new fender strat: changing strings

I previewed one in a guitar store. For the money it had a lot of circuit hiss IMHO. I ended up getting a Behringer acoustic amp. Lots of features but also a good deal of circuit noise. Sounds good and I got it at a good price. Now, however, I giving serious thought to the
100 watt, 4 speaker Ultrasound.

I found the Acoustasonics way too shrill ( I play classical), and thought they were way too hissy. I settled on an AR.Acoustic. It's very much like the Ultrasound, very quiet and simply amplifies the natural sound of the guitar. I thought the Fenders sounded too "processed." Ultrasound makes a
50w model that has a mic channel and Alesis digital effects, DI onboard as well as stereo and mono line out. A fantastic amp at a great value IMNSHO.

BTW, there are now two models of the 30w Ultrasound. The practice amp model is $149, while the non "P" model has line- and direct out for $179. Amazing amp for that price.

I have an Acoustasonic Junior and like it. I only play smallish places, and it is more than adequate. It will take a guitar and a mic, or two guitars, though the second guitar through the line in on the mic circuit isn't as good.
I had a D-15, and liked it, but think that the 0015 is nicer. More versatile,and a better balance.
Michael James Richard B

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