AER Compact 60/3 Acoustic Amplifier

I Have an AER compact 60 that I bought from Djangobooks new about 10 years ago. I love this amp, it's the best workhorse amp I've ever had. I've used it at least twice a week since then (Sometimes much more) and it has never failed me. I always have headroom to spare, it's light and portable, sounds great for vocals or violin on the second channel. It does color the sound somewhat but in a pleasing way to my ears. These days I run my Selmac with an Stimer pickup. Works really well for electric too. In fact I use it for everything now... Straight ahead Jazz gigs with an archtop, Blues with an ES 335 type and it sounds decent with the aid of a Tubescreamer. It handles all my needs so good that my Fender tube amp gathers dust in a corner and seldom gets to go out because it's much heavier.

Submitted by: BluesBopHarry on 02/08/2017 01:03:51 AM

Pros: EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE. AMAZING AMP. FAST SHIPPING

Cons: ZERO

I researched about this amp for about four months, at the beginning it seemed like a lot of money for such as small amp. Django had the best price even with the "specials" that other musical stores have from time to time and they are the only ones who offer the 110-220V switch (I travel sometimes to Argentina where the voltage is 220). I had questions about the open box item so sent a message a Friday at 9:30PM of a long holiday weekend and ... couldn't believe it, Michael replied 10 min. later!! sent two more messages, he even replied to me the last message on Saturday at 6:45AM. I HAD to buy it from him. He didn't have an open box at the moment, he sent a new one for the same price. I'm a business owner myself and let me tell you, buy from this guy and you WILL BE HAPPY with you purchase. and the amp is Beautiful and sounds like AMAZING.

Submitted by: Sebastian on 07/10/2013 08:09:33 PM

Michael at Djangobooks.com was thoroughly professional in our transaction. His advice was excellent as I was considering another amp as well. During snowstorm delays in shipping beyond his control, and in my desire to have the amp for a gig, with all the emails and calls, he was calm and patient. The AER amp is, what can I say, extraordinary. It lives up to all it's advertizing and comments. I cannot say more. I feel like a real professional with this quality piece of equipment. A great compliment to my signature Martin guitar. The price is commensurate with it's quality. Michael also beat any price out there. My compliments to Django Books for high quality of products and service.

Submitted by: Jupiter on 01/05/2013 02:43:08 PM

This amp does everything I need an amp to do and does it extremely well. After playing on stage at Western Swing, my daughter, who was in the audience said "Dad, buying that amp was a really good move".

Submitted by: Showboat on 09/13/2012 07:44:27 PM

The price was the lowest I found on the Internet and it was shipped quickly, I think from the distributor. Overall a very good buying experience.

Submitted by: Ralph on 04/06/2012 05:05:12 PM

Pros: So far this amp has done everthing I needed, and sounded amazing.

Not a whole lot to say, but I'm very happy with this little guy so far! They didn't happen to have it in stock when I ordered, so they were kind enough to just send me a factory sealed version from the distributor at no extra cost. Took a little longer, but worth the wait.

Submitted by: Dabethebabe on 10/19/2011 08:58:07 PM

I have been gigging with this amp for 3 years. It is the best piece of equipment I have purchased for live gigs in my 6 years of performances. Constantly receiving compliments on the amazing clarity of this amp from professional musicians. Ideal set up for a singer/guitarist. Loud enough to use when playing with a band. Excellent portability due to its 19lb weight and padded carrying bag. Can't go wrong with this amplifier.

Submitted by: ted on 11/25/2010 02:39:19 PM