What is a very high quality, low wattage guitar amplifier that will not overpower a small room, but has enough punch to pick up some nuanced playing, and maybe one or two on-board effects? [more inside]
posted by psmealey on Feb 7, 2009 - 12 answers

My buddy and I are trying to figure out what we need so we can have amplification and recording capabilities when we jam in the basement. I've played acoustic guitar and drums for years but am an absolute n00b when it comes to next steps. Meaning, I don't know the difference between a PA or an amp (is a PA an amp?). [more inside]
posted by pencroft on Aug 27, 2008 - 4 answers

Audio experimentation: How do I wire up these tape heads? [more inside]
posted by godawful on Aug 14, 2008 - 2 answers

Can you offer any advice on a violin pickup? [more inside]
posted by lauranesson on Apr 9, 2008 - 9 answers

How do I tackle feedback with a piezo pickup on a very small instrument (ukulele), running it through guitar amps or PA systems? [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Oct 4, 2007 - 12 answers

What's a good, versatile and powerful electric bass rig to buy in the $750-1,500 range? [more inside]
posted by psmealey on Mar 23, 2007 - 7 answers

Decentgearonashoestringbudgetfilter: looking for recommendations for a $500-ish guitar head. Details and [more inside]
posted by bradn on Aug 14, 2006 - 6 answers

My father is hard of hearing. I'm looking for suggestions regarding easy audio devices that will let him listen to the TV at the volume he needs, but also let the rest of the family enjoy the program at a more reasonable volume. [more inside]
posted by Galvatron on Dec 22, 2005 - 9 answers

Where is the best place on a violin to attach a DiMarzio Acoustic Model Pickup? The band's got a gig tonight, the pick-up is new and we want the best sound possible from the fiddle. [more inside]
posted by bunglin jones on Mar 18, 2005 - 5 answers

Portable amplification for an mp3 player? (More inside). [more inside]
posted by liam on May 18, 2004 - 7 answers