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revster

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« on: December 18, 2011, 10:48:16 PM »
okay friends, I wondering this for a while. what amps are you using for your taylors, especially what may work well with ES system?
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Re: amps
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2011, 11:07:43 PM »
Fender Acoustasonic 30 DSP works just fine here.
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Re: amps
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2011, 11:55:07 PM »
While I am not an ES user, I do use a Fishman Loudbox Performer for my Taylor. I use Pick-Up The World electronics, namely a Dynamic Duo which is a combination of an under saddle pickup and a soundboard transducer.
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« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2011, 12:38:00 AM »
I usually play through a PA, but in more 'portable' or coffee-house kind of gigs, I use my Marshall AS50D with great success on both my ES equipped Taylors and the GS Mini (with a K&K PWM).  The Marshall produces an accurate, warm acoustic tone that satisfies me. 
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« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2011, 12:58:58 AM »
I don't have an acoustic amp (sound like an oxymoron) yet, but I am planning to buy the VOX AGA70 soon.

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Re: amps
« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2011, 10:31:51 AM »
I use a Genz Benz Shenandoah 100.  XLR inputs on two identical channels, and a parametric EQ on the mids.  Lets you dial in a great tone.  It has external speaker out jacks, and at my daughter's wedding I used it as a small PA.
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« Reply #6 on: December 19, 2011, 01:01:34 PM »
I use and love my Fishman Solo amp.  Fantastic and easy to haul around.

I also have an ultrasound D3 that I use in my house, and for smallish gigs.
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Re: amps
« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2011, 01:50:53 PM »
Quote from: Steely Glen on December 19, 2011, 12:38:00 AM
I usually play through a PA, but in more 'portable' or coffee-house kind of gigs, I use my Marshall AS50D with great success on both my ES equipped Taylors and the GS Mini (with a K&K PWM).  The Marshall produces an accurate, warm acoustic tone that satisfies me.

I too have a Marshall as50d ... it is a great improvement over not having an acoustic amp and a cheaper one I had a while back ... however, I must say that about 9 months ago I got back into electric guitar and got a Fender Super Champ XD amp ... that Super Champ amazes me for the money and I have found, much to my pleasant surprise, that it can actually do a very decent job of modeling an acoustic amp ... I wouldn't get rid of my Marshall, but I have used the Super Champ on a couple of projects with great results ...
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Re: amps
« Reply #8 on: December 19, 2011, 05:55:44 PM »
What, no love for Ultrasound here?

Big Ultrasound fan.  The DS4 is superb (and I sold mine simply because I didn't need an amp as much as I thought I would since the PA is jsut easier), and convinced a buddy to pick up an AG30.  One of the most natural sounding acoustic amps out there, IMHO.

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« Reply #9 on: December 19, 2011, 05:59:46 PM »
PA only.  If there isn't one to use where I play, I have an 8 channel mixer that I send to a powered monitor that is mounted on a speaker stand.  Small PA's are cheap and sound pretty good and are more versatile than an acoustic amp.  Getting the speaker up on the stand helps a lot.  Amps on the ground work well for people in the front, but to reach the back, you will probably be louder than the people up front appreciate.  Having that vertical clearance makes less sound fill the room.
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Re: amps
« Reply #10 on: December 19, 2011, 06:49:56 PM »
I have a small PA that gives the best results; for smaller venues the Fishman Loudbox 100 gets the nod.

My overall favorite however, is my little Roland Street Cube which is a go anywhere, battery operated, 2 channel wonder that gives just the right amount of boost to my guitars for those backyard, garage jams. It's also my around the house/bedroom amp, no plug ins and really small footprint.

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« Reply #11 on: December 19, 2011, 08:14:30 PM »
I'm glad you posted this, I've actually been in the market for an amp.  There are a few brands here I haven't looked into. 
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Re: amps
« Reply #12 on: December 19, 2011, 09:51:09 PM »
Hey revster,

I use a Yamaha EMX312sc PA for my taylors, both of them.  The 814 and the T5 both dial in really nice.  I have two 12" speakers for the mains and a Kustom 10" monitor.  Around the house, well inside, I use the Kustom.  When in the garage playing, I have the 12's going.  I have much more room in the garage to set everything up.  My setup handles all that I throw at it when I've set it up for playing at other locations.
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« Reply #13 on: December 19, 2011, 10:05:24 PM »
I have a Fishman Loudbox 100 also, which does a great job and doesn't weigh a ton! Also I have SWR Strawberry & California Blonds which do a nice job. Hard to pick  between them because they each do different things well.
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« Reply #14 on: December 19, 2011, 10:36:10 PM »
We have a PA system for live shows but for just having fun alone with an amp, the Roland AC90 sounds fantastic with the expression system.
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