To welcome in 2020, Korg recently announced the release of two brand new amplifiers: the Blackstar Sonnet 60W and 120W Acoustic Amplifiers at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. These new acoustic guitar amplifiers from Korg and Blackstar feature a light and compact housing that is perfect for the musician on-the-go, an adjustable and removable tilt-back stand for projecting sounds clearly in an environment, and a completely colorless and transparent tonal character to stay out of the way of the player’s original sound.
Each model of the Blackstar Sonnet 60W and 120W acoustic amplifiers features two independent channels for microphone and instrument, each with its own EQ level (High Pass Filter and Brilliance controls for fine-tuning frequencies and adjusting the body resonance and piezo high-end) and reverb settings (studio-grade Hall and Plate reverbs) to give the original acoustic tone any additional help it may need, without getting in the way. The acoustic amps include both DI XLR and low-latency USB audio outputs for additional recording, and even come loaded with the addition of both MP3/line input and Bluetooth audio playback capabilities, meaning the amps are perfect for both solo and duo musicians. Additionally, the added FS-17 2-button foot switch functionality provides both Mute and Reverb On/Off controls to have the ultimate flexibility while on stage.
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“Every other amp changes me, squashes me, confines me, they just can’t cope,” says virtuoso acoustic guitarist Jon Gomm, according to Blackstar. “I’d given up on acoustic amps, until I heard the Sonnet. Finally, an amp that can reproduce the full spectrum of sound of acoustic instruments.”
The Sonnet 60W and 120W Acoustic Amplifiers come in both Black and Blonde finishes, and also feature the option of using the pro proprietary SA-2 35mm PA stand adaptor for mounting the amp on a standard 35mm PA speaker stand to get it up and off the floor. Additionally, the 120W version sports phantom power capabilities (+48V for each channel), individual channel pads for noise-reduction, and separate effects loops for each channel for maximum tonal control. The 60W version’s speaker features a 1×6.5” + tweeter, while the 120W speaker is a 1×8” + tweeter.
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This wide array of options in such a small and convenient package are just a few reasons why professional acoustic guitarists such as Jon Gomm have chosen the Sonnet line from Korg and Blackstar. Convenient, portable, and with an overall great sound, the Sonnet line of acoustic guitar amplifiers meets the demands of the modern music world in an incredibly small package, all while having one of the most natural-sounding audio experiences available today for acoustic guitars. The flexible features and options that cater to the player specifically make this line of amps an obvious pick for musicians from all walks of life and players might be hard-pressed to find another acoustic guitar amplifier that holds as many impressive features as the Sonnet 60W and 120W Acoustic Amplifiers.
