guitar amp
Fender Twin, perhaps
A guitar amp is an electronic device that amplifies the signal from an electric guitar, making it loud enough to hear through speakers.
Unlike neutral audio amplifiers, guitar amps shape the sound—adding warmth, distortion, or other tonal characteristics that become part of the instrument's voice.
He cranked the amp to get that overdriven sound.
Tube amps are prized for their rich tone, while solid-state amps are more durable and affordable.
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- solid stateUsing semiconductors, not tubes
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