Q: I have an acoustic amplifier can I plugin an electric guitar as well??
Willem
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Willem:
Yes, you can plug an electric into an acoustic amplifier. Main difference is that acoustic amps are really meant to project the clean acoustic sound, rather than to be loaded with all sorts of effects. You may or may not like the result, depending on what you are looking for.... Same goes the other way around. You can plug your acoustic into an electric amplifier. That can actually be fun at times...
Jason
Yes, you can plug an electric into an acoustic amplifier. Main difference is that acoustic amps are really meant to project the clean acoustic sound, rather than to be loaded with all sorts of effects. You may or may not like the result, depending on what you are looking for.... Same goes the other way around. You can plug your acoustic into an electric amplifier. That can actually be fun at times...
Jason
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Willem
thx Jason,,not that I have an electric but someone want to lend it and I must be sure if it can!! I know what you mean with the results,,visa versaWillem:
Yes, you can plug an electric into an acoustic amplifier. Main difference is that acoustic amps are really meant to project the clean acoustic sound, rather than to be loaded with all sorts of effects. You may or may not like the result, depending on what you are looking for.... Same goes the other way around. You can plug your acoustic into an electric amplifier. That can actually be fun at times...
Jason
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Willem:
If the acoustic amp has a good reverb, and maybe even some chorus, the electrics can sound pretty good for some fingerpicking songs sometimes. You just need to have some fun with it and mess around a bit.... B)
If the acoustic amp has a good reverb, and maybe even some chorus, the electrics can sound pretty good for some fingerpicking songs sometimes. You just need to have some fun with it and mess around a bit.... B)
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**edit.. sorry- I thought you were asking which was a good one.
I looked into this Willem and this one does both and gets good reviews..
http://www.fender.com/en-CA/series/acou ... 150-combo/
The new Fender Acoustasonic™ 150 is perfect for the acoustic guitarist who needs a light, loud, versatile and flexible amp loaded with tonal innovations and useful features.
The Acoustasonic 150 packs full acoustic resonance and crystal clarity into a lightweight (only 22.5 lbs.) amp with a new ultra-efficient 150-watt (2x75) stereo power amp, dual 8” foam-surround low-frequency drivers and high-frequency tweeter. Its new Voicing control lets any guitar simulate the tonality of parlor, dreadnought and jumbo acoustics, or Voicing can be turned off for pure amp output response. For acoustic players who double on electric guitar, the Voicing control also has Blackface, tweed and British amp settings, which makes a second amp just for electric guitar unnecessary.
Other features include instrument and microphone channels with independent EQ and effects controls; new feedback elimination control with on/off switch for each channel; patented String Dynamics™ control that tames harsh treble notes; effects including reverb, delay, chorus, Vibratone, and more; XLR line out with level control and ground lift; stereo effects loop; USB connector for digital recording output (and possible future firmware updates); strong five-ply plywood construction and optional two-button effects select footswitch.
I looked into this Willem and this one does both and gets good reviews..
http://www.fender.com/en-CA/series/acou ... 150-combo/
The new Fender Acoustasonic™ 150 is perfect for the acoustic guitarist who needs a light, loud, versatile and flexible amp loaded with tonal innovations and useful features.
The Acoustasonic 150 packs full acoustic resonance and crystal clarity into a lightweight (only 22.5 lbs.) amp with a new ultra-efficient 150-watt (2x75) stereo power amp, dual 8” foam-surround low-frequency drivers and high-frequency tweeter. Its new Voicing control lets any guitar simulate the tonality of parlor, dreadnought and jumbo acoustics, or Voicing can be turned off for pure amp output response. For acoustic players who double on electric guitar, the Voicing control also has Blackface, tweed and British amp settings, which makes a second amp just for electric guitar unnecessary.
Other features include instrument and microphone channels with independent EQ and effects controls; new feedback elimination control with on/off switch for each channel; patented String Dynamics™ control that tames harsh treble notes; effects including reverb, delay, chorus, Vibratone, and more; XLR line out with level control and ground lift; stereo effects loop; USB connector for digital recording output (and possible future firmware updates); strong five-ply plywood construction and optional two-button effects select footswitch.
Willem- sound advice so far with one caveat. Most acoustic amps, in order to have a sweeter, more mellow sound, are constructed to not take the heavy noise of electric music. They use slightly different speakers, just like a bass amps speakers are different from a regular guitar amp. electric guitar effects like compression, distortion, flange, crunch, drive whatever you call it can be hard on acoustic amps.
So yes, you can always play electric on an acoustic amp but don't try to push the acoustic too hard (over drive it) trying to get that vintage 60's British rock sound. You may end up with blown speakers!!
Cheers! :cheer:
So yes, you can always play electric on an acoustic amp but don't try to push the acoustic too hard (over drive it) trying to get that vintage 60's British rock sound. You may end up with blown speakers!!
Cheers! :cheer:
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Thanks Rick,,we be careful,,we don't wanna blow the speakers.
Al.. thank you for the info etc...
Willem- sound advice so far with one caveat. Most acoustic amps, in order to have a sweeter, more mellow sound, are constructed to not take the heavy noise of electric music. They use slightly different speakers, just like a bass amps speakers are different from a regular guitar amp. electric guitar effects like compression, distortion, flange, crunch, drive whatever you call it can be hard on acoustic amps.
So yes, you can always play electric on an acoustic amp but don't try to push the acoustic too hard (over drive it) trying to get that vintage 60's British rock sound. You may end up with blown speakers!!
Cheers! :cheer:
Thanks Rick,,we be careful,,we don't wanna blow the speakers.
Al.. thank you for the info etc...