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09-24-2021, 06:53 PM
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"Practice" Amp for my Martin SC13e
I am looking for a small amp to use with my Martin SC13e, which has an undersaddle pickup. I'm not after any effects. I only want to amplify the pure acoustic sound. It will only be used for my own pleasure in a small room. $140 is my top price, and no, I'm not interested in swapping out the piezo. Thanks!
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#2
09-24-2021, 07:58 PM
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Link to Sweetwater for $129 https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...stic-combo-amp
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09-28-2021, 12:12 PM
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When I got my Loudbox mini a few years ago, I tried all of the less expensive amps that I could. I didn't play the Fender 15, but I did play the Fender 40. I wasn't impressed at all by it. I think the Acoustic (GC/MF brand) 15, and especially the Acoustic 20, which you can find on sale for that price, sound much better.
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09-29-2021, 02:30 PM
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"Practice" Amp for my Martin SC13e
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Thank you lowrider (and others) for your suggestions. I was so undecided after spending time in GC and Music and Arts. I saw and tried out the little (and I mean little) Fender Acoustasonsic 15. I don't know how they make that thing look so much bigger online. A lot of sound from a tiny box. Also tried the Acoustic a15 (6.5" speaker). Couldn't get excited. Then I was offered the Acoustic a20 (8" speaker, 2 channel, Chorus and Reverb) at a discount price. It was over my budget, so I left it at the store. Told my wife about it and she shocked me by saying "If that's the one you want, get it." Now mind you, I had just encouraged her to buy a $120 Tommy Bahama zip sweatshirt. (Sweet move.) So I bought the Acoustic a20, and so glad I did. After getting the EQ dialed in, I am so impressed. My SC13e is really surprising me with the amplified tones I'm getting - better than I had dreamed. Enjoying it immensely.
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"I've been through some terrible things in my life, some of which actually happened." Mark Twain 1973 Martin 0021 2011 Martin D-28P 2021 Martin SC13E Last edited by phil0021; 09-29-2021 at 04:00 PM.
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09-29-2021, 03:46 PM
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Congratulations, I like the A20. I liked the LB Mini better, but the A20 was my second choice and it's less than half the price of the Mini.
I like playing plugged in at home with the amp facing me. It lets me hear what's going on much better. Glad you're enjoying your new amp!
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09-29-2021, 06:07 PM
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Can't recall which Acoustic acoustic amp I played through, but I thought it was very nice, especially for the $$$ involved; my friend told me he paid $150 for it? Trapezoid shape, kind of tilted back a little from upright... is that the one you got?
In any event, glad you got something you like - and that you have wife you love!
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09-29-2021, 06:23 PM
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Yes, mine is a trapazoid shape, with the speaker facing up at about a 45 degree angle - the perfect monitor. Got it for $170, $20 off the regular price, and yes, a wife I love.
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"I've been through some terrible things in my life, some of which actually happened." Mark Twain 1973 Martin 0021 2011 Martin D-28P 2021 Martin SC13E
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10-04-2021, 12:22 PM
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My tastes change almost daily, but here is my current EQ setting. On-board tone control still flat.
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"I've been through some terrible things in my life, some of which actually happened." Mark Twain 1973 Martin 0021 2011 Martin D-28P 2021 Martin SC13E
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