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10-30-2017, 03:29 PM
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Anyone Use Acoustic Amp At Home?
Just curious if anyone uses an acoustic amp around the house. I just picked up a Gibson J-45 (2018) and it's my only acoustic with electronics. I thought an amp might add a little something extra (reverb, chorus...).
I saw a Fishman Mini 60 watt that wouldn't break the bank. Am I wasting my money? Thanks in advance. 
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10-30-2017, 03:37 PM
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Not at all. In my home office/studio I have my Fishman Loudbox Mini setup. I also keep my vocal mic plugged in and the whole setup is ready to go for when I want to practice.... If you're planning to perform in front of any group of people, it doesn't matter if it's a Retirement Community,Church, Open Mic or a gig at the local Pub... In all scenarios you're going to be plugged in so you should have a way to practice plugged in at home.
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10-30-2017, 03:43 PM
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Absolutely, I have a MESA Rosette that I sit or stand 6-10 feet away from while working on my playing. It sounds so good I can’t stand the sound unplugged and it isn’t easy to replicate some parts without amplification and I don’t mean effects, I rarely use anything except a touch of delay or reverb for some air around the notes
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10-30-2017, 03:52 PM
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I have a Traynor TVM10 that I use. Those Fishman amps get good reviews so I don't know how you could go wrong.
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10-30-2017, 03:54 PM
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Thanks for replies everyone. I should have stated that I don't play out at all so it would be just for something different to add a little spice to noodling around.
I guess I was a little concerned that it would be fun for a week or so and then it would collect dust. Sounds like I should get one....Thanks!
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10-30-2017, 03:55 PM
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 You see what I mean, right? My Martin 000-18 is only played unplugged, I'm not planning on installing a pickup ever. However I used to own acoustic guitars which I played through amplifiers. If I were you, I would look out for other brands than Fishman, such as Schertler, AER and Acus. Oh and if it needs to be small and portable there is the Roland AC 33 which is even battery powered.
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10-30-2017, 03:55 PM
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Amp'ed
I picked up a Fishman Loudbox Mini for a "can't pass it up" price.
To be honest I think I've used it twice. Probably should sell it.
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10-30-2017, 04:12 PM
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Instead of buying an acoustic guitar amp I put that money towards my PA, a Bose L1 model 2.
It sounds really accurate, just like the guitar ... only louder. The Bose T1 mixer has a cool notch filter that cuts out feeback. Obviously much more expensive than an amp, but if you plan to buy a nice PA someday anyway, you might consider doing this. Upgrading over time makes money go poof compared to buying your last gizmo (that's a keeper) first. Sweetwater's 48-month zero interest thingie made it painless. Next, 1 or 2 times a year Bose has a 10% off sale. The most affordable Bose L1 is $999 10% off ... $900 48 monthly payments of only $18.75. 
Last edited by Tico; 10-30-2017 at 10:18 PM.
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10-30-2017, 04:15 PM
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I also picked up a loudbox mini, used it a handful of times, and sold it. I prefer the real tone of the guitar. Of course there's no right or wrong answer, but I don't prefer the plugged in sound on an acoustic unless its a maton.
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10-30-2017, 04:25 PM
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I bought a Fishman Mini. I liked it so much I knew I would need a backup. 6 months later I bought an AER/60 which is about the same size. I like them both. Being plugged in at home prepares one for going out in public if desired! Volume/EQing....and all that Jazz!
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10-30-2017, 04:50 PM
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Not IMHO. I have a mini which I gig with and use at home. It's fun and for the buck, the best little acoustic amp out there. Even on low volume it adds a lot. As far as using it for a short while and then shelving it goes, I use it at home about 30% of the time. I respect those who don't "plug in", but it's your life and frankly who cares. The Fishman reproduces the acoustic tone quite well especially at lower volumes. It's small, light and all you gotta' do is plug in and play away.For your situation it is a toy, but a fun one. Try to find a used one in good shape and minimize your outlay. They hold their value reasonably well. If you ever do go out with it it will handle small to medium sized rooms as long as the background noise levels are reasonable. If not use it as a personal monitor with a mixer and powered speakers.
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10-30-2017, 04:53 PM
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I plug in as much as the wife lets me. Currently running into a Harbinger 2115 top sitting on an 18" sub through a mixer.
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As my username suggests, huge fan of Yamaha products. Own many acoustic-electric models from 2009-present and a couple electric. Lots of PA too.
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10-30-2017, 04:57 PM
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Yep...I also just bought a Mesa Boogie Rosette, love it...and it's got a great output for direct recording into the computer that gives you a fabulous sounding recording with NO Microphone needed. What's so good about this ?? NO ROOM NOISES ON YOUR RECORDINGS !!!!!
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#15
10-30-2017, 05:00 PM
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I have a Fishman LBM and use it a lot. When playing out, I run a direct line from the LBM to my Bose L1c, using it instead of a ToneMatch for EQ. I frequently practice at home plugged in.
It's a decent small amp. I originally picked one up, thinking I might use it for really small venues, but the Bose is so easy and I like the sound of the two together.
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