Build your own Player's gear rig! We have curated a selection of amps, bows, effects, and connectors that you can mix and match to create an economic, yet performance-worthy rig. Sound great without breaking the bank, and save $ when you bundle!
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Amp
GOOD: Fishman Loudbox Micro 40W amp
- For the aspiring musician who wants to elevate their practice and recording experience, this Loudbox has all the dynamics and quality sound of higher-powered models that won’t break the bank.
- 40 Watts with Reverb & Chorus
- Two channels with separate EQ for Instrument & Microphone
- High quality woofer and tweeter plus XLR D.I. Output
BETTER: BOSS Katana-50 Gen 3 50W amp
- Stage-ready 50-watt combo amp with a custom 12-inch speaker
- Six amp characters—including the newly developed Pushed type—plus a selectable variation for each
- Five independent effects sections: Booster, Mod, FX, Delay, and Reverb
- Four Tone Setting memories for storing all amp and effect settings
- Power Control for achieving cranked-amp tone and response at low volumes
BEST: Fishman Loudbox Mini 60W amp
- The perfect singer/songwriter’s acoustic amp with plenty of volume for moderate volume gigs or band rehearsal
- 60 Watts with Reverb & Chorus
- Two channels with separate EQ for Instrument & Microphone
- XLR D.I. Output with Bluetooth audio
If you choose the BOSS Katana 50, you'll have access to a large suite of effects not available on either of the Fishman Loudbox amps. This means, you can save money by skipping a multi-FX processor in the Effects selection. But, if you think you'd like a multi-FX processor, you can totally use one with the BOSS Katana 50, too. Just set the BOSS Katana 50 to the clean amp model and get all your tones from the multi-FX pedal!
Bow
Select either model for violin, viola, or cello
GOOD: EVS Bolt carbon fiber bow
BETTER: EVS Bolt Deluxe woven carbon fiber bow
Effects & Loopers
Choose 1, 2, or 3 items from Effects, Loopers, and Extras
EFFECTS
Zoom A1/A1X Four
- With specially engineered effects, built-in looper and drum machine, the A1/A1X FOUR is the first Multi-Effects Processor designed with special tones for orchestra string instruments.
- 80 effects presets
- A1X model - X is for Additional Xpression
The A1X FOUR comes with 8 additional pedal-controlled effects to adjust volume, pitch, reverb, delay, and wah.
Line 6 POD Express
- Ultra-portable amp and effects processor
- Simple controls make it easy to use, while models derived from the HX® family of processors ensure exceptional sound quality and authentic feel.
- Seven amps, seven cabs, and 17 distortion, modulation, reverb, and delay effects—including a looper
LOOPERS
BOSS RC-1
Simple, user-friendly Loop Station with 12 minutes of stereo recording time and 24-segment loop indicator.
BOSS RC-5
Advanced compact looper with class-leading sound quality, 99 phrase memories, and 57 rhythms.
Connections
D'Addario Classic Series Cables
- Chosose one 10' cable (Straight-Straight or Straight-Right Angle) to connect your instrument directly to your amp
- Select a second 10' cable if connecting instrument > Effects (or looper) > Amp
- Add a 3' cable between effects and looper if connecting Instrument > Effects > Looper > Amp
Line 6 G10 Wireless System
The wireless system includes a small transmitter that plugs straight into your instrument's output jack, and a receiver that goes at the beginning of your signal chain. It replaces one of the cables. If going wireless AND adding an effects processor, choose the Line 6 G10 plus a 10' cable. If also adding a looper, add both a 10' cable and a 3' cable.
EXTRAS
Magic Rosin 3G (for violin/viola)
Magic Rosin Ultra (recommended for cello)
Shoulder rests (violin or viola)
- Kun - lightweight, contoured shoulder rests (not recommended for use with Bridge violins/violas)
- Wolf Forte Primo - the classic flexible aluminum rest you can mold to your liking
- Wolf Forte Secondo - a pre-contoured shoulder rest, that's also bendable
Fishman AFX Pro EQ Mini - offers quality preamplification and perfect acoustic EQ control in one compact pedal
LR Baggs Para DI preamp and DI - robust, industry-standard preamp to boost and EQ your signal for optimal tone, plus a DI output to send signal to a mixing console or PA