Piezo amplifier matching quiestion

[t_rod]

Ok so i've been playing my new JP12 for a few days now and I am thoroughly impressed with the sound. Whats especially outstanding is the piezo. I can fingerpick some classical spanish tunes through it and get such an articulate and dynamic sound, its amazing. My father, whose a classical guitarist 30+ years, was even astounded at its ease of fingerpicking and ability to create such a clear and crisp tone (I think he wants one now lol). We have come to the conclusion that the 20" radius ebony fretboard has a lot to do with this.
Anyway, since i plan on using the piezo more than i expected i am in search of a new amp that can adequately accommodate this guitars versatility. Are their any nice tube amplifiers w/ 2 inputs for separate channels that you guys know of? As mentioned i play classical through the piezo, but i also love to rock out some petrucci, SRV, and the occasional death metal riff with the humbuckers. Thanks!

 

[rutgart]

My 2 cents, is that you need 2 separate Amps. What you desire as a Electric Amp and I'd suggest you look at a Markbass AC 601 or AC 101 for your Acoustic/Piezo Sound.

 

[Spudmurphy]

I don't know of an amp that can take both mags and piezo.

I recommend an AER acoustic amp. Pricey - but has to be one of the best.

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

Split your signal and run two different amps.

Depending on volume needs and budget the Fishman Loudbox or Mini Loudbox are great little acoustic amps.

Need more power? Markbass is fantastic stuff

 

[DrKev]

Schertler and SR Tech are another two options.

 

[Lou]

Don't overlook a powered PA wedge either.

 

[t_rod]

Thanks for the input guys, now I know what to look for when I go try out amps. Ill heed your advice and go with the two amp set up also. For now im just going to purchase an acoustic amplifier. The SR tech's look nice but if i can find a good sound on something in the price range of the fishman ill probably snatch it up.
I also like the idea of running a PA wedge. I have a friend who is DJ with nice equipment (not sure what exactly, i just know its mid-high end) that ill have to play through.
Currently im trying to keep my budget around $500 for this amp, but I can exceed that if something truly amazes me (kinda like my JP hehe).

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

The Fishman Loudbox Artist is 120W and right around your pricerange. It also has some usable onboard effects like reverb, delay, and echo. We've run the JP piezo through the loudbox and it sounded fantastic. Try and find one to demo! (the mini loudbox is 60W and a few hundred less)

 

[lchender]

I would also highly recommend the Fishman Loudbox Artist. I gig with it regularly and the piezo on my Axis SS sounds really great through it. I felt the Loudbox Artist was a worthwhile upgrade for the money over the Loudbox Mini. It sounds bigger and gives you a few more useful features.

 

[aleclee]

Rivera Sedona is a tube amp made for acoustic + electric tones.