Fishman Loudbox Acoustic amp Shootout - Artist versus Mini Charge 

I gig solo and duo. (acoustic guitar and sing in each) For years I've been plugging into a powered PA cabinet. I bought a mini two days ago. Haven't gigged it yet, just playing solo in the living room and duo in a garage. This thing is great. More than enough power for restaurant/bar patio. If I need more, the XLR out can run to a PA cabinet. (and XLR out is PRE master..nice!) There is something special about the guitar channel. Seems to benefit from the channel being designed specifically for acoustic guitar. The focus of the tone and perhaps a little bit of built in compression. When I got it, I literally played for 5 seconds and could tell the positive difference compared to my PA cabinet. I can use it alone for guitar/vocal for smaller gigs. I can use it as a guitar amp only and plug mic into the PA. I can use the mini as a monitor, and XLR out to the pa....lots of mix/match choices. I should have bought this years ago.

Artist sounds way better to my ear. Thanks for a good review.

Your K14CE looks utterly gorgeous, wow!

Fantastic demonstration between the two and the artist wins hands down to my favor. I have the artist and loaded it out and now can't get it back, my friend loves it

This was a very helpful comparison. Thank you!

Thanks for this review. I ended up going for a used artist rather than a new mini. Time 4.20 to 5.38 comparison did it for me. Thanks again

Dude probably has my home's value in gear. Oh, humanity.

This was a great comparison! Thank you. I'm unloading some electric gear; amps, guitars, pedals, and focusing more on acoustic performance. I like the idea of a battery powered amp, should you need it for quick grab-n-go situations, but I also like the fuller, richer sound of a bigger, higher-wattage amp. Maybe have to get both? lol. Actually, I'm leaning towards the mini charge with the addition of a larger powered PA speaker for bigger rooms. Would love to hear from others who have used the mini as a stage monitor and what your impressions are. Thanks!

I love my Loudbox and it's LOUD !!!

I really liked the sound of the mini charge….

Amazing demonstration !! Thank you so much

Thank you

I have the mini and it has served me well. Thanks for the comparison.

They both have great sound, off course the Artist has more power,again 9:46 again it depends how much volume you need. I just ordered the Loud box mini, but I just use it at home.

Great playing.

Thanks

Thanks for all your comparison vids...fantastic playing as well...goals! I just purchased a used Artist from Guitar Center but after seeing your comparison vids of the mini vs the S1 pro, I wonder if I made the right decision. I'm a Singer Songwriter and I love the sound I'm getting so far on the Artist but the S1 pro having the battery seems very useful. Most of the videos I've seen, it seems like s1 pro's vocals don't get very loud. I also don't love there's no mids or phantom power. The sound seems more processed but I don't hate it either from watching your vids...really torn what to do here...would love to know what you think...thank you!

Thanks for another great review! I mostly want it to play at home, I move a lot from one room to another, so I'm thinking the charge would be more suitable

The LB “Artist” specs with 120 watts, not 180. The LB “Performer” has 180 watts.

Nice thanks. Was hoping to see the effects, delay, reverb, etc..

Thanks for the helpful video. The treble on the mini seems a bit sparkley to me, and not as crisp on the Artist. I have to get an acoustic amp soon before my $200 off coupon expires. The Artist is likely, but I really only need the mini. I recently purchased a Taylor 614ce Builders Edition Wild Honey Burst. Fair winds and following seas to all.

This was a helpful comparison for me. I've had the mini for several years and wondered if I might like the Artist more. I use the LR Baggs Align Session pedal to craft the mini more to my liking. Around 8:00 you mentioned that you scooped the mids on the Artist. Did you also have the mids scooped on the mini? The larger speaker and tweeter on the Artist definitely give a fuller sound in my opinion. thanks for posting.

Wow nice play 🤩. Wish I could play like that.. whats the name of the song starting from 4:36?

Thanks for the Comparison. I have the Artist and am thinking about getting the Bose S1 Pro. How would you compare the vocals of the Fishman Artist vs the Bose? I know you weren't too impressed with the mini's vocals.

What song were you playing at 6:19? Sounds so familiar but can't put my finger on it. With I could have seen fretboard while you played it!

The Artist sounds more grown up which makes sense given the size and price difference. The mini doesn’t sound bad though! Great comparison!

Got the mini eventually without battery. would have gotten a artist but no new stock

I think on amps like these, it would be fair to throw in a bit of vocals while playing, which is kinda what these amps are set up to do. I'm impressed with the mini.

"drive" by incubus?...very nice playing.

Can these be hooked up together and if so how? Just DI LINK?

Ever tried an electric guitar thru them?

The Artist sounds better to me, but not hundreds of dollars worth. They're both just ok, imo

Why only guitar ? Why don't you show the option to sing through it...???

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