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Amplifiers for Amplifying Your Ukulele
Roland Micro Seres of Battery powered amps. I have a Micro Cube which is really great. Gerald Ross uses a selection of the Roland Micro Series of amps as a main part of of performance setup.
Here is a great thread and review on UkuleleUnderground on portable amps for busking and performing with ukulele.
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My Personal Recommendations
- Roland AC33
I've had a tone of Roland gear over the years and never had any trouble with any of it. This is next on m list of gear to get.
Micro, Portable and Pocket Amps
- Carvin S400D
UkuleleUnderground forum member: ricdoug gave this amp the best review.
- Crate Taxi TX30
- Crate Limo
- Danelectro Honeytone
- Line6 Micro
- Roland Microcube RX Bass
- Roland Microcube RX
- Roland Microcube
- Roland Street Cube
- Vox DA5
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Acoustic Series : AG100D, 112AG, S400, S400D
Carvin's 100W AG100D is the perfect combo amp for acoustic performers in smaller venues. It's 3 channels support acoustic guitar, bass guitar or second acoustic guitar, and keyboard or microphone, ideal for solo or duo performers in coffee shops, small auditoriums and similar locales. Each channel has a volume, bass, treble & effect control, and channel 1 also includes mid-sweep, mid-gain, mid and hi contour switches, while channel 3 adds an XLR input for a mic. Two 24-bit effects are included, providing reverb, chorus, echo and flanging with parametic control. Lightweight for easy transporting. 112AG extension cabinet also available. Constructed from quality multi-laminate plywood with metal corners and covered in forest green vinyl.
Roland US
Corporate Offices
Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S. Eastern Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938
P.O. Box 910921
Los Angeles, CA 90091-0921
Phone: (323) 890-3700
Fax: (323) 890-3701
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Roland AC-33 Acoustic Chorus Guitar Amplifier
Rich, deep, stereo sound to go — introducing the AC-33, the world’s first AA battery-powered amp made specifically for acoustic guitar. Portable yet powerful, the AC-33 provides true stereo sound, Guitar and Mic/Line channels, custom-tailored effects, anti-feedback, and a Phrase Looper. But this amp was made to go places no amp has gone before. Thanks to its battery-power capability, the AC-33 lets you take your act anywhere — into the backwoods, onto the streets, or wherever your imagination leads you.
- 30 watts (15W+15W) of natural, stereo acoustic sound through twin speakers
- Runs on AC power or eight AA batteries (accepts rechargeable NiMH types)
- Dual-channel configuration: Guitar and Mic/Line channel
- Reverb, chorus, and ambience effects (Ambience adds spatial, 3D-type depth to the sound)
- Phrase Looper with 40 seconds of record time
- Stereo AUX input (connect MP3/CD players, etc), headphone output
- Anti-feedback function
- Built-in tilt-back stand
- Removable battery cartridge for easy battery replacement
Line 6
Line 6, Inc.
26580 Agoura Road
Calabasas, CA 91302-1921
Main Phone#: (818) 575-3600
Main Fax#: (818) 575-3601
International
4 Sopwith Way
Drayton Fields Industrial Estate
Daventry, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom, NN118PB
Telefon: +44 (0) 1327 302 700
Fax: +44 (0) 1327 302 702
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LINE 6 — Modeling Pioneers
Most non-musicians are likely unaware that the past fifty years of guitar amplifier technology has had a more significant impact on the history of rock music than the electric guitar itself. Each individual amp and effect design was created to distort and color the guitar signal in a different way, contributing significantly to why the guitar sounds of the Beatles were so different from Jimi Hendrix or Pink Floyd. Both the subtle and overt differences between the many types (and even specific serial numbers) of amps and effects, became cherished tonal signatures that were sought after for the particular sonic mood that they might inspire.
Links
- www.fishman.com
- www.fishmanaura.com
Fishman Aura - Fishman Aura Acoustic Blender Aura isn’t a pickup, yet it picks up where pickups leave off. Aura is not a microphone, yet it makes you sound like you’re playing into a great mic in a great room. And Aura is not modeling. It is Acoustic Sound Imaging™—a quantum leap for acoustic amplification—and only Fishman has it.
- SoloAmp
Designed for the singer/songwriter, SoloAmp provides exceptional sound quality and coverage in a wide variety of venues. 220Watts of clean, lightweight power drives a line array of six custom high-excursion speakers and a soft dome tweeter. This unique combination delivers incredibly full sound, ultra-wide dispersion, and deeper sonic penetration than the common speaker cabinet. Better yet, the enhanced bass response of the custom-designed speakers means there's no need for a subwoofer!
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( from listing's site ) - For over 25 years, the Fishman name has been synonymous with technical innovation in acoustic amplification. Fishman pickups and preamps, toneshaping products and amplifiers are the essential tools acoustic musicians, performers and sound technicians rely on to accurately amplify the natural tones of acoustic instruments.
Shoreline Music has a great selection of the top brands of pickup, preamps, cables and loads of great information for making an informed decision.
Visit their site: Shoreline Music
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AMPLIFIERS_FOR_UKULELE.PHP | Updated: Thursday, 14th July, 2011 @ 11:09pm
When the original JC-120 Jazz Chorus amp was introduced in 1975, its most obvious cosmetic distinction was its silver-cone speakers. And now these classic silver-cone speakers are back, giving the JC-120 the legendary clean amp sound found on countless records over the years. With the JC-120's lush chorus effects, dual-amp design and high-quality reverb, the "sound" is undeniable! 120 watts (60+60 stereo) and two 12" speakers.
(New for 2004) - Roland's CUBE-60 takes the acclaimed CUBE amplifier line to new levels and larger venues. It packs a punchy 60 watts of power into a compact 12-inch design, giving you the performance of a bigger amp, without the excess baggage. It features enriched COSM® amp models, popular digital effects, versatile outputs and well-respected reliability. Just like its popular siblings, CUBE-60 stretches the limits of where you can go with your music, both in terms of tone and venues. Powerful 60-watt output in a compact, 12-inch speaker design. Built-in 9 COSM guitar amp models, including JC, British Combo and R-Fire. New Dyna Amp feature offers expressive control over enhanced dynamics and tone transitions based on picking style. Six classic built-in Roland effects, including Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo and independent Delay/Reverb. Multiple outputs, including Recording/Phones Out, Line Out, Tuner Out and Ext Speaker Out (for connecting external cabinets). Channel switching, delay/reverb and effect on/off control via optional footswitch.
The Cube-30 represents an incredible value in compact guitar amps. Not only does this little brute pack a 10-inch speaker with 30 watts of punch, but it also has 3-band EQ, COSM Guitar Amp Modeling and built-in DSP effects. The COSM modeling gives you 8 distinct guitar amp sounds, while the EFX section offers chorus, flanger, phaser and tremolo. There's even independent Delay/Reverb processing-and the EFX section is controllable via optional footswitch! High-quality DSP guitar amplifier with 30-watt output and 10" speaker Includes 8 COSM guitar amp models: JC Clean, Acoustic, Black Panel, Brit Combo, Tweed, Classic Stack, Metal Stack, R-fier Stack Powerful onboard EFX section includes chorus, flanger, phaser and tremolo. Independent Delay/Reverb processor. Two-channel operation (Clean/Lead) with footswitch control of channels and EFX section. Recording/Headphone output for silent practice and recording. Auxiliary input for connecting CD players, drum machines, etc.
Don't let its diminutive size fool you-the Cube-15 sounds BIG! This 15-watt guitar practice amp includes an 8-inch speaker and a two-channel configuration with four popular overdrive and distortion colors, ranging from “Overdrive” to “Metal Stack.” Three-band EQ, plus a built-in Recording/Headphone output and Auxiliary input make this little amp a great value! Compact guitar amplifier with 15-watt output and 8" speaker. Two-channel operation (Clean/Lead) with footswitch control. Lead sounds include Overdrive, Distortion, Metal, and Metal Stack. 3-band EQ for precise tonal shaping. Recording/Headphone output for silent practice and recording. Auxiliary input for connecting CD players, drum machines, etc.
Ultra-compact portable DSP guitar amp with 5-inch speaker. Runs on battery or AC power (adapter supplied) and includes carry strap. 7 COSM guitar amp models including JC-120 and a special mic preamp model. 6 DSP effects: chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo and separate Delay/Reverb. New Digital Tuning Fork with support for flat tunings up to 2 semitones. Recording/Headphones output and stereo Auxiliary input for CD players, etc.
Designed specifically for the size, shape and sound of the ukulele. FishmanÕs Kula Ukulele Onboard Preamp System offers an industry leading feature set including 3 bands of EQ and a built-in digital chromatic tuner.