Amp buying guide: acoustic amps
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Acoustic amps
Whether you're playing acoustic in a band or going down the singer-songwriter route, taking control of your tone should be your top priority.
Acoustic guitar amps don't have quite the same profile as, say, the Les Paul-powering Marshalls of this world, but they do a job that's just as important. Finding an acoustic sound that cuts through a band mix, or suits your particular playing style, is a crucial part of developing a live sound.
To help you make the tough choices, we've picked five of our favourite acoustic amps on the market , ranging from under £250 to over £1000. There's something here for every acoustic player no matter the sound or the budget...
![Vox AGA30](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/db56e618990da3d488398c09f3106062-320-80.jpg)
Vox AGA30
With more limited headroom than many acoustic amps, this might help the recording acoustic player wanting a dirtier voice as an antidote to the often over-pristine sounds of the modern steel string.
TYPE: Solid-state acoustic combo
OUTPUT: 30 watts
SPEAKERS: 1x6.5”
WEIGHT: 6.5kg/14.3lbs
![Carlsbro Sherwood II 30R](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d599cc9a5eaffc2f30b9718f7ab2574f-320-80.jpg)
Carlsbro Sherwood II 30R
The Sherwood exhibits an older-sounding, more narrow frequency response that might help to create rootsier acoustic tones. Overall, it’s a credible amp for small gigs and practice sessions.
TYPE: Solid-state acoustic combo
OUTPUT: 2x 15 watts
SPEAKERS: 2x6”
WEIGHT: 15kg/33lbs
![Fishman Loudbox Artist](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b3263aab16a3acfc3c233b56c5996c1c-320-80.jpg)
Fishman Loudbox Artist
This is an attractive package aimed squarely at the small venue musician. But hooked up to a PA, the sky’s the limit. It’s highly intuitive in use and the dual effects offer more than enough for most acoustic players.
TYPE: Solid-state acoustic combo
OUTPUT: 120 watts
SPEAKERS: 1x8”/1x1” tweeter
WEIGHT: 11.6kg/25.5lbs
![Trace Acoustic TA200](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9ac98587f8fe678ee7639396f9c9282d-320-80.jpg)
Trace Acoustic TA200
Here is a quality-sounding amp with more than enough performance features and effects with excellent feedback rejection and the power and spread to fill a small venue before you need to hook it up to a PA.
TYPE: Solid-state acoustic combo
OUTPUT: 200 watts
SPEAKERS: 4x5”
WEIGHT: 9kg/19.84lbs
![AER Compact XL](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dd65ed7c3629a4ca53418d5a708e8d2b-320-80.jpg)
AER Compact XL
A supercharged Compact 60, the XL adds bulk, weight, and a substantial cost, but it just keeps giving you clean power after the 60 reaches its limit. The XL ensures you’ll be heard: clearly.
TYPE: Solid-state acoustic combo
OUTPUT: 200 watts
SPEAKERS: 1x8”/ 1x1” tweeter
WEIGHT: 10.6kg/23.3lbs