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Boss AC-3 Reviews

5 3.8/5.0 based on 3 customer reviews
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Roldan
from Guadalajara, JAL MEX
October 29, 2008 Music Background:
Music student

No other as good as AC-3

In the matter of getting the unique and best sound out of guitar, there is one point in which hands need extra help. I have found AC-3 not just a practic pedal with 4 strong and seriously real acoustic modes. In addition, it's amazing the body and definition guitar can get from this box.
I have learn that in the process to be a good guitar player is a must to find and decide which sound contributes to the music concept and style. If Playing demands some nice acoustic tone, BOSS AC-3 WILL NEVER FAIL.
Vern - Desert Skies Music
from Alamogordo, NM USA
September 14, 2007 Music Background:
singer songwriter, semi-pro musician, live sound engineer

Simple solution

I purchased this to give life to the stock sound of an Ibanez AE410 semi-hollow acoustic electric w/under saddle piezo pickup. It works well for this application. It sounds best put through "line out" into a PA but gives a nice effect to an electric guitar through a guitar amp. The best way to employ this device is attached to both outputs - PA and amp.

It is easy to grasp setup and quick to establish a decent acoustic effect. Active electronics onboard the guitar make for a poor sound through the AC-3. The most convincing tone is by an unamplified signal (to my ear.)

This device was worth the money and has breathed new life into a nice but rarely used instrument. I think the AC-3 makes for an unusual guitar FX as well (as opposed to an acoustic simulation.)
Sandman
from usa
December 5, 2009 Music Background:
30 yrs gospel jazz rock blues

worht the money

i have the ac-3 and have used it on numerous occassions when i 1st purchased it i had to try several guitars to get the type of acoustic sound i needed and found tht strats (love the guitar ) but doesnt make an good acoustic tone ive found that my gibson simihollow body works the best for sound with the high turned to medium u have to play ard with the tones a bit but definitly worth the money

Boss AC-3

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