play a certain frequency range, which an electric guitar might not match and that could potentially ruin the cab.
2007-10-16 16:10:21 · answer #3 · answered by Matt C 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
chances are your bass cab only has woofers (probably 4 or more 12" speakers) - you want a cab w/ full range speakers to reproduce the sound of your guitar. so, yes you can do it - probably wont hurt the equipment - but wont sound the best. if its just for pratice maybe u could used headphones untill you get a guitar cab
2007-10-16 17:33:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
depending on what size speakers you have will make all the difference if it is a 4x10 cabnet it will sound ok with the right amp head. if its a 15 inch it will sound boomy but, will work . if its an 18 inch forget it too much paper for guitar frequency. 10 inch speakers are the most efficient for any application [instrumental]
2007-10-16 16:22:40 · answer #5 · answered by wolfieguitarman 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You might get away with it depending on the head you are using. It has to be a powerful enough amp heat to drive the bass rig.
2007-10-17 13:37:22 · answer #6 · answered by livemoreamply 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you sit slowly, say "oobie doob" 3 times and stand on your head for 10 seconds.
2007-10-16 16:09:17 · answer #7 · answered by Stu 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it won't hurt a thing. There may be a crossover that doesn't let you get the highs & midrange tones you want but it won't 'hurt' any equipment.
2007-10-16 16:58:32 · answer #8 · answered by Dave 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think so. Not with a good sound. They are designed differently if you know what I mean.
2007-10-16 16:09:25 · answer #9 · answered by Kodi [[RoX uR sOx]] 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can do it.
Experiment and tell me if it sounds good.
You may come up with a unique sound that no one has.
2007-10-16 16:09:18 · answer #10 · answered by Joey 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋