Turn It Up (Without Losing the Magic): Acoustic Amps at Musicmaker
It is difficult to be more cool than the Taylor Circa74.
There comes a moment in every acoustic player’s life when the guitar is perfect, the songs are flowing… and the room simply can’t hear you. Maybe it’s your first café gig, maybe you’re playing with a singer, maybe you’re just tired of shouting over your own strumming. Whatever the reason, this is where a great acoustic guitar amp earns its keep.
The best acoustic amps don’t colour, squash or “electricise” your sound. They take what your guitar already does beautifully and make it louder, clearer and more confident, while giving you the tools to shape vocals, add space, and step onto a stage without fear. At Musicmaker, we’re big believers in acoustic amplification that serves the music — and right now, we’ve got three exceptional options that cover everything from home use to serious performance.
Laney LA30D – Natural Tone, No Fuss
The Laney LA30D 30W Acoustic Guitar Combo Amp is a brilliant entry point into proper acoustic amplification. Compact, lightweight and deceptively powerful, it’s designed to faithfully reproduce the natural voice of your acoustic guitar without hype or harshness.
With two independent channels, the LA30D easily handles an acoustic guitar and a microphone at the same time, making it a perfect all-in-one solution for singer-songwriters, solo performers and home practice setups. The amp responds particularly well to piezo pickups, preserving detail and dynamics without the brittle edge that cheaper amps can introduce.
Straightforward tone controls let you shape your sound quickly and intuitively, while a built-in digital reverb adds just the right amount of space — ideal for smoothing vocals or giving fingerstyle playing a more polished feel. At 30 watts, there’s ample volume for rehearsals, cafés, church settings and small venues, all without sacrificing clarity.
Practical gigging touches like a DI output mean you can easily connect to a PA when needed, scaling your setup up without changing a thing. It’s an honest, musical amp that does exactly what an acoustic player wants: makes you louder, without changing who you are.
Tasty tone in a tidy package - the Laney LA30D is available in Musicmaker now.
Laney A-SOLO – Headroom, Clarity and Confidence
If you’re playing out more regularly and need extra volume and control, the Laney A-SOLO 60W Acoustic Combo Amp is a serious step up. Built for the stage, it delivers pristine clarity, generous headroom and flexible tone shaping in a still-portable format.
Like the LA30D, the A-SOLO features two fully independent channels, allowing you to run guitar and vocals simultaneously with confidence. Each channel has its own dedicated EQ, giving you more precise control over your sound while preserving the natural character of your instrument and voice. Whether you’re strumming hard or playing delicately, the response remains smooth and articulate.
The onboard digital reverb is high quality and musical, adding depth without washing out your performance. From subtle ambience to more spacious textures, it’s exactly what acoustic players need to feel comfortable and supported on stage.
With 60 watts of power, the A-SOLO comfortably fills cafés, pubs, rehearsal rooms and small venues, maintaining clarity even at higher volumes. A DI output makes integration with PA systems effortless, making this amp a dependable partner for real-world gigging musicians who want consistency night after night.
Two channels of tasty sound to enhance any performance - the Laney A-SOLO.
Taylor Circa74 – Acoustic Amplification, Elevated
Then there’s the amp that stops people mid-sentence when they see it. The Taylor Circa74 150W Acoustic Guitar Amp with Stand isn’t just an amplifier — it’s a statement about how acoustic instruments should be treated when amplified.
Built around a custom 10-inch full-range speaker and a 150-watt solid-state power section, the Circa74 offers enormous clean headroom and breathtaking clarity. Your guitar’s warm lows, articulate mids and shimmering highs are delivered with remarkable accuracy, whether you’re fingerpicking, strumming or playing percussively.
Dual fully independent channels, each with dedicated volume, 3-band EQ and reverb, allow you to sculpt guitar and vocals independently. This makes the Circa74 ideal for singer-songwriters, duos and acoustic performers who demand studio-quality sound on stage.
What truly sets the Circa74 apart is its solid mahogany cabinet. Chosen not only for its stunning looks but also for its natural acoustic properties, the wooden enclosure enhances warmth and resonance in a way conventional amp cabinets simply don’t. The included matching mahogany stand elevates the amp for optimal sound projection, ensuring your music fills the room evenly and naturally.
Modern features complete the picture:
- Bluetooth streaming for backing tracks,
- Auxiliary input for external sources,
- Headphone output for silent practice,
- XLR and ¼-inch line outputs for PA or recording integration.
It’s powerful, elegant and deeply musical — an acoustic amp designed with the same philosophy as Taylor’s guitars: honour the instrument, elevate the player.
It doesn't get much more tasty than the Taylor Circa74 with Stand.
Why This, Why Now?
There are two types of acoustic players in this world: those who have been told to “play a bit louder” and those who are about to be told. Acoustic guitars are beautiful, expressive, dynamic things — but left to their own devices, they can vanish the moment a room fills with people, coffee machines, chatter or a mildly enthusiastic cajón. This is where a proper acoustic guitar amp becomes less of a luxury and more of a trusted accomplice. The good news? Turning up no longer means losing your tone, your dynamics or your dignity.
Acoustic guitars deserve to be heard as they truly sound. With the right amp, you don’t lose intimacy when you turn up — you gain presence, confidence and freedom.
Pop into Musicmaker, plug in, and hear the difference for yourself.
