Acoustic Guitar Amps

Acoustic Guitar Amps are that strange thing: the better the amp, the less you’re aware of it. The end goal for acoustic amplification is total transparency; simply your acoustic guitar, louder.

Acoustic amps tend to be an all-in-one solution for singer-songwriters, allowing you to plug in a microphone and backing track as well as your guitar. They will be loud enough for use in small venues, cafes and pubs. In larger venues acoustic guitar amplifiers operate like your personal mixing desk, enabling you to dial in your own perfect tone before running via XLR di output out into the PA.

The industry standard for many years has been the AER Compact 60 but there are many other options including Roland and Blackstar. Many will include a three band eq and controllable reverb levels to ensure your acoustic amplifier can be shaped to your needs.

There are a number of battery powered acoustic amps on the market, chief among them the ubiquitous Roland Street Cube. These are ideal for buskers who need their sound to carry far and wide while still having control over their tone. Singer songwriters also appreciate an acoustic guitar amplifier with a microphone input along with a guitar channel. This gives two channels for balancing levels to achieve the perfect acoustic guitar tone.

Acoustic amps are also rewarding for home practice. This is less because of the volume they generate as they have a smaller speaker size and more because of the opportunity to play with inspiring onboard effects and loopers. Some also benefit from usb recording, a high pass filter, bluetooth connectivity and an auxiliary input.

Why Should I Choose an Acoustic Guitar Amp?

• All-in-one solution for singer-songwriters
• Battery powered options for busking
• Practice and perform with inspiring effects