Acoustic Amps

Delbert Aldredge · Post by **Delbert Aldredge** » 18 Jan 2005 6:17 pm

This amp was designed for the Steel Guitar.
With only one input jack it prevents others from plugging in and distorting your sound.
This amp has been going strong since @ 1981.
Have did absolutly nothing to it. Has 2 12" speakers and an equalizer at @ 160 - 300 watt.
Wondering if the maker is still in business under the "Acoustic" brand name. It originated in California, anyone know?

Thanks for any feedback,

Delbert

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 18 Jan 2005 7:48 pm

They're out of business. Great amps. I didn't know they had any designed for Steel.
They were way ahead of their time.

I use an Acoustic 165 for Lead Guitar. circa 1978
5 Band EQ, 50-100W, four 6L6s, 12" EV.
Beautiful wood cabinet.

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Delbert Aldredge · Post by **Delbert Aldredge** » 19 Jan 2005 4:03 am

Hey Joey!!!...nice photos, looks alot like my amp. Is your grill original? I have the model "127". It's a solid state(no tube) amp and is far too heavy (est. 80-90 lbs).

There are plugs in back for foot switch, ext. speaker, input and output etc. The cabinet is of 3/4" wood and has a heavy "simulated leather" overlay with "brass" corner protectors. The amp originally sold for @ $1,200.00. It has been a good producer for @ 25 yrs. with absolutly no repairs or maintenance. I'm pulling a D-10 Sho Bud Super-Pro with "no attachments". Several musicians have ask "how do you get your guitar to sound like that"? I just smile and say "it's the amp"......

Thank you for taking time to post the photos....very nice!

Delbert

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 19 Jan 2005 6:45 am

Thanks, Delbert.
I suspect the high price was why they didn't sell many. I think Fender Twins were $800 in those days.

I always thought the grill was stock, but I bought it used in 1990, so I can't be sure.

It has two channels, and is switchable from a jack in the back labled "Volume".

It's heavy, and I also use a road case, that you can see doubles as a tilt stand. The sound is worth it.

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 19 Jan 2005 6:50 am

Brian C Peters · Post by **Brian C Peters** » 19 Jan 2005 10:00 am

Here's a link to check out for Acoustic amps.
http://www.acoustic360.com/

Brian

Delbert Aldredge · Post by **Delbert Aldredge** » 19 Jan 2005 11:06 am

Thanks Brian!!!!!!! very interesting!!!!

Delbert

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Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 19 Jan 2005 3:24 pm

Thanks Brian! I'll have to register my amp there.
I see it was $1195 on the 1980 price list.

Considering inflation, that's pretty high.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 19 Jan 2005 4:38 pm

Thanx 4 the link Brian
Acoustic amps were expensive back then
i remember when they came out
found them to be quite road worthy