The effects that can be generated through the guitar include: three reverbs – Hall, Room, and Plate Delay with adjustable reverb Chorus with adjustable reverb Tremelo with rate and adjustable delay parameters plus Leslie and Autowah effects. So that changes to an effects setting aren’t made accidentally while playing, a knob must be rotated four “clicks” to select the next one. These knobs, which include push and push-and-hold functions, access all effects, parameters, and settings when used singly or in combination. Three rotary control knobs are positioned along the upper edge of the amp, along with the power button. The notes from the guitar are amplified, combined with the selected effect, and fed to this “speaker” – resulting in the effect coming through the sound hole and seemingly from all around the guitar. On the underside of the amp, an “actuator” with a soft rubber ring functions similarly to a speaker cone to drive the thin wood of the instrument’s back. An eighth-inch “insert” connector is provided to attach the amp to an iPhone or iPad for additional effects. A ¼” input connects with a short cable to the guitar’s output jack, and another ¼” output will send an adjustable blend of the pickup and effects sound to an external amp or sound system. Rotary knobs are used to select effects and parameters, and the unit is turned on and off via a recessed power button. I find that it’s unobtrusive when I’m playing, and doesn’t get in the way when I put the instrument in a stand. The internal magnetic X-brace attaches to the inside of the guitar with the supplied adhesive disks, and holds the amp firmly to the back of your guitar. With three AA batteries installed to power the unit, it weighs about 12 ounces. The Tonewood Amp measures about 3.5” x 6” and is less than an inch deep, including the control knobs. Let’s explore the ins and outs of what it does, and how it can be used to enhance your worship service… Where more amplification is needed, mic the guitar through the sound system – or combine the mic with a blended wet/dry signal from the Tonewood Amp’s external output connector. All that’s required is some type of pickup installed in the guitar to provide signal to the device.īeing self-contained, the enhanced guitar sound can be shared with an intimate group in the living room, a small chapel or hall, or even outdoors. The natural sound of the unamplified guitar coming from the soundboard seamlessly blends with the effects radiating outward via the sound hole, creating a larger than life soundscape. The Tonewood Amp is essentially a compact processor that attaches magnetically to an acoustic guitar, “organically” adding reverb and other effects to the sound by vibrating the back of the instrument. Even after spending over fifty years with an instrument in my hands, this is a new and inspiring experience. The Tonewood Amp makes my acoustic guitar sound amazing, and is just plain fun to use. As a player, I have to say this first – before delving into the all the details.
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