Aura V.S. AD-8

[6_strings_for_life]

I basically am on a never ending quest to get the best possible sound out my acoustic amp. Of course I have been looking the Aura (Link1) now and I have seen all the great things that everyone has said and the vids on the site. But before I buy, I have also been looking at the competition. The Boss AD-8 (Link2) looks very appealing with the plethora of options and possibilities. I see that the AD-8 says that it works best with piezo-equipped acoustic guitars and I use a magnetic M1 active. Do you think that is a big issue? Now I dont live near a store that has both or either of these, so I cant do a side-by-side comparison. I was wondering if anyone here has tried either or both of these? Also do you think there are any other options that I should check out besided the Aura and the AD-8? Does anyone know any sites that have done a shootout with these petals? I just want to get the most for my money im not sure what one to get. Thanks.






Link 1 - http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=155501
Link 2 - http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/ ... sku=151429

[GuitarGuy305]

I don't know anything about the Boss one, but I saw Tim Reynolds on 09/22 and he uses the Aura live. The sound was incredible. It literally sounded like an acoustic guitar that was miked, not plugged in. Basically just a truer acoustic sound. The guitar sounded in no way like it was plugged in direct.

[sfmartins]

The fishman does seem quite powerful, although it doesn't have much buttons...

I wouldn't mind putting my hands on one...

[6_strings_for_life]

Yea the fact that Tim uses one weighs alot. I figure he has probally tried every petal in existance and only settles for the absolute best. Thanks for the replies so far.

[pjdk28]

jm uses the aura too, which sells me. while it may not be cost-efficient, you can always lengthen the chain if you wants effects.