I just ordered one of these and I've been watching tons of reviews of it. You're one of the few that actually play stuff that lends itself to showing off the effects. So many others are playing in styles that make it so you can't really detect the effect much. They don't leave any space for the effect to shine. Thanks for doing it right!
Bill Blackstarr Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! That’s exactly why I made the video the way I did. I too had a lot of questions about the unit that nobody addressed or played examples of what you could do with the different effects it offered. I’m glad it is helping out so many people. I hope you enjoy your Tonewood Amp when you get it.
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I’m going now to order it! I must have watched 10 other demos of this cool little unit, and none of them really gave me what I was looking for until I just watched yours! Perfect presentation thank you!
Awesome review , love that you demonstrated by playing songs that you like, and how the tonewood brings out the sound and effects of that tune. Great job thank you for taking the time to do it.
The absolute best demo of the tonewood amp. I looked at a dozen videos before I found yours. Thank you so much. I’m definitely getting one. They should give you the commission.
Wow! Thanks so much, I really appreciate that! That’s exactly why I made it. I had the same problem finding demo videos that showed how it can be applied with different styles of music. Thanks again!
The Tonewood amp is cool, but I especially like your playing and wide variety of styles. I kept listening just to see what you would play next, and everything you played was clean and perfect. My faves were the Dead or Alive intro and December. Cheers mate!
Thanks! This was a perfect overview. Just what i was looking for. Nice demo my friend. And nice playing as well. Really enjoyed it. I'm going to pickup a ToneWood Amp for sure.
Thanks for the job , good idea of this interesting product which I heared of 2 days ago . I do appreciate your intent. Now I have a clear idea of what it does. From Paris France to Las Vegas ....
Great review!! Much love from the North East! You play GREAT!! “ is there anybody out there” was the first song I learned by ear. Ordering now! Sucks, already lost thousands from Corona. Hope you’re faring better. Cheers
Chad Elliot Thanks so much! Unfortunately, yes all of my gigs have been cancelled until who knows when and have lost that income. Hoping things open up again very soon! Thanks again, stay safe!
One of the first people on UA-cam (even from seemingly professional studio musicians) to understand that it's NOT an amp (IE a powered speaker that plays from an outside sound-source). Rather as he explained: "it vibrates the back & the tonewoods of your guitar, which give you different effects. Delay, Tremolo, etc." There is a more detailed explanation to be said technically, but this is basically what's happening. And this is important to understand, because it's actually changing the CHARACTER of the guitar's sounds. In other words, not only are the strings creating the guitar sounds, but so is the vibrating membrane pressed against the guitar. I will be explaining this in detail on my UA-cam series, The Acoustic Rabbit Hole. One buyer on Amazon actually returned her amp, complaining that it wasn't "loud enough." SHE JUST DIDN"T UNDERSTAND, even giving it a thumbs-down! Great post here! (Also, great to see an American Flag here in knowledge that these units are made in Arizona, USA!). -- Cheers from The Acoustic Rabbit Hole in Bent, New Mexico.
Thank you so much for your comments! It’s very much appreciated! And btw, I was raised in Tucson and later Mesa for the first 20 years of my life, so it’s really nice to see a product made in AZ!
Bought a Tonewood Amp for 165.00 It did sound good, after 2 years it quit. I never dropped it or left it outside, took excellent care of it. Bought it new from Sweetwater, who me they have in house technicians. Called them and was told to send it to Tonewood with a 100 check, and after 1 hour they charged 120 dollars an hour. They will overcharge you for repairs, knowing most people won’t pay this, then they will resale it .
Buddy! Thanks for this demo. That amp sounded amazing. But your playing sounded more amazing. You have a talent my Friend. Keep playing. Big Thumbs up!~John
This was so great. When I heard about Tonewood, I kept thinking- I wonder what the reverb would sound like on “Is There Anybody Out There” or how the delay would sound for “Run Like Hell” (Another Brick in the Wall was close enough to get the idea). The one I still really want to hear is “Born on the Bayou” with that slower tremolo. I guess I’ll have to buy one and find out for myself!
I've seen a lot of Tonewood amp videos, and it bothered me that they all used so incredibly much reverb. On this video all of the effects added to the sound of the guitar without overpowering it. Great informative video and fantastic playing. Thank you sir.
Nice playing and Demo Rick. You were very sensitive and sympathetic to the unit itself being allowed to reveal. Nice one. Take good care out there. Rollo.
Thanks. I just got my tonewood amp a couple days ago and I can't put it down! Quick question. You should do a little demo of that song you played while using the room Reverb. That was really nice and I would like to learn that, so think about doing a quick tutorial. Thanks again
Oh yes. The Floyd is why I ordered one. Mine ships this morning and you just belayed all my fears about the product. Ha, and the you played Collective Soul right after? I'm gonna have such a awesome weekend!
Great demo! I grew up in the 80s so excellent song choices. Have you ever had the need to switch between effects during a song? If so how do you do it? TIA
Thanks! No, I don’t really use this unit to gig with. I use it more to sit on the back patio and strum and chill or whenever I don’t have access to or feel like plugging into my normal set up. It would be difficult to switch from one effect to another on the fly with this unit.
Hi Rick in your experience, does it drain a lot of battery quickly? also have you tried connecting it into an amp or P.A. and did it feedback? also how loud does it go with the tonewood amp? do I need a DI box when I connect it to a Pa system?
Nice, indeed, but I'm trying to figure out what kind of guit-box you have there. It sounds fabulous "dry" to me. Especially the resonance of the low tones.
In the beginning, after playing dry, it looked like you used your guitar’s electronics to turn it on or up. And the videos I’ve seen of Mike Dawes, it looks like he has a a small sound hole pickup in his. Is there something with that? How you turn it on/up?
I couldn’t see the headstock on your guitar, is that a Gibson J-200 you are playing? By the way, I ordered one of these after watching your video-thanks!
Godskingdomwithin The guitar I’m playing in the video is an Epiphone EJ-200. I also have a Gibson J200 Vintage Custom but I haven’t set it up with the Tonewood Amp. I’m sure it would sound amazing too.
Thank you! Been playing gigs in Casinos, Lounges and Pubs out in Vegas for the last 25 years, all different genres, bands, solos and duos. Before that I was building my chops up in Phoenix and LA bars.
Thank you! It is the Epiphone EJ-200 and I believe I have that one tuned 1/2 step down. I believe I did a drop D on Wanted: Dead or Alive and another tune.
In the video I see you reaching forward with you right arm ever time you demo a new effect. Are you changing the effects of the Tonewood remotely or simply turning your camera on and off?
@@rickfoell-lasvegassingermu8344 Thanks. When I watched a second time I thought that's what you were doing. Have you added the CHORUS effect to you Tonewood? If so, do you like it? Was it easy to do. Can you use the chorus and reverb at the same time?
I am not using any mics or amps. I’m just using my cell phone to record the video. All the sound you’re hearing is from my “unplugged” acoustic guitar.
No, not really because it doesn't "amplify" the sound or make it louder. But it has an output jack on the unit itself so you can use another 1/4" guitar cable to run out of the unit direct into the PA or direct box.
@@rickfoell-lasvegassingermu8344 That was very nice. It's funny how our playing styles tend to morph over the years often starting at rock on the electric guitar and then for me moving to finger style picking on the acoustic. The song you wrote is exactly the type of music I look for these days when I want to learn something new.
Hi ! Is it not recommended (or not) to leave the ToneWoodAmp permanently on the guitar? Does this not risk, in the long term, to prematurely alter the efficiency of the magnetization? Thank you for your opinion .. MP
I’ve talked to the folks at Tonewood and they said that leaving it on the guitar for long periods of time can damage the finish and/or the wood leaving deep dents. They said the magnetic pull can become stronger over longer periods of time. They recommend that it is taken off of the guitar when not in use.
Rose Geaber I don’t think it will work very well on an Ovation. The way it works is it vibrates the tonewoods of the guitar back and sides, and the Ovations having an aluminum rounded back and sides just wouldn’t work the same.
@@rickfoell-lasvegassingermu8344 thanks for clarifying! Sounds great! Looking to by myself one of these. You're one of the reasons! - also, do you know if there are any tabs or anywhere I could learn it?
Mary Blizzard I actually have the VE8 that I use for my acoustic solo gigs but I’ve never tried it out that way. The Tonewood Amp does a 1/4 output on the unit for that kind of purpose.
Does it have a foot switch of any kind? Because if not they should include a bluetooth foot switch. Having the controlls up against your body kind of makes it difficult to switch mid play doesn't it?
The very first riff I played was the intro to “Country Must Be Country Wide” by Brantley Gilbert, then I went into the intro of “Wanted: Dead or Alive” by Bon Jovi with the E string in drop D.
J Boughtin That is correct. It needs to be plugged into the 1/4” output from your electric/acoustic guitar with the volume level up in order to send a signal to the unit. That’s why you might have seen me adjust my volume knob on my guitar a time or two. Depending on the effect selection on the unit, if you have your guitar volume up too loud it can cause slight distortion as you may have heard on my video.
@@rickfoell-lasvegassingermu8344 Does it inadvertently seem to add sustain? So does it seem to highlight little bits that wouldnt be as pronounced otherwise?
gary delong Unfortunately no it doesn’t. It’s merely a unit that makes a dry acoustic guitar sound cool with different effects so you can play it anywhere you go without needing an amp to plug into.
Thanks for clarifying; the Tonewood will NOT work on any acoustic guitar by itself UNLESS the acoustic guitar is fitted with a pickup, a preamp and an output jack. I see your guitar has 2 JACKS. Your’s is the only demo video that shows this; none of them mention anything of the installation except the magnetic X-brace. Since the electric pickup is necessary I’d suppose you’d connect the preamp output to the Tonewood input leaving the Tonewood to operate with (or without) an external amp. Will you explain the second jack on your guitar ?
Bill Nogooglcompliance You’re very welcome. Glad I could clarify that for a lot of others as well. You’re right, many of the demo videos are not real clear on that. The guitar I am playing in this video is an Epiphone EJ200 and is equipped with 2 different pickups: a NanoMag at the end of the neck and a NanoFlex on the bridge. This allows the option to use the main output jack and blend both pickups together to your preferred tone with the EQ slider. Or use the other output jack to use just the NanoMag pickup and not the bridge pickup to get a different tone. Or possibly run both outputs to two different amps to get totally different tones, effects, etc out of each amp. There’s many possibilities, just depends on what you require for what you’re doing. I have many guitars for all the different styles of music that I play to get the right tone and feel I need. You can never have too many guitars, lol!
Adam Martinez No, unfortunately it does not. It’s more for different effects without the need to plug into pedals and stuff. This allows you to be mobile and play wherever you want and your guitar sounds better instead of just a dry acoustic sound while sitting around the campfire or wherever.
bchbys It has a 1/4” output on the unit that you could plug into an amp or direct box to a PA, I guess. I have not tried it personally. I just use the Tonewood to enhance the natural “unplugged” acoustic sound.
Sorry for the delay in answering back. I got mine direct through Tonewood Amp website, I think it was around $249, and yes you can order extra x-braces. I did that too so I didn't have to keep pulling the x-brace out of one guitar and putting into another. This way I can just remove the unit from the back of one guitar and put it on my other one.
victor cm Unfortunately no. The selector dial selects one effect at a time. However, you can adjust the different levels of the effects within the patch.
Obviously hasn’t watched “Wayne’s World” ... NO “Stairway to Heaven” allowed!! Seriously though, nice relaxed, easy to listen to, demo ... most demos seem to be presented by folks on amphetamines!! Nice job. Oh, yeah, the device. Didn’t notice any feedback (which is the bane of acoustics with effects). ... somehow I was expecting something or perhaps hoping for something, that enhanced the acoustic sound without plugging in. However, nice device none the less.
John Gray Thanks, I appreciate it! Yeah, unfortunately it needs to be plugged into the guitar. I don’t know if they’ve figured out a way to do it with regular acoustic guitars yet. Maybe there’s something in development. Thank again!
They're out there. But to save time, it turns your six string into a 12 beautifully. One of the standard settings for chorus should be reverb; but I haven't gotten mine yet, hopefully the vids poster will be able to tell you if the unit can emulate this.
Rick, your first few pieces you played - we are almost exactly the same guitarist! lol. That A major add 9 on the fifth fret modulating down to the major seventh, down to the minor ninth, I wrote that, hey! lol
It will only work on an Electric/Acoustic guitar. You'll need to run the provided short 1/4" patch cable out from the unit and plug into your guitar to make it work.
Dicky Bergquist That’s right, I didn’t even think about Ovations acoustics. Oh well, I guess you’ll have to use an amp and pedals to get effects for Ovations.
I just ordered one of these and I've been watching tons of reviews of it. You're one of the few that actually play stuff that lends itself to showing off the effects. So many others are playing in styles that make it so you can't really detect the effect much. They don't leave any space for the effect to shine. Thanks for doing it right!
Bill Blackstarr Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! That’s exactly why I made the video the way I did. I too had a lot of questions about the unit that nobody addressed or played examples of what you could do with the different effects it offered. I’m glad it is helping out so many people. I hope you enjoy your Tonewood Amp when you get it.
Not true need to keep looking on UA-cam there's one guy that does every dial one at a time and then plays with it.
saw an ad, tried to find a good demonstration/ comparison video. this was perfect and EXACTLY what i was looking for! thank you!
Thank you! Yup, I did the same thing, that’s why I made this video.
Great demo that really shows what the tonewood amp can do and not a lot of blah blah blah like so many other demos. Nice playing as well. Thanks!
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I’m going now to order it! I must have watched 10 other demos of this cool little unit, and none of them really gave me what I was looking for until I just watched yours! Perfect presentation thank you!
Godskingdomwithin Wow, thanks so much! I really appreciate that. 😁
Awesome review , love that you demonstrated by playing songs that you like, and how the tonewood brings out the sound and effects of that tune. Great job thank you for taking the time to do it.
The absolute best demo of the tonewood amp. I looked at a dozen videos before I found yours. Thank you so much. I’m definitely getting one. They should give you the commission.
Wow! Thanks so much, I really appreciate that! That’s exactly why I made it. I had the same problem finding demo videos that showed how it can be applied with different styles of music. Thanks again!
this is the best product description and demo of the many videos I have watched ... thanks
Ross Gates thank you!
Nice. I wanted a demo different then the advertised videos. Thanks for making the video! Helps a lot
Johnny Hot Sauce I’m glad it helped, thank you!
I got more out of this demo than the one on the Tonewood site. looks tempting.
Dan Rohde Thanks so much! It is a fun little unit to make your typical dry acoustic/electric guitar sound come to life.
Thanks for playing it "dry". Wasn't getting that anywhere else. Very tasteful playing by the way.
The Tonewood amp is cool, but I especially like your playing and wide variety of styles. I kept listening just to see what you would play next, and everything you played was clean and perfect. My faves were the Dead or Alive intro and December. Cheers mate!
Rod Mcdonough Thanks, I really appreciate that 👍
Thanks! This was a perfect overview. Just what i was looking for. Nice demo my friend. And nice playing as well. Really enjoyed it. I'm going to pickup a ToneWood Amp for sure.
Almost Homestead Thank you, I appreciate the feedback.
Thank you Rick. Great video. No excessive talking or BS. Just your awesome playing and that sweet little piece of equipment. Thanks for the Floyd!
Christian Boisits Thanks so much, I really appreciate that!
Thanks for this video. Chilled and helpful. Be blessed always!
Thanks for the job , good idea of this interesting product which I heared of 2 days ago . I do appreciate your intent. Now I have a clear idea of what it does. From Paris France to Las Vegas ....
babu20220 Thank you!
Great review!! Much love from the North East! You play GREAT!! “ is there anybody out there” was the first song I learned by ear. Ordering now! Sucks, already lost thousands from Corona. Hope you’re faring better. Cheers
Chad Elliot Thanks so much! Unfortunately, yes all of my gigs have been cancelled until who knows when and have lost that income. Hoping things open up again very soon! Thanks again, stay safe!
One of the first people on UA-cam (even from seemingly professional studio musicians) to understand that it's NOT an amp (IE a powered speaker that plays from an outside sound-source). Rather as he explained: "it vibrates the back & the tonewoods of your guitar, which give you different effects. Delay, Tremolo, etc." There is a more detailed explanation to be said technically, but this is basically what's happening. And this is important to understand, because it's actually changing the CHARACTER of the guitar's sounds. In other words, not only are the strings creating the guitar sounds, but so is the vibrating membrane pressed against the guitar. I will be explaining this in detail on my UA-cam series, The Acoustic Rabbit Hole. One buyer on Amazon actually returned her amp, complaining that it wasn't "loud enough." SHE JUST DIDN"T UNDERSTAND, even giving it a thumbs-down! Great post here! (Also, great to see an American Flag here in knowledge that these units are made in Arizona, USA!). -- Cheers from The Acoustic Rabbit Hole in Bent, New Mexico.
Thank you so much for your comments! It’s very much appreciated! And btw, I was raised in Tucson and later Mesa for the first 20 years of my life, so it’s really nice to see a product made in AZ!
Bought a Tonewood Amp for 165.00 It did sound good, after 2 years it quit. I never dropped it or left it outside, took excellent care of it. Bought it new from Sweetwater, who me they have in house technicians. Called them and was told to send it to Tonewood with a 100 check, and after 1 hour they charged 120 dollars an hour. They will overcharge you for repairs, knowing most people won’t pay this, then they will resale it .
I love the fact that you played pink floyd stuff. That's pretty unique 👏👏
Sounds really good dude!
It sounds amazing and clear
i just ordered one. you legitimately sold me on this...
Ashley Hayes Wow, that’s cool! I’m sure you’ll like. 👍🏻
Nice playing! Ordered one a few days ago. Can’t wait to try it out.
iron mike Thanks so much!
Nice guitar work! Thanks!
Buddy! Thanks for this demo. That amp sounded amazing. But your playing sounded more amazing. You have a talent my Friend. Keep playing. Big Thumbs up!~John
WORRO01 Thanks so much John! Glad you enjoyed it.
You are a awesome guitar player! Love the video thank you! 👍
Thank you! I appreciate that so much! 🙏🏻
great song choices for demos
Thank you! You are the type of guy you wanna be friend with! More reviews or lessons please! Take care thanks!
Claude Leduc Thank you, that’s very nice. I wish I had the time to post some tutorials. But, I’ll see what I can do to post a few more soon.
This was so great. When I heard about Tonewood, I kept thinking- I wonder what the reverb would sound like on “Is There Anybody Out There” or how the delay would sound for “Run Like Hell” (Another Brick in the Wall was close enough to get the idea). The one I still really want to hear is “Born on the Bayou” with that slower tremolo. I guess I’ll have to buy one and find out for myself!
Thanks again, It’s all clear now. Nice clean pickin’ strong accurate fretting all in time. 😎
I can't wait. Mine is due for delivery this Friday and I'm looking forward to using it. I plan to also port out for MIDI usage.
It’s really cool! You’ll like it
You should be getting a commission on these things, best demo on the tube, love that beauty of a guitar you got there.
MAXIMUSISADOG Thanks so much! I really appreciate that, but sadly I’m not. No worries.
Great review dude! I want one!
Very nice video, thank you!
This needs millions of views
you make sound way better than the sounds that I think will be coming out of my guitar.
Thanks you for the demo! I want one!
Thanks for the demo on each effect. nice playing too.. hall, room, plate, delay are useful for impromptu jam sessions.. autowah for some funk.
Thanks! It's a great little unit to add some cool effects to an ordinarily dry sounding acoustic guitar.
Nicely done.
Jerry Burns Thank you!
I've seen a lot of Tonewood amp videos, and it bothered me that they all used so incredibly much reverb. On this video all of the effects added to the sound of the guitar without overpowering it.
Great informative video and fantastic playing.
Thank you sir.
Great playing! The first time I heard of this little amp I said hmm I wonder how it sounds with some floyd
Nice playing and Demo Rick. You were very sensitive and sympathetic to the unit itself being allowed to reveal. Nice one. Take good care out there.
Rollo.
Awesome! You sold me
Thanks. I just got my tonewood amp a couple days ago and I can't put it down! Quick question. You should do a little demo of that song you played while using the room Reverb. That was really nice and I would like to learn that, so think about doing a quick tutorial. Thanks again
rick raub That song I did on the Room Reverb is a short piece of something I wrote a long time ago.
Very good review. Thanks. 👍
Hey thanks for posting this , liked the fact that there was no unnecessary blah blah blah ! 👍
Loved the "is there anybody out there" nice work
Thank you!
Oh yes. The Floyd is why I ordered one. Mine ships this morning and you just belayed all my fears about the product. Ha, and the you played Collective Soul right after? I'm gonna have such a awesome weekend!
Jay Luck It definitely makes the Pink Floyd songs sound so much better than just a dry acoustic sound!
Good demo Rick!
Thank you!
Great demo! I grew up in the 80s so excellent song choices. Have you ever had the need to switch between effects during a song? If so how do you do it? TIA
Thanks! No, I don’t really use this unit to gig with. I use it more to sit on the back patio and strum and chill or whenever I don’t have access to or feel like plugging into my normal set up. It would be difficult to switch from one effect to another on the fly with this unit.
Does this have a good setting for rhythm guitar player when he flat picking an Striming I like bluegrass picking an striming will This works for me
Can you adjust volume from the guitar or the Wood tone? Or only for effects? Thanks, great job 👍😊🎵🎼
Wow...i love it and i would love to learn to play as well as you do. Do u have any videos
Thank you. Sorry, I don't have any tutorial videos.
Does the output jack on the Tonewood send the effect or just a dry signal? Nice playing btw.
Thanks You
Hi Rick in your experience, does it drain a lot of battery quickly? also have you tried connecting it into an amp or P.A. and did it feedback? also how loud does it go with the tonewood amp? do I need a DI box when I connect it to a Pa system?
That is some really nice playing especially the Cash. What kinda guitar is that it’s beautiful.
William Stevens Thank you, much appreciated! I’m playing an Epiphone EJ-200 in this video.
That's crazy!
Nice, indeed, but I'm trying to figure out what kind of guit-box you have there. It sounds fabulous "dry" to me. Especially the resonance of the low tones.
James Holmberg That's an Epiphone EJ200. It does have a nice tone all by itself.
In the beginning, after playing dry, it looked like you used your guitar’s electronics to turn it on or up. And the videos I’ve seen of Mike Dawes, it looks like he has a a small sound hole pickup in his. Is there something with that? How you turn it on/up?
Same question.
Can’t wait to get mine! Also, what song were you playing at 4:17 ? The plate demo.
I think I figured it out. Save all your love?
That is just a musical interlude segment from Pink Floyd's The Wall album just before There's Still Nobody Home
Can i still amplify this through my usual amp? My amp is great but has no effects so I figured if i could use this and my amp, i have both,
I couldn’t see the headstock on your guitar, is that a Gibson J-200 you are playing?
By the way, I ordered one of these after watching your video-thanks!
Godskingdomwithin The guitar I’m playing in the video is an Epiphone EJ-200. I also have a Gibson J200 Vintage Custom but I haven’t set it up with the Tonewood Amp. I’m sure it would sound amazing too.
Good job Friend!
John Englert Thank you!
Awesome demo boss man. Does your Acoustic guitar have to be a electric Acoustic for the unit to work?
Hanzo Hasashi Thanks man, yes it does have to be an acoustic/electric for the unit to work.
That's some pretty good pickin Rick what's your background where have you played before
Thank you! Been playing gigs in Casinos, Lounges and Pubs out in Vegas for the last 25 years, all different genres, bands, solos and duos. Before that I was building my chops up in Phoenix and LA bars.
Bread, nice!
Cool.
does anyone know if there are any tabs for the interlude at 4:29?
WoW
Great playing, good choice of songs…is that a Gibson J-200 and are you playing in Drop D tuning
Thank you! It is the Epiphone EJ-200 and I believe I have that one tuned 1/2 step down. I believe I did a drop D on Wanted: Dead or Alive and another tune.
@@rickfoell-lasvegassingermu8344 thank you
In the video I see you reaching forward with you right arm ever time you demo a new effect. Are you changing the effects of the Tonewood remotely or simply turning your camera on and off?
oldbandguy Nope, just pausing the recording to get ready for the next segment.
@@rickfoell-lasvegassingermu8344 Thanks. When I watched a second time I thought that's what you were doing. Have you added the CHORUS effect to you Tonewood? If so, do you like it? Was it easy to do. Can you use the chorus and reverb at the same time?
Very cool Demo Rick was that device expensive ?
Fred McCormick Thanks Fred! It was $249 through their website. Not bad, I’ve spent more on some effects pedals before.
How are you recording this? running both tonewood amp and a separate mic to another amp?
and how are you mixing sound
I am not using any mics or amps. I’m just using my cell phone to record the video. All the sound you’re hearing is from my “unplugged” acoustic guitar.
@@rickfoell-lasvegassingermu8344 it sounds amazing especially coming just from iphone? is the tonewood amp really that good?
Can this device also get one more volume out of an electric acoustic guitar when not using other amplification?
No, not really because it doesn't "amplify" the sound or make it louder. But it has an output jack on the unit itself so you can use another 1/4" guitar cable to run out of the unit direct into the PA or direct box.
For someone who likes to play soft, I couldn't believe this became an option.
Effects without amplification? Oh, you want my kidney? Sure, which one?
What was the song you played after the Bon Jovi song? You setup sounds beautiful btw.
Thank you! The song after Bon Jovi was a little piece from an instrumental song that I wrote many years ago.
@@rickfoell-lasvegassingermu8344 That was very nice. It's funny how our playing styles tend to morph over the years often starting at rock on the electric guitar and then for me moving to finger style picking on the acoustic. The song you wrote is exactly the type of music I look for these days when I want to learn something new.
Hi ! Is it not recommended (or not) to leave the ToneWoodAmp permanently on the guitar? Does this not risk, in the long term, to prematurely alter the efficiency of the magnetization? Thank you for your opinion .. MP
I’ve talked to the folks at Tonewood and they said that leaving it on the guitar for long periods of time can damage the finish and/or the wood leaving deep dents. They said the magnetic pull can become stronger over longer periods of time. They recommend that it is taken off of the guitar when not in use.
I own a thin body ovation...wonder if it would work on it being a curved fiberglass back?
Rose Geaber I don’t think it will work very well on an Ovation. The way it works is it vibrates the tonewoods of the guitar back and sides, and the Ovations having an aluminum rounded back and sides just wouldn’t work the same.
@@rickfoell-lasvegassingermu8344 Thanks Rick! Great information! Beautiful playing 👍
Awesome demo! Does anyone know what song he's playing at 4:29? Sounds beautiful
Atomik WaffleZ That’s actually a musical interlude piece off of Pink Floyd The Wall album
@@rickfoell-lasvegassingermu8344 thanks for clarifying! Sounds great! Looking to by myself one of these. You're one of the reasons! - also, do you know if there are any tabs or anywhere I could learn it?
Atomik WaffleZ it's called is there anybody out there by pink floyd
@@Magicalfluidprocess thanks man! Appreciate it
Hi that tone wood amp can you run it into other processors say like boss ve8 or tc acoustic play ?
Mary Blizzard I actually have the VE8 that I use for my acoustic solo gigs but I’ve never tried it out that way. The Tonewood Amp does a 1/4 output on the unit for that kind of purpose.
Does it have a foot switch of any kind? Because if not they should include a bluetooth foot switch. Having the controlls up against your body kind of makes it difficult to switch mid play doesn't it?
bootmenow I’ve never found a need or reason to switch in mid play. Its not like a multi effects pedal unit.
Used the soundbot mini phones
Sounds way better for sure
Hi. Nice playing!
What was the first song you played ?
The very first riff I played was the intro to “Country Must Be Country Wide” by Brantley Gilbert, then I went into the intro of “Wanted: Dead or Alive” by Bon Jovi with the E string in drop D.
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I am assuming that this only works on guitars that have some sort of retrofitted or built-in pickup or mic of some sort?
@@rickfoell-lasvegassingermu8344 I thought this was the case. Thanks for the feedback.
J Boughtin That is correct. It needs to be plugged into the 1/4” output from your electric/acoustic guitar with the volume level up in order to send a signal to the unit. That’s why you might have seen me adjust my volume knob on my guitar a time or two. Depending on the effect selection on the unit, if you have your guitar volume up too loud it can cause slight distortion as you may have heard on my video.
Im thinking about getting one of these does it add volume as well
Stevie Crawford No, it does not actually increase the volume. The sound level of your guitar stays the same. It just add the different effects.
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Does it inadvertently seem to add sustain? So does it seem to highlight little bits that wouldnt be as pronounced otherwise?
Are you still happy with it? There's also an update where you can replace the distortion with a chorus effect now
Jamesey.Frey Oh cool, I didn’t know that. Good to know, I’ll have to check it out. Yes, still happy with it, thanks!
is that a true j-200 or an epiphone? no mistaking that j-200 sound!
That is an Epiphone EJ-200. But I’ve also got a Gibson J-200 Vintage Custom as well. They both play and sound awesome.
Does this amplify the sound and make it louder?
gary delong Unfortunately no it doesn’t. It’s merely a unit that makes a dry acoustic guitar sound cool with different effects so you can play it anywhere you go without needing an amp to plug into.
Thanks for clarifying; the Tonewood will NOT work on any acoustic guitar by itself UNLESS the acoustic guitar is fitted with a pickup, a preamp and an output jack.
I see your guitar has 2 JACKS. Your’s is the only demo video that shows this; none of them mention anything of the installation except the magnetic X-brace. Since the electric pickup is necessary I’d suppose you’d connect the preamp output to the Tonewood input leaving the Tonewood to operate with (or without) an external amp. Will you explain the second jack on your guitar ?
Bill Nogooglcompliance You’re very welcome. Glad I could clarify that for a lot of others as well. You’re right, many of the demo videos are not real clear on that. The guitar I am playing in this video is an Epiphone EJ200 and is equipped with 2 different pickups: a NanoMag at the end of the neck and a NanoFlex on the bridge. This allows the option to use the main output jack and blend both pickups together to your preferred tone with the EQ slider. Or use the other output jack to use just the NanoMag pickup and not the bridge pickup to get a different tone. Or possibly run both outputs to two different amps to get totally different tones, effects, etc out of each amp. There’s many possibilities, just depends on what you require for what you’re doing. I have many guitars for all the different styles of music that I play to get the right tone and feel I need. You can never have too many guitars, lol!
I got the same epiphone
What was the song you played for the plate reverb?
Alex Rigsby That was a musical interlude piece by Pink Floyd off of The Wall album.
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Does the tone amp make it any louder??
Adam Martinez No, unfortunately it does not. It’s more for different effects without the need to plug into pedals and stuff. This allows you to be mobile and play wherever you want and your guitar sounds better instead of just a dry acoustic sound while sitting around the campfire or wherever.
Awesome demo! Does anyone know the song played at 6:40? I cannot for the life of me remember the name.
Thank you! That song is December by Collective Soul.
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Does it have a spot to hook into a sound system?
bchbys It has a 1/4” output on the unit that you could plug into an amp or direct box to a PA, I guess. I have not tried it personally. I just use the Tonewood to enhance the natural “unplugged” acoustic sound.
Great Sound..Where did you get yours, cost, and can you get extra magnets for each guitar. THX
Sorry for the delay in answering back. I got mine direct through Tonewood Amp website, I think it was around $249, and yes you can order extra x-braces. I did that too so I didn't have to keep pulling the x-brace out of one guitar and putting into another. This way I can just remove the unit from the back of one guitar and put it on my other one.
Price $249.00 US dollars. In each box is an X-Brace, one set. Don't know if u can purchase extra. Check with sellers.
What guitar is that?
It’s an Epiphone EJ200
Did you have a mic setup in front of you please?
No, that was all the natural sound being picked up by my cell phone.
Can you mix two effects at the same time? Thank you
victor cm Unfortunately no. The selector dial selects one effect at a time. However, you can adjust the different levels of the effects within the patch.
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Obviously hasn’t watched “Wayne’s World” ... NO “Stairway to Heaven” allowed!! Seriously though, nice relaxed, easy to listen to, demo ... most demos seem to be presented by folks on amphetamines!!
Nice job. Oh, yeah, the device. Didn’t notice any feedback (which is the bane of acoustics with effects). ... somehow I was expecting something or perhaps hoping for something, that enhanced the acoustic sound without plugging in. However, nice device none the less.
John Gray Thanks, I appreciate it! Yeah, unfortunately it needs to be plugged into the guitar. I don’t know if they’ve figured out a way to do it with regular acoustic guitars yet. Maybe there’s something in development. Thank again!
can't find a demo using chorus.
They're out there.
But to save time, it turns your six string into a 12 beautifully.
One of the standard settings for chorus should be reverb; but I haven't gotten mine yet, hopefully the vids poster will be able to tell you if the unit can emulate this.
Rick, your first few pieces you played - we are almost exactly the same guitarist! lol. That A major add 9 on the fifth fret modulating down to the major seventh, down to the minor ninth, I wrote that, hey! lol
does this work on any acoustic guitar?
It will only work on an Electric/Acoustic guitar. You'll need to run the provided short 1/4" patch cable out from the unit and plug into your guitar to make it work.
Not ovation round back guitars
Dicky Bergquist That’s right, I didn’t even think about Ovations acoustics. Oh well, I guess you’ll have to use an amp and pedals to get effects for Ovations.