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02-20-2012, 12:54 PM
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I've owned a Loudbox Artist for a few weeks now ... so far, more than satisfied with this little amp ... the right features, clean, great tone with very little tweaking required ... highly recommended ... I understand they may be hard to find right now ... lots of places out of stock ... but I'm sure that will be remedied ...
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02-20-2012, 07:22 PM
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I think Fishman essentially replaced the Loudbox 100 with the Artist. At this time, nobody seems to have the Artist in stock. I have not been able to play one, but I ordered one from Guitar Center on Feb. 6 and they are backordered. They say they are getting a shipment on Feb. 23 and will fill back orders first in chronological order. I hope I make the cut. If I don't, I have a short list of alternatives. I'm glad to read the favorable reports here.
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02-20-2012, 07:56 PM
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OK I've had my Loudbox artist for about 2 weeks now, Initially I was having trouble dialing in a sound I liked, had trouble getting a good bass response that wasn't too boomy, had to cut the mids quite a bit, I'm liking it more and more the longer I mess with it. I've also been having some feedback issues when I try to push it for a little volume. I like the sweepable notch for cutting feedback and the phase button is helpful, I'm using a soundhole feedback buster as well, but It still can be a feedback monster when I'm playing out. I play some small clubs where I don't want to bring in a PA, but when I try to bump up the volume, lookout, I really have to watch where I am stand in relation to the amp. Overall Its a nice little amp, I'm still learning how to use it though.
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03-28-2015, 05:28 PM
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I just got one from MF ($100 off by calling) and will be trying it at a church community Easter dinner next weekend. It'll be a 3-hour gig with about 100 people in the room. I used to own a Loudbox 100 and am sorry I got rid of it. I would have rather had that (metal grill) but I am looking forward to receiving the Artist. Hopefully it'll hold up. It looks fragile.
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03-28-2015, 09:14 PM
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The biggest gripe I have with the Artist is the paper thin tolex. I've never seen such a fragile covering on an amp. Mine is shredded after a little over two years. I'd strongly advise a cover for new owners.
I was taking the corner pieces off the amp yesterday and the covering just peeled off as I took off the protective corners. It almost looks sprayed on. Mine also has a distorted sound when it first powers up which gradually fades after a several minutes. This sometimes goes away if I tap the top of the amp (Fonzie style). The old ones look bullet-proof. Mike
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03-29-2015, 05:44 AM
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OK I have a slip cover for mine (on the way) and will also keep the plastic bag. Do you think that will be good enough or should I cancel the order?
Maybe I should just look for a used Loudbox 100. I am currently using a brand new Fender Acoustasonic 150, which on paper sounds like it should be fantastic but in real-life, is dreadful. Quote:
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