Fishman Loudbox Pro Combo

Purchased 6 mo. ago. Triamped, with 2x 6.5" woofers, a 4" mid and 1" Neodymium tweeter. Total output is 130W. There are 3 channels: an acoustic instrument channel, a vocal channel and an accessory channel (for cd player, for example). It has 5 selectable digital effects for channels 1 and 2, and you can have different levels of effect on either channel. You do not have the option of having i.e. chorus on channel 1 and digital reverb on channel 2. There is no discrete level knob on channel 2, but you can control the volume somewhat with the gain knob. There are antifeedback and phase switches on channels 1 and 2. The only thing this thing lacks that I would like is a separate volume control for channel 2. I absolutely love the output layout: you have separate low and high impedance outs for channels 1 and 2, and the option of a mix of all on one low impedance output. This allows me to put my guitar synth thru the house P.A. on one channel; my mike goes in channel 2 and I use the amp as my monitor, while simultaneously putting my mike thru the house p.a. as well. Hope I didn't lose you on that one, as this is a fantastic feature! I use this amp by itself for guitar/voice single work and full blast for full band using my guitar synth (mostly piano and organ). I am amazed at the tonal range of this thing. Oh yeah, it has a built in tilt stand..love it!Also love the mute button to keep things totally quiet during breaks.

I use a Godin Multiac Nylon for guitar plugged into a Roland GR33 for synth. I have also used a Fishman transduced tenor banjo (this is where you push in the phase button to really match the sound..can't explain why this works). I always sing thru channel 2 and use the amp as my voice monitor. When playing with loud bands, both channels go thru the p.a. and I use the amp as my monitor. My style is, well, I'm a G.B. player, essentially have "piano" duties thru the synth, as well as nylon guitar. Banjo is for dixieland gigs. Have used channel 3 to use c.d. for background during breaks. This amp is for clean, pure, undistorted acoustic sounds.

I have pushed this thing to the limit (full master vol, full channels one and 2 with both gains adjusted below clipping), wailing on piano and organ sounds trying to keep up with the rock guitar soloist. Didn't blow the speakers. Believe me..that is a torture test! I am using this amp in place of my Carvin AG-100D, which broke down on me 3 times, and had to go back to the factory for multiple upgrades. My Fishman sounds so much better..just gorgeous with the nylon string. Before this amp came out, I kept my Polytone in the car for backup. Now, more trunk space!

I have been very pleased with customer support..very prompt and helpful. Kudos to Rick Nelson and Peter Tillotson. Thanks guys..I love this thing! I have not needed repair.

I have been playing professionally for about 30 yrs. I have a Polytone MiniBrute II, Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, Carvin AG-100D, Ibanez GB-10, Godin Multiac, Carvin Bolt Kit guitar, Larrivee D7 acoustic, and Alvarez Minstrel Tenor Banjo. I absolutely love this amp. I had Mooradian make a gig bag for it (great job, guys!)Have tried AER (too much money!!!)Genz Benz (good value; like Carvin). For sound quality, features, portability and power, this amp is great. Just add that separate volume for channel 2 and this thing is unbeatable!

The amp was manufactured July 05, purchased through Shoreline Music. I play mostly acoustic rock using a Guild F-50 with a duel Baggs, a Guild Songbird with a factory installed Fishman. And a Taylor 914ce with an Expression system. 2 channels. Channel 2 has a XLR input which works nicely with the Taylor. Also has an XLR output, switchable before or after the controls. Way, Way enough power. I use it with a band indoors and out.

Very natural acoustic sound, each guitar sounding clear.

Very heavy, 80 lbs. New, too soon to tell about reliability.
Always have backup if nothing but P.A.

The original amp purchased was damaged. Jay at Fishman was very helpful and had a new one on the way immediately as Shoreline didn't have another one in stock.

Been playing 40 years. Love everything about it but the price and the weight. Don't know that I could afford another one.