Guitar Amps

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PWork

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Ok you guitar players, it's time to buy an amp for my Acoustasonic Strat. :cool: I don't need anything with distortion. 10 or 15 watts is plenty. Fender, Crate, Marshall, and Peavy are the brands I'm considering. I want quality. What are your suggestions?

Paul
 
Although, I am far from an expert, I have Crate 15 watt tube amp. People who have checked it out, all agree that there is a lot of high quality sound coming out of that box.
 
Ok, why tube over solid state? I'm not looking towards performing (not that anyone would want to hear me :rolleyes: ). I'm only interested in playing for myself. Keep in mind that this is an acoustic guitar.
Thanks for the replies so far.

Paul
 
Tubes have a different sound quality. But, [nomex underwear] the better solid state amps can mimic the older tube amps, some more than one brand, fairly well.[/nomex underwear]

If all you want is to supplement the acoustic sound Crate makes several amps just for that.
 
All the brands you mention have good amps. Best advice is to try all of them out. Are you going to use it with headphones also? Then bring those along to test also.

Amps are very subjective. As is most instruments/equiptment. One thing for sure, can't have enough.


Paul
Gibson Es335Td, GK 250 ML, POD. Other guitars, Alvarez 12 string and Traveller Guitar., Other Amps-Funk 60-70's Elka "leslie" type accordian amp., Old Epiphone tube amp--On and Volume.
 
PWork said:
Keep in mind that this is an acoustic guitar.Paul
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Oh..... Duh...... I didn't catch that part. I just read Strat....

In that case you need an amp designed for acoustics. I assume you currently have some sort of pickups, probably piezo's, on the guitar???
 
You'd be surprised how much power you need to amplify cleanly, particularly with a solid state amp. Think at least 30 watts. That way you'll normally play on 3 and have lots of dynamic headroom for bass.

I'm reading about that Acoustisonic Strat. It?s is really more acoustic than electric, you might think about the matching Fender amp for that guitar:

http://www.americanmusical.com/item--i-FEN-2213300010.html

That?s the small one, they have several. Or another of the acoustic-specific amp makers - Musician's Friend has lots.

Tube amps are what I use, for the color and breakup they have, but I'm playing a normal electric guitar. I think you want to amplify more of an acoustic tone, so you want accurate amplification. Solid state is the way to go if you want to stay under $500 for something like that.

Have fun with that axe!

AdamK
 
I'm leaning towards a Fender Frontman 15G. That seems to be all the amp I really need, and it won't break the bank. I still wanna check out the Marshall and Crate too.

Paul
 
Go plug in and let your ears decide. Try to approximate the enviroment you'll be playing in most. Remember that the pickup(s) and associated electronics (how's the battery's charge?), cord construction (balanced or unbalanced) string (nylon or steel) condition / gauge, action setup, etc all have their part to play. Some EQ is good to have if you're going to deal with feedback, too.
Not sure if Gallien-Kreuger still makes them, but their 2x6" monitor amps were very nice a few years back. Neutral yet versatile but kinda expensive.
Or, you could start with what your hero uses. (Ex: Classic Ted Nugent = Bryland and Fender amps)
 
Went with the Marshall MG 10. :cool:
I don't know if I'll ever get good enough to take advantage of this amp's full potential, but it's there if needed.

Paul
 
I've got a really cool Ibenez 25 W acoustic amp that I'm not using.
email me if interested.
I think it's called the troubador model.
it's all brown.
Great shape.
It's yours cheaply if interested.
or if anyone else is intereted.
thanks.
 
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