Acoustic Rig

[IAGOLORENZ]

Hi

I've got some concrete questions about your Acoustic rig. I saw you with Beck and the bass sound was so sweet! I did a search but i think that questions are not covered.
I'm thinking to go for a really good deal on a 140 right now, but i have some doubts since i've never tried one. Maybe you can help me...

- You have two Acoustic heads, if i understood well the 140 is only used as a backup and the 370 is the main amp. From what i've been reading the main difference between those heads would be the wattage and the graphic EQ on 370.
Regarding tone, are very far or the 140 has a similar tone, just with less power? Graphic EQ on 370 makes a big difference?

- I guess they have a funky midrange, but how about the low end? Thinking about using it as a power amp too, for a Sansamp PSA-1 and only for certain kind of gigs...

- Take pedals well? Fav distortion device with Acoustic stuff?

- Cabinets. Are this amps too picky with the cabinet election? I guess the best combination would be an original 106 2x15 cab, but here in Europe are really hard to find. Do you know some similar option that could work? How about a 15" Ampeg USA classic series?

- Was the Acoustic the main rig sounding on Beck's live on ACL? Sounds awesome!

- Do you find this rig useful for recording tasks too? Was used on "Morning Phase" sessions ?

Thank you very much!!!

 

[skulletwhip]

I'm not JMJ, but I just got an Acoustic 140 and a 406 2x15 cab for a ridiculous deal and I gotta say, it rocks.

Really punchy and pretty dynamic. Responds well to my playing.

May be the loudest 105 (I think) watts I've ever heard.

 

[skulletwhip]

Oh! Saw you asked about distortion units with these beasts. I personally use a Fuzzrocious Rat Tail and a green big muff clone I made. Takes both like a champ. At the right volume, you'll have the walls shaking and tinnitus.

 

[jmjbassplayer]

Hi

I've got some concrete questions about your Acoustic rig. I saw you with Beck and the bass sound was so sweet! I did a search but i think that questions are not covered.
I'm thinking to go for a really good deal on a 140 right now, but i have some doubts since i've never tried one. Maybe you can help me...

- You have two Acoustic heads, if i understood well the 140 is only used as a backup and the 370 is the main amp. From what i've been reading the main difference between those heads would be the wattage and the graphic EQ on 370.

No, different circuit as well, as far as the preamp. There's an Acoustic Control Corporation discussion forum in which you can get more info.

Regarding tone, are very far or the 140 has a similar tone, just with less power? Graphic EQ on 370 makes a big difference?

The graphic I don't even use. The 140 has an even more sweet tone, in my opinion. Both quite loud.

- I guess they have a funky midrange, but how about the low end? Thinking about using it as a power amp too, for a Sansamp PSA-1 and only for certain kind of gigs...

Tons of lows. It's awesome.

- Take pedals well? Fav distortion device with Acoustic stuff?

Take pedals great. My Rusty Box distortion sounds great with it, probably one of my current faves.

- Cabinets. Are this amps too picky with the cabinet election? I guess the best combination would be an original 106 2x15 cab, but here in Europe are really hard to find. Do you know some similar option that could work? How about a 15" Ampeg USA classic series?

You need speakers with small magnets, not super modern speakers. The more vintage-y Eminence 15" works pretty well, but old JBL, Altec, or CTS speakers work best.

- Was the Acoustic the main rig sounding on Beck's live on ACL? Sounds awesome!

Yes indeed, and thanks!

- Do you find this rig useful for recording tasks too? Was used on "Morning Phase" sessions ?

No, that was all my B-15R

Thank you very much!!!

Pleasure to help!

 

[IAGOLORENZ]

Thanks!!!!

 

[IAGOLORENZ]

Thanks!!!!

 

[billgoodwin]

I have 2 150's (a Gen1 & Gen 2) and a 370 which is the main beast w/ 106 cab. Adore this rig. I don't use much distortion but when do it's just the patch from my Boss ME20b. Hard to beat a matching pair ACC.