CIRCA 74 150 WATT ACOUSTIC AMP

Designed by Bob Taylor and a handpicked team, this new  two-channel acoustic/vocal amp combines warm sound, simple   controls and elegant woodworking craftsmanship. 

Beautiful. Musical. Simple

What started as a fun side project for Taylor Guitars cofounder Bob Taylor and two other tone-and gearobsessed Taylor guitar nerds grew into Circa 74, an all-new,  2-in-1 acoustic/vocal amplifier designed to help musicians  sound their best in any environment.

Sound

The Circa 74 amp was designed to dial down the high-end  harshness found in many acoustic amps and produce a warm,  analog musical character. The sound is smooth, yet without 
sacrificing articulation. One important material choice was  to build a mahogany cabinet for the amp, leveraging Taylor’s  tonewood voicing expertise to contribute to the amp’s smooth 
sound palette and room-filling sound. 

Looks

The warm sonic characteristics are matched visually by  the mahogany cabinet, with clean lines and rich wood  texture reminiscent of mid-century modern furniture design.  The aesthetic is enhanced by the modern-retro fabric grill  cloth and an equally gorgeous wood stand designed to  complement the amp.

Design Highlights

Two input channels for acoustic guitar and vocals:  The amp features convenient 1/ 4-inch and XLR (mic) inputs,  each with independent channel level, volume and EQ controls  that let you play and sing at the same time and mix acoustic  guitar and vocals on the fly. 

Compatible with all major pickups and vocal mics

 The amp was designed and tested with an array of acoustic  pickups to offer broad appeal. Our user guide includes  helpful pre-sets for pickups from Fishman, Baggs, K&K and  Taylor’s Expression System, plus microphones from Shure,  Electro-Voice and Telefunken.  Power + projection: The Class-D solid-state amp delivers  150 watts of rich sound through a 10-inch full-range speaker, perfect for cafés, outdoor weddings or house concerts. And the tone never gets harsh as you turn up the volume. 

Three-band EQ and reverb

Easily shape your sound to fit your playing environment. It’s a perfect performance tool  for singer-songwriters, solo players and guitar/vocal duos,  whether playing at home, in small indoor venues or even larger outdoor spaces. The only built-in effect is reverb, which 
adds to the ease of use. 

Additional inputs/outputs

1/ 8-inch auxiliary line-level  input (boards, effects, modelers, etc.), 1/8-inch headphone out,  1/4-inch line out, XLR direct out. Bluetooth connectivity: Play along, sing along, or just 
listen to your favorite tunes.

Mahogany amp stand included

The stylish furniturequality mahogany amp comes with a matching mahogany stand that gets your amp off the floor and your audience engaged. The surface is slightly angled for optimal projection  with routed footholds that secure the amp.