What do I need to play an electric guitar thru my Crown XLS1002?

[howard]

My son is a guitar player and we want to know what we need to be able to use my amp with his guitar. Thank you.

[Steve Lee]

Preamp.

[Paul O]

A small live sound mixer or a dedicated instrument preamp would do it, and of course the amp has to be connected to some speakers. FYI... typical home audio speakers will not fare well with this, there will be way to much high frequency energy which could blow the tweeters so rolling everything off at 5khz or so is recommended.

[howard]

Thank you for the advice

[billfitzmaurice]

For what you'll spend getting a suitable pre-amp and speaker you can find a used, perhaps even new, combo guitar amp. What's his skill level and experience? Not everyone needs a Vox AC30 or Fender Twin. Trying to use your Crown because you have it on hand may not be the best option.

[howard]

Thanks Bill. Would a Behringer 802 mixer help any?

[billfitzmaurice]

Not really. The EQ section of a guitar amp is totally different from that of a PA mixer. What would work is a guitar amp simulator, either a rack mount or pedal. Make sure it has a line level XLR output.

[howard]

Thank you. I guess I will just forget it.

[Steve Lee]

Howard - can you afford this? --> https://www.parts-express.com/FootNo...r-Supp-249-404

[howard]

Yes I can but I already have 3 practice amps. A Peavey, Crate and Laney. I changed blown speakers in them.

[Steve Lee]

Well, you already know what works and what doesn't at this point, then.
Just share your successes with us, OK?
We love a happy ending, man.

[howard]

I still don't know what you mean.

[Steve Lee]

Why don't you take all three of your practice amps that you have already replaced the blown speakers-in and give them all to your son?

[howard]

He bought a 20 watt tube amp. Orange something? Just trying to see what it would take to do it.

[Steve Lee]

To do WHAT, exactly?

[howard]

My son does not care about the Crown. I was trying to find out what it would take to be able to play his guitar thru the Crown.