Electric Guitar Amps
1156 instruments available
Electric Guitar Combos
377 items
Electric Guitar Amp Heads
318 items
Electric Guitar Preamps
119 items
1x12 Guitar Cabs
76 items
2x12 Guitar Cabs
74 items
Guitar Amp Footswitches
66 items
4x12 Guitar Cabs
47 items
Guitar Amp Attenuators
32 items
Electric Guitar Power Amps
14 items
Pedalboard Amps
13 items
MIDI Footswitches
11 items
Active Guitar Cabs
9 items
About Electric Guitar Amps
Electric guitar amps are the heart of any amplified guitar tone, taking the signal from your pickups and shaping it into a usable sound. They range from compact practice amps to massive rack-mounted heads designed for stadium stages, and are essential for guitarists across all genres. Choosing the right amp is crucial for achieving your desired sonic character and performance needs.
Electric Guitar Amps — Pros & Cons
PROS
- Allows for tonal shaping and amplification of guitar signal.
- Offers a wide range of tones from clean to high-gain distortion.
- Provides crucial volume for live performance and recording.
- Many include built-in effects or connectivity for external processing.
CONS
- Can be heavy and bulky, limiting portability.
- Requires external speakers or cabinets for sound projection.
- Tube amps demand maintenance and have shorter lifespans.
- Solid-state amps can sometimes lack the warmth of tube amplification.
Frequently Asked Questions About Electric Guitar Amps
A head is just the amplifier section, requiring a separate cabinet, while a combo combines the amp and speaker(s) into one unit.
Wattage indicates the amp's power output, influencing its volume and headroom – how much clean volume it can produce before distortion.
An effects loop allows you to place effects pedals after the preamp section, ensuring they are affected by the amp's gain stages for a more cohesive sound.
