I posted this in the electronics forum but thought it wouldnt hurt tho put in hear to.
I want to be able to play through my headphones and not subject my wife to sodalities of my learning on my quadmaster.. I am looking for suggestions on the most practical way to do this. I do have a Makie 1604 soundboard but I don’t want to bring it up into my den/studio because I am running out of room. I would like to continue to run my steel through my Fender Deville amp (doesn’t have a headphone plug) in addition to be able to play backing tracks. I do have a new Toshiba laptop that would probably serve as a good medium. It has been some years since I have had to play with electronics and I know a lot has changed as far as what is available. I want something practical and relatively cheep. Thanks for the crash course in modern music electronics.
I've never used one, but have seen "guitar trainers' for sale. They allow you to play a cd, plug your guitar in, they usually have effects, and the best part--the really big promotion was using headphones so you won't disturb anybody. Try any of the major online music stores, or post in the want to buy forum. Keep practicing.
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I use a Tascam CD_GT1 to practice with CDs. If I'm practicing scales and technique, I use a Pod XT because it sounds better. I also have an old Korg Pandora that's a very portable "headphone amp with drums".
