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universe777

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What model Crate acoustic amp did you find for $99? I'm interested!

I don't know the model number, I think it sounded really nice though. It was small, i'm guessing maybe 10 or 15 watts tops. I'm sure if you take a look at the GC website it'll be on there.

It was pretty barebones. Volume, 3 band eq, and a useless chorus. (at least to me, even on 2 or 3 it wasn't very subtle...it added 2 much "warble" for my taste).:)
 

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MusicManJP6

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I've got a hartke b-60 bass amp sitting around the house. Could it be used for the piezo? I know Roburado uses this approach. What are the biggest differences b/w an acoustic amp and a bass amp? I'm guessing the EQ is the difference...
 

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I'm thinking about buying acoustic amp too.

Some said buy active monitor or speaker like JBL eons G2 is the way to go.
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you can use it with or without LR Baggs Para Acoustic DI preamp.

any opinion?
 

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I've got a hartke b-60 bass amp sitting around the house. Could it be used for the piezo? I know Roburado uses this approach. What are the biggest differences b/w an acoustic amp and a bass amp? I'm guessing the EQ is the difference...

I guess it depends on your bass amp. My MarkBass has a woofer and a tweeter. So, I suppose that helps. If it's just got a big woofer, I don't know how well that idea would work.
 

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IMHO, MOST of the acoustic amp offerings and preamps and stuff are meant for the acoustic guitars of the world. Trying to make them sound natural at higher volumes. A piezo electric is a bit of a different animal. Ultimately, the PA is where the piezo ends up. The EBMM preamp sounds great right into a EON. Process to taste. You'll probably need a ground lift somewhere inline with whatever you come up with. My ground lift is a wireless.
 

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Beside JBL EON , any other active PA speaker I should check out?
The exclusive dealer of JBL in my country set the price too high.
($729 in US, their price is $1,760.)

But the price of AER amp is very resonable, I may buy it.
 

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I guess it depends on your bass amp. My MarkBass has a woofer and a tweeter. So, I suppose that helps. If it's just got a big woofer, I don't know how well that idea would work.

Thanks for the info. I think mine is just ported and does not have a tweeter. I've been trying to trade it for an acoustic amp here locally but no luck yet. I wouldn't mind to trade it for an actual acoustic either...
 

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I use the Roland AC-60 for my JP's piezo. It's a great little amp that's compact, but still has plenty of punch. Some amps seem to slightly color the acoustic tone, but IMO, this unit sounded more natural compared to others.
 

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Here is the list so far:
Active PA
AER
Carvin AG100D
Behringer ACX450
Crate CA series
Schertler
Fender Acoustasonic
MarkBass combo
Marshall AS50D
Marshall AS100D
Fishman Loudbox 100 and Loudbox Performer
Traynor AM100T
Roland AC-60

Any others to consider?
 
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