Amplifiers for Guitar, Bass

Keyboard and Acoustic Guitar

Albany Music & Sound
805 Burkhart St., SE
Albany, OR 97321
541-967-8293

Toll Free 1-888-200-7888

Welcome to Albany Music & Sound

Guitars, Amplifiers, Sound Systems, Bass Guitars

Print Music, School Band Instrument Rentals, Repairs

Lessons, Drum Sets, Percussion, Bass Guitars, Effects

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and check it out! Save up to 20% off the lowest price

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Other Items: PA Speakers, Basses, Electric Guitars

Guitar Amps, Bass Amps, Drum Sets, Equalizers, Sub Woofers

Open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

 

Guitar Amplifiers: Authorized Fender Dealer, Peavey, Roland

Bass Amplifiers: Authorized Fender Dealer, Peavey

Acoustic Guitar Amplifiers: Peavey, Authorized Fender Dealer

 

Come check out the new Vypyr Guitar Amplifiers - All models in stock and ready for you to try out!

Featuring 24 amp channel models -- both the clean and distorted channels of 12 popular amps for the first time anywhere -- plus 11 editable preamp "stomp box" effects and 11 editable post-amp "rack" effects with dual-parameter control. One 12AX7 and four 6L6GC tubes deliver 120 watts RMS. Players can use up to five effects simultaneously. When used with the optional Peavey Sanpera(TM) foot controller, the possibilities further expand from 12 in-amp presets to 400 programmable presets, with an on-board looper and more. The Vypyr(R) also acts as its own computer audio interface, with a built-in studio-quality USB 2.0 output on most models that is recognized by computers as an audio device. 32-bit floating point Sharc processor. Studio quality headphone out. MIDI in/out. MP3/CD/Aux input. The entire six-model Vypyr(R) Series features the easy-to-use Peavey WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) interface.

Peavey Vypyr 15 Guitar Amplifier with Effects

MSRP $169.99 MAP $99.99

  • 15 watts (rms)
  • One 8" custom voiced modeling speaker
    • Peavey Vypyr 30 Guitar Amplifier with Effects

    MSRP $269.99 MAP $199.99

  • 30 watts (rms)
  • One 12" custom voiced modeling speaker
    • Peavey Vypyr 75 Guitar Amplifier with Effects

    MSRP $399.99 MAP $299.99

  • 75 watts (rms)
  • One 12" custom voiced modeling speakers Four channels
    • Peavey Vypyr 100 Guitar Amplifier with Effects

    MSRP $699.99 MAP $399.99

  • 100 watts (rms)
  • Two 12" custom voiced modeling speakers
    • Peavey Vypyr 60 Tube Guitar Amplifier with Effects

    MSRP $599.99 MAP $449.99

  • 60 watts (rms)
  • One 12" custom voiced modeling speaker
  • One 12AX7 and two 6L6GC tubes
    • Peavey Vypyr 120 Tube Guitar Amplifier with Effects

    MSRP $799.99 MAP $649.99

  • Options: 12/4, 16/4 & 20/4 models with XLR or 1/4" returns
  • 120 watts (rms)
  • Two 12" custom-voiced modeling speakers
  • One 12AX7 and four 6L6GC tubes
    • Peavey Valve King Tube 50 Watt Guitar Amplifier $419.99
  • 50 watts (rms) into 16 ohms
  • Two 6L6GC and three 12AX7 tubes
  • Two independent footswitchable channels
  • Separate EQ for each channel
  • Footswitchable gain/volume boost on lead channel
  • External speaker capability
  • 12 inch ValveKing® speaker
  • Reverb with level control
  • Buffered effects loop
  • Resonance switch for "tight or loose" cabinet response
  • Patented Texture™ variable Class A simulation control
  • Footswitch not included
    • Peavey Valve King Tube 100 Watt Head $549.99
  • 100 watts (rms) into 16, 8, or 4 ohms (switchable)
  • Four 6L6GC and three 12AX7 tubes
  • Two independent footswitchable channels
  • Separate EQ for each channel
  • Footswitchable gain/volume boost on lead channel
  • Dual paralleled speaker jacks
  • Reverb with level control
  • Buffered effects loop
  • Resonance and presence controls
  • Patented Texture™ variable Class A simulation control
  • Footswitch not included
    • Peavey ValveKing® 412 Slant $419.99
  • Birch construction
  • 16 ohms mono with dual input jacks for connecting additional cabinets
  • Four 12 inch ValveKing® speakers
  • Rear-mounted speakers
  • 400 watts continuous power handling
  • Straight and slant versions available
    • $249.99

    Roland CUBE Street Battery Powered Stereo Guitar Combo Amp Features:

    • Compact, lightweight stereo amplifier with slanted cabinet design
    • Two high-performance 6.5" neodymium speakers
    • Battery driven (6 x AA, maximum 15-hour continuous use)
    • Dual-channel architecture with Guitar/Inst and Mic/Line inputs
    • 8 COSM© AMPs, 6 digital effects, and chromatic tuner built in
    • 2-band EQ, Delay/Reverb for the Mic/Line-channel
    • AC Adaptor included

    Bass Amplifiers

    Peavey MAX® 126 Bass Guitar Amplifier $79.99
  • 10 watts (rms) into 4 ohms
  • 6.5 inch speaker
  • Selectable "Vintage" Gain control with patented TransTube® circuitry
  • Volume control
  • Low and High EQ controls
  • Tape/CD jack
  • Headphone jack
    • Peavey MAX® 158 Bass Guitar Amplifier $99.99
  • 15 watts (rms) into 4 ohms
  • 8 inch speaker
  • Gain control
  • Modern/Vintage voicing switch with patented TransTube® tube emulation circuitry
  • Low, Mid, and High EQ controls
  • CD/Line-In jacks
  • Headphone jack
    • Peavey MAX® 110 Bass Guitar Amplifier 159.99
  • 20 watts (rms) into ohms
  • 4 ohms
  • 10 inch speaker
  • DDT™ speaker protection
  • Gain control
  • Modern/Vintage voicing switch with patented TransTube® tube emulation circuitry
  • Low, Mid, and High EQ controls
  • CD/Line-In jacks
  • Headphone jack
    •
    Peavey MAX® 112 Bass Guitar Amplifier $199.99
  • 35 watts (rms) into 8 ohms
  • 12 inch speaker
  • DDT™ speaker protection
  • Gain control
  • Modern/Vintage voicing switch with patented TransTube® tube emulation circuitry
  • Low, Mid, and High EQ controls
  • Post-EQ effects loop
  • CD Input
  • Tuned, ported enclosure with exclusive dual HyperVent™ technology
  • Headphone jack
    • Peavey MAX® 115 Bass Guitar Amplifier $279.99
  • 60 watts (rms) into 4 ohms
  • 15 inch speaker
  • DDT™ speaker protection
  • Gain control
  • Max/Modern/Vintage voicing switch with patented TransTube® tube emulation circuitry
  • Low, Mid, Mid Shift and High semi-parametric EQ
  • Post-EQ effects loop
  • CD input
  • Master volume control
  • Tuned, ported enclosure with exclusive dual HyperVent™ technology
  • Headphone jack

    • Acoustic Guitar Amplifier

    Fender Acoustisonic 30 Amplifier $349.99

    Type: Solid State
    Output: 30 Watts
    Speakers: 1-8" FENDER    ® Special Design Foster Culver, 8 ohm, 50 watt Speaker
    Channels: 2 Channels, (Instrument and Mic)
    Chorus (Remote Switchable, Using Optional Footswitch
    3-Band EQ
    "String Dynamics" Control (Gives a Bright Tone Without the Harshness of Pick Transients)
    Piezo/Instrument Input in First Channel
    Low Impedance XLR Mic Input in Second Channel
    Spring Reverb
    Line Out,
    Footswitch Jack
    Tilt Back Wedge Cabinet Design
    Closed Back

     

    Keyboard Amplifiers

    Peavey KB 2 Keyboard Amplifier $249.99
  • 40/10 watts of clean Peavey power
  • 3 separate channels
  • Channel 1 has mic input
  • 2-band EQ per channel
  • Channel 4 monitor input
  • Headphone out
  • 10 inch coax speaker
  • FX send/return
  • Balanced XLR main out
    • Peavey KB 3 Keyboard Amplifier $299.99
  • 60 watts of clean Peavey power
  • Extension cab capability extends power rating out to 80 watts
  • 3 separate channels
  • Channel 1 had mic input
  • 2-band EQ per channel
  • Channel 4 monitor input
  • Headphone out with level control
  • 12 inch speaker with tweeter
  • FX send/return
  • Balanced XLR main out
    • Peavey KB 4 Keyboard Amplifier $399.99
  • 15 inch speaker and tweeter
  • 75 watts/100 watts with external speaker
  • Stereo mixer with 2-band EQ and main effects send/return
  • Mic/Line channel with 3-band EQ and effects send/return
  • Monitor input with level control and assign
  • Headphone out with level control
  • Built-in casters and handle for easy moving

    • MSRP= Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price

    MAP= Minimum Advertised Price (which is what we sell it for)

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    1. What kind of amplifier should I buy?
    There are many brand names available today. We always recommend that you go out and test play amplifiers using your own guitar or bass guitar. There are amplifiers designed to complement every style of playing. We think you should come here and try out our amplifiers. We can demonstrate the difference in sound between solid state and tube amplifiers and show you how the built in effects work.

    2. How much should I spend?
    You can buy a 15 watt practice amplifiers for about $80.00. An amplifier capable of keeping up with bass guitar and drums would start around $299.00. Bass guitar amplifiers start around $80.00. A larger stage amplifier will start somewhere around $350.00. Peavey came out with the Vypyr 15 amplifier for $99.99. Built in effects and amp models at a very resonable price for so many features. This is becoming the best selling amplifier of all time for us.

    3. What size of amplifier should I buy and how much power do I need?
    You need to consider where you intend on using your amplifier. If you plan on playing on stage in a band, you are going to need an amplifier that will compete with bass and drums. You should consider at least 50 watts RMS for any combo application. The exception may be if you play at low volumes and the band doesn't compete volume wise. No matter what, you should strive to have it sound balanced. The best musicians in the world are not going to accomplish much if one instrument is so out of balance with the others you can't here what's going on. There is only so much volume you can tolerate on stage before you can't hear anyone else. In a large venue, the amplifier becomes your monitor and the sound must be sent through the sound system to fill out the room or area.

    4. Should I buy a tube or solid state amplifier?
    There has been a resurgence of tube amplifier popularity in the past few years. The main benefit of a tube amplifier is the big warm sound and the subtlety of the overdrive channel. Blues players tend to be big fans of tube amplifiers. Solid state amplifiers tend to have a heavier, tighter distortion and this can be achieved at lower volumes than with a tube amplifier. You can have heavy, max out distortion at very low volumes with solid state amplifiers. Tube amplifiers also require replacing the tubes periodically, which can get expensive. Of course the best way to find out what is best for you is to come in and play some amplifiers and see what you fits your style.

    5. What is covered under warranty?
    Generally speaking, most warranties cover normal manufacturer’s defects, due to materials and workmanship. The time for which they are covered varies from brand to brand.

    6. What is the primary difference between a guitar amp and a bass guitar amp?
    Bass guitar amps generally have a larger speaker, reinforced to handle the low frequencies of bass. It takes more power to amplify bass without getting frequency distortion. The cabinet design is usually a closed back design. The closed back helps accentuate the lows. Most guitar amps are open back, eliminating some of the low overtones and helping to create a bright clear tone. Guitar amplifier's also usually have a distortion channel and reverb. One channel will be a clean tone only and the second channel will have a variable distortion tone. Most guitar amps will allow you to switch between the clean and distortion channels using a remoter foot switch. There are several models of amplifiers available that also have effects built in such as stereo chorus or digital delay. A stereo chorus amp uses 2 speakers and a power amp for each speaker. The selected effect pans back and forth between the 2 speakers creating a surround sound effect. Some people have described chorus as giving a 6 string guitar a 12 string sound. Keyboard amplifiers are designed to play clean with extended bass response and typically have a horn to handle the high end. Acoustic Guitar amplifiers are similar to keyboard amplifiers in the fact that they are designed to reproduce a clean sound. They generally have effects that compliment an acoustic guitar tone such as reverb, chorus, delay. 

    We care a selection of amplifiers for you to listen to and choose from. Choose with your ears.

      Last Update 1/21/2010