Blogging Ottinger (tim)Affirmation: Roland AC60
A year or two ago I was looking at acoustic amps and decided that, based on sound with the way I play, I would like to get a Roland AC60. It is a very small amplifier, but has a great sound. I played a few guitars through it, and am pretty sure that it’s the acoustic amp for me. I don’t need a whole lot of volume (and most places have a PA anyway — I can mic my cab).
When in poland a few weeks ago, I walked out on the square and heard a group of guys playing. There were two acoustic guitars and an electric upright bass. When I got close enough, I found that it was one guitarist had a Ovation Celebrity (shallow-bowl) and the other had a Godin. Both were playing through Roland AC60s. The sound was wonderful and filled the square, and they were skillful players. I stood and listened for a while. I considered buying some of their CDs but they were asking too much, I felt. I don’t know why independent music was so much more expensive than the commercial stuff. I may never understand.
Anyway, my experience with the Godin today makes me think more and more about the Roland. When the time comes, it will be the amp for me.
