Acoustic brand

ctp1992 · #1 05-29-2011, 01:42 PM

Hi, i have been looking over the web all kind's of bass amps and i think i made a selection but there is this one brand where i can hardly find any information about i hoped some of you might know some more about it.... Acoustic
mainly this one
Acoustic B100 100W 1x15 Bass Combo and more Bass Amplifiers at GuitarCenter.com.

i also would like your opion about the ibanez sw 100 thy are about the same price i myself think more about the acoustic but the lack of information is trouble ling me a bit

grg ctp1992

don't look at my spelling and grammer bla bla bla i suck it it and i did my best! ty for the help

Ibanez Bassist · #2 05-29-2011, 03:04 PM

I own this amp and it is fantastic, great tones and power.. this is a keeper for me I use this all the time, just incredible power for its size, and no distortion.. great amp.. also some goodies ( ports ) in the back.. I have the owners manual if you would like to see it or want more info..

Bass_Pounder · #3 05-29-2011, 03:09 PM

Just be aware when doing your research of the "Acoutic" brand that is has absolutely NOTHING to do with the Acoustic Control Corp which made great amps a time ago.

The new "Acoustic" is a budget priced Guitar Center house brand which I believe are made by Kustom and badged as Acoustic for G.C.

seamonkey · #4 05-29-2011, 03:23 PM

I don't think all Acoustic house brand is made by Kustom. I think GC shops this out to best bid/maker.

Nick901 · #5 05-30-2011, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by seamonkey

I don't think all Acoustic house brand is made by Kustom. I think GC shops this out to best bid/maker.

I believe all the GC Acoustic gear is made in China. The new Acoustic 360/361 that was just released by Acoustic USA is made in the US and is no way connected to the inexpensive imports.

**JxBass** · #6 05-30-2011, 05:41 AM

There are a lot of happy (Guitar Center) Acoustic users out there. If you like the B100 and it suits your needs I wouldn't be concerned. Enjoy!

streetknight · #7 05-30-2011, 07:58 AM

I'm a beginner and just bought the B20 1x12 model. It's perfect for what I wanted (had to have a headphone jack)

They seem like great bang for the buck, but I'm a noob

tuba4 · #8 05-30-2011, 09:34 AM

I have owned an Acoustic B200 for more than 18 months and I have been very satisfied.

Great sound and no problems at all.

The three year warranty is also very nice to have.

There is an Acoustic Club on TalkBass if you would like to search for more comments regarding any of the new Acoustic products:

The Acoustic Club

GrapeApe · #9 05-30-2011, 09:44 AM

I use an Acoustic B115 cab, and I love it! I use it with a Hartke HA2500 head, though.

seamonkey · #10 05-30-2011, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick901

I believe all the GC Acoustic gear is made in China. The new Acoustic 360/361 that was just released by Acoustic USA is made in the US and is no way connected to the inexpensive imports.

It doesn't really matter where the GC "Acoustic" gear is made. It could be made by a totally different company at any time. It's how GC, specs, prices, and supports the gear that matters. Here GC is doing a great job.

GC Acoustic and Acousti USA are little bit connected...

They both have a name owned by GC on the front. "Acoustic", no other label on the front. GC owns the name and Acoustic USA licenses it. GC gets a cut on both. They both have the same color scheme. They both look like they could be made at the same company. Nutty if you ask me.

They both have nothing to do with Acoustic Control, they both are just trying to cash in on the name.

My name is Mudd · #11 05-30-2011, 10:57 AM

Pretty much any GC should have the B100 on their floor, so it wouldn't be difficult at all for you (the OP) to take your bass in and demo it and actually see what it sounds like.

Nick901 · #12 05-31-2011, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by seamonkey

They both have nothing to do with Acoustic Control, they both are just trying to cash in on the name.

You are incorrect here. Russ and Harvey, who designed the original 360/361 when they were with Acoustic Control, are the ones who designed the new 360/361 for Acoustic USA.

FormerEmployeesAndConsultants < Acoustic < Wiki

seamonkey · #13 05-31-2011, 07:22 PM

There's a lot of muddiness in the name "Acoustic".

This is the Acoustic Control Corporation site
Acoustic Control Corporation - Doug Forbes DEF AUDIO

Which is why I don't understand "Acoustic" (USA) has to call themselves "Acoustic"
GC owns "Acoustic". Totally different.

The old and new 360/361 may "look" the same but they are totally different amps, on purpose.

Other than caching in on the "Acoustic" name recognition - why bother?

Bassdirty · #14 05-31-2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tuba4

I have owned an Acoustic B200 for more than 18 months and I have been very satisfied.

Great sound and no problems at all.

+1
as do I..the B200 got some balls.I was lookin for a combo for practice..found this for 199 used..and jumped on it...(and then bought it..lol)

It was not only the best sounding combo for 199, it was the best sounding combo in the store.(Aside from a Mesa combo

..but I wasn't gonna shell out $1000 for a practice amp)
Anyhoo..this thing sounds pretty darn good, versitile,loud, and I've even played out with it when I dint wanna bring my 410.

fretlessguy · #15 05-31-2011, 11:04 PM

Most of the reviews on the combo seem pretty favorable, and the amp appears to be very well made and solid. The ones I tried sounded very good. I probably would get the next one up in power (B200?) however.

BassLife77 · #16 06-01-2011, 06:58 PM

I've had a B200 for 2 years now and it's still the best combo amp I ever owned. It gets very loud and stays clean. Acoustic sent me a schematic and the preamp is full of NE5532 chips so it was designed to sound vintage. The 360/361 series I believe have a transistor based preamp

RadioactiveGuy4 · #17 06-02-2011, 02:26 AM

I play on a B200h and i love it. Its a straight forward amp and it does its job very well. Right now Im running mine through a Peavey410 cab and it sounds great and has the power to keep up with 2 guitars, the drummer, and the PA

BillyIVbass · #18 06-02-2011, 02:47 AM

I'd pick the Acoustic over the Ibanez. I don't think either amps are great, but the Acoustic will sound OK and give you plenty of power.

spaz21387 · #19 06-02-2011, 02:57 AM

look into hartke they make practice amps and if you find one at guitar center it will be dirt cheap.

johny martin · #20 06-20-2011, 09:19 AM

ve had an Acoustic B600h and 410 cabs awile now and they are made in china (prob. feel them there to!!) but this rig thumps , I like that it is simple and has great tone,and there so clear.

I know it's not the set up your asking about , but I real like this brand.