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First I would like to say hello. I am very happy to have found a place to share knowledge with other violin player.I am looking for a good amplifier for my electric violin. I would like something versatile that can produce a clean tone but can also handle distortion. Some suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Amp for violin
Tue, April 13, 2004 - 10:05 AMHello....
First off - 4 string, 5 string, 6 string or 7 string violin?
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Re: Amp for violin
Tue, April 13, 2004 - 4:09 PMI am all about my SWR Strawberry Blonde. That amp is made for acoustic instruments and has a really nice tone. If you can afford it the California Blone is really nice too. It's a little bigger and has more power.
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Re: Amp for violin
Wed, April 14, 2004 - 1:05 AMI have several violins: one is a 4 string Zeta Modern Strados (full body) that I like for distortion and heavy processing. The other is a custom made acoustic 4 string violin with a L. R. Bagg Bridge Pick up and the other one is a 4 string Baritone violin curly Koa model (full body if you can call it that way) by T. F. Barrett with a Barbara polyphonic Transducer.
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Re: Amp for violin
Wed, April 14, 2004 - 11:26 PMOk, Martin...
I would recommend either a choice of a Marshall "stack", or a good quality PA System...
It's not an orthodox choice....
But after trying many combinations - it's the best I happen to know so far!
You get true representation of the sound of your instrument with PA, very clear, and loud...with Marshall you'll get guts!
That is if you are playing other then Irish, Country, or Jazz music.
For those stated above - you can choose all the commercial brand names, for I believe they give more or less the same result.
However, every good amp best should be "rewired" for your personal needs, so as to get the most of your tone tone. Contact your local technician about that.
Hope that helps.
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Re: Amp for violin
Thu, April 30, 2009 - 4:05 PMI'm currently using a Fishman Loudbox Performer Amp and it's quite good for clear acoustic sound and distortion. Although I think I'm going to upgrade to the Fishman Pro because I have to have mine turned wayyyyy up in order to keep up with my band. :) It does get loud enough, but I just don't wanna push it too much.
