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Other Musical Equipment => General Discussion => Topic started by: jdfarrell81 on March 12, 2009, 07:18:25 am
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Bare with me if I sound like a simpleton. I understand that, generally speaking, guitar speakers don't take kindly to being used for bass applications. I'm wondering, however, is there a point at which the gauges on one's six-string guitar can be heavy enough and create frequencies low enough to damage guitar speakers?
I'm in a new band situation, and, although I prefer playing bass, we have a prospective bassist who's more accomplished than I, so I've been relegated to six-string duties. Still, I prefer heavy strings and absurd low-end, so my lowest four strings will be D'Addario bass strings starting with a low E of either .70 or .65. After trying this last night, my 12" celestions sounded like they were struggling, even at low levels.
Am I pushing my luck? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Are you still tuning those strings at bass guitar octaves? Or at higher 6 string guitar octaves? I would consider still using my bass cabinets to play thru and spare the Celestions. I have a Solarus with the original 2 x 12 cab that I recently put a Hellatone 30 and a Hellatone 60. I'm not sure that I don't like the tone I get playing the Solarus thru my Avatar B210Neo (Bass cab) anyway, even for a regularly stringed 6 string guitar. Just my $ .02
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Much thanks. I appreciate your insight.
I'm only tuning down to C#, so I'm staying well within guitar range, but my ears tell me something may be amiss.
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Much thanks. I appreciate your insight.
I'm only tuning down to C#, so I'm staying well within guitar range, but my ears tell me something may be amiss.
I'm under the impression that so long as the lower frequencies(which a typical guitar speaker may not handle well) aren't being pushed too hard at too high a level, you should be alright. If you don't already use an EQ, maybe have one just to cut the lows down, if you notice the speaker being driven a bit too much. Or, set up a crossover for your guitar and bass cabinets, since you can never have too many cabinets. :)
In any event, a lot of bands play tuned to A or A#, but it's never a bad idea to be safe all the same.
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+1 for true words and sage advice.
set up a crossover for your guitar and bass cabinets, since you can never have too many cabinets.