As guitarists that do not have an unlimited budget, we need to look for options that are inexpensive. There are many small amps available on the market today, but only a few make the cut if you are looking for a quality sound output. Guitar amps are a necessity for every player regardless of their …
Looking for a budget amp with a lot of power? The Fender Champion 40 is an ideal amp with dual channel and 4 amp styles that offer lots of flexibility for players of all skill levels. It can be super hard to choose from the plethora of amps found on the market, so it’s a good …
Vox Amplug 2 is a compact modeling amp that is meant to serve as a portable piece of gear for your practicing needs. You can use this amp with a pair of headphones so you aren’t bothering anybody while you play or practice. You may have always wanted an amp that could easily fit into …
Portable amps are great for practice but tend to lack overall features and the quality of sound output is shit as well. The Katana-Mini amplifier is probably the best practice amp for beginners and pros alike, and despite being a tiny amp- packs a ton of punch. It’s also quite versatile and will help you …
Looking for a perfect stage amp that can also double as a practice amp? The Katana 50 amplifier is a fantastic amplifier for all of your needs, and it’s got enough power to rock medium-sized venues. If you had the means to get a classic tube amp, feel free to do so, but the majority …
Modeling amps come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. More often than not, what you pay is directly related to the value of your guitar amp. More expensive amps have crisp treble and tight low ends, and also feature some sort of wireless connectivity as well as tons of features that most guitarists might …
There was something that my teacher said that has always stuck with me – “Get a cheap guitar but a decent amp if you want to sound good!” The more I play on amps and do reviews, the more I realize that even if you’ve got yourself premium Seymour Duncan pickups or top-of-the-line Humbuckers, you …
The Fender Frontman 10G is just the right amp as a practice amp even if you already own a mighty amp, or don’t have the budget for a decent amp for your electric guitars just yet. Owning a piece of gear that makes you want to hone your skills is a great idea to improve …
Every guitar beginner needs to own a portable speaker that can be used for quiet practice. It’s not only a great pastime but also a reliable way to get better at guitar by repeated practice. If you’re on the lookout for a mini amp, the Blackstar Fly 3 is a good amp with a basic …
The portable amp market is flooded with overpriced gear that has lots of features. This wide range of choices can be very confusing to beginners that are just starting out with an electric guitar. If you are looking for a straightforward practice amp without confusing controls that can serve as a budget practice amp, the …
You may have wanted to get a more portable busking amp that’s super convenient to take with you to hotels and vacations. The Roland Cube Street is a fantastic amp that is nice on the pocket and provides some cool features. In this short review, we are going to take a look at Roland Cube …
Manufacturers seem to be pushing down the prices and sizes of mini amps and for a very good reason. The humble acoustic guitar doesn’t need any enhancements to sound amazing but electric guitars need authentic amp models to sound remotely nice. While larger amp models sound great, carrying them around at gigs and streets is …
Every guitarist is familiar with the struggles of having to look for a budget modeling amp that can faithfully replicate the premium sound of a high-quality tube amp. And what’s more disheartening is that low-priced modeling amps tend to skim out on features. Unless you have a hefty budget, you have a limited choice of …
The Roland Micro Cube amp is a compact micro amp on a tight budget. The need for affordable headphone amps has become evident in recent years and there are a ton of options you can choose from. Sticking to a popular brand like Roland is a great idea if you want to be assured that …
The Katana 100 is a super powerful modeling amp for gigging. Most advanced players need a beast setup that can reliably get them through rigorous gigs. If you are looking for that, the Katana 100 is one of the versatile amp models with variable power control that will be perfect for you. It comes in …
The Yamaha THR 5A is a portable guitar amplifier that features 10 Watts of power and some cool features to help you practice effectively. There are also some headphone amps like the Waza Air wireless amplifier but these tend to be a bit expensive or rather limited in terms of the features they provide. In …
The THR 10ii is a super portable desktop amp that can serve as an ideal practice amp for you. It comes in two flavors- an expensive wireless one and a cheaper non-wireless one that costs about 500$ less. I am not into expensive tube amp stacks for practice and assuming that you’d like to opt …
Boss Waza Air is one of the best headphone amps you can find in today’s market. You may know that Boss Katana-Air is the first fully wireless guitar amp that doesn’t need any cables at all. It is quite surprising that despite the need for a wireless amp, it is only recently that manufacturers have …
The Vox Mini 5 is a cool modeling amp and rhythm box for anybody who needs a cheap amp for their musical needs. Tube amps do sound great but they can get very expensive, so the majority of guitarists like you and I are better off looking for solid-state amps in our budget. The Mini …
The Orange Micro Dark is a fantastic amplifier in the mid-price range. Anybody who’s ever picked up an electric guitar knows the struggle of a guitar who has to practice quietly in his bedroom so as not to disturb his neighbors. You just need a headphone amp and you’re ready to rock out to your …
The Fender Mustang Micro is a super portable amp that packs a ton of features into a tiny setup. In this short review, we take a look at the features that this budget amp provides and see if it’s a good one. Let’s get started! Overview of Fender Mustang Micro Amplifier Fender Mustang Micro 8.4/10 …
The Marshall Code 25 is a budget amp that packs a ton of features. I got into this baby when I needed a practice amp with a little more oomph. I already had a cheap practice amp but it just didn’t make the cut when I needed to jam with my friends. The Marshall Code …
I’ve always been drawn to Marshall amps. And for good reason! They are very high-quality and were a great investment for me. I use a low wattage Marshall as my trusted practice amp every once in a while. If you are in the market for an affordable amp with a punchy versatile tone, the Marshall …
Pretty much all of my favorite bands have used tube amps, and the beautiful classic rock sound was something that’s always eluded me. While practicing is an important part of any guitarist’s journey to greatness, effects and amps also have equally important roles. A decent amp makes the difference between an electric guitar that sounds …
Who doesn’t love plugging in their ax to an amp at max volume? A trusty amp is a musician’s humble friend and a must-have for any guitarist. You may already know that you cannot play an electric guitar without amplifiers. That’s because, unlike acoustic guitars which do have a resonating body that ‘amplifies’ string vibrations- …
As amps and effects can get pretty expensive, guitar playing can be a rewarding yet expensive hobby. A quality amplifier can make a huge difference in tone and help each player uniquely shape their playing. I have many amps that are quite expensive but none as cheap yet convenient as this one. As a small …