Connecting electric guitar(no preamp) to Imac for garage band, w/out interf

Hey now, I was wondering if I can plug my Fender Strat (no pre amp) directly into my
Imac W/garage band 08, without an audio interface. I have a 1/4" to 1/8" adaptor, but not getting anything. Is there a preamp built into the imac? HELLPPP!!

braincellkig wrote:
I can plug my Fender Strat (no pre amp) directly into my Imac
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#pluginguitar
(Let the page FULLY load. The link to your answer is at the top of your screen)
I have a 1/4" to 1/8" adaptor, but not getting anything.
http://www.bulletsandbones.com/GB/GBFAQ.html#recordlinein
(Let the page FULLY load. The link to your answer is at the top of your screen)
Is there a preamp built into the imac?
at least some iMacs do.

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