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Apr 9, 2026 - 2:44:46 PM
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61 posts since 11/23/2014

Other than Fishman loudbox (too expensive). NE1 recommend good reso amplifier. at present using Fender acoustasonic 15. all suggestions welcome. wondering if there are any decent bluetooth options in the marketplace.

Apr 9, 2026 - 9:52:01 PM
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5183 posts since 7/27/2008

What are you willing to spend? I can see where the Fishman Loudbox Artist (the big one) might be too expensive @ $800.
The Fishman Loudbox Mini is a nice acoustic amp and the online price is $440. Is that too much?

As far as the Bluetooth aspect, what are you trying to accomplish with it? Do you want to have Bluetooth so that you can use your phone with the amp to practice song and/or jam tracks?

I have a Spark practice amp from{Positive Grid with Bluetooth, the acoustic setting sounds pretty good with my dobro plugged in (Nashvillle pickup/Jerry Douglas Aura pedal) and I think the current price is $297.

Apr 10, 2026 - 9:33:42 AM
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wlgiii

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1571 posts since 9/28/2010

Santa just brought my wife a Loudbox mini for her Taylor acoustic. I haven't explored it much with my resos, but so far it's a wonderful amp overall, and the price is fair. I believe you can get a chargeable version for about $200 more.

Apr 10, 2026 - 10:05:37 AM
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892 posts since 1/18/2012

Been very satisfied with the Loudbox mini (standard pre-bluetooth). I’m in a small (amateur) band and three of us play thru the Fishman mini’s. In small bars and gatherings they are adequate. In tiny bars and coffee house type gigs, we place them in front of us facing back at us, and we can hear ourselves over the chatter, and the “chatterers” can carry on conversations while we play.

At bigger gigs with full PA (and sometimes a soundman) we use the amp's D.I. out to the PA—works great.

Edited by - Lounge Primate on 04/10/2026 10:06:55

Apr 15, 2026 - 3:27:25 PM

104 posts since 9/23/2010

JBL Eon One MK2 battery powered or 110v tower system, sound is fantastic for gigs. I dont care for the menu for eq, but one can plug in a mixer if desired. About 1400.00 usd, but nice with battery as option. Had 2 mics and 2 instruments in standard set up, its got options. My buddy owns it, and ive since been eyeballing the EV 30m. While no battery option, my sales rep buddy at Sweetwater recommended the 30m over the JBL, about 100 usd more. I use a Tech 21 Acoustic Fly Rig into my Harlow which has an internal LRBaggs, or an internal condensor gooseneck, or I can use my Audio Technica clip on goose neck mic on the cover plate, with any above going into my Wireless Audio Technica belt pac into my Fly Rig. Fly rig can go both to board and/or stage monitor Options is the key.......they all work well respective of any soundman or environment for my needs. YMMV. The Baggs is my own set up and works great, fwiw. Experiment and have fun!

Edited by - McPickin on 04/15/2026 15:31:49

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