Tonewood Amp Review

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The Tonewood amp is a great way to add effects to your acoustic guitar, without needing to tow around an amplifier and pedals. The big question is, is it worth the money for what it can do? That's what I discuss in this video. Hope you enjoy! Become a Patron and receive exclusive lessons, worksheets, live workshops, and more!
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[@flexwinggpipi]

Worth pointing out that you can designate it to up to 5 guitars. Saving the settings for each one. Putting the TWA on is relatively simple but take time to go through their instructions to avoid feedback issues. Very rewarding little device..love mine

[@paulmurphy8993]

I smiled at the exact same time you did once you turned the volume on. That was amazing.

[@markankrom2510]

It’s a great addition and their customer service is the very best I’ve felt with, Nick is great!

[@SimplifiedGuitar]

Timecode for the actual sound test: 7:30

[@rheybusque9752]

Sounds great!!! Could you try it on a taylor gs mini if it works as well? I might have a problem because the back of the gs mini isn't flat

[@UjjwalGogiaGuitarist]

I think I'm gonna get one. Could you please tell the song you're playing around 8:50? I think I have heard that one but just can't recall what song it is!

[@Pierrick584]

@@UjjwalGogiaGuitarist its autumn leaves, a jazz standard

[@terrylay]

Thanks for the review maybe you can answer 1 question did you notice any sort of a delay between your strum and the actual output? two questions actually with just the Reverb did you hear Overtones almost like a howl in the background or is it me

[@stevenchong2797]

Thanks for the review. I've also just gotten one and wanted to comment that I do feel that the volume does get amplified as well. So it's a great deal considering that, the effects and the sheer portability and ease of use.

[@pinballrobbie]

Invest in some good quality Panasonic rechargeable batteries as they will last much longer,also use a small strip of sellotape to join the batteries together for the two inline ones as this will help get them out of the unit because rechargeables are slightly fatter than the non rechargeables. Eneloop pro recommended.

[@dennisvillafuerte8989]

How was it? What I am worried about is that sort of like howling wind noise sound I hear...

[@aguasanta]

This needs a built in looper

[@championsnuts]

U would need some way to trigger the loop

[@CHANCHANKIT555]

Maybe a trigger on the body where your elbow rest?

[@Mike-cc3jw]

A pedal

[@KnightsArmory]

Dude that is awesome! Thank you for all that you do. Love the private Facebook group too!! 👊

[@snyd80]

Yeah thanks for the discount code appreciate it . Going to put it on a Seagull I just ordered.

[@adamstewart247]

I had the same Taylor 414 as you except without the cutaway and noticed that you still have the stock nut and saddle and they've yellowed. Those micarta/tusq on your Taylor are basically plastic which is why its yellowed. You will get a better sound if you swap the nut and saddle for bone or fossilized ivory is even better (my personal recommendation) As a bonus the upgrade will make the guitar look newer since those parts will be white not yellowed You will get more low end and overall resonance. This is an essential upgrade on every Taylor guitar.

[@CatNact]

Yes it’s worth it to me. I always have rechargeable batteries on hand and I enjoy playing my Martin more when it’s available. Why they didn’t include a lithium rechargeable pack inside and just plug it up for the night to keep it charged, that would have been perfect.

[@eriqfromimo2570]

Seems amazing! Can't wait to get one for myself

[@vincenthyland8048]

Very cool product from what you’ve shown! Will be looking into it somewhat more...

[@albe8534]

Good review. What is the second song your playing at 9:15?

[@sre331l]

The back of the guitar is acting as the cone in a speaker, and since it is the material that produces the sound in the first place, it should sound perfect! The back of the tonewood box has a transponder that vibrates the back. The sound is also vibrating the front, which is generating good feedback….. why it sounds natural.

[@richardfox1605]

Thanks for playing on eof my favorite songs in your demo

[@georgiebearpaws]

Can you be wearing a headset mic and run vocals into the aux input also?

[@Emondotcalm]

I'm wondering if there's a way to adjust the "dry" "wet" ratio of the reverb or other effects? Also how many different effects are available?

[@christophergray6211]

Liked the video I’d like to see a part 2 after you have it dialed in. Any chance of that?? Maybe a cover that you wouldn’t do without it?

[@wallaceray1583]

That is worth having I have a Watkins wem copicat 1960 it does the same only must be through a amplifier

[@oaspe]

Do you need a battery for the wood amp and for the guitar pickup?

[@terryadams3489]

what about the controls on the tonewood itself. I heard a high pitch sound as the sound recedes.

[@RicardoHernandez-wy8iw]

Have purchased this it's Awesome. use it on my 6 and 12 string yahmaha. You have to buy another magnetic bracket. I just switch on and off to the other. This is a must buy.

[@dennisvillafuerte8989]

How was it? What I am worried about is that sort of like howling wind noise sound I hear...

[@dukeofearl4117]

I have an X-Brace installed in 3 different acoustic guitars. It has to be removed when you put it in the case. I have it on 2 Martins and 1 Orangewood acoustics.

[@andyhernandez6349]

I'm convinced, it's coming in 4 days:) thanks!

[@dennisvillafuerte8989]

How was it? What I am worried about is that sort of like howling wind noise sound.

[@danrocker7230]

Just bought it with discount code, Thank You so much!

[@SimplifiedGuitar]

Awesome! Hope you enjoy it!

[@francsiscog]

Does the guitar still fit in the case after it's installed?

[@wallacewhite9830]

What was that song called that started off in what looked like Em 7th fret then to what looked like A 5th fret and so on. I really liked that tune

[@phillip1489]

Just received mine! Can't wait to try it out

[@dennisvillafuerte8989]

How was it? What I am worried about is that sort of like howling wind noise sound I hear...

[@iobeid87]

How’s the sound quality compared to miking the guitar ? can you record with that thing ?

[@christopheraaron8299]

I've been thinking about getting one of these for my Fender Malibu Player. It's a beautiful guitar that's really well built, but the sound is very empty and soulless, so I'm hoping something like the Tonewood could compensate for what the instrument lacks on it's own and give it some depth and soul. One question: How quickly does it drain AA batteries?

[@ricandes]

I have one and I love it.

[@Prtibimbh]

Can anyone tell me after assemble this (tone wood ) on acoustic guitar .. Does amplifier have any work with it ? Or this amp can play without "speaker's AMP" ? please HELP ME for this .. Because in My country this was COSTLY even on that budget i can buy 3 guitar .. that much cost they tagged on it.. SO PLEASE I AM WAITING FOR REPLY FROM ANY ONE OF MY BROTHER .

[@KevinToine]

Thanks for the information! I assumed it added volume aswell.

[@ChrisFosterSongs]

My question as well

[@ChrisFosterSongs]

At the 13 minute Mark he indicates that it does not increase the volume of the guitar

[@MrMjp58]

I haven’t tried one of these, but if it’s anything like the transacoustic system, although it won’t add volume as such, it adds massively to the presence of the instrument. It’s like playing in a large, reverberative hall, which gives the impression of extra volume.

[@geralynpalacol9295]

Wow, What an Awesome Amp!!!! Great Review “Coach”!😍.

[@videojock007]

This video helped convince me to actually get one because of easy to install

[@SimplifiedGuitar]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@levicashrocker]

Man..i just installed mine.. feedback..too much reverb..ect..its gonna take some fiddling around but its pretty cool so far. Very easy to install once you get the idea. Hey I have same guitar you have.

[@3bartos]

Will it work on passive Pick up like K and K mini?

[@tomallen6117]

Is there one to fit a mandolin?

[@milannagg]

Love your cap

[@efrongames]

Hey, you actually can use it in a PA system, there is a setting that actually allows you to directly put the sound from the guitar with effects added into the PA system, there is an out port in the tonewood amp.

[@mrlilnomad]

9:50 sounds like Bon Iver. That picking pattern is something else. Just wish I knew exactly what it was! Let us know what all you're playing in this video if you don't mind! Sounds incredible.

[@philthejeweller]

Waiting for mine to arrive, but what I’m expecting, is it would be great to be able to order extra X Braces & sticky stickers to install the brace on various guitars & leave it there, so you just have to remove the amp when you want to switch guitars.

[@michaelm.wiseman282]

You can buy additional braces for USD30

[@kurtcobain14580]

Have you tried the yamaha trans-acoustic implementation of this? It's even better than tonewoods amp. GC had a used version on sale for a good price but it wasn't the solid back and sides version. Was so much fun to play.

[@Wistbacka]

Was it really better? I have been looking at the TA models for a while. But seems like they shouldn't be able to complete with a big, dedicated unit like this?

[@roberthealy1814]

Sounds great. Is the price different if I need the pick up?

[@SimplifiedGuitar]

Yes, it's an extra $50, I believe.

[@NemoNepersonne]

I wish you would download a good decibel meter app and tell us The decibels with the amp off and on, clean, at top volume.

[@Jeorge_Supero]

I'm from ph. Can I buy this here? Can I buy this online?

[@solomonisraelsunkavalli9605]

Can u teach how to play to a shape barre chord

[@MikeUIibarri]

Great video!

[@armstronglance]

Sound comes from the whole guitar body. Like your car playing your stereo. Small speakers inside a car, but outside the jam on boys bass is huge because the whole body of the car transmits the sound. If your into acoustic engineering, the larger surface is a better impedance match to air & transmits better.

[@ruthieharrison5041]

Hay I love your videos! You’ve taught me so much😆 can you do “the blessing” by Evolution worship it’s my favorite thanks for your amazing videos 🙃

[@mrkingcat2]

With the volume all the way up on the device is it any louder than just your non amplified standard acoustic ?

[@jegnur]

Yes, a bit. The effects become more pronounced, but you have to be careful to avoid feedback from the pickup

[@joecoluccelli3905]

What is that fist song you played?

[@fukbrettfarve]

Bro what song was that you were playing? 1st song

[@brianpierce6508]

When you remove the inside piece does it damage the guitar? From it having adhesive

[@DavidPierceCHT]

This reply is rather late in coming as I just discovered this video. So you’ve probably already made your decision regarding this product. I’ve installed The internal magnets on several guitars. The first one was on a voyage air guitar, and I put additional magnetic attachment brackets and other guitars I owned so that I could use the TWA on other guitars. The adhesive on the foam stickers he is not super aggressive and I have been able to remove the magnetic bracket from inside my voyage air guitar when I took it on international flights (the airlines prohibited transporting magnets, the Chinese are super strict about this). In any case a direct answer to your question is that I have not observed any damage to the guitar by removing The internal magnetic brace.

[@albertlopez2237]

Best question on here

[@dryan084]

What song was that @8:40?

[@rheybusque9752]

Is the back of your guitar flat?

[@timsilver777]

Does it make it louder ?

[@morna45]

Thank you so much, Jon, for de-mystifying what seemed to be a little complicated. I have a beautiful Walden acoustic electric, but the Fishman pickup is hardly worth it. I have a feeling this Tonewood amp would be a whole lot better.

[@sre331l]

The tonewood needs to use a pickup or mic inside to work. This review doesn't explain things, you are watching someone bemused by magic, rather than understanding the technology and science.

[@bluesmattersband1160]

If I install it at home and want to go somewhere to play, ..will it fit in its case? Or do I have to take it out at home to put guitar in case, and reinstall when i get to my location?

[@SimplifiedGuitar]

It removes easily off the back of the guitar, by magnets. I put it in my little compartment in my case and just place it on the back of my guitar when ready to play. There's no uninstalling required. You just install the magnetized brace on the inside of the guitar 1 time.

[@thao0334]

What is the song you are playing at 8:41....

[@drewbleakley3394]

What are you playing at 8:39? That's beautiful and I want to learn it very badly 😭😭

[@pinballrobbie]

Autumn Leaves a jazz standard.

[@SuperMisteryMan01]

Robbie the Robot the effects really made it seem more than just a jazz standard

[@dirtrider1997]

Could u PLS PLS PLS do “wildwood flower” by the carter family? My uncle is not doing that well and that’s one of his fav songs so I want to learn how to play it and ur my fav guitar KZbinr...

[@heavenlybrothers1885]

I’m surprised you know that song wild wood flower that’s a original piece played by Mother Mable of the carter family

[@alexbostelle287]

What would be the increase in volume or presence would you say percentage wise, and can it take an AC adapter?

[@DavidPierceCHT]

I've owned two of these things over the years (first one got burnt up along with my home and my town by the Camp Fire in 2018). It does not have an outboard power port. You may be able to rig one with one of the usb ports but you need to know what you are doing or you could fry this thing. It does not significantly increase the volume of the instrument. You really don't want it to as that would increase the likelihood of generating feedback. It is essentially an attachable, battery powered, efx processor and speaker driver. It adds efx to the sound of your guitar by driving your guitar body like a speaker cone.

[@cormacscanlan]

Tonewood state that the increase is between 3 and 9dB depending on playing style, with fingerstyle and single notes being on the higher end. 6dB (middle of that range) is about twice the volume, so the range in increase as a percentage would be about 40% on the low end to 180% on the high end.

[@terrylay]

It's called sympathetic Vibrations it's like putting a speaker up against the wall the whole wall vibrates to the sound

[@peterlee2085]

What about the display if you are left handed. Would it be upside down? Great vid btw.

[@TJ-sy6lh]

I need to know the same. All my ukes and guitars are lefty.

[@captainhc1657]

I noticed they sell left-handed models as well, so I’m guessing the display is flipped on that one!

[@Onenmindfreak]

I just got mine but it doesn't sound like the way yours do. I guess i have the wrong guitar or my pickups are shit.

[@temiongcecilio]

Nice review . Thanks for sharing . Liked & Subscribed .

[@SimplifiedGuitar]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for subbing!

[@christophermelbo]

Aside from applying effects, how well does this device actually amplify your guitar? Does it get really loud?

[@DavidPierceCHT]

It doesn't amplify it a whole lot, and you don't really want it to, as that would increase the likelihood of generating feedback. The "Amp" part of its name is perhaps a mite misleading. I would characterize it as an attachable, battery powered, multi-efx processor/speaker driver. It adds efx to your acoustic sound by driving the body of your guitar like a speaker cone.

[@christophermelbo]

I'm finding this out indeed. I try to turn it up and I'm getting a lot of feedback, it's a trip. Depending on the placement seems to be making feedback worse but I'm surprised that there is a lot of feedback.

[@patgibsonguitar5000]

I don't know if you got the answer to how it works, but here's my view of it, having one of my own installed on my Martin. The Tonewood Amp box contains an actuator - an arm of maybe a couple of inches long, that vibrates the guitar at the point of iits contact. If you look at the back of the unit you'll see this mechanical actuator, a rubber pad that makes direct contact with the back of your guitar. Without the actuator pad, it does nothing. The guitar signal is used to drive an amplifier into the actuator arm in an electrical-to-mechanical conversion, causing the actuator to vibrate, and you know as well as I that if something's (a guitar) vibrating in the spectrum we can hear, it makes a sound in the air - unless you're in a vacuum, which we can dismiss out-of-hand. Depending on the guitar, it uses it as the resonator and mixer of the combination, uniting the played acoustic energy from the natural guitar sound strings with additive signals coming from the vibrating actuator imparted vibes/sounds. Think of it as an extra set of virtual strings inside the guitar. And the signal processing and effects are a whole other subject. But that's the basic, clever premise of this amp.

[@cyndyeden3665]

Incredible description of this device ,

[@cyndyeden3665]

Pat , incredible description for this device but obviously some of these commentor's just didn't watch the video because it mentions having a pickup on your guitar or the adapter can be bought others just not listening or they wouldn't be saying you can't use it on stage with a P.A or amp , which the video clearly tells them u can ... I would hate to teach them what a Bmb5 or the diminished scale is all about.. but thanks for a well written description and for truly watching the video b4 commenting. ..

[@jeffreyfortney9180]

Looks like a beneficial product for those of us who can't afford afford pesals and huge amps.

[@BoldfaceOx]

Will this work with a passive pickup?

[@DavidPierceCHT]

Absolutely! I installed a Fishman magnetic pickup in the soundhole of a Voyage Air guitar. Worked great. And then I used the iDevice adapter to patch the signal through my iPhone - running MIDI Guitar, and SampleTank. Here is a link to a KZbin I posted with this rig (yes, I have multi-tracked in an acoustic double-bass, but the rest of the instrumentation and efx are as described above - NOT multi-tracked ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4i0qJZ4Yql9ebc

[@user-uw3ji4jw4p]

With the second kind of pick up how do you install it

[@ichthus70]

hi, there is link for to install pick up depending of your guitar support.tonewoodamp.com/support/solutions/articles/17000024244-installing-b-fmp-fishman-neo-d-pickup-bundle-video- or. support.tonewoodamp.com/support/solutions/articles/17000024245-installing-b-kng-bundle-video-

[@flycubfly]

Just your reaction was worth watching the whole video. “ that’s nuts !”

[@institutopedrogaspar8522]

Please, how is the name of the first music that you play?

[@fragino]

Autumn Leaves

[@davidelliott4089]

So it's been 2yrs. You still like it? Ordered one yesterday. Great video

[@SimplifiedGuitar]

Hey David, yes, I still use it 😀

[@xxleben85]

Sold

[@JoeFamousOne]

How to solve the feedback issue it has?

[@DavidPierceCHT]

It has adjustable notch filters. This issue is addressed in the PDF and Video manuals on the tonewoodamp website

[@alexrodrig7652]

Yo lo tengo y es FENOMENAL

[@danielcifuentes6570]

What chords were played in minute 8:38 ? Is that a song? I want to learn it! Haha

[@rabbiipictures7505]

The tune is called "autumn leaves". Check KZbin you will see various tutorials on it. Cheers!

[@wolfgangwylde5889]

Thanks for the review. It's a great idea,but I feel therew room for improvement and a much lower price 👍

[@jegnur]

It was just on sale for like $215, I picked one up, worth it.

[@jegnur]

@@BonafideToolJunkie lol the reviews speak for themselves, just because you're not a fan you don't speak for everyone. It's a great little device. Feedback is only an issue if you don't know how to control the gain settings

[@jegnur]

@@BonafideToolJunkie That's strange of you to say.

[@MrMjp58]

I have played a Yamaha transacoustic and found it spectacularly good. This looks like a fantastic invention and variation on the theme. Unfortunately, it also looks like a lot of (fiddly) fuss and bother, a bit invasive of the instrument and ending up clunky - a large box sticking out of the back of the guitar. They say it eats batteries too. The effects created are wonderful. It might be worth £250, just to see what it’s like in reality. I’m in two minds about it.

[@kenevans457]

you can use any sound hole pickup - you don't have to use theirs

[@oseyiebewele]

Can you please do "Promises" by Maverick City

[@jutvari7050]

What song are you playing at first it was really nice.? I lead worship at my church and my strumming is bad. Can you give me a skype lesson? Happy to pay.

[@ash_bordeaux]

Hey Jutvari if I'm not mistaken that was Autumn Leaves - a great song to learn if you're learning music theory because it simply moves around the circle of fifths.

[@koolbeans8292]

After about thirty years I started playing with a metronome wired into my ear. That was the best thing that I’ve ever done. You’ll lose the crowd if your timing is off. You’ll never lose them for forgetting words or missing chords. True

[@jewaunglenn]

What songs was he playing......

[@cuinoz3569]

So I see you did this video 3 years ago. What’s your thoughts on it now and Is it worth the bucks?

[@SimplifiedGuitar]

yea, I still love it!

[@cuinoz3569]

Excellent news, I just ordered one and the recommended rechargeable batteries. Thanks for the reply.

[@DavidJNann]

Can it be used on a Classical Guitar ( non electro) ?

[@jegnur]

The guitar needs a pickup for the TWA to function, you can buy pickups that fit in the soundhole

[@DavidJNann]

​@@jegnur Thank you 👍

[@jamesnusky6257]

sounds pretty good

[@amaansovannayak]

Can we record it or send it to the sound board at the auditorium?

[@DavidPierceCHT]

Yes. It has a DI mode as well, and you can adjust the blend of signal (efx processor / pickup balance) being sent out to the board.

[@amaansovannayak]

@@DavidPierceCHT Thanks David.

[@nolanburns781]

does all it do is echo? or are there other features to it?

[@SuperMisteryMan01]

Yea that’s just the delay feature I believe I don’t own one but I saw an ad including reverb I even believe

[@alexbitzan8747]

There are 3 reverbs, a delay, 2 tremolos, an autowah, an overdrive, and another weird effect I haven’t figured out yet. The reverbs and delays are the real selling point

[@terryr4944]

Please show us how to play the tune you played at 8:39 please, that was awesome

[@jordandoty9473]

im pretty sure its autumn leaves frank sinatra

[@terryr4944]

@@jordandoty9473 I'll check that out thank you!

[@brianlove6953]

It is indeed “Autumn Leaves”

[@joyathanasius21]

Do any of you guys know what song is on 8:38?

[@SimplifiedGuitar]

It's Autumn Leaves

[@JasonZimmerman1980]

It's absolutely useful live because you can use the output into a pa or amp. Decent review, but you should research better ahead of time. It has settings where you could do a DI into an amp or pa, or have it come out of the guitar itself AND use the DI. It's basically perfect for playing for large audiences.

[@christophergray6211]

I agree that the not knowing it had an output thing could’ve been a bit embarrassing but I really like the fact that it seems genuinely like he took it out of the box that day. I’ve really been trying not to buy this thing for a while but I think I’m sold.

[@JasonZimmerman1980]

@@christophergray6211 I literally just got mine. I just need to have it installed (my guitar needs a setup anyway, so I'm gonna just have it installed by whoever I hire to do that). I'm pretty stoked to try this thing!

[@christophergray6211]

@@JasonZimmerman1980 so get this you can run a midi program (midi guitar 2) and sample tank on your phone and it will sound like you have other instruments playing with the guitar you’re playing. And you can do that via Bluetooth!!! Ps I ordered mine yesterday. I still am waiting to see the product that people are using but there’s a tonewood amp users group on FB and they give feedback and tonewood is on there as a user to give advice and feedback as well.

[@JasonZimmerman1980]

@@christophergray6211 yeah. The only thing that sucks is it only works with some iphone app, from what I understand. I hate apple and use android and they don't support android yet. Still, this thing is a genius device that I'm sure I'm gonna have tons of fun with.

[@RockyTopRetreat]

Either the reverb has waaaay too long a decay or something else is wrong. Not at all a natural decay. I heard this on another demo.

[@jegnur]

You can adjust all decay times and intensities with the knobs, there are 3 different reverbs. His was just on the default settings and needs tweaked

[@mjcs6399]

I don't know how to describe this, but the reverb sounds tuned to a specific pitch, and if I had to pick the pitch, I'd say it's E. It doesn't sound 'neutral' and I admit I don't care for it. Does anyone else hear it or understand what I'm saying?

[@inderabahadur]

It’s very interesting Jonathan.. but the problem is, my Yamaha guitar does not have a build in plug ins....sad. Thank you anyway my friend.

[@SimplifiedGuitar]

They have one that comes with a pickup that you place in the sound hole, for guitars without built-in pickups.

[@shahrivarhossain]

So you don't need a pickup for this?

[@SimplifiedGuitar]

If you have an acoustic that can plug in (has a 1/4'' jack input) then you don't need a pickup. If your acoustic has no plug in port, then you need to get the tonewood amp that comes with a pickup. (choose the Tonewood Amp + Pickup Bundle) The pickup is a bar that fits across the soundhole of your guitar. It's an extra $50 for this.

[@shahrivarhossain]

@@SimplifiedGuitar Jack as in the one at the back of the guitar?

[@SimplifiedGuitar]

@@shahrivarhossain yes

[@TreeShark]

My favorite part was “where is it coming from 👀” lol

[@eddiet2]

I just bought one!! It cost $249.00 I think it is overpriced. But I don't care. I arrives in a couple of days.

[@dezzierez]

You look like Christain Bale 😍