Re: OT: Acoustic Instrument Combo Amplifier Recommendations

[burnett@pobox.com]

On Sun, 11 Apr 2004, Lee Barnes wrote:

> Dear all,
> 
>       Well, moving in stranger directions, I've just acquired a new lap 
>dulcimer
> with a piezo dot pickup that when connected with effects (or by itself) 
>to
> my current tubed combo amp certain strummed harmonics will cause my older
> Carvin Mesa Boogie clone to try and put both of the channels on at once
> (signal may be too hot, as it does this with a L5 clone with RMC's in it,
> too) and this occurs whether it is in the Hi or Lo jack.  If anyone can
> recommend a good, roadworthy solid state or even tube acoustic instrument
> combo amp, I'd appreciate it.

I'd suggest looking at an SWR California Blonde. I've used one for years, 
mostly with Chapman Stick or theremin. 

http://www.swrsound.com/products/acousticseries/californiablonde.html

best,
Steve B
Subscape Annex
http://www.subscapeannex.com/