AER Compact Classic Pro

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AER Compact Classic Pro

AER

Compact Classic Pro

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 161117
Brand: AER
Model: Compact Classic Pro
Price: $1,667.60

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The AER Compact Classic Pro is a serious contender for the discerning classical guitarist. It’s designed specifically to reproduce the nuanced tones of concert guitars with remarkable clarity and detail, and the effects are surprisingly good for a combo amp. If you're performing regularly and need a reliable, high-quality amp that truly honors your instrument, this is a fantastic choice.

Product Description

AER Compact Classic Pro, Acoustic combo for classical guitar

Specially designed for the reproduction of concert guitars and classical instruments.

  • Compared to the Compact 60
  • it has a wider frequency response and sonic resolution thanks to an optimised 2-way speaker system
  • a complex bass-parametric 3-band EQ and a digital effects processor
  • Channels: 2
  • Power: 60 watts
  • Equipment: 1 x 8" speaker & tweeter tweeter
  • Closed housing construction
  • Controls: In 1 Gain
  • In 2 Gain
  • Bass
  • Bass Freq
  • Middle
  • Treble
  • Level
  • Master
  • Aux In Level
  • DI Level
  • Presence
  • Switch: Mute
  • In 2 Mode Piezo/Line
  • Bass Bandwidth
  • Effect Program
  • DI Pre/Post
  • Input: combo socket XLR/6.3 mm jack
  • Input 2: 6.3 mm jack
  • Aux in 2 x RCA
  • Headphone output: 6.3 mm stereo jack
  • Tuner input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Insert: 6.3 mm stereo jack
  • 3 Line outputs: 3 x 6.3 mm jack
  • FX Loop Send and Return: 2 x 6
  • 3 mm jack
  • Effect fooswitch: 6.3 mm jack
  • Mute footswitch: 6.3 mm jack
  • DI Out: XLR
  • Dimensions (w x D x H): 325 x 240 x 260 mm
  • Weight: 7.7 kg
  • Includes passed carrying strap
  • Made in Germany
PROS
  • • Exceptional clarity for classical and nylon string tones.
  • • Optimized 2-way speaker system delivers impressive frequency range.
  • • Flexible parametric EQ allows precise tonal shaping.
  • • DI output with selectable pre/post routing is gig-ready.
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for most players.
  • • Closed housing can slightly dampen the natural acoustic resonance.
  • • Aux RCA inputs feel dated compared to modern connectivity options.

Product Video

Key Features

Power (Watts) 60
Channels 2
Speaker 1 x 8in speaker & tweeter
Effects Digital effects processor with multiple programs
Feedback Control Presence control provides some feedback mitigation
Weight Approximately 13 kg (28.6 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Pro offers a noticeably wider frequency response and greater sonic resolution thanks to the improved speaker system and EQ, resulting in a more refined and detailed sound.
The DI output is very capable for recording, offering selectable pre/post EQ and effects, but it also provides a clean signal for live sound reinforcement.
This switch narrows or broadens the low-frequency response, allowing you to tailor the bass frequencies to better suit your guitar and venue – useful for minimizing muddiness or adding more warmth.

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