Acoustic Amp/Dobro

Jody Cameron · Post by **Jody Cameron** » 28 Oct 2005 5:11 am

I did a search for this but came up lacking. Forgive me if this is old news, but I was wondering if anyone has had success using a Dobro with an acoustic instrument amp? It seems that one would have more control this way over tone and stage volume than running direct through the PA and bringing it back through the monitors (I've always had trouble this way). I would think that a good acoustic amp with a feedback eliminator might be a good setup for my Dobro? Any thoughts?

Thanks JC

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 28 Oct 2005 6:11 am

I use a Marshall acoustic amp with good results. Loaded with features.
Erv

Jody Cameron · Post by **Jody Cameron** » 28 Oct 2005 6:50 am

Thanks Erv, what model is it?

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 28 Oct 2005 8:48 am

It is the AS100D and has 100 watts of power in a 2x50 stereo configuration . It has several different channels. It has two channels that can be blended together if your guitar has two pickups. It has a third channel that can be used for a microphone and another channel with RCA inputs for a CD or etc. I use this channel then I have backup tracks burned onto a CD. It also has built in effects and feedback control.

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Al Sato · Post by **Al Sato** » 28 Oct 2005 8:49 am

I find an acoustic amp to work very well as a stage monitor. My dobro feeds back if I'm loud in the monitor and when I use an acoustic amp I aim it away from the body of my dobro. I run a direct out to the PA for FOH. I am currently using an Acoustic Image Coda amp. This is quite a nice amp, the only drawback being that it doesn't have any built-in effects. It has an effects loop, though, and a mic channel. It's pretty light, it's got a funny cylindrical shape that is a conversation starter and it works very well for me. I'm considering going to an Ultrasound CP-100, which is even lighter and has built-in reverb. I have not tried it yet. Anyhow, I almost never have problems with feedback any more. If you put the amp slightly behind you and to the left, you can also use it to augment your sound in case the soundman mixes you too low...

Al

Jeff Peterson · Post by **Jeff Peterson** » 28 Oct 2005 9:26 am

Check out the new Fishman Aura at www.fishman.com
It is not just another 'modeler'. A great idea that I think will get better and better.

Darvin Willhoite · Post by **Darvin Willhoite** » 28 Oct 2005 10:17 am

I have an Acoustic Image amp also, a Coda IIR, with built in digital reverb. This is a fantastic amp for acoustic or clean electric guitar. It has a great Jazz sound. It also has a notch filter for reducing feedback problems, and the reverb has 10 (I think) reverb programs to choose from. They aren't cheap, but they're nice.

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Darvin Willhoite
Riva Ridge Recording

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Jim Bates · Post by **Jim Bates** » 28 Oct 2005 4:38 pm

I use a Peavey Ecoustic amp with a AKG 1000c condensor mike. There are two channels on the amp: one for guitar (if you have a installed pickup on it) and a mike channel. There is tunable feedback control, plus you can use the out of phase circuit to prevent the mike from feeding back. It sounds a little 'electric', but they all do to my ears. There is a five band equilizer plus reverb on each channel.

What other effects do you need?

For most stage shows, I plug mike into the PA and stay away from the monitors as much as possible. I use the Ecoustic for small bluegrass gigs.

Thanx,
Jim