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Kirk Fisher

Tracy Pew

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Sounds Sick Episode 28: Acoustic 220 ( Acoustic Control Corporation )

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Acoustic 220 Bass Head (IT May 86)

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The Acoustic 220 Bass Head impresses with its robust construction and comprehensive features, offering clean and precise sound ideal for genres like Jazz/Rock and Pop. However, potential UK buyers should be cautious about electrical safety due to improper conversions for the market. While Acoustic assures future compliance, this oversight dampens its appeal. Despite these issues, the amp is a competitive option against high-end alternatives like Trace Elliot, especially for those seeking tonal control and clarity. Overall, it's a solid choice for discerning bassists, but ensure correct setup for safe use.

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See how Cronos uses Acoustic control corporation 220

Cronos

Singer, Bassist

Venom

Verified via Ultimate-guitar

Cronos used his reliable Acoustic 220 bass amplifier, paired with a couple of 4x12 cabinets, as mentioned in the Ultimate Guitar interview titled "Venom: The Only Black Metal Band!" This setup likely contributed to the iconic sound of Venom's "Welcome to Hell" and "Black Metal" albums. While he probably used Marshalls for live performances in the 80s, the Acoustic 220 was crucial for studio recordings, potentially enhanced with distortion pedals.

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Tracy Pew

Bassist

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

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Photo by Kevin Blyth of Tracy Pew playing in The BIRTHDAY PARTY live in 1980 at the Paddington Green Hotel, Sydney. Tracy is playing a white Fender Jazz Bass with a maple neck with white block markers (purchased new in possibly 1978). The bass amp head is an ACOUSTIC 220.

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Kirk Fisher

Guitarist

Buzzov-en

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the amp is visible on top of his stack in this image

See how Rob Wright (a.k.a. Mr.Wrong) uses Acoustic control corporation 220

Rob Wright (a.k.a. Mr.Wrong)

Singer, Bassist

Nomeansno

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The old classic Rob sound was an Acoustic 220 through a 1x15 and a 4x10. He drove this hard for a long time and it eventually gave up. I think there was another Acoustic for 0+2=1 but it wasn't as good a sound. You can see the original setup in the Live & Cuddly videos

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Christian K

Bassist

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In this picture, the Acoustic Model 220 amp can be seen on the right side.

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King Mike

Bassist

Screaming Females

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At around 24:30 he starts talking about his amp

Album Usage

The Acoustic control corporation 220 has been featured on the following albums:

Acoustic control corporation 220 as heard on 0 + 2 = 1 by Nomeansno (1991)

0 + 2 = 1

Nomeansno (1991)

Acoustic control corporation 220 as heard on Live And Cuddly by Nomeansno (1991)

Live And Cuddly

Nomeansno (1991)

Acoustic control corporation 220 as heard on Black Metal by Venom (1982)

Black Metal

Venom (1982)

Acoustic control corporation 220 as heard on Welcome to Hell by Venom (1981)

Welcome to Hell

Venom (1981)

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Experimental Rock

Folk, World, & Country

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