Amps and PA Systems | Acoustic Guitar

Review: The Phil Jones Bass X4 Nanobass Combo Amplifier May Be Light, but It’s No Lightweight

It doesn’t weigh much, but the Phil Jones Bass X4 Nanobass combo amp is no lightweight. Its ability to produce warm, clean lows is impressive for an amp its size.

Review: The Schertler Giulia X Amp Proves Great Sounding Things Can Come in Small Packages

Tested using a handful of different guitars and pickups, this amp impressed with an abundance of great tones.

Henriksen Blu acoustic guitar amplifier.

Gear Review: Henriksen’s ‘The Blu’ Acoustic Amp

Henriksen’s Blu amp is a smart, one-channel version of its earlier, much admired, Bud. It takes the name from its light-blue baffle—a nod to the company’s earliest amps—and from its Bluetooth functionality.

Gear Review: Trace Elliot’s Transit-A Preamp and Effects Unit is Tailored Specifically for the Acoustic Guitarist

Trace's Transit-A packs practically everything an acoustic guitarist needs before going into a PA system into a compact unit that weighs around 2.5 pounds.

Review: AER’s Popular Compact 60/3 Acoustic Amp Gets a Small but Sonically Solid Update

Updates to the AER Compact 60/3 were focused on making it more open, dynamic, and modern sounding.

Review: Yamaha THR5A Amp is an Offstage Amp with Impressive Tone and Effects

With battery or external power options, powerful software effects, and a small footprint, this amp has a lot of potential for home practice sessions, in the studio, or even for a house concert or quiet gig.

Review: Fishman Loudbox Artist Amp Delivers Plenty of Clean Sound and an Array of Extra Features

The Loudbox Artist replaces the older Loudbox 100, bringing slightly more power, some subtle changes in features, and a redesigned appearance.

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