Voltage question

Posted by Monterey on May 9, 2015 at 8:05pm
Can you use an electric guitar that works on a 110-120 volt AC amp in Canada or the USA overseas in Australia or New Zealand on a 220-240 volt AC amp, or is it best to bring a battery powered amp along?

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  • Habanera Hal August 17, 2015 at 6:59pm

    I think this guy wondered the same thing......

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsowLBretlk

    • Denis U > Habanera Hal August 28, 2015 at 7:34am

      What a fantastic clip. Thanks for posting it.

      Should this guy be a candidate for the Darwin awards?

  • Dave Lynas May 10, 2015 at 7:19am
    Thanks Farmer Ted. New knowledge for me. Thanks for asking Monterey.
  • Monterey May 9, 2015 at 9:39pm
    I love feedback anyway- I'm a big Hendrix fan!!
  • Monterey May 9, 2015 at 8:27pm
    Thank-you! Makes sense
  • Scott aka Farmer Ted May 9, 2015 at 8:22pm

    The amps operating voltage is only relative to the power source, not the guitar. Any electric guitar will work with any guitar amplifer, 115/120v or 220v or even a battery powered amp. Only consideration on amp choice is when amplifying an acoustic guitar. Those work best with acoustic amps, due to their integrated anti feedback features. Never play an acoustic electric thru a tube amp. Other than that, go for it.

    • Ron "Oily" Sprague > Scott aka Farmer Ted May 9, 2015 at 9:25pm
      But it's FUN getting feedback from an A-E through a tuber...
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