Ibanez TA35 Acoustic Amp
The TA35 amp is primarily designed for acoustic guitarists who need a small, lightweight amp suitable for personal practice or small-scale rehearsals and gigs.
The TA35 differs from its little brother – the TA20, by the presence of a discrete microphone input/preamp section, it also has a solidly built closed-back cabinet covered with a faux-leather material and attractive two-tone woven grille cloth. Hard rubber corners on all sides afford added protection, and heavy-duty padded handles make for durability and comfort.
As mentioned earlier, the TA35 comes complete with a microphone input & pre-amp section which effectively turns it into a mini-PA system. The TA35 features a versatile EQ section and its wide range of tonal frequencies help to provide versatility for the TA35.
The on-board reverb effect sounds good although there’s a lot of hiss, and the decay is a little too long for my taste. The TA35’s chorus effect is smooth and rich, with a nice range of speeds—from very slow to very fast—and, both effects are switch-able via a foot switch.
The microphone section worked well with a few different dynamic microphones, however if you want to use a condenser mic, it will have to be battery powered because the TA35 has no phantom power. There’s a dedicated mic Volume control, which, combined with the guitar Volume and Master Volume works as a kind of mini-mixer.