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Acoustic Guitar Amps

Buy acoustic guitar amplifiers – acoustic amps for guitar and vocals

Acoustic guitar amplifiers are designed for electro-acoustic guitars and acoustic guitars with a pickup. They bring the sound of a steel-string acoustic guitar, classical guitar or other acoustic instrument to home volume, the rehearsal room or the stage in a controlled way.

Many acoustic amps also offer a microphone input alongside the guitar input. This makes them especially useful for singer-songwriters, vocal accompaniment, small live performances, lessons and compact setups with guitar and vocals.

What is an acoustic guitar amplifier suitable for?

An amplifier for acoustic guitar is useful when an existing pickup signal should be reproduced louder, with more presence and better control. Applications range from home practice, lessons and rehearsal rooms to small stages, sessions, busking or mobile performances.

The focus is on the most natural sound possible. An acoustic guitar amplifier should preserve the character of the instrument while providing enough volume, clarity and control for the intended use.

Home and lessons

Compact acoustic amps are suitable for practice, lessons, play-alongs and quiet setups with a headphone output.

Rehearsal and small stage

Models with more power, multiple channels and a DI output offer more headroom for rehearsal rooms and live use.

Guitar and vocals

Acoustic guitar amplifiers with a microphone input are practical for vocals, announcements and solo setups.

What matters when choosing?

The right features depend on whether the acoustic amp will be used only for guitar, for guitar and vocals or as a compact live solution. Important points include channels, power, speakers, microphone input, EQ, effects and connections for PA, recording or practice.

  • Channels: One channel is enough for guitar; two channels are useful for acoustic guitar and vocals.
  • Power: Compact models suit home use and lessons, while more powerful amps suit rehearsals and stage use.
  • Speakers: Size and design influence tonal fullness, volume and projection.
  • Microphone input: important for vocals, announcements or singer-songwriter setups.
  • Effects: Reverb, chorus or built-in effects processors expand the sound directly in the amplifier.
  • DI or XLR output: helpful for PA, mixing desk, stage and recording.
  • Aux, headphones and USB: practical for play-alongs, quiet practice, recording or connection to a computer.
  • Battery operation: useful for busking, mobile sessions and flexible performance locations.

Amplifying acoustic guitar and vocals

Anyone looking for an amplifier for acoustic guitar and vocals should look for at least two separate channels. This allows the guitar and microphone to be connected separately and adjusted more precisely in volume and tone.

For small performances, singer-songwriter setups or rehearsals, these acoustic amps can be a compact alternative to a larger PA system. Separate controls, reverb for voice or guitar and an output for sending the signal to a mixing desk or PA are especially useful.

Combos, effects and protective covers

The category includes classic acoustic guitar combos, suitable effects units and accessories for protection and transport. This makes it easier to put together a setup that fits the intended use.

Acoustic guitar amplifier combo

Combo amps combine amplifier, speaker, inputs and often effects in one compact cabinet.

Effects for acoustic guitars

For tone shaping, reverb, chorus, preamp, DI or live setups around the acoustic guitar.

Amp & speaker covers

Covers help protect amplifiers and speakers during transport, storage or use in the rehearsal room.

Difference from an electric guitar amplifier

An acoustic guitar amplifier is voiced differently from a classic electric guitar amplifier. While electric guitar amps often colour, shape or distort the sound noticeably, an acoustic amp should reproduce the tone of an electro-acoustic guitar as clearly and naturally as possible.

Amplifier type Typical sound Suitable for Orientation
Acoustic guitar amplifier Clear, natural and voiced for acoustic instruments. Electro-acoustic guitars, acoustic guitars with pickup, vocals and small live setups. The right choice when the acoustic character of the instrument should be preserved.
Electric guitar amplifier More tone-shaping, often with gain, overdrive or distortion. Electric guitar, rock, blues, metal, pop and signature amp sounds. Useful when the amplifier should be part of the electric guitar sound.
PA or mixing desk Neutral and flexible, depending on speakers, mixer and signal processing. Multiple voices, multiple instruments, band setups and larger stages. Interesting when several signals need to be amplified and mixed together.

Frequently asked questions

What is an acoustic guitar amplifier?

An acoustic guitar amplifier is an amplifier for electro-acoustic guitars and acoustic guitars with a pickup. It reproduces the guitar signal loudly, clearly and as naturally as possible.

Can you connect a classical guitar to an acoustic amp?

A classical guitar can be connected to an acoustic amp if it has a pickup or is miked accordingly. A purely acoustic classical guitar without a pickup does not provide a direct signal for the amplifier.

Which amplifier is suitable for acoustic guitar and vocals?

For acoustic guitar and vocals, an acoustic guitar amplifier with at least two channels, a microphone input, separate volume control and ideally reverb as well as DI or XLR output is suitable.

What is the difference between an acoustic amp and an electric guitar amplifier?

An acoustic amp is designed for the most natural sound possible. An electric guitar amplifier colours the sound more strongly and is often voiced for gain, overdrive or distortion.

Which connections are important on an acoustic amp?

Depending on the application, important connections include guitar input, microphone input, DI or XLR output, aux input, headphone output and, where needed, USB for recording or direct connection to a computer.

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