It's about time someone did a video on how good these little amps sound instead of knocking them for not sounding like a full blown plexi. Personally I have the Orange Crush Mini and it's amazing either on it's own or through another cab. Great video Dagan.
I love these gear reviews. Dagan is positive and passionate about affordable gear "That doesn't suck" I like the positivity and the real info and real sounds of the actual things he's talking about. I am an adult beginner and I don't buy anything unless I consult Dagan's videos first! He has not let me down yet!
You Sir are without question the MOST enthusiastic and energetic entity on UA-cam. Nice Vid, Love your stuff! Almost forgot, I have two Boss Katanas and they sound great. it's so cool to run your stereo effects units into a couple of mini amps.You can get high end sound with low volume and low price. You can't beat that.
Man this fella is infectious. I watched this video to get an idea for a gift but level of enjoyment on display made me buy an epiphone les Paul for myself instead. I haven’t got a fecking clue how to play it though
Even in this age, this guy is such rock and roll! It's awesome watching him! Edit: "Show me something more adorable that isn't a puppy." - Best said dialogue about a mini amp, ever.
I want to criticize his tone techniques, but I passionately support guitarists and guitar advocates, and my critique seems just mean. He seems like a really good guy and I feel bad about critiquing any guitarists. So I applaud him as more like a hero.
2 years on from when this came out - and it’s made me realise that I’ve made a good decision to buy a Vox Amplug 2 - gone for the Clean model as I love folk, blues and jazz and those clean tones are superb!
I know it’s two years later... I have the new Blackstar SuperFly with extended 12W cab. It fn rocks. I got the deluxe main amp package. Came with rechargeable portable battery with USB port, flashlight, and another 9v fm port for extended cab. Also came with batteries as well. Other treats include nice carry bag with plenty of pocket space. The bag is set up so you don’t even have to take the amp out of the bag!!! Sweet. I’m very picky about my gear and keeping it looken nice. Only wish is that the cab came with a bag. Oh, with carrying the bag; it feels like a camera-bag. It is well worth the money. Very lite too. Cab came with batteries and mic cord.
you're the best reviewer around, no doubts. I just have doubts which mini amp I'd take... If I could, would have one of each. But I'd stay between the VOX AC2 because of the drums, Laney because of the possibility to connect the app with the 1000 effects and the Fender, because that sound is simply awesome! Hard choice.
I take my guitar to work and practice on my breaks. I was looking for a mini transistor radio size amp to be more stealthy walking into work without a bulky guitar AND a bulky amp AND my lunch. These mini amps have gotten smaller and better over the years. This review has helped a lot on my decision. Thanks.
I use a Boss Katana Mini 7w most of the time. I also use the Orange Crush Mini ($69 Amazon) into a Orange 20 watt non-powered Orange cab ($99 Amazon) with my board when I am busking or do not feel like dragging my heavy amplifier around to small bar gigs or coffee shops. Very compact and portable. Can fit into a large backpack or duffle bag. It does not need to plug into a wall socket. Just needs one 9v battery. i power my Orange mini with a rechargeable power bank that powers my pedal and my orange mini. I used to have a Fender tonemaster and was a bit of disappointed in its sound. I loved my Vox Mini but it eventually died. First the main speaker went out on one of them and the other one i had the vocal in went out. Loved the sound while it lasted. Instead of trying to get them fixed i decided to sell one and gave away the other.
I rewired the speaker on my Orange micro crush to a 1/4 jack socket to use as a speaker out. Plugged into a Marshall cab it sounds HUGE and has that real Orange tone. I can also vouch for the Blackstar Fly, which you don't feature here. Amazing amp. Especially for £40. I use it everyday and never wish I had a bigger amp with me!
It was worth for me as I bought the bundle with second speaker and power adapter. The bundle costed 30 Euro more than buying the Fly 3 alone. The second speaker add some space to your sound and it´s great if you use the amp as speaker to listen to music as well. I actually find the Blackstar speakers are way better than most speaker for computer you can buy within the same price range. So potentially you can replace the speakers of your computer with the BS Fly 3 and its second speaker.
Nice comparison!! Blackstar has a fantastic mini amp which is called Fly3 as you may know. It is smaller, lighter, and more affordable than katana mini.
*starts playing with the laney* Me: it's so good but I cant just drop 100 on a mini amp *starts messing with the app* Me: I'm finna drop 100 on a mini amp, I would save so much money on petals oh my fucking gods (I'm a broke college student beginner with a bullet telecaster so yeah this is the mindset rn)
Just when you show me an amp that I want to buy you show me another one that I got to have. Then sell me on the next one that I can't live without. Love them all. New sub thanks.
I happened upon your channel for the first time today, great topic and demos. Your personality and style reminded me of the great Philthy Animal Taylor from Motörhead, I hope you understand I mean that as high praise.
But which one of these has the cleanest tone, HELP! I'm planning to buy a mini amp and use it for surf rock, I got the reverb and compresser pedals, I just need the right mini amp
I have three of the Vox amplugs, AC 30 being one of them, I really like them ..hell, better than my full size amp. I may try one of his suggestions, while wondering why my rum is gone
My ZT Lunchbox puts out 100wRMS via internal speaker (half the size of the Victory 'with' a speaker inside) and another 100wRMS via external cabinet (handles ANY 8ohm cabinet) ... Total 200wRMS + cabinet... drowning out 100w heads... the small light amp is perfect for travel with a Vox Fx Starstream guitar, or any guitar + a modelling pedalboard (like my Line 6 POD 500X HD)... and it's actually the size of a kids lunchbox!
The blackstar V2 is a GREAT amp with many variations... but the only down side is I would only recommend it to those that are not going to play "heavy" (death, Black etc...) effectively... but overall it's a nifty little amp 8.9/10
That Marshall sounds awesome, I'm planing to buy a mini amp and a guitar for getting back into playing the it, but I don't like to make too much noise, but I'm really into black and death metal.
I would like if you review a mini amp Nu-x mighty lite BT mini As the other reviews on youtube I think it’s also one of the best mini amps for home use and can also connect to its application
I have the Marshall one it's great to practice outside on back porch but the Vox would save me having to plug in pedals and taking out wires and stuff, and that Blackstar sounds awesome!
Im gonna feel bad when i have to take one apart for for my guitar with built in amp. They are just so cool, but they are also the perfect size for hacking a custom guitar.
@@derekscott5366 No yet, due to quarantine I'm trying not expend so much money for now, but I really want get it. I'll tell you how it is when I can buy it. 😉
@@doka8564 No yet, they sold out it, I want buy it but for now I've cared about my expenses due corona. This amp is a bit more expensive than usual here and I must buy it online (adding shipping costs), but I could buy it in october for my birthday, if there are more for that day.
@Everything Ikr, I was gifted one and I fully expected it to be a joke but after owning one for probably 9 or 10 years now I'd say it's the PERFECT office/bedroom amp. I love mine and wouldnt take anything for it.
Not really comparable with these though. Microcube and vox mini 3 are both as small as you can get while still being considered "proper amps". Whereas these pocket sized things we see here are more novelties,, a lot of fun, but basically toys.
I'd probably have to go for the blackstar due to being able to use it as a wee stereo for tunes or watching a movie. I work 10 on 4 off in the middle of nowhere... so that'd be an epic wee weapon
He doesn't work there. He breaks in at night, makes a video.
😂😂
hahahahaahahahah!
We'll catch him one day...
@@arig220 why do you even write that?
@@arig220 its a thing called a joke, you might have heard of them.....
“1 watt of awesomeness” literally the greatest quote ever
Imagine playing a bass on that
@@danielestrada8932 way to see an amplifier walk
It's about time someone did a video on how good these little amps sound instead of knocking them for not sounding like a full blown plexi. Personally I have the Orange Crush Mini and it's amazing either on it's own or through another cab. Great video Dagan.
I love these gear reviews. Dagan is positive and passionate about affordable gear "That doesn't suck" I like the positivity and the real info and real sounds of the actual things he's talking about. I am an adult beginner and I don't buy anything unless I consult Dagan's videos first! He has not let me down yet!
"Show me something more adorable that isn't a puppy" --Dagan talking about adorable little amps
😂💀
You Sir are without question the MOST enthusiastic and energetic entity on UA-cam.
Nice Vid, Love your stuff!
Almost forgot, I have two Boss Katanas and they sound great. it's so cool to run your stereo effects units into a couple of mini amps.You can get high end sound with low volume and low price. You can't beat that.
apparently you've never watched fred XD
@@dangwancie4797 Haha I'll check him out
Forget the amps...I'm drooling over his guitar.
Its a steve vai signature, you can get them for 500 bucks
@@brycin123 The one he has in the video definitely looks like the $3000 one.
It a variation on a jem.
It is the signature Jem that is 3 grand. However you can find cheaper models and get an after market pickguard.
same here .............. staring at the inlay on the 6th fret, it changes hue ..........
Gunslinger forget his guitar, I’m drooling over his eggplant 🍆
Man this fella is infectious. I watched this video to get an idea for a gift but level of enjoyment on display made me buy an epiphone les Paul for myself instead. I haven’t got a fecking clue how to play it though
You dont choose the guitar, the guitar chooses you.
When you love what you do and live with passion, you become this man. Awesome job!
The words "let's hear it some more" fill me with joy every time. Great work Dagan!
I love how he has a true love for the music and doesn’t want to just hear his own voice! He’s the reason I subscribed for sure!
Even in this age, this guy is such rock and roll! It's awesome watching him!
Edit: "Show me something more adorable that isn't a puppy." - Best said dialogue about a mini amp, ever.
A kitten.
Just got the Orange amp, it is awesome.
Prefet for practice in the living room. Great recommendation.
Dagan is so fun to watch and to listen to. Great job!
Yeah, this is one dude that makes the top of my “want to jam with”! He just rocks. Plain and simple.
I want to criticize his tone techniques, but I passionately support guitarists and guitar advocates, and my critique seems just mean. He seems like a really good guy and I feel bad about critiquing any guitarists. So I applaud him as more like a hero.
I'm actually impressed how well, especially the 'mini' ones sounded here. An interesting test would be how they work in a mix. 😎
Probably not bad if you want the high end aspect
They did in the 60's. Listen to 'Wild Thing' and 'Lola'. And many others! 😃
He would be an amazing jack sperrow
Oh my god I was thinking the exact same thing
Such a tough choice between them. But, the VOX sounds the sweetest! Purple Rain won me over! LOL!
Which vox?
AC2 RhythmVox
Kickass, this dude could sell anything!
2 years on from when this came out - and it’s made me realise that I’ve made a good decision to buy a Vox Amplug 2 - gone for the Clean model as I love folk, blues and jazz and those clean tones are superb!
I know it’s two years later... I have the new Blackstar SuperFly with extended 12W cab. It fn rocks. I got the deluxe main amp package. Came with rechargeable portable battery with USB port, flashlight, and another 9v fm port for extended cab. Also came with batteries as well. Other treats include nice carry bag with plenty of pocket space. The bag is set up so you don’t even have to take the amp out of the bag!!! Sweet. I’m very picky about my gear and keeping it looken nice. Only wish is that the cab came with a bag. Oh, with carrying the bag; it feels like a camera-bag. It is well worth the money. Very lite too.
Cab came with batteries and mic cord.
Laney Mini sounds INCREDIBLE！
Yeah....kinda blown away by that one
It is not laney, tonebridge app.
Yeah sold on that one.
you're the best reviewer around, no doubts. I just have doubts which mini amp I'd take... If I could, would have one of each. But I'd stay between the VOX AC2 because of the drums, Laney because of the possibility to connect the app with the 1000 effects and the Fender, because that sound is simply awesome! Hard choice.
I could sit here all and watch/listen to you play
I almost started tearing up when he began the intro to Purple Rain. That was unexpected and gorgeous.
I take my guitar to work and practice on my breaks. I was looking for a mini transistor radio size amp to be more stealthy walking into work without a bulky guitar AND a bulky amp AND my lunch. These mini amps have gotten smaller and better over the years. This review has helped a lot on my decision. Thanks.
Which one did you choose and what do you think of it?
That is straight up burzum tone from that little fender amp. I got one for practicing when the wife is asleep
M8 you can practice on the stack while she is sleeping. But only once.....just once.
That vox sounds incredible
I use a Boss Katana Mini 7w most of the time. I also use the Orange Crush Mini ($69 Amazon) into a Orange 20 watt non-powered Orange cab ($99 Amazon) with my board when I am busking or do not feel like dragging my heavy amplifier around to small bar gigs or coffee shops. Very compact and portable. Can fit into a large backpack or duffle bag. It does not need to plug into a wall socket. Just needs one 9v battery. i power my Orange mini with a rechargeable power bank that powers my pedal and my orange mini. I used to have a Fender tonemaster and was a bit of disappointed in its sound. I loved my Vox Mini but it eventually died. First the main speaker went out on one of them and the other one i had the vocal in went out. Loved the sound while it lasted. Instead of trying to get them fixed i decided to sell one and gave away the other.
this might be the first time i've ever heard the Geordie use of the word 'Muckle' on youtube, and I LOVE IT. thanks!!
Awesome. I have the Blackstar Fly and the regular and bass versions of the Vox Rhythm mini-amps. Love 'em!
*Plays Back in Black with a Ibanez Jem*
Me: Imma head out
You not gonna say anything about him playing Van Halen on Jem?
@@lotlum4343 i was joking tho but yeah , you've made your point
Zane thebeast24 - A Jem can play Van Halen but a Peavy can't play Steve Vai.
Does it really matter
Who cares...
I'd love to hear that Laney connected to a huge outdoor stadium PA :)
Damn bro that mini marshal finna make me act up
I rewired the speaker on my Orange micro crush to a 1/4 jack socket to use as a speaker out. Plugged into a Marshall cab it sounds HUGE and has that real Orange tone.
I can also vouch for the Blackstar Fly, which you don't feature here. Amazing amp. Especially for £40. I use it everyday and never wish I had a bigger amp with me!
The Blackstar Fly beats the Katana 6-0 6-0. I bought the version with second speaker and also the bass version. Really amazing
Is that second speaker worth having then? I'm tempted...
It was worth for me as I bought the bundle with second speaker and power adapter. The bundle costed 30 Euro more than buying the Fly 3 alone. The second speaker add some space to your sound and it´s great if you use the amp as speaker to listen to music as well. I actually find the Blackstar speakers are way better than most speaker for computer you can buy within the same price range. So potentially you can replace the speakers of your computer with the BS Fly 3 and its second speaker.
What a great idea. Thanks for that :) I got mine free with a Guitarist magazine subscription, so a second speaker would still be a good deal.
@nick b . How u rewire?
He has this Jack Sparrow, can't stand still kind of vibe to him.
Jack Sparrows geordie guitar playing cousin
Output Jack Sparra
I love my Danelectro Honeytone N-10, with this amp I can get from clean to overdrive, drive and fuzz. I think the sound is amazing.
That Orange amp was pretty sick.
Just ordered the Laney (IRT version). My "real" rig is an IRT 120 through a vintage Crate 4x12 w/Celestions...
I will add update after I receive.
illiniheel67 Have you received it yet?
@@meyekull Looks like it blew him away
Andie Shore Looks like it REALLY blew him away
Hey you got it yet??
How cool would it be, if a band recorded a full studio album, using only mini amps. That would be pretty crazy 🤣
Challenge accepted
Maybe burzum or darkthrone already did it... even before mini amps existed 😂
Bought a VOX Mini with drum. You would merit a com. Hello from France!
Nice comparison!! Blackstar has a fantastic mini amp which is called Fly3 as you may know. It is smaller, lighter, and more affordable than katana mini.
I'm in the market for a mini.... this was totally very helpful !! excellent guitar player and salesman 👏👏
Dagan gets way to into it hahaha! Nice work! This is so emtertaining!
That look on your face after returning to the song after the jam on the lil fender. Priceless
I love the blackstar fly 3
The distortion on the fender is very punk! Luv it!
sounds like black metal
Purple rain nice, this a great informative video I've never used any of those tiny amps im impressed
This Vox sounds like an old AM/FM radio, but I like it. 10:55 Reminds me golden era.
*starts playing with the laney*
Me: it's so good but I cant just drop 100 on a mini amp
*starts messing with the app*
Me: I'm finna drop 100 on a mini amp, I would save so much money on petals oh my fucking gods
(I'm a broke college student beginner with a bullet telecaster so yeah this is the mindset rn)
Just when you show me an amp that I want to buy you show me another one that I got to have. Then sell me on the next one that I can't live without. Love them all. New sub thanks.
I happened upon your channel for the first time today, great topic and demos. Your personality and style reminded me of the great Philthy Animal Taylor from Motörhead, I hope you understand I mean that as high praise.
But which one of these has the cleanest tone, HELP!
I'm planning to buy a mini amp and use it for surf rock, I got the reverb and compresser pedals, I just need the right mini amp
I think you should get a vox. aaand it has chorus and delay :)
i do like the blackstar the most. this little thing is packed with features every beginner whould love
I have three of the Vox amplugs, AC 30 being one of them, I really like them ..hell, better than my full size amp. I may try one of his suggestions, while wondering why my rum is gone
It’s like Russel brand learned quitar.... and was born up north. Love this man
My ZT Lunchbox puts out 100wRMS via internal speaker (half the size of the Victory 'with' a speaker inside) and another 100wRMS via external cabinet (handles ANY 8ohm cabinet) ... Total 200wRMS + cabinet... drowning out 100w heads... the small light amp is perfect for travel with a Vox Fx Starstream guitar, or any guitar + a modelling pedalboard (like my Line 6 POD 500X HD)... and it's actually the size of a kids lunchbox!
Great demo - some very cool minis
I bought a box mini3. Pretty rad for 100$ . It's like a busking super machine
I bought a couple of these little amps, the Mini3 is my favorite.
The blackstar V2 is a GREAT amp with many variations... but the only down side is I would only recommend it to those that are not going to play "heavy" (death, Black etc...) effectively... but overall it's a nifty little amp 8.9/10
Guitarist: yo thx man for this mini amp for my guitar
Bassist: *gets socks* ight ima head out
Man! I already have the vox ac30 amplug and the katana mini but now i want the orange and the laney as well!
Those little amps would go perfect with my little Stone Henge.
Make sure you get one that goes up to 11.
Great video! Makes it even Harder to pick One Now.
Getting one of these, not for a guitar, but to give a bit more oomph to a silent violin that fell into my hands recently +^_^+
You got me at Laney’s tone bridge app
I'm sold on the Laney Mini for a carry-on/backpack amp!
I like the Blackstar in case the sound is real and comes directly from it without any tricks.
That Marshall sounds awesome, I'm planing to buy a mini amp and a guitar for getting back into playing the it, but I don't like to make too much noise, but I'm really into black and death metal.
Get an amp with a line out for headphones, that way all anyone else will hear is the acoustic sound. Rock out as loud as you want in your own head 😆
LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, just wanted you to know.
Dang. Never heard of the Laney. that sounds fantastic.
I would like if you review a mini amp
Nu-x mighty lite BT mini
As the other reviews on youtube
I think it’s also one of the best mini amps for home use and can also connect to its application
Laney offers endless combinations of tone im amazed
"Billy bragg" was doing the belt clip thang in the 80s !!!
The Laney and Katana Mini made me look twice at my THR5.. solid little amps!
I bought a Music Yo (Gibson outlet in Memphis) online! The best tiny amp I ever had! No longer made.
Obligatory Russell Brand comment.
duly noted
Great video man! just what i was looking for! I'm a fan now
The vox stack one at the end was absolutely cute
I have the Marshall one it's great to practice outside on back porch but the Vox would save me having to plug in pedals and taking out wires and stuff, and that Blackstar sounds awesome!
Great stuff. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks a bunch mate. 👌🏿
That Marshall actually sounds pretty great
Im gonna feel bad when i have to take one apart for for my guitar with built in amp. They are just so cool, but they are also the perfect size for hacking a custom guitar.
Hey a smokey amp. They're like 20£ and sound like a pissed off wasp. If you like that sort of thing
Mmmm, that Vox AC2 seem perfect to me.
Did you buy it in the end if so what do you think of it
Cheers
@@derekscott5366 No yet, due to quarantine I'm trying not expend so much money for now, but I really want get it. I'll tell you how it is when I can buy it. 😉
@@blackf9068 hi, did you try it?
@@doka8564 No yet, they sold out it, I want buy it but for now I've cared about my expenses due corona. This amp is a bit more expensive than usual here and I must buy it online (adding shipping costs), but I could buy it in october for my birthday, if there are more for that day.
I got the laney...so much bang for the buck!
Vox Mini 3 or 5 are the best of the modeling amps!
I own the Laney and I am very happy
I think I'll take the Laney Mini-ST-Lion
Would be cool to see where the spark mini fits
Another great roundup, but dear God, Dagan, take a breath! 😂
Is Dagan playing the $500 (USD) Steven Vai Ibanez JEM JR?
No he's playing the jem 7v, the 3 grand one
sweet ibenez love the art work on the fretboard
I just bought that same color strap, I love it!
No Roland micro cube. It's a really good amp.
@Everything Ikr, I was gifted one and I fully expected it to be a joke but after owning one for probably 9 or 10 years now I'd say it's the PERFECT office/bedroom amp. I love mine and wouldnt take anything for it.
@Everything boss katana mini
Roland Cube Lite is a little beast. Clean tones from it are really impressive. Definitely an underrated micro amp option
Not really comparable with these though. Microcube and vox mini 3 are both as small as you can get while still being considered "proper amps". Whereas these pocket sized things we see here are more novelties,, a lot of fun, but basically toys.
SogySeal just bought the cube for my son. I’m getting one soon too
I really like the way you talk, u remind me of some of the characters from Harry Potter
You are so fun to watch, I'm subscribing.
That Tonebridge feature on the Laney is nuts! I might have to get one.
I'd probably have to go for the blackstar due to being able to use it as a wee stereo for tunes or watching a movie. I work 10 on 4 off in the middle of nowhere... so that'd be an epic wee weapon
The Marshal MS-2 also comes in a full stack, called the MS-4, which I cannot recommend enough. To me, that thing is awesome!
Besided look whats diff between that an ms2
I used to run my baby MARSHALL thru my Fender BXR 300 with a Lea Paul. Sounded pretty good.
I personally love the laney mini lion heart