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Description

Delivering the iconic sound and power that bassists crave, the Acoustic 370 Head is a quintessential choice for performers who demand both punch and clarity. This legendary amplifier head has been a staple for many bass players since its introduction, offering a rich and full-bodied tone that fills any venue. Whether you're playing in a small club or a large stadium, the Acoustic 370 Head provides the distinctive power and precision required to make your bass lines stand out.

With a straightforward and intuitive interface, this amplifier head is designed for ease of use, making it suitable for both beginners and seasoned professionals. Its robust construction ensures durability on the road, while the responsive controls allow you to sculpt your sound with precision. The Acoustic 370 Head is equipped to handle a variety of playing styles, from smooth jazz to aggressive rock, providing the versatility that modern musicians demand.

Key Features:

  • Classic solid-state design for reliable performance
  • 370 watts of power output
  • Intuitive control panel with bass, mid, and treble adjustments
  • Built-in limiter for consistent sound quality
  • Robust construction suitable for touring musicians
  • Compatible with a range of cabinets for personalized sound options
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Michael van Polen

Acoustic 370 bass amp / 408 cabinet part 1

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Acoustic 370 bass amp / 408 cabinet part 1

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Michael van Polen

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Acoustic 370 bass amp / 408 cabinet -part 3

Michael van Polen

Michael van Polen

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Mid 70’s Acoustic 370 demo

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Music Gear World Wide

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Acoustic control corporation 370 Head.

Features and functionality

  • Acoustic 370 requires 2 lots of 4 Ohm or 4 lots of 8 Ohm cabs to achieve full 365W power output.

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Comparisons

  • Klystron 500 is essentially the ABM 500 in a more aesthetically pleasing box but not necessarily worth the extra cost unless aesthetics are prioritized.

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Use cases and applications

  • Acoustic 370 is reputed for its distinctive tone, ideal for stoner metal, and traditionally paired with the 301 folded horn cabinet for optimal sound.

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User experience

  • Concerns about 30-40 year old Acoustic 370s include potential vintage-related issues, while modern Guitar Center Acoustic models have mixed reviews on quality.

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  • Burnt resistors are a common issue; careful assessment of component values is crucial, with potential errors between 1 ohm and 100 ohm resistors.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Resistor values can be confusing due to schematic and PCB discrepancies; continuity checks may be needed to verify connections.

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  • Power boards in Acoustic 370 are similar to those in Acoustic 270, potentially aiding in finding replacement parts.

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  • Lifting the board to inspect traces or using continuity checks can help identify correct component connections on schematics.

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See how Bootsy Collins uses Acoustic control corporation 370 Head

Bootsy Collins

Singer, Bassist

Funkadelic

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Verified via TalkBass.com

Used with Parliament and Funkadelic, as mentioned by Collins in this excerpt from a 1979 Guitar Player interview as transcribed TalkBass here and here from a reprint in Bass Heroes: Styles, Stories & Secrets of 30 Great Bass Players.

What kind of amps do you use in your setup?

The entire system is divided into three different parts - high, mid, and low. But we're not just talking about amplification, we're talking about the effects in each part. On my highs I use a Big Muff fuzz, a Mu-tron III [envelope-following filter], an MXR digital delay, a Morley Fuzz/Wah, a Morley Power Wah, and an Eventide Harmonizer. The Harmonizer sits in a case that looks like R2D2 from Star Wars. It looks just like a little robot, so I call it R2FunkU. There's a sign hanging on it that says, "Can I Play?" Inside of it, there's also a keyboard for the Harmonizer that enables me to preset harmonized intervals to what I'm playing. That way I can play a note and have a fifth or a third coming out at the same time.

All of that equipment just for the highs?

Right. For the mids, I have a Big Muff fuzz, a Mu-tron III, and an MXR digital delay. On the lows, I use a Mu-tron Octave Divider, two Roland Space Echos, a Big Muff fuzz, and a Mu-tron III. I keep all my effects in one box called the Space Case. The highs and mids each have an Alembic preamp, two Crown DC-300A amps, and four Cerwin-Vega speaker cabinets.

What's in each cabinet?

The cabinets used for the highs are called V-32s. They have two 12s, one midrange horn, and two tweeters. The midrange cabinets are basically the same, except there's one 15" speaker instead of two 12s. Those are called V-34s. On the bottom end are three Acoustic 370 heads and six Cerwin-Vega cabinets. Two have one 18" speaker and one 12", two more have an 18 and a 10, and two have one 18" and an 8.

Isn't that a lot of equipment for onstage?

I don't play it that loud. I've just got it there so that I don't have to strain the equipment and everybody can hear. As a matter of fact, the whole stage is set up like that. The guitar player, the keyboard player, everybody is set up like that so there is no real strain.

See how Jerry Only uses Acoustic control corporation 370 Head

Jerry Only

Singer, Bassist

Misfits

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Verified via Photo

https://youtu.be/fnzKZFWnY6w?t=36 Video of Jerry's Rig

See how Bob Daisley uses Acoustic control corporation 370 Head

Bob Daisley

Bassist

Black Sabbath

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"Studio and live equipment has usually been similar to the above throughout the years, sometimes with the addition of acoustic bass amps i.e. a 370..."

See how Laura Ballance uses Acoustic control corporation 370 Head

Laura Ballance

Bassist, Composer

Superchunk

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The bass rig fans most associate with you is the Acoustic 370 head and the Ampeg 2x15 cabinet. Were there any specific reasons that you settled on that combination?

At some point fairly early on, I came across an Acoustic 370 head that someone told me might be good, so I bought it—it wasn’t expensive. That head paired with my cabinet sounded pretty good. Those heads are so loud. I have never played with mine turned above about 3.5.

See how Peter Arensdorf uses Acoustic control corporation 370 Head

Peter Arensdorf

Bassist

King Woman

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Verified via Delicious Audio

Peter’s main amp according to this interview

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