Showing posts with label acoustic guitar amplifiers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label acoustic guitar amplifiers. Show all posts

11/23/2011

Crate CA120DG Durango Acoustic Guitar Amplifier - 120 Watts RMS, Automatic Feedback Elimination Review

Crate CA120DG Durango Acoustic Guitar Amplifier - 120 Watts RMS, Automatic Feedback Elimination
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This amplifier sounds amazing with my acoustic guitar, and like the other reviewer stated, it is really nice to have two low-z (balanced) inputs and two high-z (unbalanced) inputs. It even has a balanced output on the back, and the rca inputs are a sweet feature.
The DSP Effects are on both channels and can even have different effects on the fly. Just use the included three switch pedal and check out the instruction manual to learn how to use different effects for each channel.
The tweeter cut is a really nice feature, allowing you to decide how much of the high fidelity tweeter you want in the mix with the 12" woofer.
Other than all the great technical aspects of the amp, I really like the organic look of it, and I got a really nice surprise when I realized that there is a "kickstand" on the bottom of the cabinet that allows you to angle the amp upward. That was a really cool, unexpected feature.
If you play acoustic, and you want to hear your guitar come ALIVE, and you want an amp that will accurately reproduce the bass tones of your guitar along with clean, accurate vocals and a great effects system... well, here it is. I couldn't recommend it more. CRATE!

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When you need to send the perfect acoustic signal to the front-of-house mixer, the Crate CA120DG can get you there in style. With features like XLR & 1/4" balanced line out (with Level control and ground lift), Tweeter Level control, Effects Loop, and footswitch accessible Reverb/Effects and Chorus switching, it's easy to see why the Crate CA120DG is the leader in its class.
Designed for the performing artist, CA120DG's 120 watt power amp drives the internal 12" polypropylene woofer/piezo tweeter combination to outstanding volume levels, providing both low end punch and superb top-end fidelity. And since volume without tone just doesn't cut it, the CA120DG provides two separate channels, each with its own gain, EQ, and reverb/effects controls. Crate's built-in feedback filters make feedback a thing of the past, effectively killing feedback without sacrificing sound quality. We've even included the footswitch for hands-free operation of the feedback filters.

The CA120DG also features Crate's stunning DSP effects, including short and medium Slapback Delays, Echo, Chorus, Rotary Speaker, Chorus (with Hall Reverb), and two distinct Reverb modes. These effects were designed specifically for use with acoustic instruments and vocals.

Whether you need the perfect acoustic guitar amp, or a self-contained PA system with digital effects and feedback control, the Crate CA120DG is all about tone, control, and flexibility.

Why is it so hard to amplify an acoustic guitar? By its very nature, an acoustic instrument requires lots of feedback control, especially when it's asked to compete with drums and a stage full of rockers. And although most amps can effectively control feedback, they often do so by severely sacrificing tone for volume.

Our CA Series amps give you all the tone and features necessary to put your acoustic sound on top of the mix, whether you're soloing at the Opry or strummin' at the coffeehouse. With its unparalleled balance of clarity, power, natural tone, and intuitive controls, the Crate Acoustic Series remains our most widely endorsed amp line. Try one and you'll see why.


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9/24/2011

Kustom Sienna Series 35-watt Acoustic Amplifier Review

Kustom Sienna Series 35-watt Acoustic Amplifier
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This amp really performs. It has ample power for small venues such as the small church where it is primarily used. It has 8 different effect/reverb combinations that can be managed with a level control and has a 3 band EQ to work with. I suggest not using the feedback control unless absolutely necessary because it limits some of your instruments clarity ( it does what it is designed to do but you have to decide ). I have not used the mic input as yet and can't comment on it but have read good reviews about it. I like the portability at 31 lbs. and can slide it into the back seat and go. The ONLY drawback so far is the fact that it has no way to tilt it back to get the sound up. I have to lean it against a wall or use a small 2x4 to angle it. They do make a small stand for it to accomplish this however. Al the reviews from my congregation are good so far. This Amp has alot of bang for the buck. Great for acoustic guitar users. Looks great too! Gofer it.

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The Sienna 35 is a 30-watt combo amplifier with a 10-inch speaker that is specifically designed to reproduce and enhance the natural sound of your guitar or other acoustic instrument. The approach is more "hi-fi" in nature.

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9/12/2011

Behringer ADI21 V-Tone Acoustic Review

Behringer ADI21 V-Tone Acoustic
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I have a couple of $100-plus guitar pre-amps I use when
playing my flamenco guitar through an amplifier. For
that use, they work fine.
For recording to a desktop recording software however
the sound from my pre-amps just wasn't very good. In
fact, it sucked. I use a pickup-the-world film transducer -
which is an uncommon pickup but it sounds EXACTLY like
the guitar, picking up string-squeak, body taps (golpes)
and syllabant sounds inherent to the nylon-string guitar
but lost when using piezo pickups.
If you want a sound exactly like a microphone, use a
mic - but if you want something close out of a pickup,
give this a try.
I'm overjoyed at how full, balanced and rounded this
little box sounds. It is way sturdier than I expected
for the price. The plastic casing is so hefty you'd
think it was die-cast metal if it were colder to the
touch.
This is a stomp box, and built accordingly. The stomp
button is sturdy and separated adequately from the
rest of the controls, which have a stiffness to them
that will help them retain their settings when you
take it places. The printing which identifies the
controls is in poor-contrast and I have to pick up
the box and hold it close to my face to read the
labels. A minor gripe.
The sound of this little dream box allows me to plug
my guitar into it, then into my Firewire box and
get a good, usable signal. I have no onboard pre-amp
like a Fishman, only a jack because I prefer the external
battery and pre-amp approach for my hand-made (by me)
guitars.
I have only used a flamenco guitar through this box
so I cannot say if it sounds good with a steel string
acoustic. For the price, the sound is amazing. It
makes the signal richer, fatter, and sounds a lot
like a mic'd guitar.


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Acoustic Amp Modeler / Direct Recording Preamp/DI box

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9/09/2011

Marshall AS50D Acoustic Guitar Amplifier (2x8 inch, 50 watts) Review

Marshall AS50D Acoustic Guitar Amplifier (2x8 inch, 50 watts)
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We have owned a Marshall AS50R (same amp-earlier generation) acoustic amp for several years and gig professionally with it....that is when it works. We have had ongoing problems with this amp and it has failed us several times while ON STAGE . It has been in the shop several times (and even back to the Marshall company where it was "repaired" and we were charged for shipping). It still only works intermittently and all attempts to fix it have failed. We were told by a repair technician that sub-standard soldering is an endemic problem with the newer Marshall amps. All I know is that we are very frustrated and disappointed with this unreliable amp.

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The Marshall AS50D is New for 2007 , incredibly expressive and feature-loaded with sound quality that will impress all. If you though that Marshall caters only to metal heads and rockers, this new amp will change all that. The AS50D features two 8-inch woofers to provide plenty of volume and round bodied tone when needed. Its newly-designed polydome tweeter brings crystal clear presence to any performance. The AS50D provides a phantom-powered XLR microphone input for use with condenser microphones, as well as stereo RCA phono inputs for connecting MP3 players, drum machines and many any other line level electronic devices. It comes standard with an anti-feedback notch filter, channel assignable chorus, digital reverb, effects loop and D.I. output. AmericanMusical.com is an authorized dealer of Marshall products.

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7/30/2011

Crate CA6110DG Gunnison Acoustic Guitar Amplifier, 60 Watts RMS, Automatic Feedback Elimination Review

Crate CA6110DG Gunnison Acoustic Guitar Amplifier, 60 Watts RMS, Automatic Feedback Elimination
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I've owned this amp for about three months and love it. It can be found for a great price if you look around. It has a lot of very nice features, sounds great, and is a very good value. I play a variety of acoustic guitars and all sound nice. The DSP effects are good - if you need more or better just get a pro pedal. I played my vintage Sears Silvertone 1448 through it and the sound was amazing. I've only run it at light to moderate sound levels so I don't know how well it handles full volume.
The only thing I don't like is the location of the panel. Its on top but a bit hard to tweak - especially when it is tilted. The included foot switch is nice (and has a very long cable).
As with all amps or musical gear you'll want to play before you buy as everyone's idea of good or desired tone varies and is quite subjective. I found mine in a local music shop and jammed on it a while before purchase.
In conclusion - a very nice amp for a great street price.

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When you need to send the perfect acoustic signal to the front-of-house mixer, the Crate CA6110DG can get you there in style. With features like XLR & 1/4" balanced line out (with Level control and ground lift), Tweeter Level control, Effects Loop, and footswitch accessible Reverb/Effects and Chorus switching, it's easy to see why the Crate CA6110DG is the leader in its class.
Designed for the performing artist, CA6110DG's 60 watt power amp drives the internal 10" polypropylene woofer/piezo tweeter combination to outstanding volume levels, providing both low end punch and superb top-end fidelity. And since volume without tone just doesn't cut it, the CA6110DG provides two separate channels, each with its own gain, EQ, and reverb/effects controls. Crate's built-in feedback filters make feedback a thing of the past, effectively killing feedback without sacrificing sound quality. We've even included the footswitch for hands-free operation of the feedback filters.

The CA6110DG also features 16 of Crate's stunning DSP effects, including short and medium Slapback Delays, Echo, Chorus, Rotary Speaker, Chorus (with Hall Reverb), and two distinct Reverb modes. These effects were designed specifically for use with acoustic instruments and vocals.

Whether you need the perfect acoustic guitar amp, or a self-contained PA system with digital effects and feedback control, the Crate CA6110DG is all about tone, control, and flexibility.

Why is it so hard to amplify an acoustic guitar? By its very nature, an acoustic instrument requires lots of feedback control, especially when it's asked to compete with drums and a stage full of rockers. And although most amps can effectively control feedback, they often do so by severely sacrificing tone for volume.

Our CA Series amps give you all the tone and features necessary to put your acoustic sound on top of the mix, whether you're soloing at the Opry or strummin' at the coffeehouse. With its unparalleled balance of clarity, power, natural tone, and intuitive controls, the Crate Acoustic Series remains our most widely endorsed amp line. Try one and you'll see why.


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6/22/2011

Hartke AC150 Acoustic Guitar 4x5 Amplifier, 150 Watts Review

Hartke AC150 Acoustic Guitar 4x5 Amplifier, 150 Watts
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I have to admit that I was skeptical at first. However, after the first time I
used it at a performance, that skepticism faded. I use this amp for solo bar and
club gigs. The sound is so crisp and clean that it is almost as if I somehow just
increased the volume on my acoustic guitar.
The Mic input is very handy, making this the only piece necessary for a small/medium
gig. As someone who likes to add a bit of reverb to the vocals, the effects library
is also quite nice.
Something else worthy of note...the fact that this piece can be cocked back to face
upward on an angle makes a world of difference, allowing the sound to travel upward
so that it is not muted by peoples' feet. By which I mean, it is not always
necessary to elevate the amp to be sure the sound is distributed correctly.

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Perfect to go from the coffee house to the night club, the Hartke AC150 Acoustic Guitar Amplifier is a two channel 150 watt acoustic guitar combo. Hartke has taken its experience in building great sounding bass amplifiers and brought it to the field of acoustic guitar amplification with the introduction of the Hartke AC150.Designed in a precision tuned Kickback enclosure, with four custom-voiced 5 inch full ranged drivers arranged in stereo, and a 2 inch by 4 inch ribbon tweeter, the AC150 naturally recreates the sound of the acoustic instrument without adding any unwanted coloration or distortion. Channel 1 has active and piezo instrument inputs, with bass and treble controls, while Channel 2 has XLR microphone and RCA line inputs. There is a 5 band graphic EQ and a built-in 100 preset 24-bit stereo digital effects processor, which can be routed to either channel.The AC150 features a 150 watt tri-amped design, with 50 watts powering the left and right full range speakers and 50 watts powering the high frequency ribbon tweeter. To reduce feedback, there is a phase switch on channel 1 as well as a variable notch filter with depth control. On the rear panel of the amplifier there is an effects loop with stereo return, and stereo XLR direct outputs. Simply put, the Hartke Acoustic Ribbon amplifiers sound like your instrument, only louder.

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