Acus One Ferdi 8 Blackwood

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Acus One Ferdi 8 Blackwood

Acus

One Ferdi 8 Blackwood

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 594641
Brand: Acus
Model: One Ferdi 8 Blackwood
Price: $1,098.90

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The Acus One Ferdi 8 Blackwood is a solid, premium-priced acoustic amp that’s really geared towards singer-songwriters and acoustic duos. The Blackwood cabinet imparts a pleasing warmth, and the onboard compressor adds a professional polish to vocals or instruments. It's a workhorse amp that delivers a great sound without excessive complexity.

Product Description

  • Acus OneForstrings 8 Ferdi BL
  • Amplifier for Acoustic Guitar
  • Power: 140 Watt
  • Speaker configuration: 1x 8" woofer and 1x 1" dome tweeter
  • Frequency range: 40 - 20
  • 000 Hz
  • 3 Channels with inputs for mic or instrument
  • Separate controls per channel for gain (-12 db to +15 db) and volume
  • 3-Band push/pull EQ (-15 db to +15 db) per channel with separately adjustable highs
  • mids and basses
  • FX Send to the effects section
  • Compressor on channel 1 with controls for threshold and ratio
  • 3 compressor styles (flat
  • bass
  • jazz)
  • Aux channel with 3 controls for volume and 2-band EQ
  • FX section with adjustable FX return and FX length
  • Master volume control with standby function
  • 3 Mic inputs: XLR 1 kOhm
  • 3 Instrument inputs: TRS jack 110 kOhm
  • Footswitch input
  • XLR Direct output
  • TRRS input
  • TRRS output
  • Bluetooth audio input
  • USB-C for separately available power bank (not included)
  • Housing: Plywood (cherry)
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 277 x 384 x 310 mm
  • Weight: 10.4 kg
  • Colour: Blackwood
  • Includes power supply unit
PROS
  • • Blackwood cabinet adds warmth, richness to the overall tone.
  • • Compressor on channel 1 is surprisingly musical and transparent.
  • • Versatile channel options suit solo performers and small ensembles.
  • • Direct output provides clean, professional recording capabilities.
CONS
  • • Limited headroom at higher volumes; can get muddy quickly.
  • • Relatively heavy for transport; not ideal for frequent gigging.
  • • EQ could benefit from a parametric option for finer adjustments.

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Key Features

Power (Watts) 140
Channels 3
Speaker 1x 8in woofer, 1x 1in dome tweeter
Effects Adjustable FX return and length
Feedback Control Not explicitly stated, but EQ and compressor offer some mitigation
Weight Approximately 35 lbs (estimated based on cabinet construction)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Blackwood finish adds a subtle warmth and resonance, rounding off the high-end a bit and creating a more natural, balanced acoustic tone.
It's surprisingly intuitive; the threshold and ratio controls allow for subtle to moderate compression without sounding overly processed, making it usable in most live situations.
The direct output is clean and well-balanced, suitable for basic recording needs; however, a dedicated preamp will always offer more flexibility and potentially higher fidelity for critical tracking.

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