Picked up a Fishman Loudbox Mini (LBM) yesterday and I am really excited about the quality and size of this little workhorse. I was able to get it out the door, tax included, for $299.00, which is unheard of! My hat is off to Sam Ash Music for making that deal for me. They saved me $60.00!
I was planning to buy one on Ebay because of the discounted used models, but went to Sam Ash to play through one. I fell in love and was able to A/B it with the Roland AC60, which for my money is a bit processed sounding. Don't get me wrong, the Roland AC60 is a great amp as well-- I just felt that it didn't have the pure acoustic sound that the Fishman LBM possessed.
The Fishman LBM is unbelievably clear and gives a real representation of the sound of my Taylor 210ce-G. It is a remarkably woody, clear sound, with the warmth of the wood, plenty of bass and a polished sound for stage when employing the reverb effect set on 10 o'clock.
I got it home, plugged in a Shure SM58 and my Taylor and starting singing and playing. I was so surprised at how much volume it could generate in such a small package. This thing is like gold; all of the reviews I had read were absolutely spot on!
The chorus is a very nice and not cheesy sounding effect. This amp packs a punch while giving you a sound true to the genuine acoustic nature of your guitar. Incidentally, I tried my semi-hollow Epiphone Riviera P93 through it and I don't think that guitar sounds as good through my Vox tube amp. It was warm, balanced and clear as I played through the Fishman LBM.
I am going to recommend this amp wholeheartedly to anyone who would like a compact, light (under 20 lbs.) and high quality acoustic amp that doubles well as a PA. Having the 60 watts and the ability to fill a good sized small room (coffee house) makes this a great purchase for the $300 it takes to buy it. -- Guitar Man
