BOSS AD-2

If you've ever played live on an electroacoustic guitar, you'll know that its sound changes dramatically when plugged into your equipment, and usually for the worse. The space and natural dynamics are lost. If you want to preserve your favourite sound on stage, turn your attention to this acoustic preamplifier from Boss.

The AD-2 Acoustic Preamp features easy-to-use controls with three potentiometers. So you can concentrate solely on your performance and quietly forget that there's some pretty sophisticated sound editing going on beneath the surface of the metal chassis.

Acoustic Resonance helps every piezo pickup you'll find in most electro-acoustic guitars come to life and makes the whole sound shine. Ambience adds the desired sense of space and Notch takes the hassle out of feedback. The AD-2 also features a DI line output, so you can plug it directly into your mixing desk and you don't have to bring a combo. Holding the pedal down activates the Mute function, which mutes the incoming signal so you can tune in peace or swap out your guitar for another during a gig without damaging the audience's hearing.

Say goodbye to the dull concert sound that takes away all your energy during a gig. Once you try the AD-2, you won't want to play any other way.