I have a Fishman Loudbox Artist that I absolutely love. I have used it at small and medium sized shows (and even used it for a couple Karaoke and DJ shows). And I use it as my monitor with my large PA system.
Fender Acoustasonic 90. Just unboxed it. I chose it because it’s light-weight, powerful, has a vocal and instrument channel and effects are separate for each channel.
I use a Marshall AS100D acoustic guitar/vocal amp. The sound is very rich, warm and professional. The onboard effects are sparse but all of a high quality and very useable. It's also easy to use. Once I got this, all my other amps went out the window! The AS100D is a classic amp in the making and a must for any singer/player who want's the best but without breaking the bank. Highly recommended.
Walked into a store and played the fishman loudbox mini and artist and I was blown away. However…in a dark and dusty corner I spotted a fender acoustasonic pr370 sfx. It was a vintage monster so I had to try it. The fullness in sound and the power of the lows made the fishmans sound like a tin can. Which is not an insult, the fishmans are amazing. I bought the fender and right now I’m dialing it in using your videos. Can’t wait!
I loved the TAC Family story. Having only plunked around on a guitar that I purchased in 1972 and never really learned how to play, I began lessons at a local shop in October 2020. After about seven lessons now I have kept myself encouraged by recognizing all the small victories in my progress. This year has been difficult for all of us, with many of us in near seclusion because of the Big Beer Bug of 2020, so we need to do everything we can to stay encouraged. Thanks for this info on the amps, Tony and thank you for all you do for the guitar community! By the way, for those that didn't recognize him, that AER Compact 60 was demoed by John Oates, of Hall and Oates!!
I use a Fender Acoustasonic 150, light weight, powerful for both channels, nice effect selection. Have played in Pub settings and in larger auditorium and it handles the room sizes with little effort.
I have a Fishman Loudbox Mini, I really love this amp because it sounds exactly like the natural guitar its almost weird lol, it's amazing loud and clear, it also comes with Bluetooth so I can jam along to some Grateful Dead
@@MsLeosmom there should be a tiny black button on the right side of the amp hold it down till it starts blinking fast to pair new devices for the slow blink for known devices
I'm surprised ya made no mention of the Boss Acoustic Singer series of acoustic amps. I bought the Boss Acoustic Singer Pro which is 120 watts and costs $780. This amp for both acoustic instruments and vocals is nothing short of stellar. And in addition to the supplied "A & B" footswitch that controls the vocal harmonies and looper/overdub features, I also use the Boss GA-FC foot switch ( 6 buttons ) and run both foot switches for total control of the amp. HIGHLY recommended. One issue worth mentioning: for anyone using one of these Boss Acoustic Singer amps ( several models/sizes ) I warn against using a Shure SM58 microphone, because they sound "boomy & muddy" through these amps. Instead, use a Sennheiser e835 microphone and watch/listen to these amps spring to life!!! I've relied on several Shure SM58's ran through my PA systems over the years, and they are tried & true workhorse mic's......but for some reason, they don't work so well with these amps.
@@jameslifetimelearner Hey James..........not to my knowledge. Before I bought the Boss Singer Pro amp, I did extensive research on this amp ( and several of the other top-rated acoustic amps ), from video/audio reviews to tech's & spec's that included the various pedals made by Roland/Boss ( 3 of them NOT counting the included 2-button switch I discussed in my original comment ) that can also be used with this amp in conjunction with the included footswitch. I actually learned ( from 2 other owners ) about the boomy sound from using a Shure SM58, and how the Sennhauser e835 works great ( and it does )..........but never found any info about any dedicated mic made special for this amp. Perhaps you were thinking about the phantom power switch to allow the use of condensor mic's on channel 1, which is the vocal mic channel, but can also be used for a condensor mic ONLY if the phantom power is used........and that would be for another acoustic instrument OR for running 1 guitar that has a pickup system through channel 2: ( the guitar ch ) and also use a condensor mic for the same guitar that would run through chan 1. Never tried that by the way, I don't have any condensor mic's currently. But I sing while playing, so I doubt I will ever try that anyway.
@@jameslifetimelearner I never paid any attention to the spec's of mic's. I've only paid attention to ohm's pertaining to speakers, and how NOT to screw up by using speakers with a different impedance. I've owned & gigged with lots of amps a few PA's, and other gear........but when it came to the real technical stuff, I would simply seek the advice from local amp tech's for what will work, or is safe to use. I've always concentrated on playing guitar, singing, and blues harp. I used a pair of SM58's for 9 years when my ex-partner and I gigged as an acoustic duo, and the SM58's served us very well. But during my research of the Boss Acoustic Singer Pro amp, I did find 3 different reviews from owners stating that the SM58 didn't work so well for vocals with this amp, and that the Sennhauser e835 solved their problems with unruly/boomy sound. So I simply went with the e835, and all is great. Throughout the decades of playing & performing, I haven't blown anything up yet, nor have I electrocuted myself, lol. Seen plenty of others who weren't so lucky though.
I have a Bose L1 setup which I love because of the ability to plug in mic and guitar separately. I also have a Fender Blues Jr. that is hard to beat for acoustic or electric (however, it is heavy for an old guy to schlep!)
Good info on tweeking acoustic amps. One thing I didn't see in the video or in the comments is that the AER Compact 60 is also a fantastic vocal amp that comes with phantom power. Works well for solo gigging or in a small combo.
I’m 68 and last summer took the courage of playing a solo publicly. Kathy‘s story inspires me! Thanks for sharing. It’s not always about gain from settings.
Hello I have just got the Spark amplifier from positive grid. I have two questions. 1- have you tried this amplifier and your review of it for acoustic guitars 2- tips and tricks for this amplifier you think would be helpful for acoustic guitar players.
VicktoreBeskor, I have been reading a lot of reviews about this amp and I’m seriously considering buying it. Let me know how you are getting along learning how to use it. I figured I don’t own an amp yet but I want to have a Swiss Army knife amp that can work for both electric and acoustic.
@@vwbeetle72jellybeen hello i am really enjoying the amp so far mind you i am just a beginner at guitar so i really don't know much but i can see that this was good for me. i don’t plan on being in a band just playing around the house and friends houses so it is going to work out great.
Just got the newly released Fishman Loudbox Micro. I was blown away by the amazing sound quality of this little amp. It’s perfect for home use or small gigs and sounds like a dream. Highly recommend it
I have the Mesa one-ten and it’s incredibly versatile for acoustic or electric jazz styles. The effects loop is handy for a Colour Box or Hornet pedal.
I gig with a simple Acoustic 30 amp from GC. Perfect for the rehearsal room. I use various DI pedals depending on the guitar I use. This video was helpful. Thank you.
I’m thinking of buying one of those amps but the standard smallest size , it’s like 20 watts I think? Dyou think they’re pretty good for just camping trips/small venues
Maybe not so easy to get in the US but brands like Acus and Schertler are high on the list for acoustic amp brands. I have an old Framus acoustifier 120.. beast of an amp.
Boss Katana works well for me and my application. Solo live gigs, small Church Praise and Worship. I play a Taylor acoustic electric with L.R. Baggs pedal.
Tony, I’m not even an average player but I have an Amp like one of yours, the AER Compact Mobile 60. Not fully used though. So I had the 6V batteries removed and bought a Larivee and an Ovation to match it.
I've had a Boss JS-10 for awhile now but never used it much because electrical noise caused by the inverter in my truck. Then I happened across a Boss Katana Air and I love it, it being a dual power source and wireless to boot, what's not to love! Such is the life of a long haul trucker that can't stand a day without his guitars!!!
I frickin’ love my beat up old Genz-Benz Shenandoah 100 for live gigs. Guitar and vocals in one unit. I have considered purchasing the new Genzler array pro to have as a back up if the 100 should ever die. Curious to know if you have had any experience with the Gens Benz or the Genzler amps.
I got a Roland KB550 because I use bass through it too. I recently put a Mooer Radar IR loader with a Martin IR, seems to work. Often I have my bass pedal board with chorus, Octave, reverb, chorus, Optical Compressor and overdrive (light) and a programable EQ (source audio) I buy pedals that work full range. The bass and Acoustic are both active.
In this day and age a lot of acoustic guitars have EQ in the guitar. Is it best to leave that flat and adjust EQ at the amp or vice versa or tweak EQ in the guitar and the amp
I have a Fender Acoustisonic 30 and also a Fender Acoustisonic 160. Both in mint condition (about 20* years old) Bought them because I got great deals on them.
First time I watched and I absolutely love what you are doing!!! The piano player that had a stroke was really great to watch!!! Music 🎶 is everything!!!! Thanks much, John Kringstad
Hi TY for all the encouragement..2020 has been rough but I am getting back up..I just ordered a spark amp to practice with..so any comments? Thanks again ..many blessings and good wishes to all for 2021...
The last clip of the man playing the keyboards to me the friends that came n the Trumpter that blew that Trumpet to encourage him is the beauty in friendship thru music . May God bless him with a speedy recovery 🙏🙏🎶🌷
Oh I own 2 acoustic amps an Bose L1 compact with Bluetooth, it’s light enough to get to a open mic. My other is also a Bose L1 1s it’s has a what I call a half base unit . Both unit is plug into a Bose Tone Match I love these units cos I don’t know n care for feedback .
How shoul you set the under saddle pick up on the guitar? LR Baggs two rottary controls. A volume and a bass to treble. Would ever turn the volume switch, i.e to midway so you can turn up your amp gain?
I currently have an older Ultrasound DS4 Acoustic Guitar Combo Amp. It has two 8" speakers and provides excellent natural sound for my Taylor acoustic guitars. Seeing you were using a Mesa/Boogie Rosette Two, I think my Ultrasound provides a similar sound... but it does not have all the fine tuning the Mesa offers. But I bought used for $200 vs. a new Mesa for $1300!
I dearly love my Fender Acoustasonic 30(w/DSP ) Has a fine sound and the mic side has great effects as well wonderful vocal attributes. I found in about 3 months old from the sister of a musician friend who suddenly passed away, Paid about $200.00 for it. Continues to play so well as look and sound well. The whole line of Fender acoustic amps are getting better and reasonable, including their new line. They range from about $100 to over $600 like the one similar to your example. The Marshall acoustics are nothing to sneeze at either.
After far too many years I finally understand why all those knobs are for and how to use them. I am a TAC member and just love the lessons and will use what I learned here to finally get my old Crate 60 watt acoustic amp set up properly.
I appreciate the effort, but the gain instruction seems hard to apply. At what volume should I set my amp while doing this? I understand gain is not volume, but it certainly affects volume. Moreover, an amp is not a board, so there is no light or graphic eq ti show clipping. It’s pretty tough to judge. Any additional hints?
You asked what acoustic amps I have? I have a Centaur A440 that I got in the late '90's and a recently acquired Roland AC-33. I use the Centaur when I can conveniently plug in to mains power and the battery powered Roland when I can't. P.S. love seeing a D-35 in your hands. My D-35 was my first Martin, bought new in '72 with proceeds from an insurance settlement on a fire in my parents' house that had immolated my original student model Harmony arch top and Kay electric. It's got 49 years of bumps, bruises, repairs, tweaks and my mojo in it now, and is gettin' quite respectable as it ages. 👍 😁 💕 🎶
I love you VIDEOS! This is my first time asking a question. In this video, you discussed the set-up of my acoustic guitar AMPLIFIER. However, it did not help me much because you only talked about the AMP's SETTINGS. My Alvarez acoustic-electric guitar has GAIN and EQ settings on board, and my AMPLIFIER also has GAIN and EQ settings! So how should I adjust my guitar's GAIN and EQ, and then adjust my AMP's GAIN and EQ? I'm guessing the GUITAR's settings should be made FIRST. Yes? But where should the AMP's settings be? I DON'T KNOW?! It's almost like there are TOO MANY OPTIONS...which can likely cause problems. What if I boost the GUITAR BASS a little, and then I boost the AMP's bass a little? Or should I keep the AMP settings at 12 o'clock and just boost or cut the guitar EQ? I'm sure I'm not the only person in your audience with these questions. Thanks! PS: I'm 73 years old, and I am doing a 90-minute solo FOLK CONCERT Friday night, and I am using my guitar amp. And to further complicate things, my powered 12-inch PA speaker also has GAIN??? Arrrgh! LOL
I have a Roland ac60. Don't use it live though. I play live regularly. When we gig live I use 2 different preamps set for 2 different guitars. My main guitar is a D28 with a K&K. I run that through a BBE acoustimax preamp. My secondary guitar is a Martin GPCPA1 which has the Fishman Aura F1 pickup. I run this through the LR Bags Venue preamp. Both preamps go direct to PA. Both sound great for different reasons. One thing universal for both preamps is that the mids are cut way back. If you have everything at 12 o'clock and cut the mids by 75%, that's a good start. If you have a Taylor with an ES system, may God have mercy on your soul. Good luck.
Hi, I''m playing acoustic guitar and singing (badly). I do have Fender 212R but now I'm thinking to buy acoustic amp. I don't use acoustic-electric guitar just a microphone (I have both dynamic and condense). I do thinking about this four amps but maybe you have better advice. I like some power (minimum 50W). Fender Acoustic 100 Amplifier (100W) Marshall AS50DV 50w Acoustic Instrument Amplifier Boss Acoustic Singer Live LT Compact Acoustic Instrument Amp Boss Acoustic Singer Live Amplifier Combo
Tony I can’t explain to you how much this video help me dial in great tone and sound with my Fishman Loudbox Artist Amp. Learning how to manage the sound that best suits my guitars has given me a new outlook on 2 of my guitars. My Taylor 214ce sounds great through this Amp after watching this video. Also my Martin GPCPA4R (man, that’s a mouth full) also sound terrific. I was have some issues with it. This video again has this Guitar sounding awesome with this Amp. My D-28 and D-18 sound great as they are. Thanks for all you do for us locked in Guitar Geeks. It’s been almost a year since COVID has had us Old Guys staying home for the most part. Without my Guitars and running I just may have lost my mind. Again thanks for everything. Oh yeah the Open Tuning Video also was great.
Ive got a Carvin acoustic amp. I’m not a big fan. It seems to kill all the air of any acoustic plugged in. I dont use it much but when I do I wish I had something else
And for Christmas, my youngest gave me a Looper Pro Guitar Effector Leakto Looper (foot pedal) Station. It's going to take some work, but I hope to loop a bridge & verse, play that while I switch to a fiddle, then singing back at the chorus. It came early with the donor due to COVID.
Just bought an acoustic amp and discovered this video. Thank you so much for the vid, it has been monumentally helpful for me as virtually a complete novice and still very much a beginner guitar player. SOOO true about the amp helping you identify things to work on !! Loved Cath's story too ! Very inspirational, and I wonder how many of us share a similar story...
It is good to point out the power of music, at any level. In my humble opinion music can be all that life is. Slow, fast, complicated...easygoing! To be able to just play and feel good doing it is a gift in itself. Thanks!!
Great video as always...have you tried the Hughes and Kettner ERA 1or 2 acoustic amps...I've heard them all including the AER amps....H&K acoustic amps are unbeatable..believe one of the designers for AER left and helped design the ERA models for H&K.
Thanks Tony, I look forward to your acoustic Tuesday shows and kinda wish you had one for every day of the week 🤣 I don’t have an acoustic amp yet but I’ll take all your suggestions into consideration. Thanks again 🤙
You prolly dont care at all but does anyone know of a tool to get back into an instagram account..? I somehow forgot my account password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me
@Quinton Armani i really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff now. Seems to take quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Funny thing for me, I'm an electric guitarist but I have a guild f112 acoustic Jumbo with a fishman pick up, until I purchased the loudbox mini, I always plugged into my Marshall JCM 800 hIf stk, w/ reverb @ very low vol and it sounded so wonderful!...still does, love the Loud box mini, though I prefer using mike on the guitar through the Mini!!! Warmer sound..
I have a Boss acoustic live which replaced my Fishman loudbox mini. The Fishman was fantastic and definitely the best for finger picking and solos but I never could get a good sound for streaming. Besides it’s not so good for voice. The Boss is fantastic for both streaming and solos but also singing is a lot much better. Besides there are many effects like harmonizing voices and guitars. It’s great and very easy to use. Finally the cherry on the cake is the looper. Only 40 seconds buts it’s enough for allowing me doing solos in my gigs. It’s also very helpful when I work on a new song to record myself and listen to how it sounds immediately and in a very easy way. It can record the two channels voice and guitar. it's almost double the price of the Fishman but if you add all the boss effects that are integrated into the amp it's the same with the big difference you don't need to bother with lots of pedals and cables everywhere
You should also mention using a powered PA speaker. I’ve been through so many acoustic amplifiers and by far the best sounding is the PA speaker. I use a Bose S1Pro or Bose F1. So many options out there though that would be great choice. EV Evolve 30 is awesome.
I have a Behringer basic acoustic amp - good effects, nice looking amp. I play both an Ibanez Artcore Jumbo body with an amp system in it and one of the best sounding (for the price) acoustic guitars - Yamaha FG800.
you touch on alot here, accents your mistakes and highlites your progress. also you may discover some small lics in between chord changes that give you that AHA moment!
indeed i'm one of those contemplating to buy an acoustic amp :) i had several gigs using a mini blackstar amp, debut 10e, but the sound is not so great... i managed to get a decent tone out of it, but now i'm heading towards something dedicated for acoustic. and i was thinking of a fender acoustic junior - is it worth it? or better a loudbox fishman amp? fender offers more power, but how about the tone?
Running a Taylor 814ce 2010 Es-1 using a fishman loudbox artist. Trying to decide for live gigs to mic the amp to the mixer mackie profx16 to a set of mackie thumps 215xt OR run the fishman into the mixer. Any suggestions. Was running tchelicon and seems like the chords g or c the sound modulates compared to a D or A chord also noticing while between songs at a gig a popping sound every now and then. So decided to switch back to the fishman amp and trying to decide if micing the amp or sending the signal from the fishman to the amp. Any suggestions would be welcomed! Even thought of selling the tchelicon for a boss v-8 but some bad reviews as well some say boss ve-500 vocal performer works on acoustics think that’s wrong for electric only. So would need both one for electric one for acoustic. Wish it would work for both because the boss ve-500 has good reviews for electric and would use on my casino. Thanks for the video and keep on jammin!
Just purchased the Fishman Loudbox Acoustic. I struggled with which on to purchase due to my use case. First, I don't play a instrument (though I plan to one day). What I love to do is sing. I went with the Fishman as it has Bluetooth and use a back track and sing. Always interested if anyone else uses if mostly for vocals
I play a Taylor 224CE Koa Deluxe through a Marshall AS50D in our church. The amp is then fed to our house PA system via XLR. My Taylor has a 2 band EQ and so does the Marshall with a Low/High, however no Mid. It does have an adjustable notch filter for removing feedback. I've struggled on how to adjust the EQ. Should I do it at the guitar or at the amp or both? I typically find myself backing the Mid off but in this case I don't have a Mid adjustment. Any ideas?
Dear Tony, you mentioned a feedback checklist. However it is not in the video. You probably won't be able to manage feedback using the amps EQ without compromising the overall tone. Feedback occurs with very specific frequencies and you need a notch filter or parametric EQ, or graphic EQ to isolate them. On stage I use a feedback buster. It is like a rubber bath plug that fits in the guitars sound hole. It dampens the soundboard reducing resonance induced by the sound from the amplifier. Cheers mate. Love your work.
Ive got a genz benz- my first acoustic amp- very nice amp- cost 350$. I found it to be a little to small for a band setting outside of rehersal. So i got a rumble 500. Its got a great eq and speaker- about 40 lbs takes pedals great, def gets enough volume when needed. I csn play anything through it, bass, electric, and of course acoustic. Also 350$
I have often thought that bass amps would make great acoustic guitar amplifiers because they usually have a tweeter whereas electric guitar amplifiers don’t.
@@im58woody the rumble is super versatile. Im a fan of clean amp tones mostly. Ill add delay or reverb. My electric has p90s so it gets a nice growl on it’s own when needed
Mesa Rosette 2x8 for me. It’s hard to imagine a better amp. Got lucky and got a floor demo on sale. Bedroom guitarist here. 2021, 22?, goal is to play an open mic.
I have a Fender Acoustasonic 100 and the Fender Mustang III 4-button footswitch to go with it. Used both just a few times. Maybe this will inspire me to use them more.
I got two busking amps Orange Acoustic 30 and Joyo bsk60 And Orange beats everything. It serves me for over 4 years now, went through every kind of weather, and needed tech support only once after all of that 😁 With 30W it has much more headroom than this Joyo with 60W. You can power it with 10x AA form acumulators which is for me 25000 mAh (about 18h of playing at full volume both guitar+mic) it's built in reverb is kind of meh... But chorus is great and you can blend it with reverb to get really unique sound. Cons of joyo bsk60? It's fckin massive, and you can sit on it 🤣 also build in delay and looper with included pedal works great.
Tony, a other great show! As a viewer that has been with you from the beginning, it has been interesting to see the arc of the show and how it has evolved. These days it is much more streamlined and has shifted to focus mostly on TAC members. Not saying that's bad - just different. I definitely miss things like the mail bag and 'you know you're a guitar geek when...' segments, as well as others, but there's a lot of good content developing. As always, looking forward to seeing what comes next.
I agree, Daddio307! I miss the laughter, the jokes, and truthfully I miss Noah and Levi. I know, I know, Noah is helping his wife with their new business venture in daycare, and Levi still comes around to help in the background once in a while. I’m waxing poetic now, but you know what I mean.
I have a Fishman Loudbox Artist that I absolutely love. I have used it at small and medium sized shows (and even used it for a couple Karaoke and DJ shows). And I use it as my monitor with my large PA system.
Fender Acoustasonic 90. Just unboxed it. I chose it because it’s light-weight, powerful, has a vocal and instrument channel and effects are separate for each channel.
I use a Marshall AS100D acoustic guitar/vocal amp. The sound is very rich, warm and professional. The onboard effects are sparse but all of a high quality and very useable. It's also easy to use. Once I got this, all my other amps went out the window! The AS100D is a classic amp in the making and a must for any singer/player who want's the best but without breaking the bank. Highly recommended.
Tony, U've learned so much through your RUclips channel. But in this episode you brought tears to my eyes . I thanks you so much.
Walked into a store and played the fishman loudbox mini and artist and I was blown away. However…in a dark and dusty corner I spotted a fender acoustasonic pr370 sfx. It was a vintage monster so I had to try it. The fullness in sound and the power of the lows made the fishmans sound like a tin can. Which is not an insult, the fishmans are amazing. I bought the fender and right now I’m dialing it in using your videos. Can’t wait!
I loved the TAC Family story. Having only plunked around on a guitar that I purchased in 1972 and never really learned how to play, I began lessons at a local shop in October 2020. After about seven lessons now I have kept myself encouraged by recognizing all the small victories in my progress. This year has been difficult for all of us, with many of us in near seclusion because of the Big Beer Bug of 2020, so we need to do everything we can to stay encouraged. Thanks for this info on the amps, Tony and thank you for all you do for the guitar community! By the way, for those that didn't recognize him, that AER Compact 60 was demoed by John Oates, of Hall and Oates!!
I have a k&k that goes in a baggs venue in my PA ! Sounds awesome ! 2 x12 Yamaha active speakers
I use a Fender Acoustasonic 150, light weight, powerful for both channels, nice effect selection. Have played in Pub settings and in larger auditorium and it handles the room sizes with little effort.
I have a Fishman Loudbox Mini, I really love this amp because it sounds exactly like the natural guitar its almost weird lol, it's amazing loud and clear, it also comes with Bluetooth so I can jam along to some Grateful Dead
how does the bluetooth work? i have the same amp but i dont know how to use the bluetooth.
@@MsLeosmom there should be a tiny black button on the right side of the amp hold it down till it starts blinking fast to pair new devices for the slow blink for known devices
I'm surprised ya made no mention of the Boss Acoustic Singer series of acoustic amps. I bought the Boss Acoustic Singer Pro which is 120 watts and costs $780. This amp for both acoustic instruments and vocals is nothing short of stellar. And in addition to the supplied "A & B" footswitch that controls the vocal harmonies and looper/overdub features, I also use the Boss GA-FC foot switch ( 6 buttons ) and run both foot switches for total control of the amp. HIGHLY recommended. One issue worth mentioning: for anyone using one of these Boss Acoustic Singer amps ( several models/sizes ) I warn against using a Shure SM58 microphone, because they sound "boomy & muddy" through these amps. Instead, use a Sennheiser e835 microphone and watch/listen to these amps spring to life!!! I've relied on several Shure SM58's ran through my PA systems over the years, and they are tried & true workhorse mic's......but for some reason, they don't work so well with these amps.
Didn’t they sell a dedicated mic for that system?
@@jameslifetimelearner Hey James..........not to my knowledge. Before I bought the Boss Singer Pro amp, I did extensive research on this amp ( and several of the other top-rated acoustic amps ), from video/audio reviews to tech's & spec's that included the various pedals made by Roland/Boss ( 3 of them NOT counting the included 2-button switch I discussed in my original comment ) that can also be used with this amp in conjunction with the included footswitch. I actually learned ( from 2 other owners ) about the boomy sound from using a Shure SM58, and how the Sennhauser e835 works great ( and it does )..........but never found any info about any dedicated mic made special for this amp. Perhaps you were thinking about the phantom power switch to allow the use of condensor mic's on channel 1, which is the vocal mic channel, but can also be used for a condensor mic ONLY if the phantom power is used........and that would be for another acoustic instrument OR for running 1 guitar that has a pickup system through channel 2: ( the guitar ch ) and also use a condensor mic for the same guitar that would run through chan 1. Never tried that by the way, I don't have any condensor mic's currently. But I sing while playing, so I doubt I will ever try that anyway.
@@howabouthetruth2157 The mic you’re using has 200ohm more impedance than sm58!
@@jameslifetimelearner I never paid any attention to the spec's of mic's. I've only paid attention to ohm's pertaining to speakers, and how NOT to screw up by using speakers with a different impedance. I've owned & gigged with lots of amps a few PA's, and other gear........but when it came to the real technical stuff, I would simply seek the advice from local amp tech's for what will work, or is safe to use. I've always concentrated on playing guitar, singing, and blues harp. I used a pair of SM58's for 9 years when my ex-partner and I gigged as an acoustic duo, and the SM58's served us very well. But during my research of the Boss Acoustic Singer Pro amp, I did find 3 different reviews from owners stating that the SM58 didn't work so well for vocals with this amp, and that the Sennhauser e835 solved their problems with unruly/boomy sound. So I simply went with the e835, and all is great. Throughout the decades of playing & performing, I haven't blown anything up yet, nor have I electrocuted myself, lol. Seen plenty of others who weren't so lucky though.
I have a Bose L1 setup which I love because of the ability to plug in mic and guitar separately. I also have a Fender Blues Jr. that is hard to beat for acoustic or electric (however, it is heavy for an old guy to schlep!)
Good info on tweeking acoustic amps. One thing I didn't see in the video or in the comments is that the AER Compact 60 is also a fantastic vocal amp that comes with phantom power. Works well for solo gigging or in a small combo.
Making music at any standard is pure joy. Try learning simple harmonising with a friend and see what it does to your smile. Excellent video thanks.
I’m 68 and last summer took the courage of playing a solo publicly. Kathy‘s story inspires me! Thanks for sharing. It’s not always about gain from settings.
What a terrific Video Tony! First time I've seen your Tuesday Show and it's a real joy and you are to, brother Thanks!!!!
Hello I have just got the Spark amplifier from positive grid. I have two questions.
1- have you tried this amplifier and your review of it for acoustic guitars
2- tips and tricks for this amplifier you think would be helpful for acoustic guitar players.
VicktoreBeskor, I have been reading a lot of reviews about this amp and I’m seriously considering buying it. Let me know how you are getting along learning how to use it. I figured I don’t own an amp yet but I want to have a Swiss Army knife amp that can work for both electric and acoustic.
@@vwbeetle72jellybeen hello i am really enjoying the amp so far mind you i am just a beginner at guitar so i really don't know much but i can see that this was good for me. i don’t plan on being in a band just playing around the house and friends houses so it is going to work out great.
Just got the newly released Fishman Loudbox Micro. I was blown away by the amazing sound quality of this little amp. It’s perfect for home use or small gigs and sounds like a dream. Highly recommend it
I have the Mesa one-ten and it’s incredibly versatile for acoustic or electric jazz styles. The effects loop is handy for a Colour Box or Hornet pedal.
Good info, I have the AER 60/4 very happy with it. The Fender one you mentioned is also a good one...
Wow that video of the old man playing piano warm my heart so much ❤️
I gig with a simple Acoustic 30 amp from GC. Perfect for the rehearsal room. I use various DI pedals depending on the guitar I use. This video was helpful. Thank you.
I’m thinking of buying one of those amps but the standard smallest size , it’s like 20 watts I think? Dyou think they’re pretty good for just camping trips/small venues
@@erickluviano981 absolutely. There should not be a need for more. IMO
Maybe not so easy to get in the US but brands like Acus and Schertler are high on the list for acoustic amp brands. I have an old Framus acoustifier 120.. beast of an amp.
Sr Technology (the guy who later created Acus, while Schertler boughthim out of SR and Changed the name to Schertler 150
Happy New Year = I have a Fishman Loud box artist - managed to pick it up second hand - Wow what a difference - I play my Taylor 110e brillent
Boss Katana works well for me and my application. Solo live gigs, small Church Praise and Worship. I play a Taylor acoustic electric with L.R. Baggs pedal.
Tony, I’m not even an average player but I have an Amp like one of yours, the AER Compact Mobile 60. Not fully used though. So I had the 6V batteries removed and bought a Larivee and an Ovation to match it.
Classical guitarist here. I use an AER 60. With a Takamine 132SC or sometimes a Godwin Grand Concert with a synth.
I've had a Boss JS-10 for awhile now but never used it much because electrical noise caused by the inverter in my truck.
Then I happened across a Boss Katana Air and I love it, it being a dual power source and wireless to boot, what's not to love!
Such is the life of a long haul trucker that can't stand a day without his guitars!!!
This is not just a simple tutorial. Great video, very inspiring. Thank you. Support from 🇵🇭
I frickin’ love my beat up old Genz-Benz Shenandoah 100 for live gigs. Guitar and vocals in one unit. I have considered purchasing the new Genzler array pro to have as a back up if the 100 should ever die. Curious to know if you have had any experience with the Gens Benz or the Genzler amps.
Have a Fishman loudbox mini and i love it, along with a K&K pickup and 1983 D73 Alvarez Yairi great combo!
Blackstar sonnet 120, clean, loud with amazing reverbs! This thing sounds big for such a small amp.
I got a Roland KB550 because I use bass through it too. I recently put a Mooer Radar IR loader with a Martin IR, seems to work. Often I have my bass pedal board with chorus, Octave, reverb, chorus, Optical Compressor and overdrive (light) and a programable EQ (source audio) I buy pedals that work full range. The bass and Acoustic are both active.
Try the Henriksen line of guitar amps. LOve them, starting with the Bud and the next size up.
In this day and age a lot of acoustic guitars have EQ in the guitar. Is it best to leave that flat and adjust EQ at the amp or vice versa or tweak EQ in the guitar and the amp
My Martin HD28V sounds great w/o any external preamp through my Roland ac90 Chorus. Don't overlook this older but great acoustic amp.
I have a Fender Acoustisonic 30 and also a Fender Acoustisonic 160.
Both in mint condition (about 20* years old)
Bought them because I got great deals on them.
Thank you for the amp info. I always wondered how those things work.
First time I watched and I absolutely love what you are doing!!! The piano player that had a stroke was really great to watch!!! Music 🎶 is everything!!!! Thanks much, John Kringstad
Hi TY for all the encouragement..2020 has been rough but I am getting back up..I just ordered a spark amp to practice with..so any comments? Thanks again ..many blessings and good wishes to all for 2021...
The last clip of the man playing the keyboards to me the friends that came n the Trumpter that blew that Trumpet to encourage him is the beauty in friendship thru music . May God bless him with a speedy recovery 🙏🙏🎶🌷
Oh I own 2 acoustic amps an Bose L1 compact with Bluetooth, it’s light enough to get to a open mic. My other is also a Bose L1 1s it’s has a what I call a half base unit . Both unit is plug into a Bose Tone Match I love these units cos I don’t know n care for feedback .
How shoul you set the under saddle pick up on the guitar? LR Baggs two rottary controls. A volume and a bass to treble. Would ever turn the volume switch, i.e to midway so you can turn up your amp gain?
Playing solo thru a Crate Acoustic 125D and Boss VE8. My Guild OM120 has never sounded so at home for my playing. Vocals sound fantastic too.
I have a kinsman kaa45 just got it for the bedroom .thank you for your help Colin UK 🇬🇧 🙏
I currently have an older Ultrasound DS4 Acoustic Guitar Combo Amp. It has two 8" speakers and provides excellent natural sound for my Taylor acoustic guitars. Seeing you were using a Mesa/Boogie Rosette Two, I think my Ultrasound provides a similar sound... but it does not have all the fine tuning the Mesa offers. But I bought used for $200 vs. a new Mesa for $1300!
I just picked up a DS4 as well! Just strummed through it last night and was impressed. Have you used this amp live?
I dearly love my Fender Acoustasonic 30(w/DSP ) Has a fine sound and the mic side has great effects as well wonderful vocal attributes. I found in about 3 months old from the sister of a musician friend who suddenly passed away, Paid about $200.00 for it. Continues to play so well as look and sound well. The whole line of Fender acoustic amps are getting better and reasonable, including their new line. They range from about $100 to over $600 like the one similar to your example. The Marshall acoustics are nothing to sneeze at either.
I have a Fender Acoustasonic 100 amp and feel it gives really life-like sound. It's relatively small and has simple controls. Highly recommended!
After far too many years I finally understand why all those knobs are for and how to use them. I am a TAC member and just love the lessons and will use what I learned here to finally get my old Crate 60 watt acoustic amp set up properly.
I appreciate the effort, but the gain instruction seems hard to apply. At what volume should I set my amp while doing this? I understand gain is not volume, but it certainly affects volume. Moreover, an amp is not a board, so there is no light or graphic eq ti show clipping. It’s pretty tough to judge. Any additional hints?
I have a pre amp built into my acoustic guitar. How do I set that up? How does that whole built in pre amp work in reference to eqing ?
Excellent video, thanks for posting.
You asked what acoustic amps I have? I have a Centaur A440 that I got in the late '90's and a recently acquired Roland AC-33. I use the Centaur when I can conveniently plug in to mains power and the battery powered Roland when I can't.
P.S. love seeing a D-35 in your hands. My D-35 was my first Martin, bought new in '72 with proceeds from an insurance settlement on a fire in my parents' house that had immolated my original student model Harmony arch top and Kay electric. It's got 49 years of bumps, bruises, repairs, tweaks and my mojo in it now, and is gettin' quite respectable as it ages. 👍 😁 💕 🎶
I love you VIDEOS!
This is my first time asking a question.
In this video, you discussed the set-up of my acoustic guitar AMPLIFIER.
However, it did not help me much because you only talked about the AMP's SETTINGS.
My Alvarez acoustic-electric guitar has GAIN and EQ settings on board, and my AMPLIFIER also has GAIN and EQ settings!
So how should I adjust my guitar's GAIN and EQ, and then adjust my AMP's GAIN and EQ?
I'm guessing the GUITAR's settings should be made FIRST. Yes? But where should the AMP's settings be? I DON'T KNOW?!
It's almost like there are TOO MANY OPTIONS...which can likely cause problems.
What if I boost the GUITAR BASS a little, and then I boost the AMP's bass a little?
Or should I keep the AMP settings at 12 o'clock and just boost or cut the guitar EQ?
I'm sure I'm not the only person in your audience with these questions.
Thanks!
PS: I'm 73 years old, and I am doing a 90-minute solo FOLK CONCERT Friday night, and I am using my guitar amp.
And to further complicate things, my powered 12-inch PA speaker also has GAIN??? Arrrgh! LOL
I have a Roland ac60. Don't use it live though. I play live regularly. When we gig live I use 2 different preamps set for 2 different guitars. My main guitar is a D28 with a K&K. I run that through a BBE acoustimax preamp. My secondary guitar is a Martin GPCPA1 which has the Fishman Aura F1 pickup. I run this through the LR Bags Venue preamp. Both preamps go direct to PA. Both sound great for different reasons. One thing universal for both preamps is that the mids are cut way back. If you have everything at 12 o'clock and cut the mids by 75%, that's a good start. If you have a Taylor with an ES system, may God have mercy on your soul. Good luck.
Hi,
I''m playing acoustic guitar and singing (badly). I do have Fender 212R but now I'm thinking to buy acoustic amp. I don't use acoustic-electric guitar just a microphone (I have both dynamic and condense). I do thinking about this four amps but maybe you have better advice. I like some power (minimum 50W).
Fender Acoustic 100 Amplifier (100W)
Marshall AS50DV 50w Acoustic Instrument Amplifier
Boss Acoustic Singer Live LT Compact Acoustic Instrument Amp
Boss Acoustic Singer Live Amplifier Combo
Any advice?
Many thanks,
Tony I can’t explain to you how much this video help me dial in great tone and sound with my Fishman Loudbox Artist Amp. Learning how to manage the sound that best suits my guitars has given me a new outlook on 2 of my guitars. My Taylor 214ce sounds great through this Amp after watching this video. Also my Martin GPCPA4R (man, that’s a mouth full) also sound terrific. I was have some issues with it. This video again has this Guitar sounding awesome with this Amp. My D-28 and D-18 sound great as they are. Thanks for all you do for us locked in Guitar Geeks. It’s been almost a year since COVID has had us Old Guys staying home for the most part. Without my Guitars and running I just may have lost my mind. Again thanks for everything. Oh yeah the Open Tuning Video also was great.
SWR California Blonde! Great amp.
What amp was used when you were showing off the reverb? What it that Mesa?
Ive got a Carvin acoustic amp. I’m not a big fan. It seems to kill all the air of any acoustic plugged in. I dont use it much but when I do I wish I had something else
I have the boss acoustic singer pro which I love and I have the Fishman loud box mini charge and plus I have Acoustic pedal board as well
Fishman Loudbox with battery. BECAUSE I can go to some of these elderly care facilities and not have to get the electronics tested
And for Christmas, my youngest gave me a Looper Pro Guitar Effector Leakto Looper (foot pedal) Station. It's going to take some work, but I hope to loop a bridge & verse, play that while I switch to a fiddle, then singing back at the chorus. It came early with the donor due to COVID.
Damn wish I bought the one with battery :( I feel limited and would be much smoother to just bring it wherever
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Just bought an acoustic amp and discovered this video. Thank you so much for the vid, it has been monumentally helpful for me as virtually a complete novice and still very much a beginner guitar player. SOOO true about the amp helping you identify things to work on !! Loved Cath's story too ! Very inspirational, and I wonder how many of us share a similar story...
Tony, another excellent episode. I am a TAC and FW follower and enjoy all levels of your instruction method. Thanks..
It is good to point out the power of music, at any level. In my humble opinion music can be all that life is. Slow, fast, complicated...easygoing! To be able to just play and feel good doing it is a gift in itself. Thanks!!
After years I understand 😄 thank you 😊
Great video as always...have you tried the Hughes and Kettner ERA 1or 2 acoustic amps...I've heard them all including the AER amps....H&K acoustic amps are unbeatable..believe one of the designers for AER left and helped design the ERA models for H&K.
Great video,,,set tone..and Kathy's for sure. Awesome,play enjoy..
Beautiful show 😊
Thank you for clearly explaining the acoustic amp. I learned a lot. The added videos and stories are priceless. Be blessed and peace to all.
Glad to find your channel! Good personality and lots of good info.
Sr Technology 150 plus - Think it is the best you Can get (and much more clear and hi-fi than the aer 60. Love everything SR Technology
Thanks Tony, I look forward to your acoustic Tuesday shows and kinda wish you had one for every day of the week 🤣
I don’t have an acoustic amp yet but I’ll take all your suggestions into consideration.
Thanks again 🤙
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Funny thing for me, I'm an electric guitarist but I have a guild f112 acoustic Jumbo with a fishman pick up, until I purchased the loudbox mini, I always plugged into my Marshall JCM 800 hIf stk, w/ reverb @ very low vol and it sounded so wonderful!...still does, love the Loud box mini, though I prefer using mike on the guitar through the Mini!!! Warmer sound..
I have a Boss acoustic live which replaced my Fishman loudbox mini. The Fishman was fantastic and definitely the best for finger picking and solos but I never could get a good sound for streaming. Besides it’s not so good for voice. The Boss is fantastic for both streaming and solos but also singing is a lot much better. Besides there are many effects like harmonizing voices and guitars. It’s great and very easy to use. Finally the cherry on the cake is the looper. Only 40 seconds buts it’s enough for allowing me doing solos in my gigs. It’s also very helpful when I work on a new song to record myself and listen to how it sounds immediately and in a very easy way. It can record the two channels voice and guitar. it's almost double the price of the Fishman but if you add all the boss effects that are integrated into the amp it's the same with the big difference you don't need to bother with lots of pedals and cables everywhere
You should also mention using a powered PA speaker. I’ve been through so many acoustic amplifiers and by far the best sounding is the PA speaker. I use a Bose S1Pro or Bose F1. So many options out there though that would be great choice. EV Evolve 30 is awesome.
So agree! I have an EV Evolve 30 but just picked up a Bose S1Pro to use for small gigs and practices. Excited to try it out!
I have a Behringer basic acoustic amp - good effects, nice looking amp. I play both an Ibanez Artcore Jumbo body with an amp system in it and one of the best sounding (for the price) acoustic guitars - Yamaha FG800.
you touch on alot here, accents your mistakes and highlites your progress. also you may discover some small lics in between chord changes that give you that AHA moment!
Frank Jackson.Thank you really enjoyed your lesson ..just about to buy a new amp .Been looking at a Fender 100. All the best from Thailand.
indeed i'm one of those contemplating to buy an acoustic amp :) i had several gigs using a mini blackstar amp, debut 10e, but the sound is not so great... i managed to get a decent tone out of it, but now i'm heading towards something dedicated for acoustic. and i was thinking of a fender acoustic junior - is it worth it? or better a loudbox fishman amp? fender offers more power, but how about the tone?
Running a Taylor 814ce 2010 Es-1 using a fishman loudbox artist. Trying to decide for live gigs to mic the amp to the mixer mackie profx16 to a set of mackie thumps 215xt OR run the fishman into the mixer. Any suggestions. Was running tchelicon and seems like the chords g or c the sound modulates compared to a D or A chord also noticing while between songs at a gig a popping sound every now and then. So decided to switch back to the fishman amp and trying to decide if micing the amp or sending the signal from the fishman to the amp. Any suggestions would be welcomed! Even thought of selling the tchelicon for a boss v-8 but some bad reviews as well some say boss ve-500 vocal performer works on acoustics think that’s wrong for electric only. So would need both one for electric one for acoustic. Wish it would work for both because the boss ve-500 has good reviews for electric and would use on my casino. Thanks for the video and keep on jammin!
Just purchased the Fishman Loudbox Acoustic. I struggled with which on to purchase due to my use case. First, I don't play a instrument (though I plan to one day). What I love to do is sing. I went with the Fishman as it has Bluetooth and use a back track and sing. Always interested if anyone else uses if mostly for vocals
As50D Marshall Hope I get it right now.Thanks Bro.❤❤
I play a Taylor 224CE Koa Deluxe through a Marshall AS50D in our church. The amp is then fed to our house PA system via XLR. My Taylor has a 2 band EQ and so does the Marshall with a Low/High, however no Mid. It does have an adjustable notch filter for removing feedback. I've struggled on how to adjust the EQ. Should I do it at the guitar or at the amp or both? I typically find myself backing the Mid off but in this case I don't have a Mid adjustment. Any ideas?
Loved the info on amps, I have a Peavey viper so I can use it with all my guitars.
Dear Tony, you mentioned a feedback checklist. However it is not in the video. You probably won't be able to manage feedback using the amps EQ without compromising the overall tone. Feedback occurs with very specific frequencies and you need a notch filter or parametric EQ, or graphic EQ to isolate them. On stage I use a feedback buster. It is like a rubber bath plug that fits in the guitars sound hole. It dampens the soundboard reducing resonance induced by the sound from the amplifier. Cheers mate. Love your work.
Ive got a genz benz- my first acoustic amp- very nice amp- cost 350$. I found it to be a little to small for a band setting outside of rehersal. So i got a rumble 500. Its got a great eq and speaker- about 40 lbs takes pedals great, def gets enough volume when needed. I csn play anything through it, bass, electric, and of course acoustic. Also 350$
I have often thought that bass amps would make great acoustic guitar amplifiers because they usually have a tweeter whereas electric guitar amplifiers don’t.
@@im58woody the rumble is super versatile. Im a fan of clean amp tones mostly. Ill add delay or reverb. My electric has p90s so it gets a nice growl on it’s own when needed
Acoustic a1000!! What are your thoughts on that amp?
Mesa Rosette 2x8 for me. It’s hard to imagine a better amp. Got lucky and got a floor demo on sale. Bedroom guitarist here. 2021, 22?, goal is to play an open mic.
Kathryn you rock!!! Great story
I have a Fender Acoustasonic 100 and the Fender Mustang III 4-button footswitch to go with it. Used both just a few times. Maybe this will inspire me to use them more.
I got two busking amps Orange Acoustic 30 and Joyo bsk60
And Orange beats everything. It serves me for over 4 years now, went through every kind of weather, and needed tech support only once after all of that 😁
With 30W it has much more headroom than this Joyo with 60W. You can power it with 10x AA form acumulators which is for me 25000 mAh (about 18h of playing at full volume both guitar+mic) it's built in reverb is kind of meh... But chorus is great and you can blend it with reverb to get really unique sound.
Cons of joyo bsk60? It's fckin massive, and you can sit on it 🤣 also build in delay and looper with included pedal works great.
Just got a Loudbox mini yesterday. Trying to figure it out
Tony, a other great show! As a viewer that has been with you from the beginning, it has been interesting to see the arc of the show and how it has evolved. These days it is much more streamlined and has shifted to focus mostly on TAC members. Not saying that's bad - just different. I definitely miss things like the mail bag and 'you know you're a guitar geek when...' segments, as well as others, but there's a lot of good content developing. As always, looking forward to seeing what comes next.
Ya I really miss those early shows too
I agree, Daddio307! I miss the laughter, the jokes, and truthfully I miss Noah and Levi. I know, I know, Noah is helping his wife with their new business venture in daycare, and Levi still comes around to help in the background once in a while. I’m waxing poetic now, but you know what I mean.
Thoughts on the Fender Acoustic Junior Go?
Good amp.
I love mine! Also love being able to play it without having to have power to plug it in. Comes in handy sometimes.
This was very helpful. You explained it clear and answered all the questions and problems I was having. Thank you.
Great show Tony thank you!
Thanks for a great acustic tuesday!
Some how I missed the part about feedback?
Me too!!!
Looking forward to next (this) week. More what I started watching for...
Hi good video !
I have a guitar Yamaha Trans-Acoustic and amp AER COMPACT 60/2 and is sound very good :)
Fishman Loudbox Artist. This video helped me a lot.