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Dave Sky

 

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Columbus, Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 17 Sep 2021 8:33 am    
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What are some amp recommendations for weissenborn guitars. I mostly play at home and some private parties and restaurants. I use a Fishman humbucker sound hole pickup. I do not need amp for vocals.
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K Maul


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Hadley, NY/Hobe Sound, FL
Post  Posted 17 Sep 2021 8:58 am    
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Even though it does have a mic channel I think the Loudbox Mini is a great tool for your needs. Not cheap but not super expensive for excellent quality.

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D Schubert

 

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Columbia, MO, USA
Post  Posted 17 Sep 2021 9:19 am    
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Another vote for Fishman Loudbox Mini. Small, reliable, high power/weight ratio, aux 1/4" and 1/8" input jacks on the back, XLR out on the back, can be tilted back to use as personal monitor, etc, etc, etc. The padded carrying bag is also recommended.
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Erv Niehaus


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Litchfield, MN, USA
Post  Posted 17 Sep 2021 9:38 am    
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I have two pickups on my Weissenborn, a Sunrise soundhole pickup and an under the bridge pickup. I run a stereo cord to a Marshall acoustic amp with a stereo input.
This amp is a two channel amp that allows me to balance the signal from each pickup and I get a great sound. Very Happy
Erv
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Dave Sky

 

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Columbus, Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 21 Sep 2021 7:34 pm    
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Thanks! I check on these amps.
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Steve Lipsey


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Portland, Oregon, USA
Post  Posted 22 Sep 2021 12:01 pm    
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Well, I guess I have to point our that Ben Harper, who single-handedly popularized the Weissenborn in recent years, has a definite preference for amps for his Weiss..the Dumble Overdrive Special. So if you have about $200,000 under your mattress, you ought to just pick one up....I've heard him play through it, and it is like angels singing...

Here's a clip where he talks about getting his Dumble from David Lindley (the other Weissenborn guy...)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS6Q_uN_C1s&t=2589s

Here's one of his (he has 5):


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