Reviewer Gary L. Chapman
Manufacturer Acoustic
Model 360/361
Price $1300 New

Dimensions top preamp 2'x7"x12" bottom powered 4'x2'x18"
Wattage 200 watts RMS, 400 peak
Speaker(s) 1-18" reverse loaded in folded horn
EQ bass, treble, 5 band variamp
Effects electronic tuner, fuzz
Controls remote footswitch for effects, hi low inputs, volume
Other unit total weight 175 lbs.
Bought this amp new in 1971. Compared to the Peavey out at the time, this amp smoked it in volume and tone. It came with a lifetime warranty, but Acoustic is gone now. One feature is the speaker cabinet is powered so you could hook up to 4 cabinets with the preamp. I saw Larry Graham at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco with 4 bottoms and it was the first time I ever heard bass outdoors the way its supposed to sound. Jaco used one also. I have hauled this amp all over and it has been very dependable. Only time I had to take it in for warranty repair, I had left it at our rehearsal storage container and because it was air tight, dampness formed over night and when

I fired it up at the next rehearsal it fried. Had it back 2 days later. Just got a 5 string bass and the 18" speaker loves it. I have a smaller setup for clubs, but if you play large venues this amp is perfect.

Construction 100%
Loudness 100%
Clarity 100%
Tone 100%
Size/Bulkiness 75%
Value 100%
Overall 99%
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