I am often asked do I use 1 amp or 2. There are several combinations of amplification you can use depending on the music and type of group you are in.I
currently use one amp (Walter Woods) for both sides of the instrument. Over the past 4 years I have been developing a solo "acoustical approach to my music. I try to EQ both sides so they sound as simmilar to each other as
possible, and play with a very clean sound. I like to sound like one full sounding person performing instead of a bass player and guitarist. I will even use the same processing on both sides, maby a little less reverb on the bass.
This is a good way to practice also.
From my many years experience in bands I found the 2 amp approach the best in most cases. It depends on what voicings you are covering. I performed as the lead "guitar" and "bass" position
when playing the Stick. Obviously the lead side was processed different than the Bass side, such as distortion. Another approach you might want to think about is taking the "keyboard or rhythm guitar position in the band and play
with a bass player. In this case use one amp as in the way I do as a soloist. There is a lot of great textures to be discovered between the 4 highest notes on the bass side and the melody strings.
Ultimately you might want
to consider switching between one and 2 amps. There are truly beautiful advantages to both approaches.
One amp is excellent for learning and in many ways preffered.
