Acoustic Amps

[oldwasichu]

I use a Genz Benz Shenandoah for all of my Taylors. My Gibson, Yamaha, and Tak go through the Fender Acoustasonic Junior DSP. Also have a Loudbox Mini for portability as the others are larger.

[Edward]

This thread still generating interest, cool!

I personally have found all amps "wanting" and have realized the best sounding solution for acoustic guitar is a PA.  But in this day of killer electronic advancements and uber affordability, there are great options available that range from the pro gigger to the casual performer, to the player who simply wants to have fun and plug in on occasion.  Here is where I think the column systems flat-out annihilate the conventional guit amp.  Sure the acoustic amp market has gotten lots better, but the "array" systems with built-in sub and flat response just sonically outshine them all, and by no small margin, IMHO. 

Bose, to be sure, but look also into the Turbosound Inspire, the JBL EONs, and the like.  Amazing user reviews for the simplest reason: they sound beautiful ...uncolored, crisp, and full tone.  Period.  Guitar and voice never sounded this good in an amp to my ears.  Since folks are asking, I'm just tossin this in.

Edward

[cc7]

I already chimed in on my preference for Bose S-1 Pro or my L1 Compact, but the second best I've used were a Fender PA-250, slightly edged out by an original Fishman Loudbox 250 watt. To my ear (notice bold print calling attention to a distinct qualifier), nothing else came close....though I liked plugging in to a Roland 60 watter at a GC once.

[ahalikias]

If you can get past the exorbitant price, the Sedona Rivera 55ES tube amp, made especially to match Taylor acoustic guitars' electronics, is pretty amazing.

[sacredground]

Bose L-1 with double subs.

[Chopslide]

 I have a Fender acoustasonic Jr that I picked up on Craigslist for 100 bucks. just looked at it and it still had the protective plastic over the name plate. pretty versatile two channels with guitar and vocal inputs with nice reverb, chorus and string dynamic adjustments with out being to fussy

just my 2 cents

[ZillaG]

My T5 sounds awesome through my Bose L1 Compact. If you also sing, then it has another channel for vocals.

[sacredground]

I use a Genz Benz Shenandoah for all of my Taylors.

REALLY like the Genz and used it for years. Now use a Bose L1 with double subs. The Bose has a bunch of effects and a pretty good EQ section, but I find the compressor the single most useful feature. I prefer stand alone pedals for reverb and trem.