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View Poll Results: Which did you buy, the Bose L1 Compact or the Fishman SA220? | |||
Bose L1 Compact | 10 | 10.75% | |
Bose L1 Compact and a Bose T1 Mixer | 12 | 12.90% | |
Bose L1 Compact and another Mixer/Processor/Extension | 10 | 10.75% | |
Fishman SA 220 | 29 | 31.18% | |
Fishman SA 220 and another Mixer/Processor/Extension | 6 | 6.45% | |
Another compact PA solution | 27 | 29.03% | |
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 93. You may not vote on this poll |
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I'm kind of enjoying putting the results into numbers.
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Well thank you very much. Nope, just a bit -- maybe a bit more than a bit, but not too much -- of my SA220 reverb (setting #2!). A good mic probably doesn't hurt either; I'm using a Heil PR35. Thanks again. And great thread!
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I'm guessing that the "numbers" are from gigs you're doing? If so, good on you! Actual paying gigs in this area seem rare as hen's teeth... in any event, I'm glad you are happy with the Fishman unit...
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You're welcome. I've come to like reverb #2 also. Sadly, I cannot find descriptions of the 4 settings. I have been toying with a TC Helicon unit and I like the effects. Not so sure the harmony features are all that useful for me. I'm always interested in learning about what other singers are using. In fact, it seems like a good idea for a thread. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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You're correct, I meant the nifty digital combo power/signal cable. Having a power cord and brick plus an analog mixer out to the compact unit seems like a missed opportunity to me. WRT/ the numbers comment, I was referring to the poll numbers in the thread. Otherwise, I've not been very successful at "selling" anyone folk music. ;-) But, I am building a small following in my community. Definitely enjoying the Fishman unit! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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In all the discussions about this setup it often seems to get missed that the case has velcro straps on the outside to attach a mic / guitar stand or both if you are creative. |
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I was pleasantly surprised to find those straps you mentioned. Thanks for the tip on the reverbs. It would explain why they sound so similar. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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The T1 is a superb piece of kit but is facing competition from QSC and others.
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I bought both the Fishman and the Bose but sold the Fishman. Currently also using a Schertler Jam 150 and AER Compact 60. One needs different amps for different applications!
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---well, paulin........if you're 75 and still gigging.....one would hope or assume that you're good enough to afford a "roadie".......
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.....bought an SA220 "Fishstick" a few years ago.....great acoustic guitar reproduction..........lacks some bass.......but with no sub woofer, it seems to blend and project well. Though it fits the category of "Portable PA" well....its overall design has room for improvement.....the main unit is a bit bulky, which by simply separating it into two interconnecting components, would render the unit more portable....(not to mention cutting the weight of the 25 lb upper unit in 1/2)....the lower tripod stand, though quite sturdy, again, could be designed to break down into two interconnecting components, in which the entire unit could then be stored in a more manageable padded case...(the current one is a bit long and bulky, and the wheels are a bit small, and wobbly.....the wheels need to be mounted a bit further apart).....OVERALL, a great unit......and with the aforementioned improvements......would literally be.....PERFECT!........
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I bought one of the Fishman Soloamps new (which gives you an idea of when) and used it faithfully until a few weeks ago. I like the unit, but not enough. I want/need a swiss army knife and it is not that. It does what it does well, but I find that even for that part, I wasn't ever 100% happy. I had very limited experience with the Bose but still preferred the fishstick. Since the poll allowed for other options, here's my experience.
I purchased a Carvin AG300 to replace the sold fishstick and first impressions are quite good. We'll see how that goes. I like the sound better than the Fishman. The Carvin obviously has more bottom end but there is a warmth to the sound that I never heard in the Fishman. I also like the way the Carvin responds to my pickups better than the fishman did (a Sunrise and a McIntyre). I did a number of gigs as a sideman with a full band and didn't feel comfortable using the fishstick as an acoustic amp. I just went through the PA which caused its own issues. There was a harshness with the fishstick that I couldn't dial out and I felt like it didn't sound good on my guitar without a lot of external gear. My first listens to the AG300 make me think it will work for me without outboard gear and as an acoustic amp in band situations. I expect the Fishman has better coverage. I read somewhere that it is not a true line array so it doesn't get all of the advantages of that design but I was always very happy with the coverage I got from it. My expectation is that I'll need an extension speaker with the Carvin to get similar coverage. The control format is friendlier on the fishstick. While the Carvin has a 3rd channel, I don't think it is any more usable than the other in's on the back of the fishman. While the weight of the two units is similar, perhaps it is the shape, but the Carvin feels like a more difficult schlep. There were times when I used the Fishstick beyond its intended design - with an external mixer and two guitars, two vocals, and occasionally a cajon. The Carvin will be better able to deal with that when/if it happens again. Power is similar and without having the two next to each other, volume strikes me as comparable. At least after my first listens, I do prefer the sound of the Carvin even when used for the exact same purposes as the intended design of the Fishman. And it costs less even if you add stands and an extension speaker. It is nice to have options, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. |
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I had a SA220 for a while. It was very portable and I think the coverage is good for small spaces. The BOSE is not as portable and more expensive. I think they both have great sound.
I bought two QSC K10s and a KW181 for family events so I let go of my SA220 and now use the following for solo gigs.
Not as compact as just the SA220, but I have great sound, great coverage, and lots more power if needed.
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