Boss AC-3 Acoustic Simulator  

I can see that this one won't get packed away. Even though it is not a perfect carbon copy of a real acoustic it does come close. and what it lacks there can be a + for new tonal ground.  I think it's the Best boss pedal yet.

This would be a 10 if I didn't have to experiment to find the sound. You need a boost pedal or similiar to bring it forward in the mix. I used a Boss GE-7 eq pedal to boost and tweak the eq. This makes it work with any guitar. I know more people know this as you can look at the prices on Ebay that these pedals are being scarfed up. I used my USA Strat w/lace sensors, a 72 Thinline tele RI with humbucking pup's, and my Gibson Humminbird. Into a Deluxe Reverb RI, and a Behringer 450 acoustic amp. I made all the electrics sound good and then used this pedal to enhance my Hummingbird. Lastly, I use my Feluxe Deluxe Teleacoustic guitar into the Deluxe Reverb with this pedal and eq and nailed the acoustic guitar sound. Don't give up. Try this.

I'm very disappointed in this unit. I just sent it back for a full refund today. There is an incredibly loud "hiss" that is always present. You can reduce the "hiss" if you turn the volume on your guitar down to about 5, and dial back the "TOP" knob on the AC-3 to almost zero. However, when you do this, you loose any resemblence of a true acoustic guitar sound.

I have a Standard American Strat, a Delux American Strat, and a Delux American Tele. They all had the same result. I only play through monster cables (no shortage of quality there), and through the required Boss 9v adaptor. I tried all my guitars, different cables, and differnt adaptors. Same result.

Do you homework on this before buying it. You'll see comments like mine all over the internet.

Honestly, I wouldn't use this in a live, studio, or practice scenario even if it were give to me for free.

Really, I'll say it again. Look at the other ratings, and please look for this issue online. I

Features are OK, but it has a very "Processed" Sound. Lots of "Hiss" in the background

No pedal is made better than a Boss.

If it didn't have so much background hiss, I would have rated it a 10

If must have an acoustic sound from an electric guitar, and your in a band on stage where the hiss isn't as noticable, I guess it would work ok. I returned mine.

I bought one of these because i was tired of having to switch from playing electric to having to walk up to an awkard stand so that i could play acoustic.  This pedal has alot to offer.  The setting i use most is the jumbo setting.  This really gives me a bright, cut-through-mix, sound that isn't too harsh or "pointy" sounding.  I also like that it has a separate output for the acoustic sound, which makes it easier for switching b/w electric and acoustic.  I also like the piezo setting, it makes the guitar sound like a dobro (sp?).  It's definitely worth the money!