Boss Acoustic Singer Live LT 60-watt Bi-amp Acoustic Combo Reviews

First, it is 40 watts and 60 like its non "LT" cousin. I don't need it, but the exaggeration annoys me.

Other than this it exceeded my expectations!
1. Most importantly, it all but eliminated the feedback problem with my Fishman Prefix Pro Blend which has a microphone.
2. It produces the natural sound of my Zager ZAD900ZE (which also depends on using the Fishman Prefix Pro Blend rather than synthesizer-like Fishman Aura Pro).
3. The USB interface allows recording what you hear
4. The USB interface also allows me to playback Guitar Pro score ... guitar karaoke!
5. It is well designed and has effects appropriate for the "Acoustic" part of the name

You have to dial this amp in for each mic and guitar to do its best. Build quality is bullet proof, sound quality is just stunning.

The separate Reverb on each channel really can give you rich tone or Johnny Cash Chess Records high Reverb sounds.

Try it, you'll love it...or better yet, look at the higher powered versions, if you're not playing at home or in a small club setting.

I got this amplifier Love this amp.

Sounds Huge, don't let the small footprint fool you.
I now don't have to haul with heavy amps. The clarity of the sound is just amazing and did I mention the SFX for voice and guitar,

Purchased this amp a few weeks ago in anticipation of a solo gig that I did yesterday. I was intrigued with the vocal effects -- the reverb sounds good (maybe turned up 15 or 20%? Just to fill out the sound), I haven't really played with delay or echo as I'm just looking for a natural sound. However, I have used the vocal harmony effects -- they aren't perfect but I found that adding the 'high' harmony worked for me. Again, just looking for a little boost at certian moments (singing the chorus, for example) and found I could click in and out easily. The guitar sound was easy to dial in to something I liked very quickly -- I play a carbon-fiber acoustic so it's very bright, but the brightness was easy to bring under control and It sounds great to my ear. The controls ended up with the bass knocked down a little (40%?) and the mid and high controls boosted to maybe 60%, and I have the chorus and reverb both just barely on (10-15% each?). The other feature that sounded intriguing was the looper, as I've never played with one. I discovered that it worked right out of the box, it didin't take too many attempts to catch on to when to click in and out of the footswitch and get a decent loop going. I used it sparingly so far, but mostly because I need more practice with it! (My only complaint is that you don't click out of looping easily...you have to hold the footswitch down for a couple seconds to turn it off, so it's impossible to cut off the loop at an exact, predictable moment). Still it works for what I wanted to try and use. The sound is full and loud...plenty of sound for a 'coffeehouse' atmosphere in a banquet room with about 60 people in it.

Love this amplifier Has everything i need for playing small gigs Thanks Sweetwater great product and service

The Boss Lt has a great sound and my Taylor guitar could not sound better. Great price for the amp

I have used a simpler LR Baggs DI for years with success, but a band mate turned me on this little gem, and the flexibility and quality are impressive. You can adjust your sound to adapt to virtually any setting, and your acoustic will sit in the mix or cut through it all.

I love to play small places with this amp, even outside. It's not only loud enough for folk music and classic rock acoustic music, but it's like a swiss army knife for your vocals and effects. I really love it. It looks great and it sounds wonderful.

This little amp has a big sound it can blast! I was impressed with the sound it puts out.It is my go to amp i like that the aux input has a volume control.Always a smooth transaction with my purchase at Sweetwater.

I consider myself an advanced beginner so take this review with that in mind. I really wanted to try this out before buying, but couldn't find one in my area. Although I knew the dimensions from research I was still a bit taken aback by just how small this amp really is.
The setup was seamless...the USB was recognized by the computer for the driver download. Everything else was routine. Before this purchase I had a Roland cube which was doing double duty for solid body and acoustic. I sold the solid body so an acoustic amp made sense. I now have two Ovations a steel and nylon.
After plugging them in to this Boss the tone was a dramatic improvement for both and probably a bit more for the nylon. The articulation on each string was like night and day as compared to a non-acoustic amp. When the volume is set at 4 it is more than enough for my room. The tone is very full and rich...amazing...and the amp is dead quiet. I don't sing or need a looper (I have a dedicated looper with many features) so this was the model for me.
My steel string has an xlr output which works really well on the vocal channel which is an added bonus. I also want to give a big thanks to Matt South for calling me on the phone as there was an issue with my mailing address. You can buy these amps anywhere...but who is going to call you up on something like that...impressive Sweetwater. Sorry for the long review, but I just love this amp, C.

I stumbled upon this amp while on a quest to replace an amp from another manufacturer. The other amp is a popular "mini" model that had developed a short in the instrument channel. After ruling out everything external to the amp, I began to consider my options. I did not feel that the amp was worth the investment to repair. I felt that given its age, my money would be better spent on a clean slate.

I initially considered replacing it with the same updated model, but decided to check out the current offerings before taking the plunge. That is when I discovered this item. I almost missed it because of the way I saw it marketed. According to Boss, this amp is targeted at newer players who are looking for a more economical way to break into an acoustic amp. While that may be true, it also short-changes it and robs it of the full credit it deserves. Although this amp eliminates the vocal harmonies and looping function of the standard "live" model, in no way does that make it a "starter" model. In fact, I think its quite the contrary. Many serious players would view this as an amp that skips the "fluff" and gets to the point. This amp goes way beyond the features in the mini I was replacing. I discovered that it not only addressed, but remedied any gripe I had with my previous amp. The features that were omitted are things that are usually not found on acoustic amps in general to begin with.

The mini, that I am working hard to avoid specifically naming, has only 2 bands of EQ on the mic channel. The Boss has 3 bands on both channels. The mini has no other dedicated means of fighting feedback aside from a phase button. The Boss has not only a phase button, but also a notch filter. That can also be used as an additional tone shaping tool. The mini has "Tolex" sides that are more fragile and subject to tears and other damage. The Boss has much more durable sides. The Boss has preset options for acoustic resonance to taylor it more specifically to the guitar, preamp, and taste of the player. The mini does not. The Boss has the same ins and outs with an additional "USB-out" to interface with a computer. The mini does not have a USB port. The Boss has an option for footswitch controls for the effects on both the guitar and mic channels, and a headphone jack for more private listening. None of those things are present on the mini. The Boss has the same amount of power, is plenty loud, and is every bit as portable. I am also a big fan of Boss pedals. The effects are not only more plentiful than the mini, I like them better. Although they obviously do not provide the same control as dedicated Boss pedals, they are great sounding Boss effects.

The mini is not only good for new players, it is also a workhorse for pro users in many applications. Well, the Boss far exceeds it in my opinion. To call it an amp for starting players is therefore misleading at best. It is a great interface, active DI box, acoustic preamp and compression, tone shaper with EQ, Boss effect box, personal monitor for larger performances, and just happens to be a great amp on top of it. Knowing what I know now, I would recommend it over the mini any day for a seasoned player, to say nothing of someone starting out. This is a great little amp, period. If you are considering a mini, at least give this item a serious look. I would definitely recommend it.

First, Sweetwater has been great where service is concerned. The ap arrived quickly and the wrong product (a European powered amp) was replaced without a hassle. Thanks guys!

The Live LT 60-watt amp is a pretty good little amp over all. I really like the way my electric guitar sounds through it. It's got a nice soft drive when the gain is all the way up, and the delay is not bad. It holds it's own in our small church with a drummer and keyboard player, but I hav to have it cranked to max. That is no surprise though.

I have a 2005 Taylor fall limited edition koa, 314-ce-l10 that sounds ok through the amp. But my Washburn with a solid rosewood back and sides sounds fantastic. I suppose the difference is the type of pickup system. The Taylor is thinner, where the Washburn is warmer and more realistic.

Using a mic and a guitar through the amp at the same time is not as clear and pristine as the NAMM video lead me to believe. Such is the reason for 4 stars. But I can't really judge it from a distance while I am playing. The d.i. works well, but I hav not really made use of the other output features at the time of this writing. The reverb is not bad, ( works really well with the electric guitar) but the chorus I can live without. The chorus to my ears sounds cheap like a DAW simulated plugin.

Overall I am happy with it, although I think the Fishman has better reverb and chorus. I played a new $ Taylor through one at the local music store and it was sweet. The guitar and amp made me sound almost professional.