Thanks for this great review. I own a T5 LTD and a loudbox 100, luv em both. My dad loves em too and plays them as much as I do! when I go electric I go through a Jet City JH20, I can get some buttery overdrive with that setup. I've owned an Ovation, a Taylor 310ce, a Parker Fly, and I like the plugged in acoustic tones of the T5 LTD much more than any of them (even the 310ce). I like the fact that it doesn't use piezo pickups to get its acoustic tones. Piezos sound "itchy" to me.
I have a couple SM58's and the Loudbox sounds amazing for vocals and guitars. Another fun thing is to plug your iPod into the Loudbox and use it as a mini sound system or just use the iPod to learn songs. The sound is beautiful.
Have you seen the new 60 watt LoudBox Mini for $299 cash? I've played one - nice. Fishman is going to take a lot of business away from the cheapo acoustic amp manufacturers with the Mini. The Nimi is a home run at $299. I played one at Guitar Center....nice!
I have the Loudbox Performer, guitars include Taylor 710CE, Guild D40, Ovation, Ibanez Montage, Gibson J-45. I love the way they sound on that amp. I have not tried vocals on the amp [maybe I should !], but I can't imagine it being bad, as Fishman makes great stuff. Probably the quality of your mic would be more concern ? Effects on the amp are subtle, good thing, I think, as I think too much sometimes detracts from your sound. A little can go a long way. Good luck SharkyPLUR !
The Loudbox 100 is very loud. I have entertained large rooms of people with it and still had room to turn it up louder. The small size is great. I can fit the Loudbox and two guitars and a mic stand in the trunk of my car. I would even consider the new Loudbox Mini at $299. I've tried one and it was really nice.
I have a question. I am thinking about buying the Fishman Loudbox Performer. How do you think it will perform compared to the 100? I am 17, a younger musician and I just need something to work from when I move place to place to perform. I am thinking of working solely on the amp itself instead of connecting it to an external PA. How do vocals sound on it? Sorry, you seem a lot more experienced than all of the other musicians on here so that's why I'm asking.
Thanks....it was part of the Fall LTD series a couple years ago and it cost less than a gloss T-5. I think that a lot of people like s the lack of binding and lack of gloss because this construction is a standard now. They brought it back.
I really think that what they left off of this guitar makes it beautiful.
No gloss, no body binding, no f-hole binding....just honest wood.
Honest wood is good....I like satin finish. I like to be able to feel the woodgrain. I like Larrivee 3's and 200 series Taylors and I LOVE my Martin D-15.
I see glossy shiny T-5's all the time and I like mine better. Just my opinion.
I'm sorry, I don't really understand the question. The Loudbox has an intenal biamp.....90 watts to the woofer and 10 watts to the horn.
It has balanced XLR outputs on teh back if you want to use it as a preamp and then run the unamplified sound into a PA Mains.
I like to mixe my guitar and voice through the loudbox and point the loudbox at myself (use it as my monitor) and then run the balanced XLR to the PA mixer and out the mains.
I've had an Epi Rivera and an Epi Sheraton (long time ago) and the T5 is the best guitar that I've ever used as a jazz box; I can only imagine how cool flatwounds would sound. Must be super warm. Super SUPER warm. I'll have to try that some day.
Thanks for this great review. I own a T5 LTD and a loudbox 100, luv em both. My dad loves em too and plays them as much as I do! when I go electric I go through a Jet City JH20, I can get some buttery overdrive with that setup. I've owned an Ovation, a Taylor 310ce, a Parker Fly, and I like the plugged in acoustic tones of the T5 LTD much more than any of them (even the 310ce). I like the fact that it doesn't use piezo pickups to get its acoustic tones. Piezos sound "itchy" to me.
duhdewd1 1 year ago
I have a couple SM58's and the Loudbox sounds amazing for vocals and guitars. Another fun thing is to plug your iPod into the Loudbox and use it as a mini sound system or just use the iPod to learn songs. The sound is beautiful.
Have you seen the new 60 watt LoudBox Mini for $299 cash? I've played one - nice. Fishman is going to take a lot of business away from the cheapo acoustic amp manufacturers with the Mini. The Nimi is a home run at $299. I played one at Guitar Center....nice!
studio1087 1 year ago
I have the Loudbox Performer, guitars include Taylor 710CE, Guild D40, Ovation, Ibanez Montage, Gibson J-45. I love the way they sound on that amp. I have not tried vocals on the amp [maybe I should !], but I can't imagine it being bad, as Fishman makes great stuff. Probably the quality of your mic would be more concern ? Effects on the amp are subtle, good thing, I think, as I think too much sometimes detracts from your sound. A little can go a long way. Good luck SharkyPLUR !
ChrisUnplugged 1 year ago
The Loudbox 100 is very loud. I have entertained large rooms of people with it and still had room to turn it up louder. The small size is great. I can fit the Loudbox and two guitars and a mic stand in the trunk of my car. I would even consider the new Loudbox Mini at $299. I've tried one and it was really nice.
studio1087 1 year ago
I have a question. I am thinking about buying the Fishman Loudbox Performer. How do you think it will perform compared to the 100? I am 17, a younger musician and I just need something to work from when I move place to place to perform. I am thinking of working solely on the amp itself instead of connecting it to an external PA. How do vocals sound on it? Sorry, you seem a lot more experienced than all of the other musicians on here so that's why I'm asking.
SharkyPLUR 1 year ago
Thanks....it was part of the Fall LTD series a couple years ago and it cost less than a gloss T-5. I think that a lot of people like s the lack of binding and lack of gloss because this construction is a standard now. They brought it back.
studio1087 1 year ago
That is a nice looking guitar!!
jjhatnm 1 year ago
I really think that what they left off of this guitar makes it beautiful.
No gloss, no body binding, no f-hole binding....just honest wood.
Honest wood is good....I like satin finish. I like to be able to feel the woodgrain. I like Larrivee 3's and 200 series Taylors and I LOVE my Martin D-15.
I see glossy shiny T-5's all the time and I like mine better. Just my opinion.
studio1087 1 year ago
I am getting the t5 ovangkol next year I can't wait
truthseeker7899 1 year ago
Elixer Strings are ok.
I Prefer D'Addario EXP coated strings because the have more bass (to my ear ) and they have an elastic quality that I love for fingerstyle.
EXP's cost nearly $3.00 less per set.
I have played D'Addario strings in general for 30 years...I like the way they feel.
EXP's sound better, feel better and cost less than Elixers (just my opinion).
Have a great day, John
studio1087 1 year ago
Yikes - Pardon my lousy spelling.
Too much coffee.
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studio1087 2 years ago
I'm sorry, I don't really understand the question. The Loudbox has an intenal biamp.....90 watts to the woofer and 10 watts to the horn.
It has balanced XLR outputs on teh back if you want to use it as a preamp and then run the unamplified sound into a PA Mains.
I like to mixe my guitar and voice through the loudbox and point the loudbox at myself (use it as my monitor) and then run the balanced XLR to the PA mixer and out the mains.
For a working musician, it does everything.
studio1087 2 years ago
Correct me if Im wrong does this Amp not use Mains Power?
Thanks
santeria248 2 years ago
great sound excellent gear you have there
MartinGuitarLover1 2 years ago
I've had an Epi Rivera and an Epi Sheraton (long time ago) and the T5 is the best guitar that I've ever used as a jazz box; I can only imagine how cool flatwounds would sound. Must be super warm. Super SUPER warm. I'll have to try that some day.
I really enjoy this guitar.
studio1087 2 years ago
I have the ovankal one - I love it but loved it even more once flatwounds were put on it. Gave it a beautiful sweet tone and unbelievable playability
richardcirillo 2 years ago
I put D'Addario XL 11's on it. I always change the strings when I buy a guitar.
The volume, treble and bass on the guitar were on the flat detents. The amp had the bass boosted and the middle and treble were flat.
I'm trying hard to get a good sound through a cheap Flip camera. I always crank the bass and the sound of my videos always sounds thin.
I appreciate the kind words. Thanks.
John
studio1087 2 years ago
@studio1087
Do you not like the factory installed Elixer strings? Also, your video sounds really great, not thin at all on my end.
meangreen4321 1 year ago
sounds awesome. Did you leave the factory strings on there (i.e Elixir Elecric strings)? And what settings on the amp?
athomas008 2 years ago