NAAD, unexpected deal edition

[Aahzz]

That's New Acoustic Amp Day, in case you didn't know. After last weekend's gig when I couldn't hear myself, but I could hear the other guitarist since he brought an amp (I was running a Pod Go direct), I decided I don't ever want to be completely at the mercy of someone else who's running the monitors. So, I decided I needed an acoustic amp.

I looked at the usual suspects - Fishman Loudbox Mini (what he was using), Boss Acoustic Singer, Marshall AD50, etc....I decided I really liked the Boss Acoustic Singer Live, but didn't want to spend that much. Then I discovered the existence of the Live LT, which someone had listed locally - sells nw for $450, instead of the $580 for the regular Live. It has a few less bells and whistles, but seemed like a good choice. While I was debating with myself, he dropped his price from $300 to $250, so I jumped.

I met him this morning, looked it over, handed him the cash and put it in my car. As he was driving away I took a second look, and it finally registered with me that not only was it very clean, but it had a harmonizer and looper - yup, it was the more expensive version rather than the LT. So, got the exact amp I wanted at an excellent price. Have been playing around with it, and it sounds fantastic - can't wait for next practice!!!

 

[Aahzz]

I should mention, his ad had been up for a month, titled only "acoustic amp" with a picture of an LT from Sweetwater - so there was no way of knowing before meeting and making the deal. Part of me feels mildly guilty, but I gave him his precise asking price, so only mildly.

 

[Moondog Wily]

That looks right up my alley! If you make a clip of you playing/singing with it (without band) I would be interested in hearing it!! Congrats on a great price and score!!!

 

[dmatthews]

Perfect, nicely done!

 

[FragileThunder]

Happy new amp day! I’m in the market for an acoustic amp when a deal like that falls in my lap, keep us posted as you put it though the paces.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Nice one Aahzz, great find.

 

[RickP]

Rocking deal there, Mr A!

 

[László]

What a sweet amp for acoustic playing! Enjoy it Sir Aahzz of the Derbyshire!

 

[aphantomvaper]

Very sweet. I agree, you need an audible source of yourself on stage!

 

[Aahzz]

Very sweet. I agree, you need an audible source of yourself on stage!

It is truly hell when you can't hear yourself...

 

[Deleted member 5962]

It is truly hell when you can't hear yourself...

I keep my own monitor (QSC CP-8) at church all the time, just for the once a month or so I play. It is my monitor, with only my two Atomic Amplifier plugged into it. I’m also within 10 feet of two other monitors with all the other stuff in it, but I CAN NOT play if I can’t hear myself. If I’m just strumming rhythm chords, it’s OK, but I rarely if ever do just that so I have to hear myself.