L.R. Baggs Amplifier Renamed and Shipping

B-Mac · #1 01-07-2008, 04:00 PM

The amp will no longer go by the name "Core 1" to avoid confusion with any music-related companies or products with a similar name.

It will now be called the Acoustic Reference Amplifier - "A-REF" for short.

L.R. Baggs has begun shipping them today.

Herb Hunter · #2 01-07-2008, 05:44 PM

Thanks for the information. I think LR Baggs could have come up with a better name, however.

Acoustic Rick · #3 01-08-2008, 02:49 PM

Ok, somebody order one so I can get a review before laying down the bucks.

rmyAddison · #4 01-08-2008, 02:53 PM

So now it can be confused with AER..............

lousy name! Those silly marketing guys!

Herb Hunter · #5 01-08-2008, 03:35 PM

We should come up with a better name and submit it to LR Baggs while there is still time to change it. What would have been a better name?

Acoustic Rick · #6 01-08-2008, 03:40 PM

All Around Sound

guitaniac · #7 01-08-2008, 04:57 PM

Thanks for the heads ups, B-Mac.

Gary

lofapco · #8 01-09-2008, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herb Hunter

We should come up with a better name and submit it to LR Baggs while there is still time to change it. What would have been a better name?

I am no marketing genius but LR Baggs already has a pretty good reputation for acoustic pickups....

Why not just call it LR Baggs Acoustic (60/100/125) Amp?

CamelbackCinema · #9 01-09-2008, 12:25 PM

At 300 dollars more than an AER Compact 60... I dunno.. I want to try it!

Herb Hunter · #10 01-09-2008, 01:52 PM

Being acquainted with Balanced Mode Radiator technology, I'm interested in trying it no matter how much it costs. Whether the amplifier is worth its price is another question.

I actually had the opportunity to try one in July of last year with my Taylor NS72ce-LTD. Unfortunately, the room was so noisy I couldn't make any kind of determination as to its performance. The noise included other guitars playing through several conventional amplifiers.

Acoustic Rick · #11 01-11-2008, 02:49 PM

I talked with my local music shop guy today and asked him to order one of these new amps. He said since I was the second person who had mentioned it he would call and get one coming. So at least I'll be able to plug the Martin in and take a test run before buying one. If I like the amp I'll buy the one he ordered.

CamelbackCinema · #12 01-12-2008, 10:54 AM

make sure whoever takes the plunge GIVES US a full review with pix!

sdelsolray · #13 01-12-2008, 11:35 AM

I'm making arrangements to audition the Baggs ARA soon. A few of us here in Portland will get together on evening, hopefully at Artichoke Music's backstage, to check it out. I plan to have available a Schertler Unico, Bose L1, Ultrasound 200 and my Daedalus rig for comparisons.

Herb Hunter · #14 01-12-2008, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdelsolray

I'm making arrangements to audition the Baggs ARA soon. A few of us here in Portland will get together on evening, hopefully at Artichoke Music's backstage, to check it out. I plan to have available a Schertler Unico, Bose L1, Ultrasound 200 and my Daedalus rig for comparisons.

I'll be very interested in the results of your comparison.

Bobby1note · #15 01-12-2008, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herb Hunter

Thanks for the information. I think LR Baggs could have come up with a better name, however.

L.R. Baggs "ARIA" (Acoustic Reference Instrument Amplifier)