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Behringer ACX900 Ultracoustic 90-Watt Amplifier Review

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(More customer reviews)You could spend some serious money on an acoustic amp ... but depending on your needs, this amp is an exellent value ... it performs as good or better than lots of amps 3 times it's price ... Behringer makes really high quality products for much less money than most products in the same class ... between me and my sons, we own several Behringer products and have always been pleased with the quality ...
This amp has 2 channels and multi band EQ on each ... 1/4 inch on one channel and XLR on the other ... I have been able to dial in really good sound for multiple acoustic gutiars and even for a vocal mic (although you might need a pre-amp for the mic for optimum performance) ... it also has outputs to go to a PA and I have been pleased with the results when I've used it as a monitor and run it to a mixing board for live performances .. it has 90 watts which is plenty of power for small venues or for use as a monitor (lots of amps with less power are way more expensive) ... look at the features on this amp and then compare them to other amps and you'll see you get more for your money with this one ...
Two reaons this amp does not get 5 stars. One is that the built-in effects are really below average IMO ... reverb is just OK and everything else just doesn't do it ... if you are just looking for a good acoustic, non-effected sound (or if you want to use your own external effects) you should not be dissapointed ... the other is the knobs/dials are plastic and look like they may not hold up as well as ones which are more ruggedly made ...
So if you are looking for a great value for a basic acoustic amp, you should be satisfied with the ACX900 ...

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Behringer ACX1800 Ultracoustic 180-Watt Amplifier Review

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(More customer reviews)The special effects are terrific and can be applied individually to the Mic and Instrument input. Bought it just to fool around at home. Kids are having a blast singing karioke. Glad I bought the 1800 - plenty of power for our great room. The manual is excellent. This is a 50 pound amp! I'm gonna put wheels on the bottom so I can move it around easier.

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Roland AC-60 Acoustic Chorus Combo Amp Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this amp in 2005 to use in church as my monitor and DI for an acoustic electric guitar. I was totally happy with the natural acoustic sound, and the amp had more than enough power to fill the church on the few occasions where the main PA failed.
My criticisms may be minor to some, and admit that I am very picky:
1) I really wish that the line level XLR outputs had a switchable pad to allow for connection to a microphone level input. As it stands I need to use a XLR attenuator or direct box to tame the signal by -20 db. It works fine but it is another piece of gear I have to remember to bring along.
2) I would have also liked a sturdier kickstand clip -- the stock nylon clip is reminiscent of an old zip tie, and it broke one winter's day -- not at all consistent with the rest of the package.
3) I like the shoulder bag but the strap gets cinched at it's attachment point on the bag. Also, the strap cannot be shortened maximally, and there is no top handle on the bag, which means it has to stay on your shoulder or you need to use two hands to carry the bag.
Ultimately I decided it was easier to carry the unit by the handle and only use the bag to protect it in my vehicle. Nevertheless, the true test of this unit is that I have continued to use it for the past 4 years, even after experimenting with all sorts of direct box combinations including a Roland AD-8, Roland CM-30 monitor, Behringer GI-100, UltraSound PDI, Demeter Tube Direct, and BBE DI-1000 direct boxes. I still use this amp with a Guild Peregrine, a Whirlwind -20 db XLR pad, a Korg CA-30 tuner, and a FS-5L switch to control muting.

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Fishman Loudbox 100 Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm not that experienced with guitar amps. The only other amp I've owned is an Acoustasonic Junior, the old one without the DSP effects. It only had reverb and chorus. I'm no expert on amps so take that into account as you read on.
Reason I bought a new amp is because the mic section of the Fender Acoustasonic blew out and I didn't feel it was worth the money to have it fixed. This amp is much better sounding that the Acoustasonic.
This amp has only 5 effects...2 Hall, 2 Plate reverb and a Chorus and the differences between them are real subtle. But I play classical guitar into this with a mic so I'm not looking for big special effects, only a little hall or reverb in order to brighten up the extremely dull room I practice in. I've been playing guitar for over 50 years...my gigging days are long gone so I'm not looking for a wah-wah pedal. This amp is strictly for my own enjoyment and I really love it. The sound of my Pavan 30 classical guitar is extremely natural coming through this amp, which is exactly what I wanted and the amp makes it sound like I'm playing in a large hall with great natural acoustics. I use an AudioTechnica pro 37 condenser mic with it.
Had a little trouble at first with feedback, but that's always the case with a mic. Eventually I figured out the right gain, volume and amp placement and that problem is solved. The tone controls really work, you can turn the tweeter down if your high notes sound a bit shrill, (I turned it down just a tiny bit) and overall, every control on this amp had a function and they all work great. There's nothing fancy here, just a great sounding amp. Love the light weight. At 23 lbs it's a lightweight compared to the Fender acoustisonic at 43 lbs. I plugged my steel string acoustic with pickup into it and without having to worry about mic feedback, I cranked it up. Holy cow, you would definitely wake up the neighbors. It sounded fantastic, but I rarely play the steel anymore.
So....bottom line, highly recommended

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Traynor TVM50 50W 1x10 Battery Powered Guitar Combo Amp (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I like it a lot... For not having to have a generator/soundboard/speaker outdoor sound system, this is a great alternative. Sounds great and easy to use.

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AGA70 Acoustic Guitar Amplifier Review

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(More customer reviews)I can only guess that the newness of this product accounts for the relative lack of online reviews at this time. Although I have been impressed with the relatively inexpensive Crate acoustic guitar amps, I'm doubtful that you can find a better sub-$500 acoustic amp than the Vox AGA70. There is ample tone control on each of the two channels, via 3-band EQ and an additional "Color" knob. One of the two channels contains a tube pre, which provides additional warmth to either guitar or vocal. The 70-watt capacity with 6.5" driver provides enough sound for many of the smaller venues I play; if not, the DI on the back allows for output to the soundboard. My workhorse acoustic guitar, which has an older and not-so-impressive under-the-bridge pickup, never sounded as good "plugged up" as when ran into this amplifier. My only complaints, still minimal, are the complete lack of vintage appearance (except for chickenhead knobs) and the use of a softer cloth grill rather than a hard grill. Without an accessory cover, I'm not sure how long this will hold up through regular loading and unloading.

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Crate CA6110DG Gunnison Acoustic Guitar Amplifier, 60 Watts RMS, Automatic Feedback Elimination Review

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(More customer reviews)I've owned this amp for about three months and love it. It can be found for a great price if you look around. It has a lot of very nice features, sounds great, and is a very good value. I play a variety of acoustic guitars and all sound nice. The DSP effects are good - if you need more or better just get a pro pedal. I played my vintage Sears Silvertone 1448 through it and the sound was amazing. I've only run it at light to moderate sound levels so I don't know how well it handles full volume.
The only thing I don't like is the location of the panel. Its on top but a bit hard to tweak - especially when it is tilted. The included foot switch is nice (and has a very long cable).
As with all amps or musical gear you'll want to play before you buy as everyone's idea of good or desired tone varies and is quite subjective. I found mine in a local music shop and jammed on it a while before purchase.
In conclusion - a very nice amp for a great street price.

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When you need to send the perfect acoustic signal to the front-of-house mixer, the Crate CA6110DG can get you there in style. With features like XLR & 1/4" balanced line out (with Level control and ground lift), Tweeter Level control, Effects Loop, and footswitch accessible Reverb/Effects and Chorus switching, it's easy to see why the Crate CA6110DG is the leader in its class.
Designed for the performing artist, CA6110DG's 60 watt power amp drives the internal 10" polypropylene woofer/piezo tweeter combination to outstanding volume levels, providing both low end punch and superb top-end fidelity. And since volume without tone just doesn't cut it, the CA6110DG provides two separate channels, each with its own gain, EQ, and reverb/effects controls. Crate's built-in feedback filters make feedback a thing of the past, effectively killing feedback without sacrificing sound quality. We've even included the footswitch for hands-free operation of the feedback filters.

The CA6110DG also features 16 of Crate's stunning DSP effects, including short and medium Slapback Delays, Echo, Chorus, Rotary Speaker, Chorus (with Hall Reverb), and two distinct Reverb modes. These effects were designed specifically for use with acoustic instruments and vocals.

Whether you need the perfect acoustic guitar amp, or a self-contained PA system with digital effects and feedback control, the Crate CA6110DG is all about tone, control, and flexibility.

Why is it so hard to amplify an acoustic guitar? By its very nature, an acoustic instrument requires lots of feedback control, especially when it's asked to compete with drums and a stage full of rockers. And although most amps can effectively control feedback, they often do so by severely sacrificing tone for volume.

Our CA Series amps give you all the tone and features necessary to put your acoustic sound on top of the mix, whether you're soloing at the Opry or strummin' at the coffeehouse. With its unparalleled balance of clarity, power, natural tone, and intuitive controls, the Crate Acoustic Series remains our most widely endorsed amp line. Try one and you'll see why.

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