Best Acoustic Amps Under £400! - New Boss AC-22LX vs Blackstar Sonnet, Fishman Loudbox & More

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  • @thedoctor-pn1iq
    @thedoctor-pn1iq ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I bought an AC-22LX not long after it was announced because I play small venues and wanted a more authentic acoustic guitar sound live. When playing at full volume, it’s loud enough and if you need any extra, it’s got a direct output so you can plug it into a mixer/DI. Plus the looper and rhythm section are perfect as I only perform as a one piece. If you’re performing as a one man band at small venues, I would highly recommend that you give the amp a chance if you see it in a music shop 🙌🏻

  • @ianbrown1474
    @ianbrown1474 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I have to say Lee’s comments were exactly what I was thinking - several of the presets sounded worse than the dry guitar .. maybe the limits of TH-cam video ..? I think this is a really honest review rather than “everything is great because we sell it” 👍👍

    • @WithCarePlz
      @WithCarePlz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This has a clear use.
      It’s so that you don’t need 16 other expensive/complicated things connected together just to be able to practice singing and getting used to hearing your own vocal amplified back at you with reverb etc in a mix, while you play guitar at home. Duh.
      Monitors+mixer+mics+vocal effects+ etc etc. This is the perfect solution to save the complication and expense of all that stuff.
      That’s why I’m shopping this type of small acoustic amp that has a mic channel with reverb.
      Mic+small 2 channel acoustic amp w/vocal/xlr cable/mic stand- good to go for home rockstar woodshedding

  • @ulrichminky9495
    @ulrichminky9495 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have been dragging an old heavy Crate AC 60 for the last 40+ years. It still sounds fantastic.

  • @daddio307
    @daddio307 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I agree with another post here, which suggests a Katana on the acoustic channel. You have never compared that to other acoustic amps and i think a great deal of us here would love to see that. Please.

  • @lockharthorsburgh8601
    @lockharthorsburgh8601 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It feels like Boss is doing something interesting here, and deliberately targetting people who like to play guitars but don't play gigs (or aspire to playing gigs) and don't want to upset the family/pets/neighbours. It'll be fascinating to see if they succeed in the medium-long term (after the initial rush of early adopters subsides).
    FWIW, I bought the Fishman fairly recently (sans bluetooth). I like it but I'm now wondering if the Boss would have been a better choice for home use . . .

  • @thorcaird
    @thorcaird ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ben, your french pronunciation was perfect ;)

  • @stevegamiello6476
    @stevegamiello6476 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It seems like it's made for home recording. Plug in direct and get mic placement sounds.

  • @effess8698
    @effess8698 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For anyone not familiar with Roman numerals, this is the AC2260

  • @ramoncon
    @ramoncon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the AC-22LX is very similar to the Roland AC-33 with a few additions/ differences. I've used the AC-33 for the last 12-ish years for the exact purpose you mentioned in the video; it's fun to get lost in the acoustic sound.
    A great upgrade to get a natural sound live is to get the mic & piezo pickup like the Anthem SL, or a guitar already with a mic pickup like a Maton or some of the newer Yamahas. The mic provides the airy quality and the piezo gives the punch.
    imo mic-piezo combo pickup sounds good through any amp :)

  • @XENONEZZ2
    @XENONEZZ2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lee never really seems to get why someone should want to plug an already great sounding electro acoustic into an amp at home but it really does open up a whole new musical world...think your acoustic plugged into a Strymon Cloudburst then into that Boss Amp....or any amp...!!..the possibilities are endless...!!:-)...Ben got it in one though using the word ''Enhancement''.

    • @firebald2915
      @firebald2915 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My Cloudburst is on its way to try with my Yamaha transacoustic. It's going to sound Heavenly...

    • @XENONEZZ2
      @XENONEZZ2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@firebald2915You'll love the Cloudburst also worth exploring is the Walrus Sloer.... that's an amazing peddle too..😄

  • @629990
    @629990 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Interestingly my interest in a practice accoustic amp is for a couple of things. The increase volume when finger picking, to run through headphones adding a jam Track, to sing though a mic and be able to hear it more as someone else does. I find it hard to hear my own voice unless I record it play it back.

  • @joemonroe1106
    @joemonroe1106 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The Captain is stuck in electric guitar amp mindset. I like the idea of just enhancing the guitar. I like the idea of still hearing the acoustic guitar along with the amp output separately intead of drowning out the guitar output all together. Those percussion sounds are also in the Boss Dr01 rythym partner.

  • @cleangreenshirt
    @cleangreenshirt ปีที่แล้ว +2

    at @18:17 you mention we're hearing it through the DI, to clarify all the amp sounds we're hearing in the video are through? Is there an interface you're running that into? Is it in mono or stereo? Lastly, with the mic emulators do you see this being a good usage for direct recording from those back ports? Thanks for the video!

  • @d.t.2883
    @d.t.2883 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Guys, you are doing always a great job! Ben, easy question fo a pro like you as you know all about acoustic guitars : For a J45 50's original, playing mainly at home (struming clasic rock, blues and few jazz, no country, a bit of picking), what would be your go-to? Boss or Bugera ac60 (half price on the second hand market). looper can be plugged into the Bugera, no rythm. But what about the sounds and the effects? As per your review on the Buegra, it wa quite a good one. What would be your choice?

  • @Mr.Goldbar
    @Mr.Goldbar ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ngl I do plug my acoustic to my mixer and headphones with pedals ever so often because I sometimes wanna hear some chorus and reverb, so yeah Ben is not alone :D

  • @alexmusic2387
    @alexmusic2387 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’m a flamenco guitar player and been using the Roland AC-33 for 10 years. It’s a very compact and lightweight stereo amplifier perfect for acoustic guitars and in my experience it sounds better than Bose S1 Pro and JBL EON One Compact, specially when you do the Picado/Rest Stroke technique. The speaker last around 7 hours with Eneloop Pro rechargeable batteries at 70% Volume that is enough for small gigs (20 - 30 pax indoor).
    I just found that there is this new BOSS AC-22LX and I wonder if it has more volume and better quality sound. Is there anyone who already got this new amp. and compared with the Roland AC-33 in a live performance?

    • @nathanhill9006
      @nathanhill9006 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes. You’re better with the AC33 by far. The Boss is underwhelming and disappointing. Couldn’t find honest reviews for it before it hit the shelves.
      It arrived and I spent and age thinking I was running it on a reduced power output switch.
      Family and friends thought the Roland was my new birthday present rather than the boss. Tried to give it a fair go. I sing, use acoustics and have backing tonic pad.
      Family couldn’t hear the amp vs direct. Turned off and it made no difference. Literally “pointless”. 😢

  • @conzymaher
    @conzymaher ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy Friday!

  • @alexwoolridge94aw
    @alexwoolridge94aw ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Believe it or not but I get a killer sound with my Custom Shop Martin HD28 with an LR Baggs pickup into my Magnatone Varsity Reverb. Definitely wasn't expecting it. Little more expensive than the Boss amp though lol

  • @clarissaanaferreirasieiro2127
    @clarissaanaferreirasieiro2127 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    To practice at home quiet i have the Yamaha SLG200S and Yamaha SLG200N and they sound amazing plugged in to an amplifier and when using headphones is unbelievable amazing. When comes to acoustic amplifier my first was the Marshall ar80r , but i wanted the Marshall As100d and i got it few months ago . The Marshall AS80R is in my opinion better is an amazing acoustic amplifier and on vocals is a dream , i would never get rid of this amplifier. I think Marshall Soilist amplifiers are the best acoustic amplifiers ever made .
    Saying this i think this is a lovely product from Boss and will appeal to many guitar players for sure .

    • @firebald2915
      @firebald2915 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yamaha has a great piezo pickup. With my FSTA transacoustic on a small Fender amp, it doesn't have that canned acoustic piezo sound. Rich and full and the high end sounds mic'd by the sound hole.

  • @Skromny_Tomasz
    @Skromny_Tomasz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Maybe it's down to the pickup system, with Yamaha Atmosfeel there is plenty of variety to be had but really only 2 usable air feel settings. On the upside it has DI out, downside is that it does not have a FX loop so you are stuck with the built-in reverb. It's not bad but with acoustic guitars reverb is almost like an another instrument and FX loop would have helped a lot. It's a shame they don't offer the air feel thing in a separate pedal

  • @pepmasters-999
    @pepmasters-999 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Presumably sits right between an AC15 and an AC30. 🤣

  • @ramspencer5492
    @ramspencer5492 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Blackstar Sonnet was my favorite.... The I didn't like the Fishman... It managed to add a little bit of the Piezo quack sound... The Bulgera sounded pretty good to me in comparison.... Don't forget you can add an impulse response pedal and make an IR of the guitar you're playing to get more accuracy with something like K&K.....

  • @ereimul1444
    @ereimul1444 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ben knowledge on acoustic stuff is top notch. well research.

  • @caseyfreeman3994
    @caseyfreeman3994 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice but I still think there is more bang for the buck with the katana 100 at $350 and it has a very nice acoustic amp channel, plenty of effects

  • @astridlenore
    @astridlenore ปีที่แล้ว

    That little amp has a lot of promise, though I think they missed the mark with the size... you either want to go higher wattage so you can make it a valid stage amp, or you want to lose the speaker and power amp and make it a stompbox you can just plug into your power amp or PA, either way you could get the same headphone experience. That Blackstar though... very usable as-is, good to see they do as well with acoustic as electric amps.

  • @siegmundsynak4899
    @siegmundsynak4899 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Boss Sound is the Best Sound. Many variations You must hear. All another Things are muttle not special thinks so Boss 22 this is true. My Ear say this and my heart love this.😊😊

  • @dustins9611
    @dustins9611 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think this would be a great buskers amp for a small crowd without annoying people a block away. As a home amp, it may be good as an audio interface to record guitar and vocals or like Lee mentioned, I'd use my silent guitar with it which could add another option for road trips with my silent guitar.

  • @michaelgottlieb9083
    @michaelgottlieb9083 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really enjoyed the review as I’m just about to make a decision on an amp.

  • @markerf16
    @markerf16 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Boss katana 100 V2 acoustic setting - should have been in there. I'm using it - not bad at all!

  • @Gourav_Guitarist
    @Gourav_Guitarist ปีที่แล้ว

    Do a video on amps with power amp in or affordable cabinets to connect guitar processor with directly.

  • @kristofer603
    @kristofer603 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No comments about The Fishman Performer amp???

  • @mandolin-george-uk
    @mandolin-george-uk 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was told that there is a lack of sync between looper clock and the rhythm clock - you seem to be suggesting the opposite? which is good news if true - if not - its a surprising omission

  • @13coyote13
    @13coyote13 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    If you want a good acoustic amp and electric amp in one the Boss Katana MKII 50 actually is outstanding, I gave my acoustic amp away after I heard my acoustics played through the Katana.

  • @MrNYCblue
    @MrNYCblue ปีที่แล้ว

    Isn’t this really a DI box you can take to gigs with your tone already dialled in? If so, it kinda makes sense

  • @fast-trackhack6637
    @fast-trackhack6637 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Should have compared the katana 50 ex through it's acoustic channel. You can run two in stereo, and even one has a better SPL ... Much louder and versatile in different ways.

    • @ShawnGilbert1967
      @ShawnGilbert1967 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How is it on vocals?

    • @fast-trackhack6637
      @fast-trackhack6637 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ShawnGilbert1967 I wouldn't use anything other than an array-sub for vocals ... better projection.

    • @ShawnGilbert1967
      @ShawnGilbert1967 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @fast-trackhack6637 example? I want something small I can plug head phones in too for back room home

    • @fast-trackhack6637
      @fast-trackhack6637 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ShawnGilbert1967 Mooer Prime is awesome

  • @Big.E
    @Big.E ปีที่แล้ว

    Ben's up there with the best isn't he. Killer guitar player

  • @Burnsey1991
    @Burnsey1991 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is as if you have read my mind! i have been looking into this the last few days, However I've been looking at the (ever so slightly over £400) fender Acoustic 100. where would you rank it amongst these amps?

  • @Hrcak1
    @Hrcak1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi,
    I'm playing acoustic guitar and singing . I do have Fender 212R but now I'm thinking to buy acoustic amp. I don't use acoustic-electric guitar just a microphone (I have both dynamic and condense). I do thinking about this four amps but maybe you have better advice. I like some power (minimum 50W).
    Fender Acoustic 100 Amplifier (100W)
    Marshall AS50DV 50w Acoustic Instrument Amplifier
    Boss Acoustic Singer Live LT Compact Acoustic Instrument Amp
    Boss Acoustic Singer Live Amplifier Combo

    Any advice?
    Many thanks,

  • @fast-trackhack6637
    @fast-trackhack6637 ปีที่แล้ว

    The NUX AC80 is a competitive option also

  • @spacepodi
    @spacepodi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would these make a decent jazz amp for electric guitars even?

  • @oliverseal6462
    @oliverseal6462 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please compare the two Victory Tremolo amps the V40 Deluxe and the RK50.

  • @madstreaker84
    @madstreaker84 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The battery power says it all for me. It's for busking

  • @otoms
    @otoms ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the intro!

  • @shellyfox863
    @shellyfox863 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think the Boss is rather Ideal for people who want to slay in their TH-cam videos. These are usually filmed at home in a spare bedroom turned into an office space. Or for those practicing at home. Not so much for loud.

  • @fedexnman
    @fedexnman ปีที่แล้ว

    Boss needs to release a preamp version of that amp .

  • @geovannivm
    @geovannivm ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't really swallow Boss and their "optional Bluetooth dongle" on their products. For me, this box is something I'd use for an Acoustic/Voice scenario. Depending on the size of the venue, I'd just DI it to a larger PA.

  • @shivanandsakhare5724
    @shivanandsakhare5724 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sir i want Loud n clear sound im confused in JBL EON & Boss Acs plz suggest me for singing and acoustic guitar plz im waiting 4ur Reply

  • @divineprinciplesofrelaxtio4441
    @divineprinciplesofrelaxtio4441 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So guys, which amplifier do you think is the best?

  • @davewilkins9981
    @davewilkins9981 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could you use an acoustic bass through these amps ?

    • @404err0r
      @404err0r ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Acoustic amps tend to be better for bass than electric guitar amps but I would probably recommend an electric bass or keyboard amp first.

  • @firebald2915
    @firebald2915 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Boss would probably sound good with a Yamaha transacoustic guitar. There is a piezo and an "in the body" mic.

  • @nathanhill9006
    @nathanhill9006 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It’s a rebadged less powerful Roland AC33. Owned and returned. Just no point to it. It doesn’t really help with piezo compromises. Run a BodyRez (other options available) into
    Stereo AC33 which is much much louder, battery operable, looper, Roland JC Chorus effect, reverb, ambience and looper.
    The mic channel is actually set up better but still no point in room where you can fit, well 5 people. I get that you can blend aux, vox and acoustic but 10w??? And the technology is app driven but give me an AD2/5/8 etc or a Zoom AC and you are beating this waste of my money but money maker for Boss.
    I think Roland/Boss VP said what’s our biggest money making acoustic amp?
    Roland AC range
    Okay, let’s make the cheapest one we can with an app function on the front end.
    Should we do PIEZO/MAG dial?
    Noooooo!
    Call it something else?
    Airfield?
    Sold.
    What does it do? Microphone IRs?
    Nooooo!
    Let’s put an eq app in the front end but call them cool names and presets.
    Great. Now whatever you do, don’t save the best presets to the default. We have to give people something to do with their app finger.
    Okay 💰
    Who’s this marketed at?
    Well you know all this reps that work for us?
    Yeah…..
    We’re going to make their job harder so they can splutter on all the sponsored pedal shows they get invited on.
    We’re gonna sell loads of these.
    Go on Facebook marketplace and pick up an Roland AC33 in mint condition for £250.
    You can gig with it and use it as a foldback wedge.
    Side by side (without knowing that there’s an app) and that Bluetooth is an optional dongle on both items, no one thought the Boss was the new amp.
    Important question 🙋🏻‍♂️? Does it have a kickback stand?
    Good honest moments from the reviewers. There is no reason to buy this over poorer quality brands because they all sound louder.
    Boss, what the hell are you doing? It’s like you’re in cahoots with Gibson for stuffing up. 😱

  • @muhammadsalmankarim915
    @muhammadsalmankarim915 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    does Boss AC-22LX's looper have an undo feature? like if i have overdubbed anything, but i dont like it, can i press and hold to undo that overdub only (not the entire loop)?

    • @MrChopemup
      @MrChopemup 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No

  • @fast-trackhack6637
    @fast-trackhack6637 ปีที่แล้ว

    People underestimate the Katana 50 acoustic channel potential

  • @WithCarePlz
    @WithCarePlz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This solves a problem that otherwise is complicated and expensive to solve.
    Let me get used to singing in a mic while I play at home and practice playing rockstar with a mic/stand.
    Playing and singing is not the same as playing and singing and hearing your vocal with reverb etc in a mix amplified back at you. That’s not something I want to experience for the first time on stage as a 3 piece 😂

  • @justnik8727
    @justnik8727 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you own an electric and acoustic, just get the Positive Gris Spark 40w

  • @chrisminer5884
    @chrisminer5884 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there an xlr di line out?

  • @douglasaxtell
    @douglasaxtell 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rather wish more time was spent on the others. This seems to be mainly about the boss. Not much comparing here.

  • @Chemist1076
    @Chemist1076 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fender 100w acoustisonic

  • @richardsandson
    @richardsandson ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's a shame Boss can't make a better looking app. It's perfectly functional but just looks pants compared to the Spark etc.

  • @DarwinStearns
    @DarwinStearns ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't help but wish you had included the Nux acoustic amps in your shoot out. They're really pretty phenomenal.

    • @daddio307
      @daddio307 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Except they don't carry them, so they don't review them.

  • @valmoney8867
    @valmoney8867 ปีที่แล้ว

    Toss the Boss...no great loss... you can purchase a TC Helicon Harmony V60 for a little more dosh... as for the others in this video, they're just floss.

  • @XENONEZZ2
    @XENONEZZ2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Check out the Fender Acoustic 100 amp folks ...it's awesome..!!...:-)

  • @michaelwells1692
    @michaelwells1692 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I made it all the way to the end.

  • @Frankie_Holt
    @Frankie_Holt ปีที่แล้ว

    Best acoustic amp. Sm-57

  • @goltzhar
    @goltzhar ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice!

  • @trueServantOfJESUS
    @trueServantOfJESUS ปีที่แล้ว

    brg back the real acoustic ben

  • @EmDzejFrom1980
    @EmDzejFrom1980 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are all this people like Ben, Digital John, Pete etc. working as sellers or buyers at Andertons?
    If yes, then Andertons are something like Avengers.
    Musical super heroes.

  • @Grecoguitardude
    @Grecoguitardude 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Boss AC22 is not a winner, trying too hard to achieve a decent sound is not what people want to deal with. I suggest get a Fishman and call it a day, they are the standard IMO. Last point, look at the body language as he plays through the Fishman, he is feeling what he's playing, you can't fake that.

  • @mainsblanches8793
    @mainsblanches8793 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    New category = lockdown mode!!...hi!..hi!...

  • @teerakkiss
    @teerakkiss 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    comparing? 90% of video was the Boss

  • @mandolin-george-uk
    @mandolin-george-uk 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you means 70s not 80s - bit of slip there - methinks

  • @ozbizbozzle
    @ozbizbozzle 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Joyo is the best

  • @matt6288joyce
    @matt6288joyce ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I… I don’t like this at all

  • @druchumley4571
    @druchumley4571 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "Air Feel?"
    Come on BOSS. You guys are as bad as Line 6 with "Tube Sag." I'm so sick of modeling amps, I could "Vomit."

  • @MrAabbccddeeffgg
    @MrAabbccddeeffgg หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pointless. Expensive.

  • @jimbrunett5025
    @jimbrunett5025 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sounds like a nice unit but just underpowered