The Fishman SoloAmp is a great little amp that is very portable and easy to use, making it great for small events. It picked up the Summer NAMM 2008 Best in Show title, so you know it has the critic’s approval. Everything that comes with the Fishman fits in one nice little case, and it only weighs about 35 pounds. You can actually set up the entire amp in less than a minute after only a few uses, which is amazing. The controls are very solid as well, but while they’re simple, they also give you the control you need. There’s no learning curve here—it’s very easy to operate.
As far as sound goes, the SoloAmp delivers there as well. It provides an excellent quality of sound and coverage while making everything sound natural. It doesn’t, of course, provide everything a full sub would, but it does a great job, especially for such a small amp. You’re definitely getting a lot of good things in this very small package, so don’t judge the SoloAmp based on its size alone.
Overall, the Fishman SoloAmp looks great, works great, has many features, and, best of all, just about anyone can learn to set it up and operate it. It truly combines the best of both worlds: simple operations with a range of functions and abilities. If you’re playing solo at small to medium sized venues, it may be all the amp you need.