Greg Curtis 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2011 Looking for a nice acoustic amp for my new J45. Was thinking maybe an AC-60 or a Fishman but don't have any experience with acoustic amps. Should I be looking for one with effects or not? Help me out here guys.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L5Larry 201 Report post Posted October 12, 2011 I would look into an amp that is designed and voiced specifically for acoustic guitars. Some of them even have an XLR mic input channel built into them. There is a major difference in the tone circuitry (voicing) between an amp designed for acoustic guitars and one designed for electric guitars. I've never been satisfied with the sound of plugging an acoustic guitar into a "electric" guitar amp. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroAussie 175 Report post Posted October 12, 2011 Id highly recommenda a Marshall AS 50 or 100D. Lovelly warm tone, lots of inputs and effects but doesnt make capuccino. We use the 100D at our gigs and use it for two guitars and two mikes, works great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duende 324 Report post Posted October 12, 2011 Looking for a nice acoustic amp for my new J45. Was thinking maybe an AC-60 or a Fishman but don't have any experience with acoustic amps. Should I be looking for one with effects or not? Help me out here guys.. Hi Greg Nice to meet you, if you want an amp that sounds just like your guitar but louder (i.e not affected with any artificial 'help' from the amp) then I recommend the Vox AGA 150. It has a two channels and one is valve; it also has a decent eq system. I have a clip of a demo I did for youtube on my classical guitar, but it sounds equally at home with a steel strung guitar (I use a Gypsy jazzer through it too!). I am really pleased with it... Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Versatile 465 Report post Posted October 12, 2011 Many players DI their acoustics into a PA Which, as mentioned is available for vocals too Or any line input for that matter.... V Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
albertjohn 24 Report post Posted October 12, 2011 Add my vote for the Marshalls as EuroAussie does. I used to have an AS50 and despite trading it for a Fishman Loudbox 100, I'd recommend them any day. The Fishman is fabulous and suits me better than the Marshall especially on the vocals. My Fishman friend is getting a fair amount of gigging at the moment and is doing sterling service. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy Morton 41 Report post Posted October 12, 2011 I would suggest the bose L1 compact tower. Great acoustic sound and it can be used as small PA. really flexible and great quality. I personally use the L1 model 2. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjl200 31 Report post Posted October 12, 2011 I use a Fishman S220 Solo and find it works very well and is easy to transport and set up. a lot less expensive then the L1 and imo sounds better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devellis 6 Report post Posted October 12, 2011 Genz Benz acoustic amps garner a lot of praise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JOESTONE 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2011 I highly recommend the Acoustic AG60. It has done me well! http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/acoustic-ag60-60w-2x8-acoustic-guitar-combo-amp/500134000001000 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg Curtis 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2011 Thanks much guys for your suggestions..looks like a have a few to play thru at GC..Thanks again.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larryp58 24 Report post Posted October 13, 2011 Marshall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ParlourMan 142 Report post Posted October 13, 2011 AS100D for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madman_Greg 6 Report post Posted October 13, 2011 suggest you also look a these http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjsQxxPe8rc Madman Greg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BluesKing777 170 Report post Posted October 14, 2011 suggest you also look a these http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjsQxxPe8rc Madman Greg Isn't that a little ripper! I saw a guitar mag raving about the electric guitar ones, but I didn't know there was an acoustic guitar one. It also has the volume control on the headphone out that I wanted! I guess the days of sitting on your Fender amplifier with your drink on a coaster, you capo, tuner and spare picks, car keys next to you.....are LONG GONE. BluesKing777. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madman_Greg 6 Report post Posted October 14, 2011 Isn't that a little ripper! I saw a guitar mag raving about the electric guitar ones, but I didn't know there was an acoustic guitar one. It also has the volume control on the headphone out that I wanted! I guess the days of sitting on your Fender amplifier with your drink on a coaster, you capo, tuner and spare picks, car keys next to you.....are LONG GONE. BluesKing777. They do sound good. There is a bass version coming soon, which will suit me good space wise. The only pitfall I would point out is the amp does have phantom power for condenser mics, but its only 12v, so will not work with every mic. But provided you know you can get a mic that will work with 12v. Madman Greg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg Curtis 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2011 Went to GC yesterday & played my J45 thru a few acoustic amp & really liked the new Fishman Loudbox Artist amp so decided to buy it. 120w, 2 channels, DSP effects chorus, delay etc, 8" woofer & 1" tweeter. Weighs in at about 25 lbs. Played with it some last night & sounded really nice with the J45 & my Larrivee L-03R. Like to thank everyone for their help & suggestions. Very much appreciated guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scotto 0 Report post Posted October 27, 2011 I play my Gibsons (92 Starburst & 04 Montana Gold J-200) through a Roland AC-60 and it sounds amazing. It is an incredibly light weight, yet powerful amp. The padded bag that comes with it is also nice when packing the amp for travel to gigs. I often play my acoustics straight through a Yamaha Stage Pass 500 PA system with good results. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onewilyfool 81 Report post Posted October 27, 2011 I just love my AER compact 60...Highly recommend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morkolo 231 Report post Posted October 27, 2011 Traynor makes some nice acoustic amps as well, well worth checking into. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j45nick 340 Report post Posted October 27, 2011 suggest you also look a these http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjsQxxPe8rc Madman Greg That is cool. It's even smaller than my Fender Champ 600, which I think is the neatest little electric amp in the world (especially if you hot rod it). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brannon67 4 Report post Posted October 28, 2011 Phil Jones Cub 100 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
