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Not finding a lot of info right now online. Most of the "acoustic" amps seem to be more set for a singer/songwriter performance. I'm looking for a two channel acoustic guitar amp. My Breedlove acoustic has become my main gigging acoustic, but most performances I will also need to utilize an electric, and archtop, or a classical. Because of this I'm looking to have separate channels for eqs and sound levels so I can just either instrument and go. Other then the Fishman Loudbox Artist Pro are there any other options? Currently utilizing a Laney LA35C, which has worked well, but the aux channel for guitar 2 just doesn't have the detail that the dedicated guitar channel has.
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04-27-2018 09:01 AM
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I've gone through a lot of them. What is your budget? How loud do you need? Are on-board efx important?
Originally Posted by C Squared
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Like to stay around $500 but will go up to a grand for the right amp. Right now I'm using the 35 watt Laney with 2 6" speakers and it does the job. Having efx on board is nice, but really an option for me. I use a touch of reverb at times with the Laney. Once or twice did add some chorus but focus more on pure instrument tone. That said, having stuff to play with at times is nice lol
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ps - What about portability/weight/size? That Laney is around 25 lbs, correct? Originally Posted by Woody Sound
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Think it's like 18 lol. Under 40lbs nothing too large. The was also one of the nice things about the Fishman, think it was around 25-30.
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An Acoustic Image Clarus would be my suggestion. It has all the features you seek including 2 separate inputs with independent volume and tone controls, and plenty of power.
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In that price range, your original suggestion is probably a good one. The Fishmans are awesome. But definitely look at the Performer as an upgrade to the Pro, for a deeper, fuller sound.
Loudbox Performer Amplifier | Fishman
Also check out Fender's new lineup. I saw them in person, but didn't try them. Very convenient full width handle too. Four models from $400 to $1k.
Acoustic | Fender Guitar Amplifiers
DV Mark's AC 101 / AC 101H are worth looking at.
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Also the Schertler/Godin form-factor things are highly recommended.
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Like Klatu, many like the AI amps. I had one, didn't. JMO.
MY current setup is a Genz-Benz Compak 300-10. It's a very portable high-powered combo with removable head. I can carry it as is, or remove the small head for use with a larger cab, or add a larger cab to the combo for insane power. Below is a picture of the GB on top of a RE-ER 12. Unfortunately Jeff Genzler sold Genz-Benz and they are no longer available. You can find several GB models on the used marker, most are great amps.
Jeff has a great new offering similar to the Compak 300, albeit a pit pricey.
https://www.genzleramplification.com...tic-array-pro/
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In that budget I strongly recommend the Schertler David. You may find one used for $500.
It was designed for acoustic and has an extremely powerful EQ for that. It also sounds very full and warm with electrics.
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AER Compact 60. A used example will be a bit more than 500 bucks, but you get what you pay for.
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one of these?
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Speaking of the Bud, don't they have dual channels on any of the larger amps?
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I think the bud is pretty boxy sounding for acoustics, tbh. But the electric tone is wonderful.
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Great amps. But will need a cab. Or one of the combos, but they will all be north of $500. Originally Posted by Klatu
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I've read good things about the Carvin AG100D or AG200 combos. At or below your price point on the used market.
Archive-AG100D 100W Acoustic Guitar Amp with Digital Effects
Review: Carvin Amplifiers AG200 Acoustic Guitar Amp — Video - Guitar World
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This is probably very subjective and depends on the desired electric tone: I have an older AER Acousticube (I think the model name is IIa). While it's fantastic for purely acoustic instruments I never liked it for electric guitars / archtops (with a magnetic PU), at least not without an additional preamp/pedal in front.
But I probably just don't like full range speakers for that kind of guitar (even when more highs are desired). It might work with a model where you can switch off the tweeter or regulate it's volume.
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I have an older Fender acoustisonic PR370 it's powerful, has 2 instrument channels with separate EQ on each channel, decent DSP features as well as a mic in the second channel. At 80 watts per channel it's hard to beat.
Unfortunately they are not readily available or inexpensive but if you can try one and snag it you will not be sorry. I've had mine seven or eight years and it's a joy to play on. The one achilles heel it has like many Fender amps I own and have repaired is the speakers are not up to the task of handling the amp rated wattage. But that's an easy fix.
Why Fender stopped making them is a puzzler.
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I do have an AG200 and it is very nice indeed. Unfortunately, discontinued and rare on the used market. Originally Posted by Gitfiddler
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You can pick up a used Quilter MicroPro 8” for around $600. It has two channels, one voiced for electric guitar, the other for acoustic instruments. I’ve even sung out of mine, it’s a handy, versatile amp and only 18 lbs.
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really, really, really looked hard at the schertlers before going with a carvin, because i wanted something more line array-ish and better for vocals and such. but if you are going cheap, i really don't think the roland ac line is that bad. can't be any cheaper used, and my acoustics, archtops and electrics sound pretty nice through them (though i do put eqs, dis and such in front of them). thought the littlest fishman was pretty solid with flat and archtops when i tried one at gc. i weirdly liked it better than the larger one.
another idea would be a pretty nice eq pedal that you could kick in for your "second channel", while have the amp set to your base tone. that's more or less what i do even with my multi channel amps. since i'm using a really nice eq, i find the base sound i have works fairly well with either acoustic or electric. maybe a slight tweak to the highs or presence knob (or the ones on the guitar) depending on the kind of guitar and pickups in question.
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+1 on the Acoustic Image. I have dragged my Corus all over the place for years and it has never let me down, but they are > $500, even used. I like my Bud too, but again, it's a bit more than your price cap. I used to use a Roland AC 60, which was nice and in your price range, but a little boxier sounding than the AI or Bud for archtop.
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Fishman Loudbox Artist will do exactly what you are looking for. Better than the Schertler David or the AER 60 or the Quilter MicroPro. Having owned all of these amps, the Fishman wins hands down.
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I agree about the Fishman. To the OP: I may have misread (or misunderstood) your OP. If you are satisfied with a 35 watt amp currently, the Loudbox Artist should be more than enough oomph. Fishman also has a very versatile control layout. Just one warning: While they DO have DI outs, they do NOT have a jack to add a 2nd speaker cab if you want. Originally Posted by D.G.
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I was able to play a Roland AC60 and AC90 side by side. Night and day. The AC90 is in a different class, probably because of the extra wattage and bigger speakers. Deeper, fuller sound. Originally Posted by Chazmo
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+1 on the AER compact 60 ... what a great sounding, compact amp with a ton of useful features.
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i would also recommend the AER compact 60, especially for nylon strings. Ain't cheap though..
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