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Perhaps this is at best naïve, but i have always played classical, archtop, solid body 7 string, and flattop through an aer 60 that i bought from Howard Paul 20 yrs ago. At a solo jazz, duo, and recently big band guitar event, I was quite displeased with my tone, think 'boxy'. All 3 gigs were is large rooms---(and at the big band gig i could have done a DI to the board but didn't). In researching this it seemed to say that even tho the volume was not an issue, i may have been at the point that the mids were all i was hearing (tho the amp eq was at 12 oclock, i may have even had the mids rolled off completely. I have other amps and RE cabs, quilters, etc.
Again i feel naïve asking this, like i should know. (I always asked David Stephens these questions on our previous ng). Is it ...
a. that i need to grow up and play like tommy emmanuel since he seems to do fine with this amp?
b. that you can't ask a that my ear really wants to hear the 12' speakers of my youth?
c. the larger the room, the more the mids will take over on a smaller speaker? (told you I was naïve)
d. my ear has changed...
e. none of the above
appreciate any help, tnx
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05-23-2022 01:04 PM
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It's very possible your ears have changed, or that the sound just wasn't working in a particular room. Are you a "set it and forget" kind of player, or do you readjust your EQ to every playing situation?
I always thought an electric guitar plugged into an AER Compact 60 was very heavy in the upper midrange, and yes, a bit nasal and "boxy."
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Originally Posted by mr. beaumont
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Tommy points it at the wall
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Originally Posted by Christian Miller
Originally Posted by nevershouldhavesoldit
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So for those who might be learning along with me, here is a 4 minute video on how tommy sets up
I'd not heard of doing that with the amp, but i'll absolutely try it now.
tnx for the help!
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I don’t have answers but never been thrilled with AER. I like either a Bud or my Clarus r2 and cabinets. Twin 8 s are nice at picking the low end and getting it right.
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It's an early symptom that you want a new amp, probably for no logical reason, but for some very strong non-logical reasons.
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Originally Posted by rpjazzguitar
and while we're on the subject, i was feeling compelled to try go sans pedals... I admit, i have good problems.
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I think there are few amps better for acoustic instruments than an AER but I don't think they sound very good with archtop guitars with magnetic pickups. Definitely very boxy sounding.
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