Disconnecting the guitar cable from the amp?

[bermuda_]

Hey guys

I was just wondering is it okay if I disconnect my guitar cable from the amp, when its set on stand by mode?

 

[ibanezrocker720]

Yes this will not hurt anything.

 

[bermuda_]

Cool, thank your for your response.

 

[mikeweber74]

you can even unplug the guitar cable while it is not on standby. will not harm at all.

 

[Heritage Softail]

Bermuda,

Did you ever post a tone clip of your amp. I remember you had been talking about not getting the gain you wanted out of your amp. I have not heard much from you lately. Did you get that sorted?

 

[94Tremoverb]

Don't unplug it from the *guitar* first unless the amp is on standby - but you should always unplug the cable first at the amp end, not the guitar, anyway - that way you won't get a loud hum/pop. It's completely safe to do this even if the amp is fully on or doesn't have a standby switch. Us old-timers do this without thinking about it anymore .

Just before you ask the next question, it's also safe to unplug the *speaker* cable when the amp is on standby (you may want to do this if you're swapping cabs), but *do not* unplug it when the amp is fully on, at either end. Some amps - including the Dual Rectifier - can be unstable with no load and will self-oscillate, which is potentially dangerous for them.

 

[bermuda_]

I'll post the clip soon man, I'm just a bit skeptical on my playing at the moment that's all, I'm afraid what other people might think of it, so when I post a clip of the amp it will only be for the sake of the amp not my playing :lol:

I'll record a few demo's of the amp first then I'll post a clip for all you guys to hear.

 

[RectoStudioGuy]

Not likely that anyone would fuss too much over playing, we're all skeptical of our playing at times. Just wantin' to hear that amp!