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Taylor Circa 74 Acoustic Guitar / Vocal Amplifier

AV150-10 - RRP $2,000.00
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  1. Instrument: Acoustic, Microphone
  2. Wattage: 150w
  • Dual mic and 1/4” inputs for simultaneous play
  • Warm sound from mahogany wood cabinet design
  • 150 watts power for ample performance headroom
  • Bluetooth connectivity for versatile audio options
  • Furniture-quality design with stylish wood stand
  • Independent controls for guitar and vocal channels
  • Portable and easy setup with all major pickups

Finally, an acoustic and vocal amp you can leave in your living room when company comes over. The Circa 74 vocal and acoustic guitar amp. Rich, room-filling sound. Intuitive controls. Simply stylish.

Twice as Nice
Convenient dual mic and 1/4” inputs let you play and sing at the same time. No extra equipment. No extra hassles.
 
Warm, Captivating Sound
The wood cabinet and speaker combination create an ear-pleasing, warm tone without the harshness of most acoustic amps.
 
Plays Well with Others
Fully compatible and easy setup with all major pickups. Get started with yours.
 
Real Easygoing
Simple, friendly controls to quickly dial in your EQ, reverb and passion.
 
Power Performance
Plenty of headroom here. 150 watts provides ample power for cafés, outdoor weddings, or your living room fans.
 
Get Connected
Bluetooth connectivity lets you play along, sing along, or just listen along to your favorite tunes.
 
Stand Out
The stylish furniture-quality amp comes with a matching wood stand that gets your amp up and your audience engaged.

  • Model: AV150-10 (Acoustic-Vocal, 150 watts, 10-inch speaker)
  • Speaker: 10-inch full-range
  • Power: 150 watts RMS
  • Channel Configuration: Two independent channels for guitar and vocals plus master volume to mix aux in.
  • Controls: Independent levels for both channels; master volume; 3-band EQ; room reverb
  • Inputs: Input A: XLR or ¼-inch for mic or guitar; Input B: ¼-inch for guitar; plus: ⅛-inch (3.5mm) line-level aux. input
  • Outputs: XLR and ¼-inch line out; ⅛-inch (3.5mm) headphone out
  • Bluetooth Connectivity: Bluetooth button and indicator
  • Input Power Range: 100-240V
  • Cabinet Dimensions: 16.5” x 9” x 14”
  • Cabinet Material: Mahogany
  • Stand Dimensions: 16.75” x 9.25” x 16”
  • Stand Material: Mahogany
  • Weight: 24 lbs. (amp without stand)

Backstory: What’s it sound like when a master craftsman, an electronics engineer and a professional guitarist get together? Harmonious.

If you know Bob Taylor, you know he likes refined woodworking and pleasing sound. So when he decided to design an acoustic amplifier from a stockpile of tonewoods not quite right for guitars, he knew just who to call. Soon after, pro player Terry Myers, electronics guru Tyler Robertson and woodworking wizard David Judd were in Bob’s workshop and ideas were flying around as much as the sawdust.

Starting mid-pandemic meant Bob Taylor and team could do things their own way with no ticking clock. They could ignore the rules – foregoing today’s often “over-engineered” mentality, they went about designing an amp guided by curiosity, experimentation and their own ears.  

The first problem to tackle: What if an acoustic amp could also work like a PA? Could they design an amp that a person could sing through and also sound good? With ear-pleasing analog warmth? And was portable and easy to use?  

They found themselves working on this project with the type of creative passion you’d find at a startup – reminding Bob of his earlier days founding Taylor Guitars – circa 1974.  

Sonically, they wanted to dial down some of the high-end harshness found in many acoustic amps and channel the classic warmth of an acoustic guitar or a vinyl record. In testing and selecting the chassis and speaker, the group relied on their ears—not the reading of an oscilloscope.  

“We designed it with an appreciation for the human listening experience,” explains Terry Myers. “It was informed by the pleasure of listening to records from the ’60s and ’70s.”  

Similar to the way tonewoods selected for the back and sides of an acoustic guitar add sustain and uniquely flavor the sound, the amp’s mahogany cabinet helped contribute to its warm sonic character.  

Wanting to give the amp extra utility for gigging guitarists who sing or duos, they designed it as a 2-in-1 acoustic and vocal amp with two input channels.  

Finally, Bob and David designed a matching amp stand featuring a slightly angled surface to optimize projection and routed footholds that secure the amp. Together, the two pieces pair beautifully, with clean lines and rich wood texture reminiscent of mid-century modern furniture design.  

What began as a challenge turned out better than they’d imagined.  

The result: Circa 74 is a beautiful, musical amp with notable simplicity and playability.  

“I wanted the elegant aesthetic appeal of a piece of finely crafted furniture,” Bob says. “Something that looks great in a living room or at a wedding reception or wine bar. And wanting to use our wood resources in the most responsible way. I’m happy we were able to incorporate this mahogany into a product that I think musicians will really love.”  

More Information
Brand Taylor
Instrument Acoustic, Microphone
Series Circa74
Model AV150-10
Type Combo
Technology Solid State
Wattage 150w
# Channels 2
Matt D

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