SeriesBehringer Ultracoustic

(Originally written by aalin/translated from Audiofanzine FR) See features on the manufacturer's website. The rear panel connections are not comprehensive: two RCA for a CD player and one jack for an effect footswitch. A line output to connect it to a PA system would be useful for such as small amp. UTILIZATION Ultra easy to use. It's easy to get a good sound and the EQ allows you to suppress unwanted frequencies. No user's manual but you won't need it. The reverb and delay presets sound good but I miss a tap tempo function. SOUNDS This amp is great for jazz bossa. I play a Godin Multiac ACS with nylon strings and the sound is very good. You can get a crystal-clear and soft sound. It's obvious that the 8" speaker cannot produce very present lows. For a deeper sound you'd better buy the 90-watt model with two speakers. Some FX presets sound rather cheap (especially the chorus effect) but it's ok considering the price. Reverbs sound quite good though. OVERALL OPINION I bought it today after hesitating in the store between this one and the 90-watt model. I chose this amp because it's lighter, less bulky and has a better sound definition. I recommend this product to people who want a basic and inexpensive amp. If you want to play with a drummer, buy the 90-watt version because the 45-watt won't have enough output power. Moreover, the 90-watt model has more comprehensive connections with stereo XLR output, external FX loop, etc. The Godin Multiac with nylon strings is pretty difficult to amplify. I was looking for an AER because it was the only one that blew me away, but I tested many different amps (Roland C60, Crate, Fender, Marshall). I never thought that I would buy a Behringer product, but after trying it out I could faithfully recognize the sound of my Godin, for a third of the AER Alpha price! This amp is less powerful and the controls feel like toys but it's fun to play with it. Would buy it again? I wouldn't hesitate... Perhaps I will even buy the 90-watt model to play live on stage and I will keep the 45-watt version for rehearsals!!!!!

I bought this acoustic amp in Cape Town, South Africa for about $500. I got it because I wanted more definition and control of my acoustic sound. This amp packs alot of punch into a relatively small unit. It has a great, crisp and natural acoustic sound and the EQ knobs give you complete control. It also has loads of effects that allows you create some interesting sounds. A very sturdy and user friendly footswith with 4 pre sets is included. Two different feedback suppressors are also included! The only draw back of this amp is that some of the effects are really noisy. Construction is very sturdy and it has a innovative stand mounted on the sides. The has a solid and heavy feel to it. I love the sound and control this amp adds to my acoustic guitar. I would probably buy it again if it was stolen! This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com