Schertler Unico Acoustic Amplifier (Wood)

I’ve been playing for over 45 years and have owned any number of quality amplifiers, but was amazed the first time I played my new Schertler Unico. The best word I can use to describe the sound is “presence.” I started by playing my guitar acoustically, then slower increased the volume until I could “hear” the Unico. The effect was startling: the room filled with sound ~ but I could not hear it coming from the Unico ~ it was instead emanating from my GUITAR. It was as if the Unico brought my guitar to life. Needless to say, the Unico has remarkably clear acoustics and incredible sound reproduction. Just make sure your guitar sounds good in the first place because that’s what you will hear!

Submitted by: Andrew on 11/05/2024 07:16:30 AM

I ditched my crappy Fishman amp and got this, so much better!

Submitted by: jb on 08/02/2018 09:43:55 AM

Pros: Good looks, great features

Cons: Could use more effects

This is now my favorite jazz amp....way more reliable than the old Polytone I used to use and beats similar Henriksen units in terms of sound quality, features, and volume. Also, looks so nice on stage!

Submitted by: jazzpicker on 08/01/2018 05:56:09 AM

Pros: Great looks and sound

Cons: None

Love it!!!!!

Submitted by: Spencer on 07/10/2018 06:06:45 AM

Pros: Light weight, Great reverb

Cons: Coukd use one more channel

I've had this amp for three months now and am just blown away by it's versatility and sound quality. It sounds fantastic with nearly anything I put through it: condenser mic, LR Baggs pickup, and even my Fender Tele sound amazing through it. I recently bought the Schertler DYN-G P48 pickup and that sounds way better than the piezo pickup I had been using on my Taylor flatop. Schertler pickup + amp = acoustic nirvana!

Submitted by: M. Gonzalez on 06/28/2018 04:18:52 PM

Pros: Near perfect acoustic tone

Cons: Expensive

I really wanted to love this amp. While it is very well built and admittedly sounds amazing, I just couldn't justify the expense as I was still able to get a serviceable sound out of my less expensive Roland AC60 (which sounds a lot harsher but it is OK for playing in bars and such.) While the Unico is probably the best acoustic amp you can get, those on a budget can probably do OK with something cheaper.

Submitted by: Jack M. on 04/08/2018 03:44:53 PM

Pros: Pure Acoustic Tone

Cons: A little heavy for me

Great amp for bluegrass and swing violin!

Submitted by: Victoria on 12/13/2017 08:53:19 PM

Pros: 250W, three channels, Reson Control

Cons: A flight case would be nice

I've tried them all, AER, Fishman, Roland, Henriksen, etc and hands down, no one makes a better acoustic amp than Schertler! I'm a professional session musician and also do about 150 shows a year. I use the Unico for all my live work from nylon string Latin styles to archtop jazz to acoustic flatop and even some Gypsy. Great amp that sounds completely natural and can stand up to the rigors of heavy touring.

Submitted by: Sandy on 08/20/2017 04:05:09 AM