IF SMALL IS the new big, then Boss’s novel acoustic amp is huge news, because this little bugger is truly tiny. The AC-22LX is about the size of a double-wide lunch box and weighs under nine pounds. And if the battery-powered movement is one of the most exciting revolutions in amplification, here’s an interesting option: The AC-22LX uses old-fashioned AA batteries instead of the trendy lithium ion. It packs a ton of functionality into its compact package and comes loaded with two distinct channels, a rhythm box, a looper, and onboard effects, most notably Air Feel models designed to deliver the airy tones of a miked-up acoustic.
The AC-22LX has a distinctly acoustic-looking brown-on-brown aesthetic that makes it look
