My D4 is getting a K&K active pickup this week. Next I need to pick an amp. I am considering a Roland; perhaps the AC-33 with the built in looper... or a Fender acoustasonic with a jam man looper (or similar) plugged in. I play finger style. I'm new to acoustic amps. Looking for recommendations. Thanks.
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What are you going to use the amp for? Small venue, coffee house kind of gigs? Larger venues? Do you want to just amplify the guitar or add vocals and/or other instruments into the mix?
My favorite small acoustic amp is a Trace Elliott. Genz Benz a close second. I've played thru a few different Fender Acoustasonics and while not awful they are not my faves. I find them a bit "crunchy" when pushed. At mid volume settings they hold up well.
If you want to add vocals and/or other instruments I'd suggest you look at a small P.A.. More versatile than a straight acoustic amp.
My favorite small acoustic amp is a Trace Elliott. Genz Benz a close second. I've played thru a few different Fender Acoustasonics and while not awful they are not my faves. I find them a bit "crunchy" when pushed. At mid volume settings they hold up well.
If you want to add vocals and/or other instruments I'd suggest you look at a small P.A.. More versatile than a straight acoustic amp.
Thanks for the input. I need something suited to small spaces. Not a lot of horsepower. I plan to drive one guitar with looped overlays. Another friend suggested a PA system as well.
I thought the acoustic amps were designed to maximize the sound of an acoustic guitar. Do you get the same results with a PA system?
I thought the acoustic amps were designed to maximize the sound of an acoustic guitar. Do you get the same results with a PA system?
Ross
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merhere said:I need something suited to small spaces. Not a lot of horsepower. I plan to drive one guitar with looped overlays. Another friend suggested a PA system as well.
I thought the acoustic amps were designed to maximize the sound of an acoustic guitar. Do you get the same results with a PA system?
Keep in mind that a PA is a lot less portable than an amp. And in my experience a budget PA with rudimentary effects (especially limited EQ capability) often won't produce a good acoustic sound.
Genz Benz makes a very nice acoustic amp. Good choice.
Ross is right. P.A.'s are a lot more cumbersome. If you want a fairly small system, mostly to drive a looper and other effects then a acoustic amp is the way to go.
Ross is right. P.A.'s are a lot more cumbersome. If you want a fairly small system, mostly to drive a looper and other effects then a acoustic amp is the way to go.