TeJay is a local guitar teacher in the Idaho area. He has been teaching private one-on-one lessons for over 15 years. It has been a dream to bring guitar lesson videos to RU-vid for some time now. Goal number one is to provide basic beginner information for those that are just starting out. Then the channel will grow with the followers' progress and needs. If you'd like to support this cause and help TeJay bring more videos to RU-vid, please visit his Patreon page and become a Patron (See link below). Thanks in advance!
How powerfull is that PA in Watts? I also plan playing and singing in coffee shops and small bars so I can not figure out how many watts is enough. Thanks, so simple and realistic and greetengs from Serbia!!!!
just curious you have your speaker facing you like a stage monitor but no other speakers for listeners. are you relying on a system the place you are performing at
Great video. I own a Fishman Loudbox Mini...and when I use it to sing/play acoustic guitar I have it facing audience...but I can't hear myself....is there a speaker that I can attach to this amplifier so that I can have it facing myself to hear how I sound?
Hi, I'm playing acoustic guitar only for friends and family. I don't want to use pick up, just microphone (probably two of them) for guitar and singing. Should I use acoustic amp (which one) and which one has two channels for mic, or should I use PA. Somehow, I do rather buy acoustic amp but not necessary. Any advice? Kind regards, Ante B
I moved from onsong to Stage Traxx 3. It does so much more, and the most important thing is I forget the words all the time, so Stage Traxx 3 follows the line of lyrics and chords, so if I want to look out in the crowd, I can see exactly where I need to pick up based on the color of the lyrics and chords. Much like a karaoke setup. Helps me greatly in my solo act. Im running Bose S1 Pro + in tandum, has its own mixer onboard, makes it super simple. Bose S1 Pro+ also has wireless dongle for Mic, and dongle for guitar. No need for cables or those 2.4 interferences. Simple setup, dramatic results. Thanks for your help with this a few years back.
I'm working on my 40 song set... the only problem I'm finding is making the time for it. When in a band you are kind of forced to practice due to fear of embarrasment for not knowing songs, but when solo I don't have that pressure so I find myself forgoing practicing as much as I would being in a band.
Hi! Nice video :) Noob question, but could you tell me why you use a speaker and not just an amp? I've heard there are amps that allow guitar and Vox input. I saw you kind of addressed it, saying the acoustic amps are pretty pricey, but are there other reasons? And is there anything I should look for when choosing a speaker?
There are several companies that make acoustic amps. I use Fishman amps currently. Fishman has three amps for consideration: Fishman Loudbox Mini, Fishman Loudbox Artist, and Fishman Loudbox Performer. I have the mini and the artist. Each have inputs for your guitar and mic, and each amp has onboard effects: reverb & chorus for example. If purchased new they can be pricey as mentioned. However, you can find used ones for a decent price. The mini, although being small, is perfect for the small coffee shop or restaurant. Certainly as you look at the larger two you have more options for another guitar and/or mic as well as effects. I hope this helps. Have fun gigging.
Finally a simply explanation of what's needed for a simple gig! Thank you!! I just got my amp and mic with stand and cables. But now trying to figure out if I need speakers or a PA.
What’s the con of just using an acoustic amp that has built in effects and a jack for the mic and guitar. I have a Laney LA30D, isn’t that suitable for gigging or do I have to have the di box and a PA system?
Your acoustic amp is totally fine. Keep on using it. It's really about reading the room. As long as that speaker is sufficient for the space you're performing in, no worries. If you find your self in a position that you're playing to a larger room you may want to boost your amp's sound with a PA system.
@trusso11783 You are correct. It is set up like a monitor. I created this video for a guitar student of mine. I knew the room/coffee shop he was going to play in was small and they like to keep the music down (background music). So I set it up this way. You gotta learn to read the room and set your gear up accordingly. I have found this set up nice for gigs where I know they are going to ask me to turn down... Sometimes before I have even started. Lol.
..With a computer screen in front of you? You might as well work in a call centre buddy, do you think Pete Seeger'd be proud of you? # Remember to check in with the HR department,
As a veteran live performer there's nothing wrong with a tablet. Controlling the pa Bluetooth, also having notes for a Playlist especially when you have a huge library for multiple bands or for newer songs. All that dissing on tabs is unnecessary. On tour with huge mainstream artists you will find hidden monitors with lyrics or music on stage. There's no shame . Better than stumbling amd fumbling live.
I am using a Harbinger Vari Series speaker (V2212). I am using a Fishman Plantinum Pro EQ Pedal. I couldn't find that speaker on Amazon. Not sure if it is available anymore. But here is an affiliate link for the pedal: amzn.to/3tXjNaZ. I still use this pedal on my board to this day. Great investment.
I've been getting this question a lot and see that I should have explained better in the video. Live and learn. I made this video for a guitar student of mine who was preparing to start performing on his own. I knew the room he planned to perform in. It is small and the owners are constantly asking you to turn down. So in this case, this was a perfect set up. Loud enough for everyone to hear and also allow yourself to hear very well. If the room was larger I would likely turn the speaker around, add another speaker or perhaps elevate it. You gotta read the room.
Hi TeJay, Thanks! You kept it simple. I would've liked to hear how that set-up sounds. I have a Fishman Loude X. Can I use that as my amp, and also set-up a couple of speakers (one on each side) for my P.A. System? I also have a few other special effects I can use. I hope you can find a little time to get back to me. Peace, Billy Reaves
Billy, yes you can use your Fishman amp. Your Fishman would be very comparable to the set up I have here. If you wanted to make it louder, you could also add PA speakers. At that point you'll need to either get a mixer to mix your guitar and vocals and send the sound to the PA Speakers or see if there is a way to send your Fishman amp signal to the PA speakers. You'd want self powered speakers for sure.
Hey TeJay, do you send your microphone through the Fishman XLR? If so, what setting do you use on the back of your Harbinger? I recently bought a mic but I cannot get any sound from the mic.
I imagine that the built in mics would do great. They are a stereo pair. I chose to use individual mics to better isolate the sound of guitar and vocals. I have never used the built in mic for this but I have seen others do it with great success. @carsonmckeemusic and @JoshTurnerGuitar do a great job at this.
TeJay, I have the Harbinger (2 powered speakers). I also use a TC Helicon VoiceLive 3 extreme vocal/guitar processer pedal which I plug my mic & acoustic guitar into. It has great FX for voice & guitar. My issue is Feedback. I use a soundhole dampener and the speakers are facing out in front of me.....sometimes I use one for monitor. Lo End feedback is an issue with my Epiphone jumbo body guitar, even with dampener. I don't know if I should change the eq on the Harbinger channel for my guitar (lower bass down) or go into the VL3X and change the: LoPost, LoPre, LoFpre or LoFpost, LoBWpre or Lo BWpost or what??? I don't even understand these settings and it's not, NOT covered in the manual. Can you help me? Please..........& thank you. BC
Hey Railbird Depending on what type of amplification you are using for your acoustic guitar you may not be able to utilize a wedge monitor at any reasonable volume. As you know acoustics are notriously prone to feedback. My only suggestions are these: Get your guitar away from as many soundwaves as you can (no amplified sounds pointed at the guitar). If you find there is a particular string that is prone to feedback (e.g. "my A string always feeds back") than find some way to "notch filter" (very precise cut in Hz) that particular frequency a few dB: (e.g. the A or 5th string on guitar is A2 in scientific pitch so you would want to cut @ 110Hz) this could be done by a sound guy or you may have an option on your speaker but not likely unfortunately.
Brian, Tronofthedead is correct. Acoustic guitar feedback is very common. Your two most simple solutions is to eliminate bad frequencies, if that doesn't help, then you gotta move speakers away. Just from experience in doing sound for myself and other guitarists in my area I have noticed that lager bodied acoustic guitars seem to be more prone to feed back. You'll notice that I use a Fishman DI/EQ unit. This has notch features, phase, etc. that all can help you eliminate bad frequencies. With the set up you see in this video and my smaller Taylor GS Mini, I have had zero feedback issues. I have, however, been on larger stages where a sound guy was in charge of my floor monitor and had huge feed back issues. In situations like this I have had to follow the protocol of first trying to eliminate bad frequencies. If that doesn't work, move speakers. In one case I ended up turning the floor monitor to an angle so it wasn't pointing directly at my guitar. You might want to read the manual for the VL3x and see if there are any options to modify the guitar frequencies. I am unfamiliar with that particular devices. Looks pretty rad, though!
@@railbird1000 No problem man. Just an FYI. The Bose system can be set up behind you in lower volume situations. But will feed back just like any other speaker as you turn things up louder. We found that when you really need to crank it, it is best to sit it off to the side of you slightly more forward than your mics. This will allow you to crank it a little louder and avoid feedback.
