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12-06-2008, 01:01 PM
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Acoustic Amp help
Hi everyone,
I just bought a 816ce and am looking for a small high-quality amp for it. I live in a condo so I can't go too loud, basically I'm looking for a high quality low watt amp. I just want to mess around with some delay and won't be playing out, just entertaining friends. I'll spend a few hundred but don't want to go much over $500. Any recommendations? Thanks for your help! 
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12-06-2008, 02:24 PM
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You might want to have a look at the Ultrasound AG30 and DS4. They are quite popular among AGF members. The first has a street price around $200 and the second can be had between $450 and $500.
http://www.ultrasoundamps.com/gallery1.htm
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12-07-2008, 09:02 AM
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Definate +1 on the ULtrasound Amps. I have an older DS2 as well as their DI Plus. They work very will with the ES system. They have a mid shape switch which cuts the mids and boosts the bass and treble.
I then can adjust the bass and treble to my tastes. It's been the only acoustic amp I've used.
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12-07-2008, 10:29 AM
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Hard to beat the AER Compact 60 for great sound in a small package. It ain't cheap buy they are fantastic. Less than 12 cubic inches and less than 20 pounds. Excellent reverb and the vocal channel is great, too.
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12-08-2008, 01:14 PM
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I'm quite happy with my DS4 for amplifying my Larrivee (fed from an L.R. Baggs iMix) or my mandolin (via an AT-2020 plugged into the amp).
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12-15-2008, 04:22 PM
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+1 on the comp 60 for small size/massive tone.
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12-16-2008, 07:38 AM
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If you don't mind used, there are usually quite a few Roland AC-60's on Ebay this time of year, and typically they can be purchased in the $300-$350 range. Great little amps with nice effects in a small package.
If you don't mind a little more weight, I have a great condition Yorkville AM150 that just sits in my music room since I bought my Soloamp. A bit more power at 150 watts with 2 channels, tons of effects, and twin 8" speakers with horn and tweeter which would cover a good sized room if you ever wanted to play out. I would sell that one for $225 plus shipping or somewhere in that range. PM me if you have interest and I'll send you some photos.
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12-16-2008, 09:01 PM
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Ultrasound DS3 Amp
I have one I would consider selling.... [email protected]
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12-17-2008, 07:55 AM
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The 50 watts Ultrasound is really clean. It's like the natural sound of the guitar a bit louder. The effects are B to B+.
The Carvin Ag100 for the money is a great sounding amp. In the past, they have had major reliability issues, but do a review search, maybe that is a thing of the past. I have owned/used a Fender Acoustasonic, Carvin AG100, and now use an Ultrasound. The Carvin, for the moey is the best deal. The Ultrasound is really pristine and clean, and I thought the Fender to brittle and top heavy.
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