Topic: guitar & vocals

I'm looking to get input on what kind of "amp" I can use for small gigs that will handle both my acoustic guitar & vocals all in one. Convenience and affordability are the main reasons. Tired of lugging around PA system, stands etc. Any suggestions, and please don't get all technical on me.
Thanks
Johnny V.

Re: guitar & vocals

Fishman SA220 Solo.  35 lbs.. the case has wheels so you can drag it like an airline bag with one hand while you carry your guitar in the other.  Simple.

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I've got the Acoustic brand AC60, that's a Guitar Center house brand.  What I liked about it is that it has two channels, and each channel will accept two inputs.  Each of the four inputs can be XLR or 1/4.  It's a funky looking jack, but it works very well. 

With this set-up, you can have a second player/singer with you and you can either each have a channel, or you can both be run through the first channel and put both your instruments through the other channel.  Each channel can be mixed - so if you are playing by yourself and you decide to put both your guitar and your voice through the same channel so that they each have the same amount of whatever built in effect you are using, you can still "mix" the voice and guitar to a level you like. 

I've been very pleased with this amp.  I just use it at home for jamming and for practice to hear myself through a mic, but I think it would be suitable for small gigs.  It's worth checking out at the store if you have a Guitar Center nearby. 

Other than that, there are some real good ones available with fewer inputs.  I just wanted the additional inputs so that I wouldn't have to use a mixer if a friend came over. 

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Marshall AS100D. Sorry I'm plugging the Brits again but hey, it is a Marshall. Cracking amp and bullet proof. Here's the Marshall guff for you.

http://www.marshallamps.com/product.asp?productId=69

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I have a Washburn guitar and a friend has a Takimine and we each use a Fishman 60 amp.  It has guitar input and mic input and it sounds great.   All we need to take is our guitars, amps and bag of cords with two mic stands.    Check out the reviews on Fishman, I think you will like them.   We've used them for jamming and you can really crank them for a gig if need be.   But your acoustic will sound great.

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gabbysings2 wrote:

I have a Washburn guitar and a friend has a Takimine and we each use a Fishman 60 amp.  It has guitar input and mic input and it sounds great.   All we need to take is our guitars, amps and bag of cords with two mic stands.    Check out the reviews on Fishman, I think you will like them.   We've used them for jamming and you can really crank them for a gig if need be.   But your acoustic will sound great.

Yeah, I heard that it's a great little amp. Might get one of those meself.

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The Fishman 60 sure looks like the answer. Good price, great reviews!
Thanks to all  !!!
JV

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The Marshal AS50D would do the job .Guitar , mic and drum machine no problem .

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I can get a used, decent shape 350 watt Peavey Bandit for $350.  I'm a little leary of buying second hand. I know the owner though and he treats his equipment very well. Any comments???