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Old 01-18-2021, 11:55 AM
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Default AER 60 or Henriksen Bud 6?

They seem comparable in features. Both are probably 10x louder thanI need. Any preferences or problems? Thanks!
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Old 01-18-2021, 11:42 PM
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For Henriksen bud 6:
I got a Henriksen the bud 10. I love it so much. I guess the same will be for the bud 6. It even more light weight, convenient if you need to take it anywhere. The 5 band EQ really work if you are brave enough to dig in. About the sound, I think henriksen bud series are more like PA speaker. I've tried it with acoustic, a strat, electric bass, keyboard and even electric drum. All got excellent result. It's really versatile. However, it lacks a high-pass filter.

For AER 60:
I've played with this amp once but I don't have one. Very beautiful sounding amp, especially for acoustic guitar. However, it's not that good if you put a mic and sing through this amp. And it's quite heavy and bulky comparing to bud 6.

At the end, both are very good amp.
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Old 01-19-2021, 06:12 AM
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I auditioned a Henriksen Bud 6 once and it did not work for me. Loved the small size and light weight but I just couldn't get the sound I needed for an acoustic duo and the price was expensive so I returned it. I've never played an AER but I've heard plenty outdoors used by buskers and the sound was always great.

I'd say if you need a bigger sound for both guitar and vocals then the AER. But if you don't need a huge sound (and it sounds like you don't with the 10X sound comment) and you prefer a smaller, lighter size then the Bud. There's also a few options out at and below that price range that are also small, sound great and are excellent choices.
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For me it's the AER all day long, i could never wish for a better sounding amp, lightweight super portable and Tommy E uses them!!
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Although some folks will say the AER is not great for vocals if you pair it with a good microphone vocals sound very nice. Try a Beyer M88 microphone with the Compact 60. IMHO it's a winning combination.
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Thanks, all. Both seem well-liked and reputable. Leaning towards ARR 60/4, but need to fatten the piggy bank a little more!
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I've only owned the aer.
And will mirror everyone's
Experience with the bad vocal
Sound. But for acoustic guitar
It sounded great. If you plan on also
Singing through it I would buy
A used one so you dont lose
Too much when you decide to sell
It. I now own a eae d68 mk2
Much better imho as a mini pa.
More power more adjustments fx
Etc. Just a better amp all around.
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Old 01-24-2021, 07:33 PM
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Nowadays, there are many options:

Mesa Boogie Rosette
Hughes & Kettner Era 1
Genzler Acoustic Array Pro
etc

It will be great if you can try the options you want before purchase.
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