acoustic pedal pre???

[will33]

I don't know how I stumbled into this but have any of you Acoustic guys used this? What does it sound like just plugging it into a poweramp + cab?

http://www.lynx.bc.ca/~jc/pedals360.html

[colcifer]

Never tried one myself but have known about it for a while. Seems cool.

[unlined4string]

I've compared my 360+ preamp with a real Acoustic 360 preamp, side by side. The 360+ is an extremely accurate copy of the original Acoustic 360 design, but with improved headroom, hotter output and lower noise floor. JC has made some improvements to the original design, and he uses some higher quality components. I've had no problems driving insensitive power amps with a 360+. It works very well with the Bergantino IP series cabs.

[will33]

Sounds cool, I was more curious than anything. Most of these guitar sim pedals like the bassman or deluxe don't sound or act much like the real thing, but then again, they're just effects pedals and not a real pre. This thing could give an actual 2nd pre/amp sound or just be an Acoustic amp for those who can't find one or want the sound and be able to up the power.

[unlined4string]

Yes the Viva Analog 360+ is no simulation. Physically it's an exact reproduction of the original Acoustic 360 preamp schematic, except for certain (intentional) improvements. For a live gig either would do equally well, but for recording I prefer the 360+ to the original because it's less noisy. By the way I have no connection to the maker, I'm just a satisfied customer.

If you're thinking about ordering a 360+ ask JC about the "high headroom" mod. For players who aren't interested in intentionally overdriving the preamp, this mod can get you a bit more clean headroom compared to a stock 360+.

[will33]

I'm not in the market for one, just didn't know it existed. Pretty cool idea, I suppose you could do it for other circuits as well, blackface, ampeg or whatever.

[babaseen]

Originally Posted by unlined4string

It works very well with the Bergantino IP series cabs.

+1

[beatsbears]

I stumbled upon these just the other day, seemed really cool. Kinda wish they made more of these in rack enclosures, I feel like i would worry about it less if i could throw it in a rack case with a power amp and call it a night.

[unlined4string]

JD does make a rack mount version (or at least he used to). Same specs as the 360+ stomp box. It may not be shown on the web site. I'd email him if you're interested.