So I'm looking for an acoustic 'geetar' and one of those portable mini-amp thingamajiggers for my 'lectrics.
I'm looking to spend $300 total, but I'll go to $350 max total.
I'm thinking around $200 for the 'geetar' and around $100-ish for teh amp.
For the guitar I think I want a pure acoustic, but acoutic-electrics are'nt comepletely out, either.
For the amp the main thing I want is decent tone and preferably battery equiped, but the battery is not an absolute requirement, but is a big huge plus. Wattage is'nt important because I want it as a practice amp and nothing else. Oh, having a headphone jack is a minor plus.
So, given the above, what would you guys buy?
Thanks in advance people!
MeeBit
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Roland Micro Cube http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Roland-Micro-Cube-Battery-Powered-Amp-with-COSM-and-Effects?sku=480196
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As a Micro Cube user I must concur with the previous posts extolling the virtues of this fine amplification device.
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Oops, uh, erm, eh...yeah buy one.
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+1 on the MicroCube. I have one in my amp collection; it holds its own.
For a lower cost acoustic, check out Yahama guitars -- these have always been a great value. There is also a particular solid top Fender acoustic for about that price that Nick recommends (Nick, a little help here?). In any case, look for a solid top -- NOT select or any other impressive word; the top has got to be solid spruce or cedar or mahogany -- probably cedar or spruce in the $200 range. The sides and back very likely will be laminated -- that's okay. Avoid electric-acoustic in this price range. You want every dollar going into the quality of the basic guitar. You can always mic it or add a pickup later.
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Can you get any kind of decent overdrive from the MicroCube?
Check these guys out - Tree63 http://www.tree63.com
Yeah, I'd go with the MicroCube.
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The micro cube has a few digitally modelled amp settings, including "Metal Stack."
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Vic
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Love the microcube but don't overlook these little beauties. We have both in our house. My preference is for the Vox. Just.
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