Do I Need a Headphone Adapter for a Guitar Amp?
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Quick Answer

You may need a headphone adapter for a guitar amp if your headphones use a small 3.5 mm plug and the amp has a larger 1/4-inch headphone jack. Many practice amps use one of those two sizes, so check before buying.

This is a small purchase, but it solves a common quiet-practice problem: the headphones are fine, the plug is just the wrong size.

Related: Can You Use Headphones With an Electric Guitar? and Quiet Electric Guitar Practice Setup Canada.

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