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274 Part V: Gearing Up: Outfitting Your Arsenal TEAM LinG
Figure 15-4:
Studio
players
sometimes
use a rack
system like
this one.
Feeling the power
If you’ve chosen your configuration for your amp (covered in the previous
section), then decide on the appropriate power rating. Power — measured in
output watts — determines the size, weight, and expense of your purchase, so
you need to have a concept of how power affects your music before you shop.
Power in amplifiers is like money: You can never have too much. So a 100-
watt amp is better than a 60-watt amp. But don’t forget that the more powerful
amp is both pricier and heavier. If you’re in a band and performing in
medium-sized clubs, you may only need 50 watts for a good performance.
Dissecting the Amplifier
To help you better understand the makeup of an amp, you must explore the
five basic sections of an amp. If you know the parts of an amp, you can relate