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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2015-08-02 3:00 PM (#514043 - in reply to #514027)
Subject: Re: Nan-Cave Update



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naellis58 - 2015-08-02 7:22 AM

I would appreciate your thoughts on it, good or bad.

http://www.kraftmusic.com/roland-micro-cube-gx-battery-powered-guit...

I have not tried the MicroCube GX, but I do use the older MicroCube.
Supposedly the GX has a bit more power and the amp simulations are a little different.
All that said, I run acoustic guitars through my "mic" channel with a little reverb.
Also the "Classic Stack" or the "Brit Combo" will work without any gain, or very little gain.
Outside I generally use the bigger CubeStreet cuz it is larger and I can stand it on end and sit on it.
But I often take the MicroCube out cuz it is small and effective.
Use that "mic" channel and think of it as a "force multiplier" for your acoustic.
All that is because of the batteries... I am sure that it will be good indoors too.

Like I have said, I don't own and have never played a GX so the settings may be a little different.
So later you could give it a review in another thread.
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Damon67
Posted 2015-08-02 3:33 PM (#514046 - in reply to #513785)
Subject: Re: Nan-Cave Update



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Location: Jet City		Roland makes great acoustic amps, but that's not an acoustic amp. It'll make you louder, it just won't sound as nice as what an amp designed for an acoustic will.

The Roland AC60 is an example of a small and great sounding acoustic amp. It doesn't run on batteries, but unless you decide to sit on a corner like Arthur, I'm not sure why that's a needed feature.

I have a Cube too. It's an awesome little thing to plug an electric into, especially if you're wanting to jam outside or even in with a couple acoustic playing friends.

And +1 on the UKII
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Darkbar
Posted 2015-08-02 4:29 PM (#514049 - in reply to #513785)
Subject: Re: Nan-Cave Update



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Location: Flahdaw		I love my Fishman Loudbox mini
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Nancy
Posted 2015-08-02 6:18 PM (#514051 - in reply to #514041)
Subject: RE: Nan-Cave Update



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SOBeach - 2015-08-02 2:18 PM

Wow, the "Nan-Cave" is lookin' pretty "O"some!



LOL!!!!! Thank you SOBeach - it for O-vations O-nly! LOL!!!
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Nancy
Posted 2015-08-02 6:27 PM (#514052 - in reply to #514046)
Subject: Re: Nan-Cave Update



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damon67 - 2015-08-02 3:33 PM

Roland makes great acoustic amps, but that's not an acoustic amp. It'll make you louder, it just won't sound as nice as what an amp designed for an acoustic will.


CRUD! From now on, before I buy anything, even something recommended to me, I am asking you guys first!
And WHY don't they say "Electric" Guitar on them, for those of us who are technology-challenged???

Oh well, if it is loud, I am going to blast the Deliverance Theme off the deck and scare my neighbor, Crusty! He is scared to death of me, can you imagine????

Thanks Arthur, Damon and Darkbar for the advice - I will keep those names for later!

Edited by Nancy 2015-08-02 6:29 PM
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Jonmark Stone
Posted 2015-08-02 7:52 PM (#514053 - in reply to #514052)
Subject: Re: Nan-Cave Update


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Location: Indiana		Great den/cave Nancy.
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Nancy
Posted 2015-08-02 8:09 PM (#514054 - in reply to #514053)
Subject: Re: Nan-Cave Update



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Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota		Thank You Jonmark!
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Damon67
Posted 2015-08-02 8:31 PM (#514055 - in reply to #513785)
Subject: Re: Nan-Cave Update



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Looks like Roland makes an AC33 now that'll run on batteries. I might need to have a look at that one.

http://www.rolandus.com/products/ac-33/

BTW, I'll add to the rest, the place looks awesome.



Edited by Damon67 2015-08-02 8:33 PM
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Nancy
Posted 2015-08-03 9:41 AM (#514062 - in reply to #514055)
Subject: Re: Nan-Cave Update



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Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota		Thank You Damon, for both the link on the acoustic amp, and the kind words on my Cave.

I would have never attempted it, if I had not seen how neat yours was, and you sharing your pictures and measurements!! And you guys patience in helping me!

(Now to find a burgundy blanket to put up on the wall behind them all.. )
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Peanut Butter
Posted 2015-08-03 9:42 AM (#514063 - in reply to #514032)
Subject: Re: Nan-Cave Update


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naellis58 - 2015-08-02 12:35 PM
cwk2 - 2015-08-02 10:56 AM Is it Roland? Only played one electrically, it was ok. Acoustic and electric amps are different animals
Yes, a Roland. I had no idea that there were different ones for electric and acoustic. Maybe I will have to break down and get a vintage O Electric! . But before I do, I will ask you guys which one I should get!!

 

    I can chime in here on my opinion on acoustic amps. First of all Nancy - great job on the room and collection - very impressive!

    Now about the acoustic amps. I've found thast O's sound pretty good through electric amps compared to woody's, but over time, an amp made for acoustic guitars is probably something you would learn to appreciate. I'm probably going to get some flack for this but here goes. I went to GC and tried their selection of acoustic amps: Marshall, Fender, Fishman, & Acoustic (that's the brand - it's a GC house brand, sold exclusively by them and MF. whether they own it, I don't know). I also tried an AER at a different shop. The AER sounds really good but it's about $1200.00, which is too much.Next in sound is the Marshall - whsch sounds REALLY good but is $399.00 for the 40W if you have the extra cash. The next in quality in these ears, believe it or not was the Acoustic A40. You can get it on sale for $260.00 and it sounds really crisp and not too clean. The Fishman sounds very clean, too clean, antiseptic even. I didn't like it all. The Fender just doesn't have the same clarity as the Acoustic.

 

    The Acoustic has a whole bunch of effects, but IMO they go to waste because they don't offer a pedal - duh!

 

    I never tried the Genz Benz. One of these days.

 

As always - YMMV.

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DanSavage
Posted 2015-08-03 1:49 PM (#514069 - in reply to #513785)
Subject: Re: Nan-Cave Update



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Location: Pueblo West, CO		Nice job, Nancy. It's nice to have guitars available to be pulled off the rack to be played.

I'm also glad you're enjoying my geeking-out on the rebuild threads.
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Nancy
Posted 2015-08-03 5:10 PM (#514081 - in reply to #514069)
Subject: Re: Nan-Cave Update



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DanSavage - 2015-08-03 1:49 PM

I'm also glad you're enjoying my geeking-out on the rebuild threads.


Thank You Dan! I LOVE your threads, I am learning so much!! And you always use terminology that is understandable, techy, but not so much that you have to call "Dial a Physicist" to know what you are talking about!!!
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ProfessorBB
Posted 2015-08-04 4:55 PM (#514122 - in reply to #513785)
Subject: Re: Nan-Cave Update



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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains		We all begin by buying way more amp than we need, run it at very low power settings because it is so loud, get tired of lugging around the weight, the start working our way down to smaller, lighter, easier handling gear. My only advice is don't buy more than you really need or that is burdensome to lift and carry around. There are many options available. I own Fender, Trace Elliot, Genz Benz and Phil Jones on the acoustic side. Personally, I don't hear much difference in sound in similarly priced models with similar features. You get what you pay for generally.
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Matt_B
Posted 2015-08-04 6:07 PM (#514124 - in reply to #513785)
Subject: Re: Nan-Cave Update


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Location: Urbana, IL		I bought a mint Trace Elliot TA100 off of eBay for $650 that's lightweight and packs a punch. If won't run off of batteries but it has everything I need (phantom power and effects) in one box.
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danomyte
Posted 2015-08-05 5:44 AM (#514135 - in reply to #513785)
Subject: Re: Nan-Cave Update



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Location: Taxed To Death State		Looks great Nancy. Awesome collection. I've seen a few of those at the spa, they looked beautiful in person. Someday I'll have a music room as well. Just gotta wait 10 more years till the kids go off to college!
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Nancy
Posted 2015-08-05 9:59 AM (#514138 - in reply to #514135)
Subject: Re: Nan-Cave Update



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Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota		Thank You Danomyte!

I am really fortunate in that I have the entire downstairs to use, and it is set up just like the upstairs (except for the vaulted ceiling, of course! LOL!!)

It has sat empty for 3 years now, until I started hanging around with you guys. It is nice using the entire house now, and heck, I am paying for it, might as well use it!

I did get the Cube already (FAST shipping!) Read the handy-dandy instruction book, and plugged it in to try it! It is Cool! It has some really cool effects, and it is weird hearing yourself come back into your own face! LOL!!! It will probably be the only one I ever get, I don't do gigs like you guys do, but it is fun to play around with, and now I know what they sound like, and a bit of what they can do!!
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elginacres
Posted 2015-08-09 4:37 PM (#514205 - in reply to #513785)
Subject: Re: Nan-Cave Update


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Location: Colorado		If Money is not a problem...I find AER to be really nice
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nerdydave
Posted 2015-08-09 8:15 PM (#514209 - in reply to #513785)
Subject: Re: Nan-Cave Update


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Location: Always beautiful canyon country of Utah		Someday I will do a guitar room but since I only have 3 or 4 it doesn't have to be too big. But then again I could use the other half to display my antique popsicle stick collection! Some of them are cedar so they would go well with cedar walls!!
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