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What's the best value acoustic amplifier these days?
I have a Taylor with built in electronics and I'm thinking of playing it with an amplifier and a looper so that I can play over top of chord progressions I come up with. What's the best value amplifier going these days?
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What's your budget?
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About $500, I would be willing to spend a little more if it's really worth it.
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Best value is used. Carvin was the best value with new amps in your price range but they have since recently gone under much to many folks chagrin.
Down in that price range something like the Fishman Loudbox series (Mini or Artist) would work well. If you're looking for something that works with batteries for playing away from power the Roland AC-33 has a built in looper although you do have to purchase the cord and foot pedal separately. Those are the few I have experience with. There are likely other candidates that I'm sure others will chime in on. |
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The Ultrasound/Dean Markley amplifiers used to get a bit of love around here.
It would seem that they are only available used though. |
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Yes a used Ultrasound!
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If your willing to spend a bit more for used.
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Fishman Loudbox Mini or Artist...either one.
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I don't understand why people recommend used and discontinued company amps. Fishman, Marshall, and Fender makes great sounding amps in your price range and all sound good, but go with the top of your price range. Fishman loudbox mini and Artist are excellent. Marshall as50d is great too.
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I recently played one of the new Fender Acoustic amps at my local Guitar Center, and I was very impressed by it. Simple, basic controls, classy looks, and it sounded great. Oh, and the onboard effects are quite nice. If I had to replace my Carvin I'd give the Fender serious consideration.
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Used SWR Strawberry Blonde is pretty good. I have one but it's getting too heavy to gig with. I'm using my Fender Acoustasonic 150 for gigs these days. Amazing tone for a solid state amp. Onboard effects cover the essentials well. And the added plus is it works for electric and acoustic and has a separate channel for a mic.
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It's usually easy to find a Fishman Loudbox mini with the "singer/songwriter" package which includes a mic, mic stand, and mic cable for the same price as just the amp. Sweetwater has a similar deal on the Loudbox artist, which isn't a deal I see as often.
I don't know if those are the absolute best acoustic amps out there, but they offer a really nice combination of price, sound quality, versatility, and weight. The Artist (which I have) has a couple of nice built-in effects, and plenty of power. (I'm not worried about keeping up with a drummer with it). My pickup is a UST, so I don't have the most natural-sounding setup ever, but I'm very happy with my amp overall. |
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As for discontinued amps.. there are a lot of greats models out there that are no longer being made but sound incredible. Yes you lose out on warranty etc., but if anything goes wrong, most amp techs can fix the issue. |
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It got a nice array of features and great sound.. at $399 it's a terrific value! |