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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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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