Looking for my first acoustic electric amp.

[guildm20f20]

What are my options and what amps should I avoid?

 

[AcornHouse]

I have a Marshall AS80R which is pretty good. It has three inputs for Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, and Microphone, along with reverb, notch filtering, etc. Plenty of output with my LR Baggs iBeam in my D4, and no feedback.

I have heard very good things about the Roland and Fishman Acoustic amps, and very bad things about the Fender Acoustasonic amps, although I don't have any personal experience with them. :|

 

[griehund]

I have a Kustom KAA65 with a 12" celestion and a Dean Markley sound hole pickup. Someday I may be happy with it but I haven't gotten there yet.

 

[twocorgis]

I have a Genz Benz Shenandoah 60 that I'm quite fond of. I scored mine in basically new condition on Craigslist for $300, and have been very pleased with the purchase. It's great to support a small American company too, IMO.

Update: Looks like the new model is selling for $379 with free shipping here. That's a great deal!

 

[SFIV1967]

I got a "AER Compact 60 II", supporting my own countries amplifier makers!

http://www.aer-amps.info/index.php?opti ... 61&lang=en

It's a great amp.
http://www.aer-amps.info/images/stories ... pact60.pdf

But not cheap...Here's a quick review of the specs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v5DA_HXRG4

Ralf

 

[dapmdave]

I've had good luck with an SWR California Blonde. It's heavy (51 lbs.) and powerful (160 watts). Sounds great and can double as a small PA if you're doing the solo guitar/singer thing.

Dave

 

[guitarslinger]

Fishman Loudbox has worked well for me. I also had a Trace which though outdated has a sound I still like. If you don't mind looking like you are setting up a theramin the Bose is really great.

 

[gregsguitars]

Don't overlook the Fender solid state red knob Princeton chorus as a solid acoustic guitar amp either.

 

[West R Lee]

Roland AC here.

West

 

[killdeer43]

Nothing to offer here.
I'm a low-key, non-electric, bling-free, acoustic kind of guy.

But I do have a beard,
Joe

 

[Brad Little]

I've had good luck with an SWR California Blonde. It's heavy (51 lbs.) and powerful (160 watts). Sounds great and can double as a small PA if you're doing the solo guitar/singer thing.

Dave

I've been pleased with its little cousin, the Strawberry Blonde, although to be honest I haven't used it as much as I thought I would. I just play mostly in all acoustic situations and haven't needed it.
Brad

 

[CajunBlues]

Outstanding amp
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Marshall-AS ... asing-used