Bose S1 Pro Versus Fishman Loudbox Mini Charge - Acoustic Guitar Demo 

Really good Demo! It was really helpful that you kept going back and forth between the Amps.

I'm mesmerized by your playing on this beautiful guitar! Great soloing and flat picking. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you for posting this comparison review. Its obvious that you put a lot of thought and effort into the presentation of this comparison for the sake of your viewers. If I could only purchase one amp, I think I would lean towards the Loudbox Mini, simply because of its natural representation of the guitar. Well done!

Thank you for this great comparison! A/B tested them in my store today and loved the natural sound of the LB Mini. Still undecided though as the Bose seems more versatile.

Very insightful. Outstanding guitar skills. Thanx heaps

Thank you for the comparisons.

Perfect comparison, much appreciated !

Thanks for the demo. This was very helpful. I've owned the loudbox charge but I was not really impressed with the vocal channel. I think I am going to go into the store and test the bose. Tasteful playing. Greatly appreciated.

Hi Gary! I just bought the Bose 2 days ago and am planning on using it at a restaurant outside this Saturday. We get stuff here in Mexico a couple of years later than the States, so it was great seeing your review! I have used my Fishman for several years and recently got it out of the shop because of a noise issue. I have used it busking, in open air courtyards, the beach, restaurants and as a monitor when I play Friday nights a a hotel. I love my Fishman but wanted something else because the repair technicians here aren’t the best and I don’t want to find myself without my amp! I play Andes music and instrumental covers on my pan flute and at times I play a Cuatro Venezolano, so I use both channels along with bluetooth backing tracks. What I have noticed in my practices in the house that the Fishman has more volume for my mic than the Bose but I like the sound of the tonematch mic switch. It never occurred to me to try my mic with the guitar setting, which could be interesting… Thank you for a great review; they’re both awesome amps and each has its shining points!! Keep the music playing.🎶

Thanks for your review, ove just purchased the Bose . 👍

Great Great review Gary, so helpful comparison.

That you can make affordable amps sound that good is awesome, also love your playing and unique sound. Incidentally, I preferred the Fishman, just my opinion 👍 great video

Great demo. I have a Fishman mini-charge. It is pretty heavy to horse around. Not as bad as my Cube Street EX was, but still, lighter seems appealing.

Very good sounds Love the S1 Pro.

Thanking you for sharing this comparison........ I was selling my LB, SA220 and thinking of purchasing a S1 but I think I will re-think things over.

I actually love the tone of the Boss, it sounds like a studio recording . String noise was more pronounce with the Fishman.

Thanks Gary for this new video. I agree with you, the Fishman is more natural for acoustic guitar and sounds great but the Bose is more versatile. I decided to buy the Bose after your first compare because of the excellent output of the voice, that for me is very important. Thanks again! Anyway the Bose is good also for the acoustic. Like I wrote you for the first your review I prefer use it without the pre-mic and matchbox settings, for me playing with tones the sound become more rich. Thanks for sharing!

thanx for the comparison Gary! I've read some comments below about using them for vocals: looks like the Bose is more suited for singers, right? I would like to get something that sounds clean and natural ...

Great vid. It seems to be a mini PA compared to a mini guitar amp. Guitar playing in a combo would favor one over the other while solo performance might favor the other. This did help me though. Thanks.

Thanks for the great comparison. I currently own two S1 Pro speakers, and was contemplating the Loudbox Mini, but I think I'll stick with the S1. I prefer the extra bass, and don't mind a little extra treble. Also vocals sound great through it. I mainly use the S1 for small band jazz gigs on hollow body electric (sounds great), and for small solo gigs with tracks, vocals and guitar. However, there's nice detail on the Loudbox Mini, and the guitar just sounds more like a loud guitar, as opposed to a guitar coming through a PA, so I can see why folks rave about them.

I bought the Fishman, I preferred its tone for recording. Thanks for the review.

Thanks for tipping the scale for choice of pup , BAGS ANTHEM It is., I have the Fishman loudbox Artist, love playing with the effects

If you get a chance your opinion would be appreciated for acoustic and nylon string guitars between the Bose S1, Fishmen Loudbox and the Roland AC-33. Thanks.

Like both, but keep leaning toward the Fishman Mini Charge. How does the Fishman Mini Charge sound with vocals ? I'm more of a singer than fine guitarist as yourself.

Thank you for the great comparison. If it was strictly just for volume, is the Bose worth getting over the Fishman? I currently own a loudbox Mini but need a little more volume for an upcoming event. Thank you.

Which one sounds better for listening to music on? Il be using it as an amp to

I know someone who has the Bose Tower and they use it in a 3 Piece Band, works amazingly. Didn't know it was a Bose system until I investigated what they were using. Moving forwards. I didn't like Bose desktop mobile wireless speakers because they sounded so "Boxy" or "Boomy" . ok, moving more forwards. Bluetooth Portable speakers. I purchased the EA Boom 3 (2 of them, stereo with the app) they work amazingly well for portable sound. One day, for some strange reason, I ended up purchasing the BOSE Micro Bluetooth Speaker and I am blown away by the resonant sounds that this little speaker produces, not to mention the decent high end tones are somewhat bright, but nicely EQ'ed to the speaker. What I would like to see BOSE do, is build a 5, preferably a 10, or 30 band Graphic, or I would be tickled if they did a Parametric EQ software built into the App that would get downloaded to your smart devices and manipulated there. Thanks for your Review. You play that instrument beautifully. I like your home studio, very pragmatic. I am inspired by this BOSE S1 PRO.

Sometime a people said behind the music and a beautiful song ever exist a great man. I believe it greeting from Chile GOD bless you.

I'm a solo and duet noob acoustic guitarist and singer (way more experience singing!), and I'm totally new to organizing my own amplification for gigs. After 101 RU-vids about amps vs. PA's it's becoming clear to me what's the best investment for me. This video hit the target for comparing my two favorite options from either category, and you really delivered. The Fishman sounds more natural which is what I thought mattered most with acoustic, but the Bose has key features that make it more flexible for gigging without a huge band to compete with. Loudbox mini is 60 Watts, and the Bose is 150 so I'm curious. Surely the Boss get's a HELLA lot louder no?

I just don’t sure now what am I going to get Bose or Fishman…?

Listened to the other clip first and now this clip, still prefer the Fishman. Much clearer stronger and detailed tone for gig.

Great demo Gary, I preferred the Fishman. Can I ask what song you were looping over? Thanks

Great demo and playing. What is the name of the Ed Sheehan song you are playing?

I love your guitar . 🎸 you do some some worthy toys. ❤️👍🏻☮️

Thanks for the comparison, they both sound great to me, I play/busk with both acoustic and electric guitars so probably pedals in front of the Bose would be better for me.(although acoustically I like the fishman) But, For electric I think the only other option is cube street ex. Which I’m sure does not sound as good as either.

Desperately looking for the best amp for acoustic with vocals...thx Gary. Gary do you strap lock your expensive acoustics?

Can you show us a vocal comparison? With the guitar and voice together? Is the fishman really not as good for vocals as you say, or is it just personal preference?

Simply great video, thank you! Can Fishman be used in gigs for around 50 people?

🟦What mic would you recommend for singing on a small stage with the FISHMAN? Together plugged in with a D18 K&K pickup… Thanks.

Hi. I'm thinking about buying a used Fishman. I viewed one the other day and I noticed a fairly Loud hiss when I turned the Master past 1 o clock. I just wondered if that's the same on yours. I know there may be a certain amount of hiss,but wondered if the amp I viewed had a problem?

The Fishman is warmer, deeper and in my opinion a more accurate representation of the natural guitar sound. In your previous comparison it seemed to me that you preferred the Fishman amp - I can only guess that some ears change more frequently than others...

Are you planning on making a video on the Bose Pro8? Maybe compare it to the S1Pro

Im gutted just bought a fishman loud box mini , only to find out you can get a model that charges , mine dont , i want to busk😢

Have you ever compared the Roland AC-33 to the Bose S1 Pro?

Sir I have a question is it possible to run an XLR from the back of the louudbox mini to the bos s1 and use them bothe together?

Awesome comparison. Does the fishman sound as good as the Bose as a Bluetooth speaker?

I see you have some nice Princetons and such. So, you obviously know how great an amped guitar can sound. But presuming "small and light" is a huge factor too, I'm wondering if you've considered a Henriksen. I sing and play jazz standards, and this whole thing is a quandary for me, trying to figure it out.

can you plug guitar and also microphone and do gigs with this bose?

Fishman sounds great, balanced and natural, (well as natural as a small amp can be, they all sound a bit quacky). The Bose is disappointing for such a high quality brand.

I'm considering slaving the Bose (just ordered) from my Fishman Loudbox 100. Thoughts?

Thanks for the review! Seems to me there is no comparison between the two. If what you want is a natural acoustic sound, it seems like the Fishman is much better than the Bose, the fishman seems to have a nice beautiful sound.

so you play your guitar using the mic setting, not the instrument setting? Interesting

Which one is louder?

I own the Fishman Loudbox Mini and love it for it's natural quality sound. However the vocals aren't really bad but are limiting I find. I have sang through Bose systems before and simply I think I sound more pleasing to the ear. I'll keep my Loudbox but seriously looking at the Bose S1 pro. All the power I'd need for the limited performing I do. Like that idea of the battery power when you're doing a party in a backyard or a street busk. Kinda keep it simple stupid ideology.

In this demo,,, yes ,, the Fishman sounds better,,, but you have tone and gain that guitar

I prefer the Bose in my headphones.

I prefer the Bose, but it's close.

The Fishman sounds thinner.

I’ll take the Bose

I think the Loudbox wins with acoustic.

The Fishman sounds better for me :-)

One is a amp one a pa compare it to the fishman 330x

Bose is great for vocals and Loudbox is great for the guitar Use two Bose S1 for PA and two Loudbox mini in stereo for the guitar and your good to go!

Fishman!!

no clue how to do a meaningful comparison. this is worthless for those trying to decide between the two. try NOT talking (it's apparent you like your own voice) and playing them side by side, back to back