Acoustic Amplification 101 from Peghead Nation

Thanks to today’s advanced equipment, getting a great sound when amplifying acoustic instruments is easier than ever. But there are still several decisions you’ll have to make before you turn up the volume, such as choosing a pickup, deciding whether to use an amp or to plug directly into a PA, and whether to use a multifunction preamp or keep it simple. In this video, Peghead Nation Co-Founder Teja Gerken runs through the basics of a typical acoustic amplification signal chain, with tips on how to make some of these choices.
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ABOUT PEGHEAD NATION
PegheadNation.com is the home of roots music instruction, gear, and news for players of guitar, mandolin, banjo, dobro, fiddle, bass, and ukulele.
With Peghead Nation’s e-learning courses, you can learn to play your favorite instruments with some of the best teachers in the roots music community. You’ll also stay up-to-date with the latest happenings and news from the roots music world with video demonstrations of new instruments and gear, reviews of great new albums and videos, backstage conversations with touring musicians, thought-provoking and humorous columnists, and much more.
Peghead Nation, Inc. was founded in February 2014 by Dan Gabel (Executive Producer), Scott Nygaard (Editor), and Teja Gerken (Producer). They are each passionate musicians who have deep experience in the world of acoustic music instruction, journalism, and business. They are committed to helping you learn to play roots music, learn about your favorite instruments, and stay inspired and entertained so you can play and share the music you love.
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[@jamesmartin9406]

I needed this information. Thank you! Peg head nation puts out some of the best info videos on KZbin IMO.

[@standudek6676]

Great information. Thanks for the video.

[@nevadasmith4964]

Teja has explained the things so well that now I understand how these pickups and amps work

[@ManfredGerads]

I'm totally new to "amplified music", and from this perspective I found this introduction very helpful. Thank you.

[@deanwolfechannel]

Excellent pace, useful info, well done video, great host

[@nevadasmith4964]

this demonstration was done so well that now I feel confident that I can have my guitar enhanced by having pick-ups installed on it with great results

[@delphinoaleon6436]

This is the best acoustic guitar amplification review on KZbin. And the sound of your guitar is phenomenal. Thank you

[@oldtimeharmonica8560]

Thank you for the info!

[@jovesheerwater]

Good basic info and you didn't show off!.Thanks.

[@tarek9133]

thank you. could you please review Rosette amplifier?

[@jerryco51]

Hey, which one is this Taylor ? NIce job

[@miguelgomez7707]

Thanks, very useful for someone like me that is barely learning about amps!

[@JustFiddler]

is venue Di work on violin acoustoc electric?

[@ecaepevolhturt]

I love playing jazz on my acoustic and don't really like the tone of clean electric guitars so if I ever need to amplify my acoustic, I'm going to look into adding a magnetic pick up. Will the magnetic pick-up work on a nylon string, acoustic guitar?

[@aroundthefur]

Unfortunately not. you need a steel string guitar for the magnets to work.

[@alexveldhuis6004]

Grab a magnet and try to pick up some nylon string off the floor. Any luck? Didn't think so. So you won't generate an electrical signal either, with nylon strings.

[@LonskiBig]

...You got vocals going in, guitar going in....that small box doesn't handle both.....you have to go into the amp....then somehow get that signal out to the venue's PA system, right ???

[@PeterDad60]

The Fishman Loudbox Mini is a two channel amp that has inputs for instrument (guitar) and vocals (microphone). I know because I own one. All the Fishman acoustic amps have the same features. Also they all have a D.I. out to the P.A.!

[@trezzhombrezz9031]

Less. Talkin* more playing please

[@nox4298]

Stupid comment