Fishman Loudbox Artist Bluetooth 120-watt 1x8" Acoustic Combo Amp with Tweeter & Blue

[Huskyman]

Has anyone had any experience with this amp? I see the price on it has been lowered a bit. Have not been able to find any written reviews on it. Thanks.

[Per Burström]

Isn't this just the old Loudbox Artist with added Bluetooth? So if it's not the Bluetooth feature specifically you want a review on you can check reviews on the old version.

Cheers,
Per

[rmp]

looks the same, except... they finally changed that crappy covering that all the previous amps came with. you look at that stuff the wrong way and it tears.
Looks like a more traditional tolex vynil is now used.

[Huskyman]

Thanks guys. I did not realize it was the same one. I ordered one. I think I got a great deal. The price was $20 lower than listed on site and it came with a Sennheiser mic, a boom, a mic cable and a $55 gift card.

[rmp]

excellent amp, you wont be sorry.

[Justinian]

Originally Posted by rmp

looks the same, except... they finally changed that crappy covering that all the previous amps came with. you look at that stuff the wrong way and it tears.
Looks like a more traditional tolex vynil is now used.

I'm wondering if new covering is on Fishman Mini Bluetooth too?
I have one of first versions on Fishman Mini's and ruined cover really bothers me.

[reeve21]

Originally Posted by Justinian

I'm wondering if new covering is on Fishman Mini Bluetooth too?
I have one of first versions on Fishman Mini's and ruined cover really bothers me.

I am guessing the answer to your question is yes.

I bought a mini around Christmas time, before the blue tooth version came out. No issues with the cover (but I had no experience with the old one, so don't take that to the bank).

[rmp]

Originally Posted by Justinian

I'm wondering if new covering is on Fishman Mini Bluetooth too?
I have one of first versions on Fishman Mini's and ruined cover really bothers me.

If you look at the photos of the newer model with blue tooth, it certainly looks more like tolex to me. the original covering, or what ever changes the maybe did leading up to the bluetooth models, is just terrible.

But looks like they DID address it.

[ljguitar]

Hi folks

The real solution for the easily damaged covers on amps is not to build bullet proof covers on the amps. I've traveled with bands for at least 30 of the past 50 years.

We used to keep amps in a custom fitted, foam lined, roll around stage case where the amp stayed in the case and the top lifted off during gigs. All ours were wheeled and had carry handles, and would protect the contents if bumped, banged etc.

There are a lot of artists using vintage guitars, amps etc these days.

Pros make sure the gear is protected in cases not in the trunk of a vehicle.

[Justinian]

Originally Posted by ljguitar

Hi folks

The real solution for the easily damaged covers on amps is not to build bullet proof covers on the amps. I've traveled with bands for at least 30 of the past 50 years.

We used to keep amps in a custom fitted, foam lined, roll around stage case where the amp stayed in the case and the top lifted off during gigs. All ours were wheeled and had carry handles, and would protect the contents if bumped, banged etc.

There are a lot of artists using vintage guitars, amps etc these days.

Pros make sure the gear is protected in cases not in the trunk of a vehicle.

Original Fishman Mini is actually very specific for sensitive cover. It was in better shape when I was gigging with it a for a few years (I'm always careful with any equipment that I have) then when it was sitting in the corner of my bedroom for some time, protected with a slip cover (tearing itself without anything touching it).

[rmp]

Originally Posted by ljguitar

Hi folks
We used to keep amps in a custom fitted, foam lined, roll around stage case where the amp stayed in the case and the top lifted off during gigs. All ours were wheeled and had carry handles, and would protect the contents if bumped, banged etc.

yea road cases save the day I had a 20 year old combo that I gigged heavy with,, always in the road case. looked pretty much new when I sold. but it added 3x the weight, (huge casters on the case)

so in the case of showing up for a solo gig with something like a loud box in tow, with a power speaker like an S1.

The Fishman is 25 lbls, in a road case, it's now closer to 50.
The Bose S1 is 15 lbs, in a road case, it's now more like 30

the matching cover for the loudbox isn't great, but it does a decent job protecting the covering

[leew3]

Originally Posted by ljguitar

Hi folks

Pros make sure the gear is protected in cases not in the trunk of a vehicle.

Now you've done it Larry....wait for the responses! (and you're right of course!)