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concert. I even had some fun cranking the
reverb and chorus on the Instrument channel and the reverb on the vocal mic to do a
little Neil-Young-via-The-Twilight-Zone set in
my living room. It’s probably not what Larry
Fishman had in mind for the Mini, but the
amp performed gloriously anyway—
maintaining harmonic balance, tonal integrity, and
that impressive bass bloom throughout my
experiments with its digital effects.
The Verdict
If you’re an acoustic player who rarely gigs
out of the comfy confines of a coffeehouse,
small restaurant, or bookstore, the Fishman
Loudbox Mini may be the only amp you
need. It’s surprisingly loud, projects well,
and responds to a dynamic touch at high
or low volume. The amp’s bass response is
exemplary. And though fingerpicking and
flatpicking styles that emphasize single notes
can highlight the amp’s tendency to compress high frequencies, that same tendency
can work well for strumming and pounding
out complex chords. Whatever your musical
style, the Fishman Loudbox Mini is an exceptional acoustic amp that sounds bigger,
richer, and more expensive than its size or
price would suggest.
Rating:
you play small venues and need a
high-quality, rich-sounding acoustic
amp for a rock-bottom price.
Buy If...
Skip If...
you jam with a loud band or play larger
venues where you can’t count on a PA.
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