Non-battery amps

Currently looking at this: http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/msg/1285028445.html

My hubby is all for me getting this. Anyone have one? I know I just gotta drive out there and plug into it in order to decide if I like it. Just wondering if anyone had one and their opinion.
 
No I passed on it. It was a crate 120 acoustic amp. It was a great deal but a little large. I'm watching out for the crate 60.
 
Other amps that will work with 'ukuleles are Keyboard and Bass amps. These will sound better than an electric guitar amp any day. Most of these are just little PA systems and they don't mess with the signal.

S

this is genius! i dont know why i ever overlooked using a keyboard amp. ive always wanted a guitar amp that would just have an awesome clean channel and nothing more. no amp models. no onboard effects. just a straight up clean channel and power, since all my effects are on my board anyway.

and keyboard amps are so much cheaper because they dont have all that junk i dont ever use! im kicking myself right now.
 
No I passed on it. It was a crate 120 acoustic amp. It was a great deal but a little large. I'm watching out for the crate 60.

That's some serious power for a ukulele, Sally! Also, check out the Acoustic AG60. there's a nice article on it in issue 6 of Ukulele Player Magazine:

http://www.tricornpublications.com/issue6.pdf

I bought the AG30 when they were on sale at Guitar Center for only $138 bucks and am quite happy with it for using with ukulele and acoustic guitar. I got the tip from Deach:

http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15786&highlight=ag30

The AG30 has two XLR / 1/4" inputs and the AG60 has 4 XLR / 1/4" inputs. You can plug a small band into an AG60! LOL!

you might try offering your local Guitar Center $138 for an AG30, as that was their 4th of July price.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Acoustic-AG60-60W-2x8-Acoustic-Guitar-Combo-Amp-104839105-i1425485.gc

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Acoustic-AG30-30W-1x8-Acoustic-Guitar-Combo-Amp-104839055-i1425156.gc
 
this is genius! i dont know why i ever overlooked using a keyboard amp. ive always wanted a guitar amp that would just have an awesome clean channel and nothing more. no amp models. no onboard effects. just a straight up clean channel and power, since all my effects are on my board anyway.

and keyboard amps are so much cheaper because they dont have all that junk i dont ever use! im kicking myself right now.
In my band we use a roland 550 for our guitar, uke and keyboard. Works great for that, but I still want an acoustic amp for myself.
 
That's some serious power for a ukulele, Sally! Also, check out the Acoustic AG60. there's a nice article on it in issue 6 of Ukulele Player Magazine:

http://www.tricornpublications.com/issue6.pdf

I bought the AG30 when they were on sale at Guitar Center for only $138 bucks and am quite happy with it for using with ukulele and acoustic guitar. I got the tip from Deach:

http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15786&highlight=ag30

The AG30 has two XLR / 1/4" inputs and the AG60 has 4 XLR / 1/4" inputs. You can plug a small band into an AG60! LOL!

you might try offering your local Guitar Center $138 for an AG30, as that was their 4th of July price.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Acoustic-AG60-60W-2x8-Acoustic-Guitar-Combo-Amp-104839105-i1425485.gc

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Acoustic-AG30-30W-1x8-Acoustic-Guitar-Combo-Amp-104839055-i1425156.gc
Thanks Ric. I'll check these out.

Yeah, I thought the 120 was a little overkill for the uke but try telling my hubby (our band's sound man) that.

He also found a Carvin 100AG on craigslist he was trying to get me to buy. They were both great deals ($200 each) but I want something I can actually carry.
 
The 60 watt Crate Gunnison is lighter than both of the previously mentioned Acoustics. None of these amps are light, Sally:

Crate Gunnison 60 watts - 37 pounds
Acoustic AG30 30 watts - 44 pounds
Acoustic AG60 60 watts - 58 pounds
Crate Durango 120 watts - 45 pounds

You should try/look at the Roland AC60:

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Roland-AC60-Acoustic-Chorus-Combo-Amp?sku=480176

It is only 22 pounds and has superp sound and volume. Ric
 
The Gunnison is what I'm holding my breath for. The roland 60 is good but I'd rather have a second complete channel with separate EQ etc, (not just a mic input), which the Crate has.

I'm really in no hurry and I never have any extra cash, so I'll wait until I happen on that "good deal". In the band we run the ukes, guitar and keyboard off of the Roland 550. It works fine, but the "soundman" would rather us all have separate amps, and I understand why.

I will check out all those others you listed. Thank you for the info. (Isn't UU great for researching gear?) I love this site!
 
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