fatback Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Our singer/guitarist admits he's technically challenged but knows he needs a DI box for his acoustic. An EQ would be useful too. Any suggestions for a reasonable quality box? Are these gizmos the same for bass and guitar? Thanks for ya thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 [quote name='fatback' post='1092592' date='Jan 17 2011, 03:12 PM']Our singer/guitarist admits he's technically challenged but knows he needs a DI box for his acoustic. An EQ would be useful too. Any suggestions for a reasonable quality box? Are these gizmos the same for bass and guitar?[/quote] The basic concept is the same for bass and guitar [b]BUT[/b] only until you specify EQ needing to be included. The EQ range needs to be appropriate to the instrument you are using. I have been using a Fishman box for a few months now - reasonably priced, reasonable quality and (if your singer/guitarist wants to) come with a little belt clip thing to stop it trailing around the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudewheresmybass Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 The apex acoustic xciter would be a good choice. Well priced and thoroughly useful for cutting through a busy mix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbyrne Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I've used an MXR-80+ for electric guitar quite successfully on occasion. G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circle_of_Fifths Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 (edited) A big PLUS vote for the MXR Bass DI+. It works a champ for things like that and you can really use it to fatten up your bass too. Edited January 18, 2011 by Circle_of_Fifths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topo morto Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Tech21 acoustic DI - has sweepable mid - S/H buy now as has been replaced by para driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 [quote name='Circle_of_Fifths' post='1093425' date='Jan 18 2011, 07:15 AM']A big PLUS vote for the MXR Bass DI+. It works a champ for things like that and you can really use it to fatten up your bass too.[/quote] Good for bass but the OP is only looking to use it on an acoustic guitar... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatback Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 Thanks for the suggestions guys; I'll pass them along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Circle_of_Fifths Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 [quote name='icastle' post='1093471' date='Jan 18 2011, 12:58 AM']Good for bass but the OP is only looking to use it on an acoustic guitar... [/quote] Oh - I understood that part, but I wanted to tell him that the MXR80 isn't limited to just one instrument or one type. I've used it with my harmonica, my keyboard and even run a ukulele/piezzo on it and it can really 'flesh-out' the harmonics and add considerable bottom to them where there was little bottom before. The flexibility of the MXR80 in that it has a parallel AUX-OUT and XLR/1/4", a pre-amp and DI plus three usable channels (By-pass/EQ'd/Distortion) all add to one powerful device that I feel should be the second purchase - right behind a tuner/stomp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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