This thing only adds distortion to my acoustic guitar, no matter how I have it set. is it defective?
629358
The one we bought has been working fine. We haven't experienced any distortion issues with our unit. Couple of things to try: make sure the battery is fresh or you are using a 9V power source; start with low gain settings and work up with tone controls centered; Try connecting the output of the ADI21 to the line-level input on your amp, you may be overdriving the microphone-level input on your amp; your guitar may be overdriving the input to the ADI21. If none of that helps nor the other six answers help, then I'd say it could be defective. --regards
629359
Mine did not produce distortion, but did have one defective tone control that produced a static-like issue. After 5 months of trying, finally got a replacement under the warranty. Better off buying a Fishman pre-amp.
629360
I would say it is if that is all you can get out of it. I find it pretty much does what they said it was supposed to.
629361
I have been using the Behringer AD121 for about 1 year. I have found that it greatly improves the sound of my acoustic/electric guitar. I would recommend both switches in the center be turned to "off". Most of the knobs are set around the 12 o'clock position (adjust to suit your taste) and the blend set to about 3 o'clock position. Make sure that the battery is good or use an external power supply (9 volt) - make sure the polarity on the power supply is the same as pictured on the Behringer. I am using 1/4 inch cables (not the XLR). If you are doing all this, then I suspect it may be defective. I have been using the Behringer AD121 for about 1 year. I have found that it greatly improves the sound of my acoustic/electric guitar. I would recommend both switches in the center be turned to "off". Most of the knobs are set around the 12 o'clock position (adjust to suit your taste) and the blend set to about 3 o'clock position. Make sure that the battery is good or use an external power supply (9 volt) - make sure the polarity on the power supply is the same as pictured on the Behringer. I am using 1/4 inch cables (not the XLR). If you are doing all this, then I suspect it may... » Read More I have been using the Behringer AD121 for about 1 year. I have found that it greatly improves the sound of my acoustic/electric guitar. I would recommend both switches in the center be turned to "off". Most of the knobs are set around the 12 o'clock position (adjust to suit your taste) and the blend set to about 3 o'clock position. Make sure that the battery is good or use an external power supply (9 volt) - make sure the polarity on the power supply is the same as pictured on the Behringer. I am using 1/4 inch cables (not the XLR). If you are doing all this, then I suspect it may be defective. « Show Less
629362
1. Don't use it like a pedal in front of an amp, it's meant to be used as a DI box into a soundboard. 2. Make sure your on board eq controls on your guitar aren't turned up the whole way, if the volume on your guitars eq is blasted it will distort the effect. 3. If you are using other effects, make sure they aren't overdriving the ADI21. If everything is correct and its still distorting than it may be the effect. I've never had any problems with it distorting at all, it should be a pretty transparent effect just adding some eq to your signal and acting as a DI.
1162610
It is possible that your speaker is blown but there is a simple test you can perform to be sure. Switch the speaker that sounds bad to the other side of the amplifier where the speaker sounded good. If that speaker now sounds good, your problem is with the amplifier. If the speaker still sounds distorted then it's defective.
21440
Awwww... That would be a string issue... Probably not a guitar issue. Most people who buy this guitar change out the strings for a better sound. Cheap fix, a coupla bucks.
1701989
No. I am unaware of any guitar that has distortion built in! You usually buy a distortion foot switch as an add on and go from there for the sound you're looking for.
889379
The acoustic simulator pedal on there has a decent clean sound to it. It's not as rich or full sounding as a real acoustic would be obviously. I haven't tried using an acoustic electric through it so I can't speak on that part. This video may help give you a good idea of what it sounds like with acoustic simulation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2w90ODqvSA
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It sounds like your problem may be two things. One which i recommend looking in to first, your main source of power. Amps and effects especially amps like, "clean" power. Make sure your main power source has good grounds and if possible, ensure your amp in the only thing on that particular circuit. Next, be sure your amp and guitar have good grounds. Have them checked by a pro. This voodoo lab power brick is the best in the business for its purpose. Ipersonally use it to power my tuner, wah, micro amp, badass od, morley quad box, chorus and delay. It's never failed me. One last note, look in to a power conditioner. Everyone knows what they are and what they do. Good luck! It sounds like your problem may be two things. One which i recommend looking in to first, your main source of power. Amps and effects especially amps like, "clean" power. Make sure your main power source has good grounds and if possible, ensure your amp in the only thing on that particular circuit. Next, be sure your amp and guitar have good grounds. Have them checked by a pro. This voodoo lab power brick is the best in the business for its purpose. Ipersonally use it to power my tuner, wah, micro amp, badass od, morley quad box, chorus and delay. It's never failed me. One last... » Read More It sounds like your problem may be two things. One which i recommend looking in to first, your main source of power. Amps and effects especially amps like, "clean" power. Make sure your main power source has good grounds and if possible, ensure your amp in the only thing on that particular circuit. Next, be sure your amp and guitar have good grounds. Have them checked by a pro. This voodoo lab power brick is the best in the business for its purpose. Ipersonally use it to power my tuner, wah, micro amp, badass od, morley quad box, chorus and delay. It's never failed me. One last note, look in to a power conditioner. Everyone knows what they are and what they do. Good luck! « Show Less
1906605
The answer is no. Just a clean and distortion setting. Volume and tone will be from the guitar. Sweet little amp though
899583
Still sounds like an acoustic unless you start running effects. Personally I though was kind of muffled for my liking but after I put an eq pedal in to be able to give it a volume boost and pull the muffle out it was fine. That's basically the same as buying an acoustic with a pickup and eq already installed. It's not bad for the money. I used mine to record with on my inherited Martin.
12244
Technically yes, but the longer the chord the more informaton becomes distorted. I had a bad chord that did not work. It should, it may but no guarentees.
1232914
Theirs no tuner in it. But it's still an electric acoustic. Try the cable on the inside.
886604
It's really just an acoustic guitar that has a 1/4" jack so I can be plugged into an amp. You couldn't really shed with any distortion on this because it only has one pickup.Does this help?
1564075
Unfortunately I got it as a father's day gift for my dad,and we haven't really played much rock or heavy metal through it,but it works well with Reggae..It might just be an experimental experience at first,until you figure out the right settings for it.I know I wasn't able to offer much help,but I hope that you will be able to find the right settings for it.
1434501
I sold mine too as it hums like crazy. I bought the Zoom G1XN Guitar Multi Effects Pedal from Amazon instead. This one has so many good stuffs. I love to use it each time I play guitar in the church. It acts as a great preamp even with effect turned OFF.
1906604
you only use the tone/ volume from your guitar / bass. It does have a distortion mode.
49196
I would check to make sure that there is a 9-volt battery in your guitar (by the equalizer). If there is, I would check to make sure that it is good. If not replace it and then it should start working through your amp.
1487111
Very likely defective pickups. You can try to plug it into an amp to test it as well. My pickups were defective, and we decided the overall quality of the electronics were not worth going to the hassle of changing out, so we returned the violin.
1321843
I think your talking about the guitar tuner. The tuner did not work for me though. on the good side this is a good guitar.