Acoustic Amps

[ernie]

I'm looking at upgrading my amp. Currently use a Fender Acoustasonic 15 and I'm looking at either an Acoustasonic 40 or a Vox VX50AG. Unfortunately where I live I don't have the luxury of trying them out. Best I can do are online reviews and they're both highly rated. Price wise the Vox is a bit more expensive but not by much. I mainly use a Taylor 214 dlx with ES1.3. Would appreciate any thoughts or opinions. Tks

[floyd80]

I have the Fishman Loudbox Mini Charge, which I really like.  You'll find that a lot of peeps like the Fishman line of amps.  Also, over at the AGF forum, there seems to be a lot of positive feedback in regards to the Bose S1 system (which I think is more of a PA rather than an amp)

[mgap]

I have the Fishman Loudbox Mini Charge, which I really like.  You'll find that a lot of peeps like the Fishman line of amps.  Also, over at the AGF forum, there seems to be a lot of positive feedback in regards to the Bose S1 system (which I think is more of a PA rather than an amp)

Plus 1 on the Bose S1, only negative is the price.   

[Stringband Eric]

Another vote for the Fishman Loudbox Mini. Picked mine up used. It's definitely loud. Couple of weeks ago played a dance with an 8 piece band. Just put the amp on the front of the stage and the audience had no problem hearing it. Didn't even have the volume halfway up.

It's also easy to dial in a good sound with either my GS Mini or my '06 110e.

[cc7]

My vote (and money) went to the S1. To my ear, it sounds more natural. Plenty of power.

[jandrews47]

Totally agree with posting on the Fishman Loud Amps and the Bose S1, there are newer PA systems that work well too i.e. copies of the Original Bose system. I use a Loud Box Mini for most of my open mic stuff and it fills the area well. I have a fender Acoustasonic 30, I like, but it's just to complicated and really sounds better with a solid body guitar, than a acoustic. I'm going to trade or sell this one for a more wattage Fishman pro or a Newer Fender Acoustic SFX 160W Acoustic Guitar Amplifier with Hand-Rubbed Walnut.

[DO18]

Interesting that there is no mention of the Roland line of amps.  I am very happy with the AC60.  They also have a AC30.

[TaylorGirl]

Interesting that there is no mention of the Roland line of amps.  I am very happy with the AC60.  They also have a AC30.

I have 2 Rolands. One I use with my guitars and the other with my dulcimers. They work well for my purposes.

[TLAW]

so when we speak of the Bose S1 is this it?


https://www.bose.com/en_us/products/speakers/portable_pa_speakers/s1_pro_system.html

[cc7]

Yes

[JuanValdez]

Another +1 for the S1.  Bose engineers are crazy good!  Not guitar related... unless you listen to recorded music... my Bose Sound Link Revolve is out of this world for a portable Bluetooth speaker

[jtees4]

I have been watching this thread. I have played guitar for 50+ years, but have only recently started playing some acoustic type things. Lots of good info here for me to check out. Thanks!

[TLAW]

so when we speak of the Bose S1 is this it?


https://www.bose.com/en_us/products/speakers/portable_pa_speakers/s1_pro_system.html

So I received the Bose S1 for Christmas.....

1)Sounds fantastic streaming music from my phone in the office (also has a pretty good bluetooth range compared to some)

2)It's nice to be able to amplify my guitars while at home in the office without having to drag an amp back and forth from church/venues and such.

3)Battery powered for cordless is a Godsend.

4) I haven't "dialed it way up" but I'm guessing it would be smallish for anything but a coffeehouse/back porch BBQ type playing situation.

Here's a link to a decent enough demo of it on YT

https://youtu.be/CNTNWR50u7A

[telemtneer]

Depends on the pricepoint and what you are looking for to me. Quality sound is with the Bose, but that comes at a price. The Fishmans are nice because they have an additional AUX feature that u can plug in a second guitar (or mic with adapter) on the back of the amps. And they are relatively light for the Watts they provide and have individual controls for your guitar input and your mic input, including Reverb and Chorus, besides Hi, Mid and Low controls. For the Bose, that is gonna cost you for their Bose Mixer/Tone Match.
But the Bose is great because you can add a sub-woofer and you can have a powerful system that can grow. The Fishman Charge is great because it has a built in rechargable battery that will last up until 8 hours (i think).

They are both good products with a niche.

Larry D

[Coyoteone]

I got a Marshall AS50D a couple of years ago and really like it. At the time it was the Fishman mini or the Marshall , the Marshall has duel inputs and I liked the sound better I’m probably one of the few,but it’s my 👂 😂