Guitar Amps

About Guitar Amps

No matter how much other gear you have, you won’t have much of a tone without a guitar amp. Can you imagine Jimi Hendrix without his Marshall guitar amps, The Beatles without their Vox amps, or Santana with something other than his Mesa/Boogie guitar amps? We know that choosing the right guitar amp for your signature tone is an important decision, and deciding what brands you like is just the first step in your amp-purchasing journey. But don’t worry. Sweetwater employs hundreds of guitar-tone-hungry Sales Engineers, technical experts, and service techs who are ready to lead you through this exciting guitar amp buying decision.

Guitar Amp Types

If you’re a bedroom-based rock star, you’re probably on the hunt for a quality combo amp that sounds terrific at lower levels. You may find yourself looking at a lower-wattage guitar amp with a smaller speaker size. Want the glassy harmonics that only tube amps deliver? Check out the surprisingly powerful Blackstar HT-1. Do you love experimenting with unending tonal options? Then modeling amps such as Vox’s VT series fit the bill. Even if most of your playing is at home, Sweetwater will help you achieve amazing tone every time you plug in.

Combo Amp or Amp Stack?

Are you a road warrior, playing to appreciative audiences every night? Great! We have a massive selection of powerful combo amps, guitar amp heads, and amp cabinets that are incredibly popular for players on any budget. Generally, if you’re playing live, you want a guitar amp with some power behind it. Then you get to pick whether you lean more toward the convenience of a combo amp or the versatility and power of an amp stack. Sweetwater has plenty of both. And we stand firmly behind our brands. So much so, that we offer one of the best technical support staffs and service departments in the industry. You make great music. We’re happy to help keep it sounding great night after night.

Guitar Cabs and Speakers

Key factors in your guitar sound are the speakers and cabinet connected to your amplifier. Guitar speakers are the stage in a signal chain where electricity is converted to acoustic energy in the form of sound waves. As a result, different speakers — those of different sizes and with different magnets, cones, weights, and power handling ratings — can dramatically affect your finished tone. Also important is the cabinet that the speakers are mounted inside. Open-back vs. closed-back, 1x12-inch vs. 4x12-inch, birch vs. MDF construction — these qualities can positively or negatively impact the resonant qualities of your amp and speakers of choice. Be sure to check out our 4-part guide titled How to Choose a Guitar Speaker Cabinet for buying advice on guitar cabs and guitar speakers at Sweetwater.

Acoustic Guitar Amps

What if you’re primarily an acoustic-electric player who wants a guitar rig that can also amplify your voice? We’ve got you covered there, too. Brands such as Fishman and Fender are always expanding the natural tones and performance quality of acoustic-electric technology. And acoustic guitar combo amps, such as BOSS’s Acoustic Singer line, even offer onboard guitar and vocal effects.

Guitar Amp Cases and Accessories

No matter what type of guitar amp you choose, you’ll want to make sure you have everything you need to keep it protected and working flawlessly night after night. From guitar amp cases to replacement parts, we offer a wide range of guitar amplifier accessories. We’ll help you outfit your rig with everything you need, allowing you to focus on giving your best performance.

Shop Guitar Amps at Sweetwater

Your tone and your ability to be heard are important to you. They’re important to us, too. That’s why our Sales Engineers are excited to get to know you, your musical passions, and your goals. They’ll help you answer every question you may have. No matter what type of music you play, what your budget is, or what features are the most important to you, Sweetwater is here to help. We stock thousands of guitar amps, ensuring we have the right one for you.

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