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“Those jazz guitarists, bassists, keyboardists and vocalists yearning in vain for a clean machine that is genuinely versatile, roadworthy and musical need despair no longer, because with the new two-channel Coda R combo, Acoustic Image had answered their every need and prayer.”

“My Coda R sample came equipped with a matching extension cabinet, giving the amplified sound a subtle dimensional spread, which helped confer a very mellow, holographic quality to the signal…”

“…the word is out among bassists and guitarists looking amplified acoustic clarity: There’s a new sheriff in town — Acoustic Image.”
Jazz Times, August 2003

“One of the first things that happened after the Coda R landed on my doorstep was my wife commenting on how handsome it looked. She liked the low, rounded profile and short, black carpet fabric covering that called scant attention to the little combo.”

“I took the Coda R to a big band rehearsal as soon as I could… My fear that the omni-directional bass might increase my guitar’s tendency to feed back was unfounded. I was able to turn up to a level that allowed me to solo over the band with no problems. There seemed to be plenty of headroom available beyond what I needed for this rehearsal… The bass player commented on the clarity and projection of the little Coda R.”

“The Coda R is an exceptional combo amp aimed at acoustic guitar players that value fidelity, but want it in a compact and light package. Alone, or combined with the Contra EX, it should meet the dynamic requirement of almost all player. It’s extremely versatile and its multiple inputs will allow a player to switch between a piezo-equipped nylon-string and a magnetic pickup guitar while leaving both plugged into the buffered inputs. A mic can be added to either highlight an acoustic instrument or provide for vocals.”

“Anyone seeking a compact, light, dynamic and powerful combo guitar amplifier should look into the Coda R and the companion Contra EX extension cab.”
Just Jazz Guitar, August 2003.

“Weighing in at a paltry 27 pounds, this 14" H x 16" D combo is one of the most amazing solid-state combos I've ever heard?.The Contra is way more hi-fi than many of us are used to for acoustic instrument amplification, and those upright bassists looking for a truly clean machine will be astonished by the Contra's performance?.When we hooked up a stereo pair of Contras, they totally disappeared — it was the most natural, uncolored bass sound I've ever heard from an amp. And we also got excellent results from jazz guitar and digital keyboards.”

“…for those jazz guitarists looking for a truly clean machine, the combination of the Contra's tiny, stand-alone head (the five-pound Clarus) and a Raezer's Edge 'Stealth 12' is fast catching on among those jazz guitarists who've long favored the Polytone Mini-Brute, but are looking for something even more portable, dynamic and hi-fi.”
Jazz Times, April, 2001.

“The Clarus should find favor with upright players seeking a balanced sound with effortless transportability. Paired with a natural-sounding cabinet, the Clarus is tough to beat for real-world gigging.”
Bass Player, December, 2000