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08-16-2017, 02:24 PM
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Any reason a home player needs an acoustic amp?
I'm really wanting to try one of the new Mesa acoustic amps. I love the sound of amplified acoustic guitars with some reverb and delay. My question is, would it be a waste of money for a home player?
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08-16-2017, 02:56 PM
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Not at all, if that's the sound you want to hear.
Altho, if it was for home use only (never going to gig), I would consider the Tonewood amp... the delay and reverb on that sound great, and there's no amp taking up space (and it's cheaper) I've been considering the Tonewood myself, just for "fun"... I don't NEED to hear reverb when I play acoustic, but it sure does sound nice...
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08-16-2017, 03:13 PM
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There are some small amplifiers for home players. While a Mesa would be very nice, I think you might find that these amps are meant for touring, performing, and life on the road. The other option is to consider a small PA speaker and pedal system. My concern with amplifiers is always the vocals. Most sound very good for the guitar. Few sound good for the vocals.
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08-16-2017, 03:31 PM
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no gear purchase is ever a waste of money provided you have ninja like rationalization skills like me! That said, having an amp for home use is fun, a learning experience and so worthwhile. And if you get an offer to play out, you're ready.
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08-16-2017, 03:40 PM
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I love sitting at home plugging into whatever amp I have at the time and making my guitar sound bigger and better than life. Even until my ears bleed.
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08-16-2017, 04:45 PM
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When I got my first acoustic amp it magnified all my mistakes. What a blessing! I could no hide those goofs with the amp. It helped me find the right fingering and playing technique faster. So, based on my story there is much to benefit from a home practice amp. Go for it.
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08-16-2017, 05:23 PM
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I think the question you might ask: is there any reason a home player doesn't need an acoustic amp?
 If you can afford it (not taking household money set aside for groceries), you want it, and there is no one in the house who will be offended by your music, go for it! Of course, that becomes a slippery slope: more gear, a mic and stand, some pedals... then a PA, some stage lights, leather pants. 
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08-16-2017, 05:37 PM
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If you want the Mesa and can afford it then buy one. Nothing else is going to quite scratch the itch for you and you'll spend a fortune chasing it through buying, selling and trading until you finally have what you originally wanted and now it's cost you 10 times as much.
As far as overkill, I know a bunch of basement players with 100 watt Marshall stacks.
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08-16-2017, 05:53 PM
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08-16-2017, 07:11 PM
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Seriously, though. We (my wife and I) find we much prefer playing through an amp, especially her on vocals. So while you might not need an amp - especially if you know for sure you will never play out - it's still fun playing through one. And IF you ever think you might play out some day, even just an open mic, it's helpful to know what you'll sound like amplified. Like someone said above, it amplifies the good AND the bad!
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08-16-2017, 08:06 PM
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Amplifying your acoustic and adding some effects actually provides you many new sounds and senses as you play at home. This can really spark your interest in songwriting or new techniques. If I take my Lowden and amplify it, its like I have an entire guitar orchestra at my fingertips. Its a very musically expanding thing to do. And expand we do with more and more effects, amps, speakers, guitars, picks, mics, and on and on. Gotta love it though. I do.
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08-17-2017, 06:36 AM
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08-17-2017, 06:46 AM
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For guitar maybe not but if you sing, thats a whole different story..
Your voice, your singing style changes when a mic is put before you... It amplifies ever nuances of your voice and the only way to clean it up is singing plugged in...
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