here's my short review of my ZT Lunchbox Acoustic.
finally got my ZT Lunchbox Acoustic amp today through turi (thanks man!).
AESTHETICS:you really have to love ZT's job with the amp enclosure and the grille cloth. instant acoustic vibes. it has softer features compared to the Lunchbox or the Club, with the "woody" amp enclosure that even shows grains and the brown grille cloth covering the 6.5" speaker. it will really warm up any acoustic player just by looking at it. here are some pics:
FEATURES:i will just highlight the key features of this amp since they are available on the website anyway.
http://www.ztamplifiers.com/products/lunchbox_acoustic.htmlthis little amp is 200-watts with 2 channels, one for instrument and one for mic. each channel has dedicated controls for Gain, Bass, Treble and Reverb, and it also has a master Volume knob. instrument input is on top of the amp with unbalanced input. mic input is behind with options for balanced (XLR) or unbalanced input. it also has an effects loop which is perfect if you want to add some modulations. it also has a speaker input to allow the amp to be used with a much larger speaker cab for added power.
CONTROLS:the controls are extremely interactive. the Gain and Master Volume knobs need to be tweaked to achieve the optimal tone you want. turn up the Gain too much and the acoustic tone will become a little fuzzy. the Bass and Treble knobs are enough to dial-in an appropriate EQ for the guitar. Reverb quality is very good as it adds just enough color to the acoustic tone.
TONE:here's the juicy part.
the Lunchbox Acoustic's tone is very dependent on your basic guitar tone. if your guitar is naturally bright, then the amp will project a bright guitar. same is true with a more full-sounding guitar. but the Bass and Treble controls will definitely help even out the tone to fit your taste. contrary to the common belief that small amps lack low-end, this amp has a tight low-end and retains sparkly highs.
the Reverb is subtle and adds just enough ambiance so that the tone will not be too dry. it doesn't sound digital at all. dedicated reverb controls for instrument and vocals adds more versatility in the acoustic player's tone. if you want more, then you can add a reverb or delay pedal in the effects loop.
volume. yes. this little baby can be as loud as it can be. it can increase volume without being muddy or fuzzy AS LONG AS you can dial in a good balance between Gain, amp Master Volume and your guitar's volume.
USE:personally, this amp suits my needs perfectly. this amp is well suited for home practice but it can hold its own in indoor bars and coffee shop-like venues. when i go to bar gigs or events, i just bring my DI/preamp and plug directly to the mixer hence i do not need a big acoustic amp.
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