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Old 08-22-2016, 05:55 AM
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Default Lightweight acoustic amp
I did a thread search and I didn't see anything recent.
My Trace Acoustic is just too heavy for me (back issues).
I'm looking for a lightweight amp for my acoustic guitar and a mic. Phantom power would be nice but not necessary. Don't need much power, 50w would be WAY more than enough. Sound quality isn't much of an issue for me since when that is important (listening room) I can go "au naturale". When using the amp it's with a very small group with lots of people talking.

Short story (too late):
1) weight
2) guitar and mic
3) price
4) sound

Ideas?
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Old 08-22-2016, 06:21 AM
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Old 08-22-2016, 06:28 AM
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  • Fender Acoustasonic 90 if you want light but bulky is ok.
  • Fishman Loudbox Mini if you want light and small.
  • AER Alpha if you have money to burn.
  • Henrikson Bud if you have even more money.
  • ZT Lunchbox Acoustic is the smallest and lightest but might not be as loud as the power rating indicates.
  • Schertler David is a little heavier than the Fishman.
  • Yamaha DBR10 if you can live with no reverb or tone controls.

I'm sure there are more choices out there... All will sound fine and all have their strident advocates!
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Old 08-22-2016, 06:32 AM
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I read good things about the Bud.

The Bud is the without question the smallest, TRULY GIGABLE guitar amplifier on the market with unmatched tone quality! At 9x9x9 inches, 17 pounds and 120 watts of analog power, you won’t believe the volume and tone coming from either your electric or acoustic guitar.
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Old 08-22-2016, 07:20 AM
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Fishman Loudbox Mini.
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Old 08-22-2016, 07:47 AM
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Old 08-22-2016, 08:15 AM
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TC Helicon FX150 is very light and small, 6.75 lbs.
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Old 08-22-2016, 08:32 AM
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Thanks to all. Now the research begins.
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Old 08-22-2016, 11:15 AM
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Carvin??

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Old 08-22-2016, 11:48 AM
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AER Compact 60 or go outside the box and listen to the ZT Lunchbox Acoustic 200w I have the electric version brilliant little amp
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Old 08-23-2016, 03:34 AM
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Fishman loudbox mini. Been using it for years.
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Old 08-23-2016, 05:05 AM
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Old 08-23-2016, 07:02 AM
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You might check out the New Bugera AC60 $250 about 15lbs.
I got one coming on Friday...I'll post a review soon after
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Carvin AG200. Best bang for the buck while still being small and light weight.

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Old 08-23-2016, 08:55 AM
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You might check out the New Bugera AC60 $250 about 15lbs.
I got one coming on Friday...I'll post a review soon after
Cool, I look forward to your review. Thanks
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