The Tonewood Amp.Turn Your Acoustic Into A Speaker?

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[@raulherrera560]

2:40 when you want to turn down the volume knob and realize it's gone :')

[@guitardeck]

😂

[@JohnGauntSega32]

Force of habit, and it's a good habit.

[@FretLevelMidnight]

Wow, those effects were actually interesting for acoustic, this video interested me a lot more than I thought it would.

[@spmartin]

I have had one for two years, and love it! Possibilities really open up when you run it thru some iPhone apps, via midi! The only downside is when you turn it off, your guitar will sound dead!

[@johncampo9111]

Steve Martin How do you use iphone app effects without getting latency? I bought an iRig interface to connect to iPhone but the latency made it useless. Please advise, thanks!

[@K750Ric]

john campo you just use the recommended cable, Midi Guitar 2 app and SampleTank (download from App Store and paid for the added effects).

[@marcuslgelite2]

Steve Martin , Does it work the same if you do not have an electro acoustic?

[@bigfootingermany]

Hey Phillip, I'm an American living in Germany. I first heard of the Tonewood Amp a couple of years ago, but they weren't available here. The distribution system wasn't in place yet. I should have bought one when I was in the US in summer of 2017, but that was kind of the least thing on my mind at that time. Well I just bought a PRS se T60E Tonares acoustic electric at Christmas time. Great little GA body sized guitar btw. I finally said "it's time"!! I bought one and just freaking love it. Mine still has the overdrive in it. Haven't done the firmware update yet. I guess now I know what my day looks like today. But i can definitely see this as a Busker's number one tool for acoustic electric guitars. Normally you're sitting there by yourself or maybe one other person, with a guitar that doesnt have the sustain of an electric. But this little guy absolutely adds fullness to the sound and sustain if you have it turned up. The one thing I had trouble with originally was the feedback issues. It took me awhile to get the hang of master volume vs amp volume, but when I did... wow! Just absolutely WOW!! If you are interested in them, put on a set of headphones, and search youtube. Tonewood has a bunch of professional guitarists trying out the Tonewood Amp for the first time. It will defiantly open your eyes to something new and Inspiring!!! I pull out the acoustic more than the electric now. I need another X brace for my Takamine now!! Bob in Germany

[@_DaddyThor_]

I got a real Creed vibe when you played it with the Reverb. That was BEAUTIFUL. Cant stop watching your videos.

[@BILLYBOBSTUNES]

That’s what I’m talking about finally a great review on this product. Thanks so much Phil. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@larrimos]

Witchcraft!!! Pitchforks and torches to Phillips house!...excellent demo Phil, I dig it.

[@oldguysguitarvlog183]

LOL

[@bardobro]

You mean tuning forks?

[@larrimos]

Jim Brewster pitchforks, tuning forks, forking forks, sporks, robot tuners, it’s all good.

[@zaz4667]

That is a really great item! Thanks for the demo Phil!

[@thomascelentano433]

This is absolutely amazing. Thanks for the great demo. Will definitely be picking one of these up.

[@robpayne9500]

I've had one for a couple of years, love it.

[@sneifert1968]

I was skeptical of these when I saw the ads, but seeing it in action, I would consider it for my lower end acoustic.

[@drewboy7319]

Thanks phil for doing a review on this! I've had my eye on this for a while

[@x63]

Love the Tremonti chording. Such an under appreciated musician.

[@peterdebad1]

Thanks Phillip for another great review. The guitar sounds amazing!!

[@joelinpa185]

Thanks Phil, this video solidified my feeling that I did the right thing by ordering one last night.

[@anthonynonya]

Nice use of the B/W fade into color. First thing I thought would you mentioned the chorus was to play Come as You Are on it....haha Great video.

[@awakennomore]

A friend of mine has one of these, insanely impressive piece of gear.

[@johnedward8352]

I want this. Good review, you got right to it without a bunch of exposition. Appreciated

[@ngoma]

I got one and I can't believe how much I love it. Getting extra X braces to be able to use it on all my acoustics. It's great for finger picking. I also taped it onto the back of one of my electrics for the hell of it just to see and it works on that too, though to a lesser extent.

[@seanoxton5572]

Damn, when you switched it on, it was so much more colorful!

[@dalepal]

I’m intrigued by the Tonewood Amp. It’s an interesting concept and has some good sounds and effects.

[@michaelj63]

Started the video thinking it sounded like a silly idea... ended the video wanting one.

[@lickmyfuckinnuts]

It's a little different I would like to try one also

[@his_name_is]

Me too, man. Me too.

[@jamescuttsmusicjcm5013]

same... LOL!

[@joeschmoe6802]

It's not a bad idea to have one, it's just that because of the added weight and volume of the internal magnets, your guitar will sound somewhat deadened if you're not using it.

[@slammed2]

Do you have one Joe?I have one and that is not true. The magnets are very small and there is no difference in the way my guitar sounds when this is attached(and not turned on)or when it's not attached. But it sure does sound awesome when it's on.

[@oldguysguitarvlog183]

That is a very cool little gizmo. Nice demo!!!

[@bradmerilic6848]

Effects right out of the sound hole...yes please. That's super cool.

[@timebrowser]

I did not read the instructions when i installed my Tonewood amp. I enjoyed the amp so much i left it on my guitar for a few months. The wood on the guitar's back has a 1 inch crack in it from taking off the amp. This is my fault for not reading the instructions. The amp is one of the best recent guitar inventions. I recommend the Tonewood amp whole heartedly. Just make sure to take it off when you are not using it. Thank you very much Phil for your wonderful work. Your integrity keeps me watching your channel. Enjoy!

[@davidarnold2676]

Hey man! Dave here at ToneWoodAmp. Please reach out to us at [e-mail] so we can talk a bit more about what happened.

[@jimiprice6182]

I just bought one and installed it on a Taylor 210 that I had to install a pick up in. It took me a little while to program and find the proper sound that I was looking for. It took me a little while to program and find the proper sound that I was looking for with that being said I can honestly say it has an outstanding sound. I have a more expensive tailor guitar that at this point I am not comfortable putting the brace inside of the body yet. I will have to read more reviews and make sure there is no long term repercussions

[@Harryk7988]

Delay is just gorgeous

[@K750Ric]

Although the product name is Tonewoodamp (it’s not really an amp, what it is - is an effects unit that vibrates the back of the acoustic guitar very much like that of a speaker cone with the sound coming out of the guitar sound hole). Will it make your guitar louder? Not really.. like I mentioned it is an acoustic guitar effects unit. You still need to plug to a PA unit or acoustic amp. The TWA makes the acoustic (electric) guitar more alive and lively.. if you own an acoustic guitar without onboard pickup, you can use a sound-hole (humbucker) pickup (I have Fishman Neo-D humbucker and Rare Earth Humbucker pickup. Once you try it on your acoustic, it just sounds dull without it.

[@johncampo9111]

Alaric Tin If you are going to plug your acoustic into an amp anyway and you have the effects already, how is this of any use? Am i missing something?

[@K750Ric]

@@johncampo9111 , it is an effects unit (you get reverb, chorus, delays trem + delay, leslie, autowah).. I don't think people get the point of the TWA.. it let's players play something immediately without need to get effects pedals for acoustic guitar (onboard pickup or sound hole pickup required). As one of the TWA artist say.. it's an inspiration box. The TWA allows you the freedom to play anywhere with effects.. if you are able to test TWA on an acoustic electric guitar.. it sort of gives guitar more depth and liveliness.. just search KZbin for demos and other people give their opinion on it.

[@marcuslgelite2]

Alaric Tin, do you have to use the Fishman pick up if you do not have an electric acoustic, or is that only if you wish to play through an amp?

[@K750Ric]

@@marcuslgelite2 , tonewoodamp needs an input source.. if your acoustic is not acoustic electric.. you will need to get a n acoustic soundhole pickup.. there are numerous brands, like Seymour Duncan, Dimarzio, Fishman, LR Baggs, K&K.. i just own Fishman.. its a preference.. I'm not connected with TWA, I am neither a spokesperson for them.. but just sharing little experience with anyone.. TWA will not make your guitar loud any louder than it is originally.. so don't expect it to be amplified.. if you want to play in large venue.. you can either mic 🎤 in front of the acoustic or plug it into a PA or acoustic amp.. Stay safe, if you need to go out.. wear mask cover nose and mouth.. wash hands and disinfect anything.

[@marcuslgelite2]

Alaric Tin Thank you, I have a guild nonelectric Acoustic that belong to my mom it is probably older than me. I had considered putting a fishman, or LR bags pick up in the guitar but I really do not want to have to drill any holes in it. I Was thinking the Tonewood amp might be a good solution, Tonewood does offer a package that comes with the Fishman neo pick up, if I understood you correctly I would need some type of pick up to make the tone wood work correctly. Is that correct?

[@darvinreed2314]

I like the black and white and then to in color and I also like where you can use reverb with any effect

[@Just1Spark]

What a time to be alive!

[@mukbangfatty1668]

Dang wish I had an acoustic to use that with😄Great product👍

[@Roadking26]

Hey Phil, Unrelated to this vid, but it is your newest so I thought you would see it. I am upgrading my ghost fret standard, and I was wondering what string save saddles did you use, and did you get them at stewmac or all parts? Thanks. Sorry for the thread hijack.

[@andrewdimartino7426]

Holy cow it totally makes it sound rich, full, and "acoustic-ey" for lack of a better term. Im normally a hi-gain electric tone kind of guy but even id love to make my cheap acoustic better and more versatile.

[@aoctavio]

It is a great product. I’m a big fan! Chorus is much better for an acoustic as an effect than overdrive though.

[@runningwithscissors0911]

Magic. Really enjoy this little thing.

[@Robertrdggarcia]

Hi Phillip very nice video what guitar are you using in this video it sounds nice.

[@Innuband]

Sounds amazing but besides the sound processing, does it also amplify the acoustic guitar natural sound volume, a bit? Ops, you answered my question at 2:51. Thanks for sharing!

[@814Taylor]

I like that little picking melody more than the Amp. lol I like that A note on E string and E note on B string playing from the D chord. Cool melody

[@skeetschuler1859]

Nice demo Philip

[@brandonanderson2066]

Dig the acoustic intro, cheers!

[@lp_music]

I’m hoping to buy one of these soon on my gs mini. Out of curiosity would you be able to run this straight into an amp without a pickup as I only have a external one that I’d rather not use.

[@chrisknowles]

Ok, now that's cool! Thanks Phil!!

[@yahillo]

That makes that guitar sound reaaallllyyyy cool 😎

[@RajivSamaroo]

Wow very interesting. Since it’s literally using the wood at the back as the speaker, it there a huge difference if the back is solid wood vs laminate?

[@AeolianReflex]

Is the processed sound coming out of the guitar's sound hole or out of the unit?

[@mattthomas1652]

I love mine! Thanks for letting us know about the firmware update since I didn't realize it was out. The primary downside is that with my Anthem SL pickup, I have to disable the internal microphone which with the SL is not as simple as just hitting a button. The unit will feedback if your guitar has an internal microphone mixed with the piezo. I have to remember to reenable the internal microphone for recording and/or where the best tone of the Athem pickup system is needed. This is a minor downside compared to the upside, however and I strongly recommend the product for anyone.

[@davidarnold2676]

The SL is a tricky one for sure. Any bridge plate mounted Mic system will be too close in proximity to the TWA (in relation to the cone) to not create a feedback loop. I am testing a Seymour Duncan Mag Mic combo and am able to have the mic fully activated and just notch out the feedback. It's been a great alternative for a soundhole + Mic system.

[@DisVietVetUSA]

Great Demo

[@danmar007]

Whenever I hear "it's not going anywhere" I think of Norm Abram who was the first person I ever heard say that. And he says it a lot. :)

[@DirtyMikeTM]

they have 4 versions of this product on their page. Which one did you grab?

[@clench13]

I always thought this unit seemed like a very cool idea. I would love to have seen you do your installation on the unit to see how easy it would be for me to do at home.

[@budlogan2682]

Install is super easy. I didn't even take the strings off of my guitar, just loosened them up enough to move them out of the way. The trick is finding a good place to mount it before your remove the plastic off of the double sided tape.

[@jimthethirdprobably]

@@budlogan2682 Is it removable if you want to put it on a different guitar?

[@stonefree1911]

@@jimthethirdprobably Yes, you can buy additional magnetic braces for other guitars.

[@jimthethirdprobably]

@@stonefree1911 thanks for the info

[@TP-xe2hi]

Did I miss the giveaway contest for this item? Lol...great review!

[@superduperdom]

My Yamaha Transacoustic sounds twice as loud with the fx on. You can also blend the reverb and chorus together to your liking. How does that compare with the tonewood?

[@randommuiscchannel1049]

Hmmm I have a carvin thin body acoustic electric wondering if it can provide boost ... why call it an amp if it does not amplify the guitar?

[@nightowlnativeflute9496]

Can you use tonewood with the irig acoustic I don’t have a guitar with a plug in electric input so I use irig acoustic

[@russwilson2305]

Hey, Phillip! How long does the battery last?

[@efsglass]

Can you feel the guitar moving/resonating more while it’s on?

[@mikeydvd1]

Is there an option to have it plugged in an use with out batteries. Just curious.

[@myfingerpainting]

Nice demo! Will this device wok in a classical guitar?

[@kingear519]

Omg I wish I knew what he was playing! It sounds so good!

[@jekl61]

Sounds like "Better As A Memory", by Kenny Chesney

[@stevelandress]

I've had mine for two weeks now and am so hooked I won't play my Takamine with out it.

[@billbarnett4963]

Could review the Vox MV 50 series? I got the AC model recently and I've been pretty impressed for the size and price.

[@elevenAD]

cool little unit!

[@BarnacleButtock]

The effects in is a sell for me. I can imagine using it with pitch shifted notes coming from the soundboard and the natural notes playing out normally.

[@RHH1095]

Will it work with a guitar that does not have pickup and output jack? Is there a built in piezo or something to sense sound off back of guitar.

[@PhillipMcKnight]

No, you have to have some kind of pickup source.

[@gussoid]

Have you tested kepna acoutifex go? If yes which would choose?

[@BarqB]

Het Phil my guitar has a passive mic in it that is very low ouput and sound guys that dont have a lot of knowledge or dont have powered DI's always have a problem with it at open mics. will this work with it?

[@davidarnold2676]

If it's a Mic only pickup, then no it will not work. Mics pick up the effects of the TWA and repeat that signal back through, creating a feedback loop. We sell a TWA + pickup bundle that would be a better option for you and include a Soundhole pick that would work better... THEN you'd be rocking at the Open Mics!

[@NinbAdam]

how high is the sound of the guitar compared to a Yamaha trans-acoustic guitar?

[@terryo9838]

Any issues with the knobs hitting your body and moving or changing settings while playing?

[@budlogan2682]

You can lock the controls so you don't inadvertently change anything.

[@terryo9838]

@@budlogan2682 thanks for letting me know.

[@davidarnold2676]

You should take that into consideration when positioning the TWA. As long as it's kept in the lower bout of the guitar it should stay out of the way. I never lock my knobs or have issues with my effects changing during use, but it has happened to others!

[@groovydjs]

Do different TONEWOODS make it sound different? Where's that can of worms I lost...........I know I left it here somewhere.

[@savvy_me]

1:55 what is the name of the song? Or is that your own composition ? Can i use that?

[@DANWRIGHTITIS]

Fantastic demo as always Dr PHIL . I´ve heard one used by a local in Madrid on a restaurant terrace where she couldn´t use an amp. The guitar Sound carried perfectly. I was really interested in one - but I´m not really keen on anything that needs Firmwire upgrades or Iphone apps - what if your phone dies??. I´ll stick to my Fishman Loudbox for now. But don´t get me started on the dodgy ´Tolex´covering on that amp. xx

[@davidarnold2676]

It's actually a stand along device so you don't have to use an iPad or tablet or anything. You CAN though, so that's the bonus! The TWA can also go out to your Loudbox if you wanted. It works great as a DI box!

[@DANWRIGHTITIS]

cheers for the reply! I appreciate the input... I´d love one of these things - But if im doing a PUB gig i just want to reduce the number of ´links in the chain! I´m front-centre on pub gigs. My full acoustic rig also involves a SYNTH9 split between two Acoustic amps, But depending on the crowd - sometimes i just go direct to PA, Crank-It & Spank-It!! I still want one of these TWA but 400euro (thats the price in Madrid) is alot of cash for what it does.

[@L67guy]

I was just thinking what one of these would sound like on my hollowbody Gretsch ? Mmm unplugged bigsby action!! Send me the link when you try it pretty please!!!

[@toddflowers8052]

I bought the Yamaha Transacoustic with this built in ,works great !

[@yargnad]

Played a few of those recently and they blew me away. Was not expecting that at all and the effects aren't cheesy sounding. I love it.

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

I was just thinking, "this must be whats inside of the new yamaha guitars". So the new Yamaha's are worth paying for ? I figured it was either going to be good or bad. No in between.

[@yargnad]

@@whatyoumakeofit6635 Yamaha acoustics are consistently some of the best sounding acoustics I play at my local shops and the Transacoustics are no exception. I'll be getting one.

[@toddflowers8052]

@@whatyoumakeofit6635 Worth it !

[@bjdenil]

That is such a sweet guitar!!!

[@jamessmith8000]

I have this and love it but Taylor guitar owners beware that if the back of your acoustic has the slight bulge then the Tonewood won't generate the sounds as loud as a flat back acoustic guitar. All in all this device is WORTH IT.

[@barbmelle3136]

Can you get several internal magnet pieces so you can use the same unit on more than one guitar?

[@budlogan2682]

yes, they sell extra x-braces on their website.

[@ponsterboy6671]

sound's pretty cool.

[@KingNeptune151]

Can you use pedals with this?

[@geraldobrien7323]

If it doesn’t really amplify the guitar, what’s the point in getting it?

[@ryotaryuu]

So this only works with electric acoustics not regular acoustics? What's the point then?

[@Metalthijz]

Can I ask, is this device use able for non semi acoustic? All videos I watch they plug it in to the jack (semi acoustic) I have a fender western that's not able to go on a amp. Am I still able to use the tonewoodamp?

[@K750Ric]

Matthijs Bal, not sure what you meant.. this device is designed for acoustic guitars, it ‘vibrates’ the back of the acoustic guitar similar to a sound coil of a speaker vibrating the speaker cone... if you attach the TWA ‘Tonewood Amp’ to something solid and isn’t pliable or vibrates.. it will not work... dobro acoustic guitar or resonator guitar would work, but I’m not sure if a es335 Epiphone would work.. a thin line semi-hollow tele will not work since the hollow portion is for weight relief.

[@Metalthijz]

@@K750Ric i meant, i have a regular acoustic guitar, one that does not go on to an amp. or better said, one that has no option to plug a jack cable in to the guitar itself. I see all video's demonstrating they plug the TWA with a 50cm Jack cord into their guitars to get the effect. I wont be able to do so. Am i able to get the same effects without the 50cm cord plugged in to my guitar?

[@K750Ric]

Matthijs Bal, you need a acoustic guitar pickup, Seymour Duncan, DiMarzio, Fishman, Dean Markey makes acoustic guitar pickups... choose humbucker instead of single coil to avoid 60cycle hum.. I have Fishman Neo-D humbucker and Rare Earth humbucker pickup.

[@Metalthijz]

@@K750Ric Ok ! great, this is helpfull. Thank you.

[@jasonl9084]

Have you tried it on your Taylor? It would be interesting to see you compare it to the ES system Taylor uses.

[@davidarnold2676]

I've been using mine on my 201 CE since 2015. It works excellent but the arch has to be worked with, Just scoot to the end and you're fine!

[@michaelpopp5185]

Those Breedloves are nice. I play it more than I play my Martin.

[@WillyWonkenobi]

Thanks for the great videos man!

[@themusicthrills9282]

Question Is can I still play heavy songs?

[@HamidShibataBennett]

Phil... how long have those three AA batteries lasted in the doohickey?

[@davidarnold2676]

It definitely depends on the quality of the battery. Duracell/Energizer is about 7 hours and I get 8+ out of my Eneloop Rechargeables. If you play a lot, it's worth investing in some good rechargeables. $40 will get you a set on Eneloop Pros and a charger.

[@petros2760]

I wonder if this works with a curved-back guitar, or if that will come with a later model.

[@edwardgallagher4509]

Peter Costello The documentation suggests that - as currently configured - it is NOT intended for a ‘curved back’ instrument. I bought it for my Taylor 522e and had hoped to get another magnet brace for my Taylor NS24e but the laminate back on that instrument is curved, so that idea is no longer in play. I’m interested to see that Phil has the device applied off-center. Unless I didn’t understand the directions, I was thinking the magnet was supposed to be centered, with a specific distance from the bottom of the instrument based on body type. Possibly the Breedlove bracing required some improv?

[@paramediccpo]

Cool just had mine to

[@cibs34]

Tonewood is awesome! Software update is just a terrible process 😭

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

It has an Audio Output so you can record more easily.

[@brandonanderson2066]

That's a cool device.

[@scottyd2262]

Your a great guitarist Phil.... For a bass player ! ! ! Only joking ! Great video !!!

[@loc2866]

What are you playing at 4:00

[@VincentPriceknives]

Nice!!

[@dustyrhoads5715]

Are you saying the Breedlove is easier to play than you others?

[@tomhobbs5995]

Thank you

[@DirtyMikeTM]

the firmware link you posted does not work

[@pranavkamath4329]

I tried the Yamaha Transacoustic after seeing the Tonewood amp over and over, but to my ears however it wasn’t that great. Every demo of the Tonewood amp I hear is amazing though and I really want to try it. It may simply be that all the guitars in the Tonewood demos I’ve heard are nicer than the Yamaha, so the end result comes out better.

[@yargnad]

That is generally the case. If you already have a killer acoustic, this is an excellent option. The Yamaha's are great too, but are certainly designed for players on a budget for the most part. Although I have played some killer Transacoustic guitars at my local shop.

[@davidarnold2676]

We hear that quite a bit. The real plus is that you are not limited to 1 type of guitar like with thew Yamaha TA. The TWA also has more adjustable parameters than the TA so you can really boost the volume if you need.

[@Beauty.and.FashionPhotographer]

Is there a competitive product out there?

[@budlogan2682]

I've had mine for about a year now and it's gotten to the point where I don't like playing my acoustic without it. The only downfall is it really sucks down the batteries.

[@budlogan2682]

Yeah, have a set of eneloops, my wife is a photographer. They are great but I still only get a couple of hours of playing time with them. It burns down the rechargeables faster than regular batteries but at least you don’t have to throw them away.

[@davidarnold2676]

@@budlogan2682 Hey you should be getting more than a couple of hours with the Eneloops. (more like 7+) Try lowering the master gain on the TWA and using a bit higher pickup (preamp) volume. This shifts the signal balance and with a bit lower input, should get you some more battery life.

[@charleskenneth7708]

Badass video dude👍