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Curt Sheller • All Things `Ukulele and Jazz Guitar

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Amplifiers for Amplifying Your Ukulele

Louder, Louder, Louder!!!

I use a L. R. Baggs Para Acoustic Preamp and a L R. Baggs Element with my Ko'olau CS Contemporary Tenor.

A few manufactures have pickups installed on their productions models. Most custom builder's have a preference for the system to use on their ukulele but can install whatever system you would like.

The preamp & pickup system on my Ko'olau is passive, I use a L. R. Baggs Para Acoustic Preamp.

For an amplifier I use a custom Reazer's Edge cabinet and Acoustic Image Clarus amplifier head.

Roland Micro Seres of Battery powered amps are a great choice for portable amplification.. I have a Micro Cube which is really great for small settings. Gerald Ross uses a selection of the Roland Micro Series of amps as a main part of of performance setup.

Here is a great thread and review on UkuleleUnderground on portable amps for busking and performing with ukulele.

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My Personal Recommendations

  • Roland AC33

    I've had a tone of Roland gear over the years and never had any trouble with any of it. This is next on m list of gear to get.

Micro, Portable and Pocket Amps

  • Carvin S400D

    UkuleleUnderground forum member: ricdoug gave this amp the best review.

  • Crate Taxi TX30
  • Crate Limo
  • Danelectro Honeytone
  • Line6 Micro
  • Roland Microcube RX Bass
  • Roland Microcube RX
  • Roland Microcube
  • Roland Street Cube
  • Vox DA5

Crate Amplifiers
St. Louis Music, Inc.
1400 Ferguson Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63133

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The Crate Power Block looks interesting.

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Carvin
12340 World Trade Drive
San Diego, CA 92128
858-487-1600

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Acoustic Series : AG100D, 112AG, S400, S400D

Carvin's 100W AG100D is the perfect combo amp for acoustic performers in smaller venues. It's 3 channels support acoustic guitar, bass guitar or second acoustic guitar, and keyboard or microphone, ideal for solo or duo performers in coffee shops, small auditoriums and similar locales. Each channel has a volume, bass, treble & effect control, and channel 1 also includes mid-sweep, mid-gain, mid and hi contour switches, while channel 3 adds an XLR input for a mic. Two 24-bit effects are included, providing reverb, chorus, echo and flanging with parametic control. Lightweight for easy transporting. 112AG extension cabinet also available. Constructed from quality multi-laminate plywood with metal corners and covered in forest green vinyl.

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Roland US
Corporate Offices
Roland Corporation U.S.
5100 S. Eastern Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90040-2938

P.O. Box 910921
Los Angeles, CA 90091-0921
Phone: (323) 890-3700
Fax: (323) 890-3701

  • Amplifiers

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Roland AC-33 Acoustic Chorus Guitar Amplifier

Roland_AC33.pngRich, deep, stereo sound to go — introducing the AC-33, the world’s first AA battery-powered amp made specifically for acoustic guitar. Portable yet powerful, the AC-33 provides true stereo sound, Guitar and Mic/Line channels, custom-tailored effects, anti-feedback, and a Phrase Looper. But this amp was made to go places no amp has gone before. Thanks to its battery-power capability, the AC-33 lets you take your act anywhere — into the backwoods, onto the streets, or wherever your imagination leads you.

  • 30 watts (15W+15W) of natural, stereo acoustic sound through twin speakers
  • Runs on AC power or eight AA batteries (accepts rechargeable NiMH types)
  • Dual-channel configuration: Guitar and Mic/Line channel
  • Reverb, chorus, and ambience effects (Ambience adds spatial, 3D-type depth to the sound)
  • Phrase Looper with 40 seconds of record time
  • Stereo AUX input (connect MP3/CD players, etc), headphone output
  • Anti-feedback function
  • Built-in tilt-back stand
  • Removable battery cartridge for easy battery replacement

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Line 6
Line 6, Inc.
26580 Agoura Road
Calabasas, CA 91302-1921
Main Phone#: (818) 575-3600
Main Fax#: (818) 575-3601

International
4 Sopwith Way
Drayton Fields Industrial Estate
Daventry, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom, NN118PB
Telefon: +44 (0) 1327 302 700
Fax: +44 (0) 1327 302 702

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LINE 6 — Modeling Pioneers

Most non-musicians are likely unaware that the past fifty years of guitar amplifier technology has had a more significant impact on the history of rock music than the electric guitar itself. Each individual amp and effect design was created to distort and color the guitar signal in a different way, contributing significantly to why the guitar sounds of the Beatles were so different from Jimi Hendrix or Pink Floyd. Both the subtle and overt differences between the many types (and even specific serial numbers) of amps and effects, became cherished tonal signatures that were sought after for the particular sonic mood that they might inspire.

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Fishman Transducers, Inc.
340-D Fordham Road
Wilmington, MA 01887
978-988-9199 | fax 978-988-0770

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( from listing's site ) - For over 25 years, the Fishman name has been synonymous with technical innovation in acoustic amplification. Fishman pickups and preamps, toneshaping products and amplifiers are the essential tools acoustic musicians, performers and sound technicians rely on to accurately amplify the natural tones of acoustic instruments.

Shoreline Music has a great selection of the top brands of pickup, preamps, cables and loads of great information for making an informed decision.

Visit their site: Shoreline Music

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Vox LTD
9 Newmarket Court
Kingston
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK10 0AU
United Kingdom
UK Technical Support Tel: 01908 857130
Fax: 01908 857199

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Hard Copy Book: $14.95
PDF Download: $4.95

A Guide to Advanced Ukulele Chords - Volume I

Volume I of The Advanced Guide to Chord Progressions for Ukulele features the principles of voice leading applied to chord progressions. These principles are explained using chords from volume I of The Advanced Guide to Ukulele Chords. Chapters with common major and minor full diatonic, partial diatonic and chromatic chord progressions are also included to further explore voice leading.

Before individual chords become the background of songs, they must be put into orders called chord progressions. This book organizes progressions according to string family, position, voice leading and chord magnetism. The Advanced Guitar to Chord Progressions for Ukulele is an excellent preparation for the art of melody and chord on ukulele.

If your goal is to expand your chord vocabulary, The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords Series is your answer.

Commonly referred to as "jazz" chords. The Advanced Guide to Guitar Chords Series provides detailed information on voicing 4-part chords.

More info and complete samples of entire book.

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