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Old 07-13-2018, 12:46 PM
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Is the loudbox mini a good choice? Given the limited selection at guitar center, it seems to sound the best in that price range. Is there anything else I should be considering?

Uses would be home practice and small venues.
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Old 07-13-2018, 01:08 PM
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Roland Acoustic Chorus, or the Fender Acoustic 90 might be worthwhile to look at.
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Old 07-13-2018, 01:41 PM
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Save a few more bucks and look for a used Loudbox Artist which is a much better amp - better inputs and more power. Ignore trashed tolex on used ones as that is standard for all Loudbox models.
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Old 07-13-2018, 02:04 PM
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I did a few gigs with a fellow who played through a Loudbox Mini, and it was my first time hearing that little amplifier "on stage"... I was playing and singing through my AER Compact 60, and that Mini seemed to hang right in there, even at a decent volume in a fairly sizeable room.

It's a solid little amp with a very good company behind it...
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Old 07-13-2018, 02:55 PM
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Is the loudbox mini a good choice? Given the limited selection at guitar center, it seems to sound the best in that price range. Is there anything else I should be considering?

Uses would be home practice and small venues.
I've never used one myself, but after a few years here on the forum, I can say that the Loudbox Mini has been the most recommended amp I've seen here for your price range and needs.

But the Tolex is flimsy. Just my .02
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Old 07-13-2018, 04:51 PM
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Is the loudbox mini a good choice? Given the limited selection at guitar center, it seems to sound the best in that price range. Is there anything else I should be considering?

Uses would be home practice and small venues.
I have both the mini and the charge. After about 5 years my mini quit while operating on generator power. Fishman replaced it for $50 plus shipping. You can't beat that kind of service. The new covering is much better than the old one.


Look no further Fishman of any flavor gets my vote.
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Old 07-13-2018, 05:16 PM
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I just received my Fishman Loudmouth Mini a week ago and I couldn't be happier. Keep in mind I only use it at home though.

The general consensus is its fine for small venues.
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Old 07-13-2018, 07:52 PM
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Another vote for the Fishman. I had the Mini, and traded it for the Mini Charge. It's just a great little acoustic amp!
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Old 07-13-2018, 08:27 PM
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another vote for the mini. I have the Artist, my band partner has the Mini. We just got back from playing an outdoor gig literally in the street. He ran the DI out of his mini into our Alto Troupers on stands, the mini sounded great to us for his guitar and vocals and we got lots of compliments on the sound. I too have had the benefit of Fishman's amazing customer service. I can't say enough about this great line of amps and this company.
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