Using Different Amps & Pedals with an Acoustic Guitar!

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👆 Watch as Pete and Mick explore different ways to amplify an acoustic guitar.
Amps used:
Boss acoustic singer pro goo.gl/zqnmxz
Fender hot rod deluxe goo.gl/zoRWxE
Guitars used:
Fender Paramount PM1 Dreadnought goo.gl/PwyVPY
Dowina Silva Cedar goo.gl/BZYA1p
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[@Dbl3dge]

Wow, the two amps blended sounds magical!

[@thesandman775]

Good video. The best sound I've gotten from my acoustic guitar (Taylor 714ce with a Seymour Duncan magmic replacing the ES2) is through a Fender Blues Jr, with volume rolled off, fat switch engaged, master up, bass up, mids a little under 12 and treble a little over 12. Sounds awesome. This with a little of the mic mixed in (20ish percent or so).

[@BravoColl]

This was awesome thanks guys, and yes, more acoustic stuff please!

[@bami2]

✔ Acoustic guitar in title ✔ Pete & Mick in the thumbnail Instant view

[@0713mas]

Great tutorial!!! Got to say I love both for different reasons. That's why I own both acoustic and electric amps and I basically use them interchangeably. 20 years ago you could hardly even find an acoustic amp, so everyone used chorus phaser flanger or some sort of acoustic guitar sim or even add a piezo disc for warmth. I even have occasionally seeked out the quack sound of UST for some recording purposes.

[@gh_pics]

I didn't notice the so and now you've pointed it out I can't unhear it

[@sergemalouin]

Yes, same here.... that's it! Ruined in for me.... forever! Argh!!!

[@jacobbentley2562]

When you find out that Mick and Pete know Ben Howard... another awesome acoustic video gents!

[@desdearibasiempre2545]

you 2 always make my day when i see your videos. nice. keep on. from Puerto Rico.

[@WhatsUpWhitey]

Yes. More of unique stuff like this. Love you guys!

[@bartthepirate1]

I run my acoustic through an fender acoustasonic and a fender super champ 82, blend them with delay and overdrive and it sounds fantastic. Good to see other options and a video about that sort of thing.

[@charlie-obrien]

That sounded great and I just remembered that I've got both an acoustic and electric amp with some effects. I'm gonna have to try "blending" them.

[@claudiajay8291]

Really like the idea of mixing the sound through both amps.

[@bester34]

Definitely agree that you need to plug into an Amp and not just house PA system for an acoustic amp. I just did a gig and I used a Laney amp 65D acoustic amp and then out through an XLR cable into the open house speakers through a mixer. The sound through house speakers and my amp filled the busy bar and restaurant beautifully. I received positive feedback from the customers,

[@luisdlg5525]

Pete can you please do a demo and review of your hot rod deluxe? Your settings, etc. Thanks.

[@evansgoff476]

This was awesome! Please do more like it.

[@Daren67]

Can't believe I never thought to try this.. I usually blend my Vox AC15 with Marshall DSL40C for electric, & use a Fishman Loudbox acoustic amp for acoustic. Just tried my Cole Clarke Angel (with internal 3way blend) into the Vox/Marshall then Fishman/Marshall & it sounds EPIC !! Very inspired now, thanks guys 👍🏻

[@cyrfung]

It's funny watching Mick fight against "so". Keep fighting the good fight.

[@satchboogie2058]

so...

[@kaleblawrence976]

Instablaster...

[@benink5690]

Do I have to watch the whole thing to understand this comment?

[@stevewhiteley9249]

I often found I could get a pleasing sound with an electro into a nice big Fender valve amp - I found this video interesting, thanks guys.

[@DIDCHOI]

Love these type of videos! more please

[@Kamperkyle99]

I play acoustic electric guitars the major2of the time in small pubs and have always used both style amps. I am definitely intrigued with using an AB to blend the two. I've used wah pedals, gain and distortion, delay, and phAse on both amps and direct through the PA. What sounds good is what's dialed in and sounds good. Never followed any guide lines or rules. Just love playing what sound great.would like to see more of this topic "so" keep producing more videos addressing this topic.

[@user-zu8iz9on3b]

Great Experiment.... I have searched for splitting an output of acoustic guitar - one for nature sound and the other for crunch electric guitar amp tone. This video makes me sure that I would get nice backing guitar tone using both electric guitar and mixer tone on acoustic guitar. Thanks Guys!!

[@Catalyst_94]

I actually was looking into this a few days ago and couldn't find an answer either way. Now i know. Thanks guys!

[@paulfrenchfrench3679]

a true godsend to intermediate guitarists,,,,,very much appreciated,,,thanks a lot

[@lGxtmXl]

Can you guys do a budget acoustic/ electro acoustic-shootout ?

[@edgerat]

Perfect timing!!!!

[@mendamp1715]

Thanks for the video, very informative!

[@MITCH1221]

I've always considered them acoustic electric, and electro acoustic like a fender acoustisonic tele or a t5 etc.. it's really a whole genre and not meant for just some basic strumming, but for finding new ways to play hybrid.

[@stoneyhudson]

love that yall shouted out ben. Deff feel better about it now :)

[@csharpminorseven]

Interesting video, thanks! Here's another idea: when I'm using the acoustic (LR Baggs M1 Active on a Lowden).I run out of the XLR on the back of a Peavey Classic 20 Minihead, all valve of course, through a DI into either a PA or indeed the home hi-fi at low practice volumes, so you get the valve warmth through (relative) hi fi speakers, and it suits the acoustic guitar really well IMHO. You could say it's kind of a hybrid use of the amp - worth checking out if your electric guitar amp offers this kind of facility.

[@TheWorshipperofGod]

I’ve had a crate acoustic amp for like 10 years that I love. I’ve had it pretty much since I started playing

[@MichaelLloyd]

Good stuff. Thanks for the vid

[@IcescoutGaming]

Could you guys possibly do a small body acoustic guitar roundup? Sizes like 00 and/or similar to the Little Martin and Taylor GS mini.

[@Appalachian_Hippie]

Appreciate you guys!

[@justinshaffer6597]

I love your videos and I like this how to please do a beginner's​ guide for buying an acoustic guitar

[@lewisross4044]

love your work guys! Can you do a video with the Faith Trembesi blood moon. Probably one of the prettiest acoustics out at the moment, I'd love to see how it does!

[@ralphculham4669]

Very interesting demo using the Fender and Boss amps and laced with humour as a bonus. I believe that the Boss Singer Pro is a premium acoustic amp. Being new to acoustic amplication, an explanation as to why you have a boost pedal would be helpful as well as what device you used to split the guitar preamp signal. I presume the boost pedal may be due to the guitar signal splitting to both amps. It seems that setting the EQ is matter of experience. Using both amps sure fills the sound spectrum. Flying over the "pond" to jam with you sure would be fun.

[@captainbandar2393]

Good one guys, thanks 👍🏼

[@interpolagent9]

Both guitars asound awesome out of the Fender amp. i love that over driven tone.

[@bigfootingermany]

This is good! I like the idea. I once ran a Takamine Pro 1 through a Soul Food OD into a Super Champ XD combo and got some great acoustic blues tones out of it on low volume, but I had to use an extra long lead. As soon as I got within 20 feet it would squeal feedback like hell. lol

[@NicolasPerrault]

Heya, when I'm touring I run a xlr to FOH, a jack through a stereo delay, mono runs into a bass combo and the other side runs through a volume pedal, then an od pedal and into a 1x12 tube guitar combo. You should really try a bass amp for acoustic guitar, it's kinda like mixing aer and electric amps...

[@gregdano]

great vids keep them coming! If you dig the blend of acoustic and electric guitar tones check out the Godin guitars some models can do both on-board or use the 2 independent output jacks to send to separate amps (some even have midi 13 pin in addition)

[@kalvino67]

I think this is an ad for the Hot Rod Deluxe. Sounds awesome!!

[@222SickBoy]

I loved the chuck ragan shout out in this episode. #hotwatermusic

[@vkelly1975]

SO‼️‼so good show lads‼️

[@empathysgone96]

Would love a session on acoustic guitar and equalizer pedals. Not sure if you recommend them. Thanks

[@danjcobleymusic]

surprised Jon Gomm wasn't mentioned on this one, he uses a lot of drive and sounds great!

[@marknorris3769]

could you do a part two on this topic , something of a summation , lots of information here .

[@kanaK2Nakal]

Great videos as always but I wish the mics used in the process were listed.

[@rawmark]

Have you guys check out the LR Baggs acoustic pedals? They have a VI and a Session pedal. And both are amazing and worth adding to your arsenal of pedals.

[@carloverzeletti6521]

Thanks that was great

[@geetarbube]

Very fun episode, guys!

[@andertons]

Thank you geetarbube..

[@Omarlopezband]

Minute 26:28 that sound with the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe is 👌🏽 amazing 🙌🏼. What pedals are they using? Also, forget that Boss amp. Use an A,B,Y pedal and connect straight to the PA and to the Hot Rod. That’s the sound I want for me.

[@chicktapus463]

90% of people have no Acoustic amp, and then 80% of them are unhappy with their sound. that's 80 percent of 90 which is 72% 72% of guitarists are unhappy with their electro-acoustic sound

[@shaunm1983]

Your too clever, we dont like that around these parts

[@dylanduke1075]

Houston Hilburn 72% of electro acoustic guitar owners are unhappy with their sound.

[@chicktapus463]

ah, yes, we just need to know mick's number of guitarists who have electro acoustics

[@dylanduke1075]

then we're flying

[@davej3736]

The real question should be....how many people with acoustic-E guitar/amp combos...for kitchen party type scenarios (which I'm guessing is a LOT) are perfectly fine with their under $1,000 setup?

[@39MercFlathead]

Cordoba Fusion 14 into a Rivera Sedona 55. All tube, high gain channel for the Les Paul, clean channel for the jazz box and Cordoba. Sounds great.The only problem is that it weighs almost as much as a Twin Reverb, but that's the price for premium sound.

[@chrisdekopoore8483]

TC Bodyrez is the best thing ive got for electro acoustic , it really makes it sound better!

[@paultwiselton1996]

Yes yes yes do lots of experimental stuff that challenges all the norms!

[@robertcuff5704]

Can you guys do a review of those acoustic amplifying/sound directing funnel things that you place in the sound hole? if you know what i'm talking about...

[@Echo5-Tango]

I think I might try this sound! What were your settings on the Hot rod deluxe I want to use that as my baseline. Also would a Blues Deluxe be a better option than the hot rod deluxe?

[@javierf55]

My PRS SE A40E sounds fantastic plugged in to my Fender Hotrod Deluxe III.

[@thespiritof76..]

Boss singer or singer pro are the best on the market imo... harmony on voc looper on guitar channel 60 and 120 watts. Awesome amps

[@empathysgone96]

Would love your take on Genzler acoustic array pro. Not sure if it’s a bit hot or just me

[@chrisminer5884]

what are your views on the other way round? I mainly play accoustic but also put my strat with a compressor pedal through my aer compact 60. sounds OK to me a warm clean electric tone

[@nsiepmann]

Some of those crunch sounds through the Fender were pretty fun - that said, what this video has done most is remind me how cripplingly fussy I am about acoustic guitar sounds...

[@nsiepmann]

That said, now I think about it, the nicest live acoustic sound I've got from my guitar was probably actually through some TINY little Fender electric amp... Granted, it wasn't loud by any means, but given the size of the room (or rather, the deck - this was at the folk club held on board the Cutty Sark!) it didn't need to be.

[@MsCar2o]

very good video, what pedals did they use?

[@collinmcmahon2427]

You guys should do a video about the L.R. Baggs Venue Acoustic DI!

[@jacksonv672]

you guys should do a "sounds like" version for acoustic...

[@222SickBoy]

Yes a Chuck Reagan shoutout!!! Hot Water Music til I die.

[@hanginwithferndawg6452]

What pedal where you using to switch back and forth from the two amps. Also what were the two effect pedals? I could see that one was the T rex Mud Honey.

[@Yesidoplaytheguitar]

I play my acoustic through my bass amp when i want do do some loops or something. Sounds alot better than through a normal guitar amp in my opinion, and as i'm a student i don't really have the budget to buy a real acohstic amp.

[@ipris3971]

I play acoustic through a solid state Randall Bass amp with a fishman preamp.. Sounds fantastic.

[@dunbarcustomsound]

I’m in the middle of a similar specimen because of Mo the TX loop and my use of pedals

[@furkanzafar]

Can I use a 'Boss DD-3 Digital Delay' pedal with the 'Boss Acoustic Singer Live' amp?

[@cupolove1]

I prefer acoustic amp, DI into front of house, or acoustic preamp into PA. What i usually if possible is use my acoustic amp which has a direct out, so i run that to the PA, but i can still hear my amp for a reference.

[@cjdonald1983]

Hello Guys! Could you please do a episode on fun pedals for acoustics!?!?! I have heard wah pedals and reverbs etc used on other youtube videos and it looked like great fun... thanks!!! I love Andertons TV!!!

[@cjdonald1983]

I just realised you have some pedals in the episode.... AWSOME !!!!:) I had only just clicked start when I wrote the first comment But I still love Andertons TV!!;)

[@joelpickett812]

GuitarGirl there's an old that pedal show episode that deals with effects and acoustics

[@andertons]

We can try that for sure... Watch this space...

[@DebErney]

I was really surprised at how well the acoustic guitar came through the electric guitar amp. Next Time I’m looking at amps I’ll have to take a look at the Fender Deluxe. Really had a fuller, deep, clean sound.

[@pawestanek3067]

I would love to see some pocket-size/battery powered/small size multieffects shootout. I mean multieffects like: Line 6 Pocket POD/Korg Pandora Mini/Zoom G1ON etc. :) Greetings from Poland and have a nice day! :)

[@marknorris3769]

how would a T5(z) with acoustic strings/acoustic pickups, run through these same 2 amps simultaneously , compare

[@maccrazy7335]

I have a ZT Lunchbox Acoustic but I have never used it to shape my guitars' sound, only as a mini-PA for small gigs and a monitor for slightly larger ones. Not that it sounds bad, but I prefer the DI'd sound of my Takamine guitars. And I've got a Zoom acoustic pedal, in case I want some reverb and/or chorus... I've also played them through electric amps when I was too lazy string up another line to the desk... A funny side note: The acoustic resonance on the Boss (I think that was the name) sounds a lot like the exciter my Takamine EF 261 has... Btw., Teenage Dirtbag uses a quite distorted acoustic guitar in the chorus. About rowing: There is a kickstarter project that will make carbon fibre guitars, they should be ok with water (except for maybe the electronics...).

[@JeffKeel]

I believe Monte uses Compression to drive his acoustic. Amazing player Mick you comped it pretty dang good

[@Texfire]

Was glad to hear Monte get a shout out here. I've heard him live with his trio several times, and he's an incredible player. Not what most people would consider an "acoustic" guitar tone, but he really rocks.

[@nomandad2000]

Monte is an example of how tone comes from the hands every bit as much as it does from equipment....Montes tone, in the wrong hands, would be terrible.

[@TonyT-Guitar]

I'm sure this has been asked many times before, but - where do you get those shirts? 😀

[@GuyNamedSean]

Does anyone know why the pickups in acoustic guitars always have that weird buzzing noise?

[@xaghru]

Hello guys please which 'Chris video' are you referring to? can you link me please? Thanks

[@Gunnersgun]

Overdrive through the Boss... Reminded me of my playing Metallica on my acoustic guitar through a Roland Micro Cube R.fier settings when I do not own an electric guitar yet... XD

[@SalmonFume]

R-Fier ... nostalgia strikes

[@samvelasco9231]

Im literaly doing the exact same thing same amp ahahahaha

[@rumbleish]

so things I understood from video to sum up : if u are having a acoustic gig totally unplugged go with Boss . Or if u want to spice things up a bit electric amp. Am I right? because boss with driven, sounds awful.

[@PetreRodan]

did you record this last year? I was struck by the smallness of that room :)

[@andertons]

We shot this just before we finished the new room... It is a lot smaller!!! :)

[@neuk01642]

Didn't Tanya Donally from Breeders/Belly not use an overdriven acoustic? That sounded pretty good

[@nicko7238]

can you make a review of Bugera amps?

[@Rendiermans]

What pedals were used to make Pete's playing sound so amazingly electric at the start of the video? help is much appreciated

[@Rendiermans]

Alright so i got the Mud Honey.. Still not sure what the other one is though

[@marcoalfredokillyou]

My question is if it’s a solo gig you’ll still need a PA for singing, correct?

[@GaveMeGrace1]

Thank you

[@patrickcol]

When I play I just want the sound my acoustics make, but louder. None of these did it for me and the Fender sounded like someone just needs to but an electric guitar to go with it. No mention of Marshal or Fishman?

[@jovesheerwater]

Exactly. Why is this so fg difficult?

[@zachbawiec1263]

What overdrive module is that? sorry new to guitar playing!

[@mervolicious]

What are the stools you are using in this video? With the new video room you changed them to standard drummer stools, but I am helplessly looking for something like in this video. Sorry for being completly off topic, but if you sell them, maybe I'll buy them from you?!

[@michaelmasin1996]

it''s kinda strange when you have a pause from playing to watch a guitar/acoustic paradiso and you find yourself munching picks with pete

[@andrewarbogast1]

Do you know what the settings were on the deluxe?

[@richardx4456]

Anyone knows why my electric guitar amp does not have any sound for electric acoustic guitar? Cheers

[@richardmckrell4899]

I'm a singer songwriter looking for a 2 channel amp for my Yamaha fg-750 and vocals. I like the idea of the Fender deluxe, or other electric guitar amp, the acoustic amps wash out the sound I'm going for. If you have time to listen to one of my songs (on my channel) and suggest an amp (and other gear) I'd appreciate any advice.

[@joeherrjr]

I've heard a lot about the Fishman loudbox, does it sound similar to the Boss?

[@nomandad2000]

Similar yes. But the loudbox is killer

[@brxtmp106]

Great video...learned a lot but a question comes to mind. I have a multi-channel full range amp (Suzuki SA100) that includes electric guitar input & keyboard input & aux input. Could I achieve the electric guitar amp/acoustic amp mix using two of those inputs or is there something I'm missing. thought I'd bring it up here with the "experts" before launching into something that will turn my loving amp into a flaming mess...

[@brxtmp106]

Oh yes, forgot to add... also have a bass amp and I remember that back in the day (the 60's) many, including myself used a bass amp for regular electric & electric/acoustic guitars. What would you think might work with that mix?

[@ashkankhaliloahi1193]

Tea time with pete and mick

[@pernormanfalun]

What about TC Bodyrez or simular in this case?

[@DaBeachmasta10]

In answer to Pete's question, you can have 500% MORE of something, you cannot have 500% OF something.

[@mulvennk]

What is the exact Fender amp you are using here please?