Best amplified acoustic sound? (amp, effects, mic, Guitars, Electric Guitar)

TopGearAmerica · 11-09-2008, 05:07 PM

I like to use a fair amount of pedals (looper, delays, mainly non-effects). I have been using a Fender Acoustasonic 30 DSP with just the preamps in my guitars (Fishman Aura in the Martin, and stock crappy Ovation whatever). I have heard from many people that a mic and PA system gives the best sound. I'm wondering what other people think. I have only ever used a PA system if thats all the venue has to use, and I have had some minor issues with background noise going through the looper. Would that be just a poor set-up thing or is that a normal occurance? I like how my Fender amp sounds, but the people I play around think I should be on the mic... Any imput is welcome.

lucifer_sam · 11-09-2008, 07:10 PM

It really depends what you're playing. If you're on lead and you don't pluck like an ass hole, it sounds much better through a mic/PA. To capture the warm acoustic tones, guitar mics are traditionally very sensitive and don't work well with heavy strumming (the mic pops).

But at a live venue, no one is going to be able to discern the difference. Whatever's cheapest.

GuitarPlayer101 · 11-23-2008, 05:52 AM

I am interested to know what pedals you use with your acoustic? I've used pedals with electrics for years - but am keen to get some different sounds from my acoustic electric guitar.

11-09-2008, 05:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
TopGearAmerica Groupie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MN Posts: 1	Best amplified acoustic sound? I like to use a fair amount of pedals (looper, delays, mainly non-effects). I have been using a Fender Acoustasonic 30 DSP with just the preamps in my guitars (Fishman Aura in the Martin, and stock crappy Ovation whatever). I have heard from many people that a mic and PA system gives the best sound. I'm wondering what other people think. I have only ever used a PA system if thats all the venue has to use, and I have had some minor issues with background noise going through the looper. Would that be just a poor set-up thing or is that a normal occurance? I like how my Fender amp sounds, but the people I play around think I should be on the mic... Any imput is welcome.

11-09-2008, 07:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
lucifer_sam Unrepentant Ass-Mod Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,921	It really depends what you're playing. If you're on lead and you don't pluck like an ass hole, it sounds much better through a mic/PA. To capture the warm acoustic tones, guitar mics are traditionally very sensitive and don't work well with heavy strumming (the mic pops). But at a live venue, no one is going to be able to discern the difference. Whatever's cheapest. __________________ first.am

11-23-2008, 05:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
GuitarPlayer101 Groupie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 17	I am interested to know what pedals you use with your acoustic? I've used pedals with electrics for years - but am keen to get some different sounds from my acoustic electric guitar.