Amplifier recommendations

[Peter Z]

I just saw that budget is not a restriction.
Thus, I would focus on the Everse 8 or Elite Acoustics for a battery amp and Acus, AER and Elite Acoustics for non battery amps.

[IraDuncan]

Go play a bunch of different amps and see what fits your ears the best.

I played through a bunch of different amps through the years.

Peavey Ecoustic 112
Roland AC-100. Heavy but it sounded amazing. I am sort of wishing I'd kept it around.
Fishman Loudbox 180w
Fishman Acoustic Performer Pro
Ultrasound AG50DS2
Built my own out of mahogany
Daedalus C-81

I've got another Loudbox coming. It is one of the original 100w PROLBX400 models with 2 channels and effects loops on each channel. It will serve as a vocal amplifier since it supplies phantom to the 2 mics I have.

I don't expect it sound radically different from my Ultrasound, but I'm looking forward to seeing how it responds with my C-81. I will be running a line-out from my AG50DS2 into it.

I should be picking it up Friday afternoon.

[ashadowman]

Originally Posted by Peter Z

Welcome ashadowman!

Is there a pickup in your guitar already and if so, which one?

It has the LR Bggs element

[buzzardwhiskey]

I suggest a decent preamp combined with a cheap PA speaker.

[YamahaGuy]

The LR Baggs Synapse makes acoustic-electric guitars sound really really good plugged in.

[Br1ck]

I'm so glad I bought my Carvin AG 300 while they were still being made. But that ship has sailed, so I'd get a PA speaker or two, and a mixer with a hi Z switch and some FX built in. A PA speaker is full frequency and can be something like a powered Behringer 8". Money no object, QSC.

[BillyH]

Hellop Ashadowman,

I'm using a felix2 preamp into a DaCapo 75 Amp and could not think of a better sounding combo that goes with all pickup systems and/or PA's.

Regards,
Billy

[Jinder]

I love my AER amps. I have yet to find a better combination of tone, form factor, convenience and build quality. I have a Compact 60/4 and an older Alpha Plus that I bought secondhand as a backup/satellite speaker for when I want to run a stereo rig. In all honesty I’ve not found a room that the C60 can’t cope with, and for venues with a house PA I use the C60 as a guitar monitor. It’s a marvellous bit of kit and easily my favourite non-guitar gear purchase ever.

[barefooter]

Welcome aboard... So many experienced musicians here with tons of knowledge and expertise.

I have the Fishman Artist and truly enjoy the sounds I get from it using my 814 and T5 (and a few other instruments) plugged in. I use it in the garage, my home and in a few church settings and it has never let me down. I don't need loud volumes, so it works well. I also have a Yamaha EMX sc 312 PA I can play through OR run the Artist into the PA. It works for me well.

I don't think you will find anyone here steering you wrong. As stated in other post(s), if you can try a few amps at your local music store, or try something a friend has, go for it.

Have a great day and make music and then more music...

[Murphy Slaw]

I have a Bose S1-Pro which has a battery, but is for small/medium rooms. It will also take vocals.

I also have a Bose L1-Compact which will cover pretty darned large rooms, and I sometimes combine them. I also have an old (obsolete) Carvin AG100D that can be added if needed.

I'd love to play a Mesa Rossette, but there are none in my area.

[koko61]

I am very happy with the Fishman Loudbox mini. I have more than enough to play at home.

[rmp]

I may be on the side of overkill

I've managed to collect a few acoustic amps

Fishman Loudbox Artist
Fender Acoustasonic Jr. 1st generation, about the size of a Deluxe Reverb with 2 5" woofers and a Piezo driver, tilt back legs, and it's HEAVY but it sounds decent
Fender Acoustasonic Jr. , newer series, bought last year. Small footprint and 15lbs
2 Bose S1 Pros (I use these with a mixer, and that's my PA for larger venues)


Of the three, the Loudbox and newer Acoustasonic JR are the clear winners for a "stand alone" amp to plug in to for amplification as needed

The S1s work great and since they are battery operated, you can do gigs anywhere. Like for example... an apple orchard and on a beach where I needed to do a few songs during a wedding ceremony.

but to use JUST as an acoustic amp?

IMHO, the Fishman Loudbox or newer Fender Acoustasonic delivers more EQ options, expanded effects and a better reverb. (I'm not a big fan of the S1 Pro's onboard verb)

But there are so many products out there right now, with no budget limits, man you can do some serious shopping these days.

[Spenceroo]

I love my Genzler.

[Nick84]

I’ve been through a few amps and I currently have 2 - AER compact 60/3 slope and an Acus 8 forstrings.

Both sounds amazing to my ears and I gig with them both. Both have the option to take a DI/Line out to a house PA. The Acus is 200w and the AER is 60

I can’t believe how loud the AER goes though for a small amp it never has any trouble filling a room and it’s so light! My only minor complaint is the one level for reverb and then it’s panned between guitar and vocal channel.

The Acus has 3 channels which means I can run my vocal, guitar and a stomp drum pedal through it. It has a good EQ on each channel also with high, low, hi mid, lo mid and gain and volume. It looks very classy too.

I also give a shout-out to the Fishman Loudbox Mini for value - independent reverbs for both channels, Chorus which sounds pretty good, it projects well and the newer versions have a much better Tolex covering + it’s a good price

[joeappel]

Originally Posted by koko61

I am very happy with the Fishman Loudbox mini. I have more than enough to play at home.

Same. I went to a local music store that had a decent selection of acoustic amps. I quickly realized that anything more than the Loudbox Mini would be overkill for me. Plus, the bluetooth feature is pretty convenient to connect to my computer and phone to play Spotify through.