MartyGrass Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I've used a Marshall AS100D for this in the past with excellent results. I'm guessing RB69 will give you some better options though as it's in his line of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunote Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I've got a Marshall AS50R -the older model with reverb tank. When I bought it I thought it sounded preferable to some other more expensive amps. I don't use it very much, so it could be for sale. I've heard the Fishman Solo is highly regarded, as are AES amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genericmusic Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Don't you have a Henricksen and/of Evans? Try using those first. I bet they would sound pretty darn good. if not: http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-188045.html http://www.nzmusician.co.nz/index.php/ps_pagename/article/pi_articleid/2552 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurph1 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I've used A Peavey Delta Blues in the past.. It sounded Great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbright Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 The acoustic people I know use a lot of Fishmans....Loubox mnii, Loudbox Pro, Loudbox Artist, and the Solo (Like a Bose rig only smaller and with less low end) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsmoke Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 in the circles I run in, when a DI to a PA isn't available, Fishman and AER are the most accessible/best quality, not cheap, but not insane either. I've used the Fender acoustisonic 30's quite a bit, they're great, and I own and use a Marshall AS50D (2x8, 2 channel(one for vox) 'verb and chorus) extensively, and it's fine. the pickup in the guitar is far and away the biggest variable here, and in my view amplified acoustics simply will only ever sound "meh"...relative to the natural sound, so why spend thousands when hundreds will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxdx99 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Not cheap. VERY Good. http://www.humphreyamps.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Is it better to mic the guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I've used an SWR Strawberry Blonde with great results with acoustic guitars, archtops and bass. They don't make it any longer. If you need more oomph, then the California Blonde II can deliver the goods. It's the only acoustic amp offered by SWR these days. http://www.swramps.com/products/search.php?partno=4460000010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Is it better to mic the guitar?A mic like an SM57 pointed at the 12th fret produces a pretty natural sound. Again, RB69 will have better info on the best way to do this, I'd imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurph1 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Yep an SM 57 sounds great but I always bump a mic.. Can't stand in one spot.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrB Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Twin Reverb Though a Deluxe will work in a pinch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bebove64 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Definitely "AER compact 60" !!! 2nd choice : Schertler jam 150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpuma Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Is it better to mic the guitar? I really think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 I goofed around with the Evans. That works okay for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Twin Reverb Though a Deluxe will work in a pinch. Bingo Mr. B i n g o... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbright Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 If you can maintain a constant position, a mic gives you more of the "acoustic sound". If that's what you are looking for that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
212Mavguy Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 FWIW, it may be putting the cart before the horse to choose the amp before choosing the pickup design. Am taking a big, spendy gamble right now personally, trying out a K & K power mix mini with the onboard preamp. The gain, treble, mid, bass controls for each of the two PU's sits on a small preamp board which is hidden inside the instrument after the initial adjustments are completed. The instrument is an Alvarez-Yairi Masterworks DYM94 factory one off prototype. The only thing attached to the top is a very small, light pair of volume control wheels, one for each channel. When the installation is finished I'll be going into the pedalboard, then in to house soundboard or one of my Super Reverb's' or D-clones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 The Tech 21 Power Engine sounded great too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Definitely "AER compact 60" !!! 2nd choice : Schertler jam 150 I like the Schertler 1st and then the AER 2nd. Im probably in the minority. Used an AER Compact 60 for quite a while. Not as compact but by far bigger much warmer and fuller sounding is my wifes old Peavey bass head and old 115 PA box. Last acoustic gigs I did was with that overkill. Never have I had such a good acoustic sound on stage. At least not as cheaply. AER sounded small, boxy and harsh afterwards. I Sold it. Used to Use my Fender Concert. Sounded fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpuma Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 The thing that really bothers me is the "gummy" sound of the acoustic pick ups. I very selfishly hear an acoustic pick up that sounds somewhat close to an unplugged guitar. And if you try to overcome that, very often the sound becomes very harsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 in the circles I run in, when a DI to a PA isn't available, Fishman and AER are the most accessible/best quality, not cheap, but not insane either. I've used the Fender acoustisonic 30's quite a bit, they're great, and I own and use a Marshall AS50D (2x8, 2 channel(one for vox) 'verb and chorus) extensively, and it's fine. the pickup in the guitar is far and away the biggest variable here, and in my view amplified acoustics simply will only ever sound "meh"...relative to the natural sound, so why spend thousands when hundreds will do. Uh, Kip. Yeah, me too. This is getting weird. .. in a good way!! I think it's an okay amp. Not great. Best sounding internal pickup on an acoustic I've ever heard is whatever the heck is in Tracy's Larrivee OMV-05E. I can get the FOH to sound exactly like her acoustic. No so much on my L-03E. Takes some real magic to get it to sound it's best when amp'd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0aj15 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I get great sound from my Carvin AG100D, a very versatile amp whether you need it for acoustic guitar, bass, keyboards, general P.A. etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dell18 Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 Yeah, I'd go with a mic if possible. You can get great sounds from a lot of mics. Anything from an SM57 to a Neumann U87 will work great. It can be easier with an amp though, and you don't have to solely rely on a good sound guy. One that will get good reviews that hasn't been mentioned are the Genz Benz Shenandoahs. I've never actually heard one in person mind you....I've owned one of their electric amps for a decade and it's been dragged to tons of shows, and has given me zero problems. Looks brand new and solid as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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