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The Acoustic Club

I've only used my EFX Out to record a couple of times as I don't got to a FOH or mixer for my sound at all. Typically I play mainly open air BBQs and barnyard get togethers.

During those few times, I went through instrument cables since I feel it's just a signal level voltage anyway, not hundreds of Watts.

Your noise puzzles me - perhaps try the DI before you send the signal to the preamp by putting it between the guitar and the Input.

One thing of which I am constantly aware for what I consider a good reason, is to go into the Active side of the head if I have any pedals or effects in line. I feel they are a pre-amp type device and it's usually better to not hit the front end with a heavy signal.

I have heard others say they like and use it the other way - but that's just me being anal a little bit.

Another point or so to consider -

---- try a different cable. You may have something untoward going on in the one you've been using
---- check the ground(s) between the amp and the mixer. Are they on different sides of the panel? Are they both grounded correctly?

At least get and use one of these (every time):::

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"check the ground(s) between the amp and the mixer. Are they on different sides of the panel? Are they both grounded correctly?"

I've also gotten a buzz and humming when I've used different electrical plugs that are on different circuits. When I've switched to the same circuit the noise has gone away.
 
The B-100 is pretty nice - and even though I advocate more Watts and more drivers, you'll prolly do fine that way too.

I have a B-20 just for my harmonicas - I even use a Fender Squier BP-15, and although the Acoustic literally smokes the Fender, there isn't any way I'd consider using them for anything but harmonicas.

They can be loud, but not really bass-y. A bass will push either of them pretty hard when you need any decent volume.

I really like my Acoustic gear - a lot.

Picked up the Fender Kingman acoustic bass today!!! So decided to get an amp to go with it. Could not afford the B100 or B200 at this time, will have to be a later purchase. I tried out the B10 and B20 at GC. At 1/4 to 1/2 volume it seemed loud and had decent bass, sure though as you stated not like the B100. This will be a nice little portable amp. Maybe in another few months I will pick up the B100. Got a really good deal on both togeather. I don't plan on playing any clubs with this amp, just setting around with another acoustic guitarist or two. :bassist: Thank you for your assistance surferjoe!! :)

Note: I will try and get some pics up here soon of my new amp, the B450 (one I joined the club with) and my 140!!
 
I played today using my effects send as a lineout from my b100 today at this church outside of town. It must be atleast 2x the size of my own church where I play every week. Worked really good. I really like the tone I am able to get from my amp. Easily remove the boominess with the notch filter. Got clean and dirty tonight.
 
I played Acoustic Heads all through the late 70s (when they first came out)and early 80s..... 150b, 140b, and then a 450. All through the requisite 2 Fifteens.
Yesterday I got a B10 for home rehearsal, it's a peashooter, I know, but can I have a number?
 

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Updated 4/16/2012
 
Your noise puzzles me - perhaps try the DI before you send the signal to the preamp by putting it between the guitar and the Input.

One thing of which I am constantly aware for what I consider a good reason, is to go into the Active side of the head if I have any pedals or effects in line. I feel they are a pre-amp type device and it's usually better to not hit the front end with a heavy signal.

:

I have done both of those suggestions at different times. The buzz seems independent of bass, cable, power source, DI or anything else I could think of. It really isn't a big deal since I now use my DI pre-amp pedal to go direct to the board and then feed the amp with the other output from the pedal. Thanks for the suggestion anyway.....
 

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