Types
Different types of equipment are used to amplify the electric bass and other bass instruments, depending on the performance setting and style of music, and the sound desired by the bassist. For rehearsals, recording sessions, or small club performances, electric and upright bass players typically use a "combo" amplifier, which combines amplifier and speaker in a single cabinet.
For larger venues such as large clubs and outdoor music festivals, or for music genres that use bass instruments with an extended low range (e.g., metal), bass players often use a more powerful amplifier (300 to 1000 watts) and separate speaker cabinets in various combinations.
Separate bass amplifiers, often called 'heads' or 'amp heads' are usually integrated units, with preamplifier and power amplifier combined in a single unit. Some players use separate preamplifer/power amplifier setups, where one or more preamplifiers drive one or more power amplifiers.
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