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Something to handle a keyboard and vocal, separate channels, with some kind of onboard EQ and reverb. Reasonably lightweight, but enough power to sing over a big band. (Not for me or guitar, just for my wife.)
If just for vocal, that would work; I can always use something more substantial when she plays keys too. I'm more concerned about something for her to sing through. She's been using a small mixer through an Alto 110, but I'd like to get a 1-piece solution.
For example, have been using one of these, but it's starting to get on the fritz.
Archive- Carvin AG200 200W Acoustic Guitar Amp with Digital EffectsLast edited by Woody Sound; 12-31-2019 at 11:14 AM.
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12-31-2019 10:55 AM
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They are hard to find, since they stopped making them but I have this very flexible portable amp, Traynor Acoustic Master Custom. It's a 4 channel 225W amp that's like a portable PA/acoustic guitar amp.
Channel 1 is voiced for acoustic guitar.
Channel 2 and 3 are neutral voiced, but have separate equalizers
Channel 4 is a line in, not eq.
Has built-in effects. Weighs about 35 lbs.
Traynor Am Custom - destinationsound.com
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Thanks, that's kinda heavy for her, she's tiny. But that's the idea. The Carvin was about 10 lbs lighter.
Originally Posted by plinko
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How about a "Bud?"
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Actually I own one for guitar. Might give that a try just for some perspective. But I doubt it would be enough. Originally Posted by marcwhy
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How about a 200W Schertler Jam?
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TC Helicon VoiceSolo. A singer I know uses it for all kinds of gigs. I just picked one up based on seeing it in action.
Very small and light (can be attached to a mic stand), loud enough to carry a singer over a small group in a small to medium-sized venue. It has three channels, and in a pinch can be used for multiple instruments, but a separate KB amp works better. Less than $300.
I'll be using it for vocals in a guitar duet, and maybe also to amplify an acoustic and/or nylon string a a restaurant gig. Next one is in a couple of weeks, and I can report back after that.
John
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How about an Acoustic Lunchbox, with an external FRFR speaker? It's no longer made but used ones should be available, and some dealers might have a NOS on the shelf. A few years back, some jazz guitarists preferred it vs. the original, which lacks an on-board reverb. I have no clue about its tone - never liked the original though.
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How about a Bose S1. 15 lbs, battery power, with 3 inputs and a built in mixer.
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I saw that, wondering if it has enough headroom to carry her singing clearly over loud a big band. Originally Posted by Jim Soloway
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Roland Street Cube EX is very light.
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My brother owns two of them and says yes. Originally Posted by Woody Sound
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Tnx Jim, I'm gonna see if we can find a place to give one a whirl. Don't really need battery powered though. Originally Posted by Jim Soloway
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Were I in your situation, I would use my Acoustic Image Corus Series III. Dedicated XLR input, adjustable shelving controls, Aleisis reverb/effects, 300 watts, @20#s, lifetime warranty (transferable). Second choice would be Jazzkat: 100 watts, mic channel, effects, sub-20#s. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by Woody Sound
That Carvin seems pretty feature rich. Any chance you might consider fixing it?
I have two Bose S1-Pros and they're my regular go-to solo guitar / vocalist gig amp -- great sound, size and convenience with the battery power. Don't get me wrong, I love them. But since you don't need the battery power, the Carvin has a lot more features and option. The Bose basically has two channels (the third for an "aux" mp3/iphone...) and there is only a basic hi/low eq and reverb (no chorus, delay or whatever). And: no phantom power. Also, depending on the size of your big band, you might need to use two S1Pros daisy-chained together.
The S1Pros are excellent for my solo gig use, but I'm not sure I'd use them with a louder band (mostly because I have other amp options to use). The small size and light weight (about 16 pounds each) are definite big pluses though.
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If I could, I would. But Carvin as it was is out of biz, and restructured. They are no longer servicing these. The amp works great, but once in a while something happens where it just goes crazy making all kinds of electrical noises/squeals. Originally Posted by archtopeddy
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thanks yeah I'd be interested in how that goes .... Originally Posted by John A.
looks like it's got a hi Z input too so one might be able
to plug an archtop's straight in ....
looks good
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I've played duets with a singer that had a TC Helicon VoiceSolo. It can do the job, but is very user unfriendly and complicated to operate. No manual to speak of also. I'm pretty tech-savvy and still found it difficult to figure out.
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Have you considered one of the Fishman Loudbox amps?
Their top of the line Performer 2 seems like the original Carvin concept brought into the 21st century.
If you'd like to keep the Carvin, maybe there's a tech in your neck of the woods who could bring it back to peak performance.
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(Shrug) seems pretty straightforward to me, but not all user interfaces work for all people. Originally Posted by Alter
John
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Yes thanks, I really like the whole Fishman layout. But I am worried that the single 8" model is not enough, and the Performer Pro is a bit too heavy. Will have to revisit them. Also, you can't hang a second speaker off of them to spread the sound as a 2-speaker pa system. Originally Posted by Gitfiddler
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You might consider a powered monitor or FFR. And a separate small mixer.
I've done gigs with my Quilter And you can plug in the aux input for the vocal as well,with good results.
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