Can one plug a bass guitar into a guitar amplifier?

Question:I own a Fender FM 15 DSP amp and I am hoping to buy a bass guitar. I want to know if I can use this amp with a bass guitar without ruining the amp. Are other amps without the fancy guitar effects better for using with basses, or are general amps like that used for amplifying microphones different? Also can basses, like guitars be plugged into a boombox or computer speakers without risk of damage to speakers? Must I buy a diffrent amp for a bass guitar?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I own a Fender FM 15 DSP amp and I am hoping to buy a bass guitar. I want to know if I can use this amp with a bass guitar without ruining the amp. Are other amps without the fancy guitar effects better for using with basses, or are general amps like that used for amplifying microphones different? Also can basses, like guitars be plugged into a boombox or computer speakers without risk of damage to speakers? Must I buy a diffrent amp for a bass guitar?

While it is possible to run your bass through your guitar amp, it isn't a good idea. Guitar amps are built differently than bass amps so if you aren't very conscious of your levels, you run the risk of blowing your speaker cone. Your better off purchasing a used bass amp, and keeping your guitar amp from the damage. Good Luck!

You can dude, but you can only use it turned way down, otherwise you will blow your speaker cone, be careful

you can. and i do it all the time. But its not wise especially if you specialize in bass.
as long as youre carefull and keep your tone and volume in check it should be fine. but id suggest buying a nice bass amp in the future. i was never aware you could play guitar through a boombox. so i wouldnt know, it would probably sound bad though.