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Location: waukegan, illinois | I purchased an Acoustic AG60 amp, to thoroughly enjoy my mid-life crisis with my Celebrity CC-44.
Although the amp is perfect for practice, I find it unsatisfying when performing in a band setting with power instruments; drums and electric bass.
Any suggestions? I'm open to purchasing another amp with greater wattage or output; 80wats to 120watts. Any thoughts on either the Marshall AS100D, Fishman, Ultrasound or Behringer?
I'm open and maybe this is not the correct forum for this posting. I'm open for that as well |
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Location: NW of Philadelphia | Genz Benz makes great acoustic amps. I have also heard good things about Fishman Loudbox 100's. |
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Location: Vernon CT | Try doing a search Re: Acoustic Amps. This topic has been discussed a lot lately.
As an FYI: I own a Fishman Loudbox 100 and love it! |
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Location: East Tennessee | I have a Roland AC-60. Great amp. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Genz Benz Compak 300 |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | I have a Genz Acoustic Pro that pushes 200 watts. The Compak 300 has received some good reviews as well. If you want more, use the XLR out available on many acoustinc amps to any sound reinforcement system of your choice. How much do you want to spend? |
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Location: Alagoas, Brazil | Mine is a Marshall AS100D. I like it, but it is big and heavy. Has a lot of effects, sounds nice. |
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Location: waukegan, illinois | Originally posted by ProfessorBB:
I have a Genz Acoustic Pro that pushes 200 watts. The Compak 300 has received some good reviews as well. If you want more, use the XLR out available on many acoustinc amps to any sound reinforcement system of your choice. How much do you want to spend? I am willing to spend between 400 and 650.
I will check within my local area for this amp you mentioned. Have you used others? |
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Location: waukegan, illinois | Originally posted by Miguel - BR:
Mine is a Marshall AS100D. I like it, but it is big and heavy. Has a lot of effects, sounds nice. I did some reading on this amp. Unfortunately, my local store does not carry this model or type of Marshall amp. How is the volume output? Have you used others and can you compare your current amp to the others? |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | reg,
Get in contact with darkbarguitar. He may have just what you're lookin' fer... |
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Location: Alagoas, Brazil | Originally posted by reg:
Originally posted by Miguel - BR:
Mine is a Marshall AS100D. I like it, but it is big and heavy. Has a lot of effects, sounds nice. I did some reading on this amp. Unfortunately, my local store does not carry this model or type of Marshall amp. How is the volume output? Have you used others and can you compare your current amp to the others?
Another nice feature is it has 4 inputs, two for regular P10 plugs and two for XLR with phantom. When playng the Ovation or the Adamas, I plug them in the XLR, it saves a lot of battery power.
The effects are awesome. For now, I do not think I need anything else soundwise. |
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Location: waukegan, illinois | Originally posted by Miguel - BR:
Originally posted by reg:
Originally posted by Miguel - BR:
Mine is a Marshall AS100D. I like it, but it is big and heavy. Has a lot of effects, sounds nice. I did some reading on this amp. Unfortunately, my local store does not carry this model or type of Marshall amp. How is the volume output? Have you used others and can you compare your current amp to the others?
Another nice feature is it has 4 inputs, two for regular P10 plugs and two for XLR with phantom. When playng the Ovation or the Adamas, I plug them in the XLR, it saves a lot of battery power.
The effects are awesome. For now, I do not think I need anything else soundwise. |
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Location: waukegan, illinois | Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
reg,
Get in contact with darkbarguitar. He may have just what you're lookin' fer... Thanks for your assistance once again. I contact darkbarguitar via email. |
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Location: Vancouver, WA | I have a Crate CA125D acoustic amp ....I've had it for over 10 yrs..this is a GREAT amp..the sound is INCREDABLE ...my 1598-12 sound AMAZING...you owe it to yourself to give it a try. |
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Location: NJ | Schertler Unico....(I have owned two Ultrasounds, an AER Compact 60 among others). The Unico is very multi-functioning and very true to your acoustic sound. |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | The Genz Acoustic Pro may be above your budget range, but within your range, you should be able to find a relatively powerful acoustic amp to suit your needs, particularly if you look to the resale market. |
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Choosing the right Amp
