Make bass guitar compatable with sub amp?

silentblackhat · 27th March 2006, 05:44 PM

I know this sounds dumb but is there a way to convert the output signal of a guitar amp to an RCA level input for a car subwooder amp? I am just wondering if its just a resistor i would need to put on the signal out of the guitar or if there would be more to it

DoomPixie · 27th March 2006, 06:04 PM

You would need a preamp...
And ideally a different speaker other than a car subwoofer.. saying that i have used a car sub with an old single channel rack mount amp before as a bass practice amp.. but i was desperate and it sounded pretty **** to be honest...
To be honest i wouldnt bother, if it does work it wont work well.. and the car amp wont be beefy enough for bass guitar in the long run i wouldnt have thought...
Owen

Nigel Goodwin · 28th March 2006, 07:39 AM

Yes, a simple opamp would do it, it's VERY simple. However, in-car amps and sub-woofers are really poor, and it's not really a workable idea!.

27th March 2006, 05:44 PM	#1
silentblackhat diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: kansas	Make bass guitar compatable with sub amp? I know this sounds dumb but is there a way to convert the output signal of a guitar amp to an RCA level input for a car subwooder amp? I am just wondering if its just a resistor i would need to put on the signal out of the guitar or if there would be more to it

28th March 2006, 07:39 AM	#3
Nigel Goodwin diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Derbyshire	Yes, a simple opamp would do it, it's VERY simple. However, in-car amps and sub-woofers are really poor, and it's not really a workable idea!. __________________ Nigel Goodwin

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27th March 2006, 06:04 PM	#2
DoomPixie diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Aberystwyth / Llanelli (wales)	You would need a preamp... And ideally a different speaker other than a car subwoofer.. saying that i have used a car sub with an old single channel rack mount amp before as a bass practice amp.. but i was desperate and it sounded pretty **** to be honest... To be honest i wouldnt bother, if it does work it wont work well.. and the car amp wont be beefy enough for bass guitar in the long run i wouldnt have thought... Owen

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