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AER Compact 60 Slope vs Classic?
I was curious what people would choose and why. I have owned the Compact 60 twice in the past (version 2 and version 3). I always sell to fund some other purchase but I am in the position where I want to get one again for home, practices, and these smaller tasting room gigs.
I think the AER sounds great but I have never played the slope model. I sing while I play so I am sort of interested in the slope (I have always thought the AER sounded really good on vocals compared to several other acoustic amps I've tried). I imagine the 45 degree offset is going to be great to put the amp behind and sing/monitor vocals while spreading sound. I wonder if a standard box cabinet has an specific advantages though over a wedge. Really it just comes down to price - there are more classic shapes in the used market in that 600-800 range where the slope seems to be more limited used and usually in that 800-900 range. Anyways - I have a couple options in front of me right now (used) and I am just trying to decide if the slope is preferable. Last edited by shawntp; 03-25-2018 at 05:32 PM. |
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I just sold a classic which I loved. I got to play a slope. Can’t say I heard a difference. Very versatile for positioning.
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I don't use the aer for vocals but i think it's great on guitar.
I think eae makes a more versatile product. The Vocals are better I mean much better ..and guitar sounds great. Components and cab seem very european to me (germany perhaps) and they are less expensive. They even have factory refurb on ebay ..same warranty. Only downside is volume is limited .. but you said for tasting rooms. But yea you asked me to choose .. so i would go with a classic.. you can tilt it up if you have to. And you probably get more bass response (sadly lacking)with more surface on the floor |
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The slope is not necessary. The standard is fine. You can always buy a cheap tilt stand. I find a like to get the AER off the floor a bit and a heavy duty mic stand is all I need.
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I took an after market speaker stand mount and cut a piece of wood square the size of the AER. I then mounted the stand mount to the wood and put Velcro on the top along with matching Velcro on the bottom of the AER. So now it easily mounts to a speaker stand.
I also sometimes mount it sideways so you can see the controls much easier. Just took a little Velcro on the side of the AER. Works great and makes it more versatile- cheaper than the stand adapter that screws to the threads of the AER. I have that too. Davidc |