Roland Micro Cube Bass RX Bass Combo Amp 4 X 4 In Review

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(More customer reviews)I have the original Roland MicroCube. As a bass player, everyone thought I was crazy for buying it, but I wanted something that I could play are really low volume after everyone goes to sleep. It works. But, the low B on my 5-string sounds like crap. I tried the CBRX at the store -- what a difference! The bass response is much better and the amp modeling & effects are designed for a bass, not a guitar. The added drum loops are a bonus. I would never gig with something this small, but I could see using it in the studio for going direct. It actually has nice tone at low volume. This would be perfect for jamming with a couple acoustic guitars.

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Meet the MICRO CUBE RX Bass Combo Amp; it's small, loud, proud, and in true stereo! This amp overachieves with serious bombast in a small body. You won't believe how much this little combo can deliver through its stereo power amps and 4 newly developed custom speakers.A New Prescription for Bass Tone, Power and PortabilityThis compact amp is equipped with high-quality, powerful sound. The cutting-edge speakers used in the MICRO CUBE BASS RX are custom designed and built specially for these amps. With two specially made power amps and four speakers contained in each, the RX amp produces an immersive, stereo sound that must be heard to be believed. The true stereo engine also allows bass tones that defy the size of the cabinet. This amp can run on battery or AC power (AC adaptor included). COSM Amps & Digital EffectsGuitarists and bassists have come to rely on Roland and BOSS for the best effects in the world. The MICRO CUBE BASS RX benefit from this world-leading technology, offering eight built-in COSM amps, six digital effects, 3-band EQ, and a chromatic tuner. Its onboard stereo effects benefit from Roland's decades of industry-leading R&D. Experience the amazing spatial depth and lush sound of the stereo Chorus and Reverb.Work on your Timing with the Rhythm GuideThe metronome is a music-student's best friend, but that numbing "clank, clank, clank" can get irksome. That's where the Rhythm Guide comes in handy. It's like having a drummer inside your amp. Choose from an assortment of groovin' patterns to practice with. Improve your timing while having a more enjoyable musical experience, or just have fun jamming along to the beats.Outputs/InputsThe Phones/Recording output serves two purposes: Plug in a set of headphones and enjoy private practice with lush, stereo sound, or plug directly into a stereo mixer or recording device for accurate signal transfer directly from this amp. It has a line input that lets you plug in a guitar, bass, or microphone. In addition, th

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Fender(R) 235-0500-000 G-DEC(R) 30 Guitar Amp Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a handy and useful amplifier for learning, teaching and for small gigs. Cannot really compare this to a $2000 amplifier, but for the price paid, can't beat the value and sound tone quality. The onboard accompaniment are handy while practicing especially for timing practice. There are numerous effects like echo, delay, reverb, distortion, flanger and tremolo, which can be adjusted easily and quickly. The resulting guitar tones are great, with several amplifier emulation like the jangle of British amps, the clean tones of Marshalls, and more. The onboard chromatic tuner is very handy. Build quality is excellent, with the knobs and buttons feeling solid and have firm tactile action. The dual inputs make it easy for connecting an external drum machine for advanced practicing, or to connect a second guitar for jamming or teaching. The firmware is user updateable via a computer MIDI interface and software updates and tone customization can be done using that interface. Overall, I am happy with this purchase and this unit is an essential part of my daily practice now.

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Guitar practice is often a lonely affair. Fender's G-DEC (Guitar Digital Entertainment System) is a combo amplifier that has a menu of special effects to help create a band that surround and accompany you as you pick and strum away.Internal synthesizer with MIDI interface allows playing with MIDI song files via computer.Every general MIDI instrument from Piano to Percussion is inside.MIDI song files can be loaded from computer and stored onboard.Easy-to-use automatic guitar tunerCD or MP3 devices can be hooked up with the G-DEC for play along capabilityInternal 28 second Phrase Sampler can sample the incoming guitar signal to create loops, or song snippets from CD/MP3 may be captured for careful studyPhrase Sampler can do sound on sound overdubsFuture software upgrades can be loaded via MIDIOptional footswitch allows start-stop of backing tracks and phrase samples, program selection, or tuner selectLeft and Right line outputs have speaker-emulated response for stage or recording use

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Vox Pathfinder 10W Bass Combo Amp Black Review

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(More customer reviews)There is a lot of versatility in this tiny bass guitar amplifier. It can sound bright and biting but has suprisingly good bass resonance for such a small unit. It's a Vox and it sounds like one.

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From the diamond grille cloth and basket-weave vinyl wrap to the vintage chicken-head knobs, the Vox Pathfinder Bass 10 shows off its Vox pedigree. In spite of its compact design, the Pathfinder Bass 10 boasts 10 watts of power pushing a pair of 5" Vox Bulldog speaker for a powerful bass sound.In addition to the Bass and Treble controls, the Bright switch adds an edgy boost to the upper harmonics. Turning up the Drive control provide a modern, warm bass distortion that adds character and vitality to the tone. A headphone/line output jack is also provided for silent practice, and for direct recording.

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DigiTech Jamman Looper and Phrase-Sampler Pedal Review

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(More customer reviews)Sorry folks...the JamMan just isn't quite ready as a reliable, live performance tool. Using a high-capacity compact flash card (1GB), my loops were consistently corrupted after about the 4th or 5th overdub (especially on loops of faster tempos). I tried several brand new cards and even exchanged the JamMan for another one. Same problem. The thing is built like a tank. Unfortunately, the problem with corrupted loops means that it's just not dependable enough to use in live performances. Believe me, you don't want to find yourself in the middle of a live performance and suddenly have an extra 1 or 2 beats magically show up in the middle of your loop. Probably not a good impression on your audience. :-) I've been in contact with DigiTech but no fix yet. Let's hope they find a fix to this problem soon.
You can check out the discussion on Yahoo's JamMan discussion group, for more details and examples of the problem. I would strongly recommend holding off on getting a JamMan right now. Give DigiTech some time to work out the bugs first. I realize not many people have reported this problem but it's there. As more people experiment with it, the glitch is making itself known.
I give it 2 stars for effort. If you don't intend to loop more than 3 or 4 layers, on smaller-capacity compact flash cards, you're probably okay. Even so, I wouldn't risk it in a live performance though.


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The DigiTech JamMan Looper - The Return of a Legend!Nearly 20 years later and 6 hours, 29 minutes, 52 seconds longer, DigiTech does it again with the JamMan Looper. When DigiTech developed the PDS 8000 looper pedal almost twenty years ago, it stored eight seconds of audio. Now theyve reinvented it using removable CompactFlash® memory to store up to 6.5 hours (with optional 2GB card)! A wide range of features combined with ease of use make the DigiTech JamMan the perfect looper/phrase sampler for practicing, composing, and performing.DigiTech JamMan FeaturesSave up to 99 independent loops.Store over 24 minutes of looping time on the included CompactFlash card. Upgrade to a 2GB card to store up to 6.5 hours of audio!Connect to your computer via USB and never lose another loop ever again!Record rhythm loops and solo over them on the fly, completely Hands-Free.Load up the JamMan with bass lines, drums, harmonies, and more; create an entire backup band, take it with you, and perform anywhere!Slow down or speed up any song without changing pitch.Removable CompactFlash Type I memory card with over 24 minutes of capacity included (up to 2GB of storage or 6.5 hour* capacity)USB port to transfer loops to and from your computer. Create a library of all your loopsBalanced XLR mic input with professional-grade, low impedance input with dedicated gain control. Perfect for dynamic and self powered microphonesCD quality 44.1kHz sampling rateMetronome with multiple rhythm sounds and time signaturesRugged metal chassisAutomatic recordingPower supply includedOptional footswitch adds addidtional Hands-Free functionalityThe JamMan opens up new horizons to your musical explorations. The possibilities are literally endless, endless, endless.!DigiTech JamMan DetailsBALANCED XLR MIC INPUT:Professi

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Vox Amplug Cabinet Review

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(More customer reviews)I love the sound this thing gives - I use my metal amplug and it sounds great at a very low volume. My knock with it is the wire that runs from the unit and plugs into the amplug wasn't soldered well at all. Any bump and the amp will cut out - and you have ti wiggle it to get it to come back, sometimes you really have to jerk the wire around to get the sound back. The other issue is that there's no access to this wire on the inside to fix it yourself unless you gut the insides. Parts are glued in front of where the connections are so you can't get to them to resolder unless you basically break the unit.
Bottom line - great sound - crappy build - even at this price they could have done a better job soldering that wire. I can't decide if I should risk buying another one to see if they are all like that or maybe just break this one down and fix it and not worry about what it looks like after I do that.

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The amPlug Cabinet transforms any of the Vox amPlug headphone amps into a tabletop mini-stack amp! The amPlug Cabinet features a dedicated monitor speaker that makes playing guitar even more fun. Vox amPlug Cabinet Features 3 inch Vox speaker 0.7 watts of power Retro Vox design The amPlug series of guitar headphone amplifiers offer a great way to enjoy serious guitar/bass amp sound whenever and wherever you practice. Each amPlug offers an amazing level of sound quality; far beyond what one might expect from a unit of this size. Combined with play-anywhere convenience and solid good looks, the amPlug series have quickly become best-sellers, and continue to attract legions of users. It goes without saying that because the amPlug is a headphone amp, you can hear the sound only through headphones. Using the amPlug Cabinet, you can quickly convert any amPlug into tabletop mini-stack. Connection is easy; just insert the amPlug unit into the amPlug Cabinet, and plug the dedicated cable from the amPlug cabinet into the amPlug. The amPlug Cabinet creates an imposing miniature amp stack that is both attractive, and enjoyably incongruous. The amPlug Cabinet is compatible with all amPlug models, so you can use a variety of amPlugs with a single amPlug Cabinet. AmericanMusical.com is an authorized dealer of VOX products.

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Fender Champion 600 Electric Guitar Amplifier Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this little amp due to the salesman at a local shop raving about it. He was good at his job! He was right. This little sucker POUNDS and does so VERY WELL. It is everything I've ever wanted in a practice amp. It's "Pure Tone" as he put it and he was right.
The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five is that the power switch is now BROKEN. I am not rough with any of my things. This switch died due to severely faulty construction. It is an easy fix but it is a fix I shouldn't have had to do for an amp that is only 1 year old.
Still, you should totally get it. If you are looking at it, get it. You'll be pleased!*Edit: I fixed the power switch and now I'm 100% happy again. I put it back to 5 stars. A faulty switch is easy to replace. The new one that I got from Fender seems to be a LOT better in construction. Let's hope it stays that way!

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A fun and affordable tribute to a rare and historic Fender amp. Our new Champion 600 is a 5-watt tube amp with a 6" speaker and 1950 \'two-tone" looks. We added a higher-gain preamp circuit to let the overdriven tone exceed that of the original, and we added a choice of high- or low-gain inputs. Internal speaker jack enables use of a larger speaker cabinet.

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Laney LX120TWIN 120-Watt Guitar Amplifier with Digital Effects, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great amp. I played a Crate before this and I have to say the sound is so much better. It may be the Celestion speakers, but with two 12in speakers the sound is so full. I play a Fender Strat and an Epiphone Les Paul. They both sound great through this amp. It even fell down the stairs and it still works rocks. Its build like a tank! If you are thinking about this amp trust me you should buy it. Its got great clean tones sort of like a Fender with out the glassy tone and a distortion like a Peavey with out the noise or mud. I love it and you could too.

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The LX120TWIN has enough power to start gigging. Featuring 120 watts output, twin channels (Clean and Distortion), global eq, and 2x12 Celestion custom speaker. CD/MP3 and headphone jack let you practice long into the night without keeping the neighbors awake. The LX120Twin also has 15 Footswitchable DSP Digital Effects onboard so you won\'t have to run out and pick up effect pedals right away. FS2 Footswitch Not Included. For more info visit www.laney.co.uk

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Korg PX4D Pandora Personal Multi Effects Processor Review

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The Korg PX4D is a great little multi-effects processor for any guitarist or bass player! I bought mine to use when travelling mated to my Lapstick guitar. I spend hours on this thing and never tire of finding new ways to use it and new sounds for inspiration. It has a tuner, amp modeling, 100 user and 100 preset effects...and tons of great features I haven't even discovered yet.
I'd recommend this device for any guitarist...for practice or performance use. It's like a whole truck load of effects and amps/cabinets in a box the size of a pack of cigarettes.
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Since its introduction, the Pandora series has been acclaimed by guitarists and bassists for its high-quality sound, versatile functionality, and superb user interface in an amazing pocket-sized package. Combining both guitar and bass effects into a single unit, the PX4D delivers a major leap in functionality as well. Its comprehensive range of sounds includes vintage amps and a wide range of cabinets, as well as effects ranging from classic to distinctively unique.The PX4D is a great choice not only for practicing, but for any situation that demands great guitar or bass sound, including recording and live performance.The PX4D contains 158 effects that deliver vintage amp sounds and much more. From high-end tube amps to rare vintage amps and classic favorites, the 25 amp types faithfully model the amp sounds that guitarists and bassists seek. Each of the 23 cabinet effects that reproduce the acoustic and structural resonances of a speaker cabinet were newly created especially for the PX4D.The creative possibilities are limitless – you can even combine a guitar amp with a bass cabinet.In addition to standards such as compressor and wah, there are numerous realistic modeling effects that deliver a versatile range of tones. Pickup modeling transforms the sound of a single-coil pickup into that of a humbucking pickup (or vice versa), a guitar (bass) synth that lets you play synth sounds, an intelligent pitch shifter that automatically harmonizes with your playing, a talk effect that produces the impression that your guitar is speaking, a slow attack effect that creates violin-type swells, a feedback effect that allows feedback playing techniques that are normally possible only at high volumes, a rotary speaker that changes speed in response to your picking or fingering dynamics, a fretless bass effect that simulates the distinctive sound of a fretless bass, and many more are ready for your use.

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Vox amPlug Classic Rock Guitar Headphone Amp Review

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(More customer reviews)Easily the best headphone amplifier I've tried! In the past these things were either full of hiss, smothered in echo, or were little more than glorified fuzz boxes with an Walkman-style headset. (That was definitely the case with Vox's discontinued AC1). The Amplug is different. It plugs right into your guitar's output jack, and has distinct tone, gain, and volume controls. No, this doesn't sound like a 100 Watt Vox head shrunk into a palmsize toy. It DOES sound amazingly like a much larger and more expensive amplifier, with very pleasing and tube-like distortion at higher volumes. It's the "classic rock" model, meaning that it's optimized for the chunky tube-distorted sound of the mid 1970s.
I like the Amplug a lot.
If you're into lead or rhythm guitar in the styles of Free, Led Zeppelin, Kiss, or the Who, you're going to enjoy this as a very valuable and inexpensive practice tool. The sound quality is good enough to use the Amplug as an amp simulator if you want to record your guitar directly to your computer. I think many people would be fooled into thinking you really had a large tube amp if they heard the recording. It's an amazing simulation, and I prefer the tube emulation in it to some digital effects units I've tried. I actually like the fact that it doesn't have built-in reverb as I'd rather use my own reverb when recording than be forced to settle with the built-in type.
Drawbacks? The clean sound is anemic. (This is not the headphone amp to use if you're planning on comping jazz chords with a heavy right hand. I have tried my mandolin with the clean setting and the results were somewhat better due to the double coursed strings.) Also, the Amplug really does require fresh batteries - the sound as the batteries weaken becomes more and more abrasive. As the batteries die, the sound gets progressively irritating. The plug isn't angled, so you're going to have a hard time using this with a Strat-like guitar. (I use a Gibson SG and I don't have this problem). The construction is very lightweight plastic that does not inspire my confidence. For a few dollars more, the Amplug could have a metal chassis that would be very durable. None of these things deter me, because I don't expect miracles from a Japanese-made plastic amp. This is in no way a surrogate for a real amp, such as Vox's own DA5, and is very much a single-trick device - but it does its single trick very well.
I bought the Vox Classic Rock amPlug on a whim in a music store. I'm glad I did! It's helped to excite me once more about playing and practicing daily. The price is definitely right, and the distortion sounds are superb. Buy this with the understanding that no amp can do all things and you'll have a great time with it.

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The Vox Amplug AC30 is a headphone guitar amp that lets you enjoy serious guitar sound, fast.Jamming late at night? Don\'t want to wake the neighbors? Maybe you want to work out a lick with your MP3 player without taking the time to set up your amp. You want to play guitar right now. amPlug is the answer. Simply plug this palm-sized headphone guitar amp directly into your guitar, and enjoy serious guitar sound anywhere, anytime.It\'s even available in three different sound styles: VOX AC30, Classic Rock, based on a UK-made amplifier head, and Metal, based on a California-made high-gain amplifier head. Even with its ultra-compact size, amPlug perfectly reproduces the complex and warm distortion that is distinctive of a vacuum tube, as well as the powerful high gain produced by a large amp stack. Using all new analog modeling technology, amPlug delivers full-fledged amp sound.Plugs directly into your guitar—a great-sounding headphone guitar amp that gives you serious sound fast.With its completely analog design, great care was also taken with amPlug's gain circuitry. The AC30 uses two natural-sounding gain stages to reproduce the distinctive AC30 tone. Classic Rock uses four classical gain circuits to deliver that great sound. Metal uses two stages of ultra-high gain plus a mid-cut circuit, giving you modern metal high-gain sound anywhere and anytime. Even the circuit response of the original amp is simulated completely. The simulation extends not only to the response of the tone circuits, but also to the way in which the high frequency and gain are affected when you turn down the volume control of the guitar. Every detail has been faithfully reproduced.With up to fifteen hours of battery life, it's easy to take amPlug anywhere. In addition to practicing at home, it's a great way to warm up before a live performance or on the road. There's also an AUX input jack so you can jam along with your CD/MP3 player.

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Vox amPlug Metal Guitar Headphone Amp Review

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(More customer reviews)After reading about this gadget from a number of reliable sources, I went ahead and gambled the 40 ducats on it and couldn't be happier. The first time I popped this little doohicky into my Ibanez RG, plugged in the phones, maxed the gain and slowly raised the volume I was nearly slammed into the wall by forcefield of metal madness. I attacked the Phrygian scale then glided into my favorite riffs. Power chords: BANG! Who knew you could get such big amp sound out of this tiny plastic box?
Substitute a plain old minijack cable between the phones jack and anything with speakers and you have an improvised amp with sound as big as the remote speakers allow.
It also has a minijack auxiliary input so you can jam along to your iPod or PC output in virtually total silence. No more annoying neighbors banging on your walls when you get the urge to shred at 2:00 a.m.
It would be nice if there was some reverb on the device, but metal holds up well with big gain so I'm not complaining. The device also has a tendency to swing around while you play -- if you are a highly mobile shredder this might annoy you (but can easily be fixed with a bit of gaffers tape).
If you're on a budget or just want to jam loudly in peace, you could do much worse than this. Throw one in a gig bag with a set of decent phones (and an iPod if you want) and you may as well be carrying a pocket sized amp with you. Note also that this was designed for METAL -- it's all about the gain. If you are looking for something bluesy or some other wimpy sound, consider the other amPlugs.

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The Vox Amplug AC30 is a headphone guitar amp that lets you enjoy serious guitar sound, fast.Jamming late at night? Don\'t want to wake the neighbors? Maybe you want to work out a lick with your MP3 player without taking the time to set up your amp. You want to play guitar right now. amPlug is the answer. Simply plug this palm-sized headphone guitar amp directly into your guitar, and enjoy serious guitar sound anywhere, anytime.It\'s even available in three different sound styles: VOX AC30, Classic Rock, based on a UK-made amplifier head, and Metal, based on a California-made high-gain amplifier head. Even with its ultra-compact size, amPlug perfectly reproduces the complex and warm distortion that is distinctive of a vacuum tube, as well as the powerful high gain produced by a large amp stack. Using all new analog modeling technology, amPlug delivers full-fledged amp sound.Plugs directly into your guitar—a great-sounding headphone guitar amp that gives you serious sound fast.With its completely analog design, great care was also taken with amPlug's gain circuitry. The AC30 uses two natural-sounding gain stages to reproduce the distinctive AC30 tone. Classic Rock uses four classical gain circuits to deliver that great sound. Metal uses two stages of ultra-high gain plus a mid-cut circuit, giving you modern metal high-gain sound anywhere and anytime. Even the circuit response of the original amp is simulated completely. The simulation extends not only to the response of the tone circuits, but also to the way in which the high frequency and gain are affected when you turn down the volume control of the guitar. Every detail has been faithfully reproduced.amPlug can be used in numerous ways...With up to fifteen hours of battery life, it's easy to take amPlug anywhere. In addition to practicing at home, it's a great way to warm up before a live performance or on the road. There's also an AUX input jack so you can jam along with your CD/MP3 player.

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Vox AmPlug Bass Guitar Headphone Amp Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently purchased the Vox AMPlug for Bass, because it was the most compact headphone amp I could find for my travel bass. It truly is a great headphone amp with great sound and great FX. It's got that groovy and classic Vox AC100 bass amp sound that truly inspires. With the right headphones/earphones, I worry that I'm blasting my neighbors. Thankfully they can't hear a thing.
The only initial negative is that the construction is flimsier than it looks. The battery door barely stays on, and the gain, tone and volume "wheels" are hard to see and access.
Aside from that, I highly recommend it.

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Vox AmPlug Bass Guitar Headphone Amp; Finally a headphone amp worthy of the low tones of a bass guitar!The amPlug series received wide-ranging acclaim from guitarists around the world for delivering incredible guitar tone in a pocket-sized unit. The amPlug Bass is modeled after VOX's classic AC100 bass amplifier, and expands its potential with a full-range tone that supports today's bass sounds. A compressor/boost effect provides not just compression but also a thick overdrive sound, giving you the perfect tones for performing in any style. Careful attention has been paid to the sound quality, and a high-quality FET buffer circuit has been used to obtain even greater dynamic range.Jamming late at night? Don\'t want to wake the neighbors? Maybe you want to work out a lick with your MP3 player without taking the time to set up your amp. You want to play guitar right now. amPlug is the answer. Simply plug this palm-sized headphone guitar amp directly into your guitar, and enjoy serious guitar sound anywhere, anytime.With up to fifteen hours of battery life, it's easy to take amPlug anywhere. In addition to practicing at home, it's a great way to warm up before a live performance or on the road. And amPlug is not just a convenient way to get great guitar sound. There's also an AUX input jack so you can jam along with your CD/MP3 player.Vox amPlug is the fastest ticket to great tone anytime anywhere!

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