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Location: Montreal | Hi:
I'm looking for an acoustic amp that I can play around with.
Something from 30 to 50 watts would be fine for experimenting with and playing in pubs with every now and then.
I want something reliable but at the same time won't bankrupt me.
Any suggestions? What about the amps with FX? For guitars such as I have (Ovation 1657, Ovation 1618, Larrivee L0-912 - Guild D55), with preamps, is there a big. diff between an acoustis amp and a combo?
I'd appreciate youir advice.
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Location: Copenhagen Denmark | Phil Jones AAD CUB 100...around 500 Usd.,I thought a member has got one, otherwise FENDER Acoustasonic JUNIOR ,..the DSP sounds are Okay, and Fender `s allways good,...then there`s a member who`s using a ROLAND AC 60 ( stereo )...around same price...and they`re all combo`s.. :)
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Contact Al and grab one of the Genz Benz Shen 60's that he has available at GREAT prices.
I was gonna jump on one but I am also looking at the Shen Stereo 200 (not that I need it, I am just a gear slutz!) |
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Location: Chicago | I have been VERY happy with my Fishman Loudbox 100. It is probably the most amazing ratio of weight to power and value. 24 lbs. and 100 watts. Excellent reverb, decent chorus. Feedback control too.... But it is hard to find one under 500. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Dobro....place your order NOW for the '08 Adamas Collectors. Only 100 made. You won't be sorry. |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | The pre-amp helps you better manipulate your sound. The pre-amp add juice. Some will add warmth like if you have an FET.
I think you want something under 50 LBS.
You can get a self powered PA that'll work pretty well, lots of them to consider and you can combine them with something like an Alesis 6fx mixer and be very happy.
Yamaha makes some nice self powered PAs, just look 'em up.
If you don't go the PA route then get one of those Acoustisonic Fenders. Also, you might want to consider some piano and bass combos, which would work too. The Phil Jones AAD CUB 100 is top notch.
There's a whole to explore with this stuff.
Good luck |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Go for that GB 60 from Al. I would if I needed an amp. |
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Location: East Tennessee | Either the Genz Benz Shen 60 or a Roland AC 60 which is what I use. Both will give you great acoustic tone. |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | If I recall directly, Steve's Music had a good selection of electric combos, but not so many acoustic.
This one might work:
http://www.stevesmusic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1... |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | I know it's a keyboard combo, but it'll work pretty good for your guitar. |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Not sure what amount you have in mind, Jeff, but a good entry level acoustic amp is the Genz Bend Shenendoah Jr. Al had them new for about cost last year. I have an assortment of acoustic and non-accoustic amps and the AAD Cub is great and convenient (I'm now using it almost exclusively as a gig monitor), but it is probably twice what a Genz Jr. or base level Acousasonic Jr. might cost you. For between $200 and $300, you can find a good basic acoustic amp that should satisfy you for years, or until G.A.S. sets in. |
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| get the Shen 60 from Al, you won't be disappointed.
3 year transferable warranty too.. plus it's a Kaman music group product.
silly low price.... call him.
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Location: The State of Hockey | +1 on the Shen 60 from Al, I did. |
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