There's a "splat" to the attack that Vox amps have that's just unique. That little thing has it!! Very cool, I'd use that for what I do (worship) in a heartbeat.
Another thought after watching the whole show... This Vox acts a lot like my little 10w Vox Pathfinder solid state amp a friend gave me because his son didn't want it. Put a delay and drive pedal (I use a Tube Driver with a 12ax7) in front of it and mike it or go direct to the PA and it suddenly turns into a good enough amp for small pub gigs, in an 8lb box the size of a toaster. Take it, your guitar and a couple pedals to the gig and you're good. And actually an acoustic with a preamp/pickup sounds pretty good through it too on the clean channel.
I have a Joyo and a orange micro and they are loud I love the sound and the little bit of space they take up. And I also shake my head when I make an offer on something and it’s rejected but months later it’s still sitting
Stood your ground and scored! I have a few of the 20w Joyo Bantamp amps and pumping them through a 1x12 Celestion sounds great with plenty of volume. 12AX7 tube preamps to boot! Really fun.
Awesome little amp. It sounds great to my ears. I just wish I could get sound like that out of my $40 dollar Mitchell. I can't for the life of me sound anywhere close to what you get. Your talent is second to none!
I love the gear talk! The Vox seems like a more than capable amp. I have a G5 Infinium head paired with a Monoprice 1x12. It's great for home use. I also have a Joyo Bluejay that I use for clean and crunch with my pedalboard. Highly recommend those when they go on sale. They make a 2 channel Vox version as well
@j-man9457 I actually just listed the G5 for sale! It's a great amp, just going in a different direction. The little lunchbox amps serve me well, so there's no point in holding onto it
Cool, I have the boutique version. Now I’m motivated to get it out of the box again! I’d like to take off the handle so it will fit in the guitar case. Nice review! Good picking!
Reminds me of a local pawn shop story, they had put out a Sterling 7-string metal-oriented guitar and a fellow customer was negotiating for a discount. Price was $280, reducing by 20% for every 90 days it doesn't sell- a typical policy. There is virtually no popular demand for this very specialized guitar. Dude offered $200 cash just to get the basic FR-type trem and 7-pole Seymour Duncans out of it for a project. "Nope, just can't do that." ("So how 'bout $220 cash, can you meet me there?") "Nope, sorry." ("I don't think you're going to get $280 but good luck.") Six months later that guitar still hangs on their wall getting no buyer attention, price is now down to $180 and no takers yet. Needless to say, if it was a six-string model it would've probably been gone by the first markdown to $224, and almost certainly by now. So who else thinks the shop should've jumped on $220 cash six months ago? I would've in their position. As the saying goes, "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." Especially these days.
@@j-man9457 Thanks J! Same day, same shop I picked up a used '04 Squier Strat hardtail for $80 (talked 'em down from $90 because of a broken saddle, replaced it with a new set of brass ones from Musiclily- recommended and excellent!). The guitar was mainly just grimy and needed new strings, a setup and some love. Otherwise, great condition and nearly unplayed, without a scratch on it. This was a Samick actually, from Indonesia. Look for 'SI' in the serial prefix- these are generally very good. Did a total teardown/renovation/setup like you do, have a super 'better than new' giggable guitar now for $120 and a few enjoyable hours of my time. I wouldn't trade this Squier for a current Fender Player or MIM. Have a great day brother.
❤ You seriously have me wanting a tele SS style or traditional .. Had the bullet and if they are even better if be over the moon. Also that HSS musi always stares at me on your wall. Hahahah @@j-man9457
Pawn shops- get them before they get you! Sweet buy and funny story. It's amazing you can grab a 1 lb amp and gig with it and not sound like a tinny piece of crap. There are so many great choices these days. I research on UA-cam, but the ones with huge subscriber numbers who get paid I treat like a tv ad. Trust means a lot these days and honest opinions are tough to come by. It's why I subscribe- besides that cool pickin"!
Hey J-MAN, I didn’t get to see your cables there after you showed us the speaker output jack, so just in case, I thought I’d give a friendly word of warning for you and anyone else out there reading this: Do NOT use a standard guitar cable or headphone cable for the speaker connection! You need a SPEAKER wire for a speaker connection. They all may share the same 1/4” TS/TRS connectors, but speaker wires are much thicker than guitar or headphone cables, since they’re carrying FAR greater wattage. If you use a guitar cable for a speaker connection, the high current levels of the speaker connection may very well melt the cable and kill your amp in short order with the resulting open circuit, particularly if it is a tube amp or a solid state amp that does not have open circuit protection.
I have heard mixed reviews on those Vox amps butt am finding out some good things about those Quilter amps thought about getting one but I found I really don't need it in my situation but would be cool to have one none the less
kool "little" amp bro! i did a trade(traded a donner guitar) for a sweet reverb pedal...its a jhs "hall reverb" and goes nicely with my crate v5 tube amp(5watts)... maybe im a member of the "5watt world" hahaha!!! only controls are power/vol/tone....its a bit lacking on the bass side...wonder how i can add a tiny bit more bass to it....i do have a drive pedal with a "dumble switch" which adds bass...cant hurt to give it a go hey!
@@j-man9457 koool! i messed about with the dumble pedal(sonicake blues screamer) and im verry pleased with the sounds i get weee!! if you can find one in your area grab one...no cheaper way to get that alexander dumble vibe!
I've come across these and the Joyo types in the same format from time to time, but since I don't run a separate spkr cab I've never been interested. It does seem a better alternative to the overpriced Yamaha THR10 Cal sent me though.
@@j-man9457 well i will be waiting for a while at that price , twice the price of the guitar. got a new guitar again another Grote will e-mail a pic in a few days with Humbucker's this time tele style
I love it when things just work out😆 We are all having a great laugh with you!!
Keep having fun!
@@guitarzan0515 haha thanks buddy!
There's a "splat" to the attack that Vox amps have that's just unique. That little thing has it!! Very cool, I'd use that for what I do (worship) in a heartbeat.
@@shanerose5348 yup for sure 😃
Another thought after watching the whole show... This Vox acts a lot like my little 10w Vox Pathfinder solid state amp a friend gave me because his son didn't want it. Put a delay and drive pedal (I use a Tube Driver with a 12ax7) in front of it and mike it or go direct to the PA and it suddenly turns into a good enough amp for small pub gigs, in an 8lb box the size of a toaster. Take it, your guitar and a couple pedals to the gig and you're good. And actually an acoustic with a preamp/pickup sounds pretty good through it too on the clean channel.
@@markpell8979 awesome man! Sounds like a winner!
It's fun to hear a story where a pawn shop screws themselves, instead of everyone else. I love hanging out in your basement.
@@danrunnoft6642 hahaha love having ya visit! 😀
I have a Joyo and a orange micro and they are loud I love the sound and the little bit of space they take up. And I also shake my head when I make an offer on something and it’s rejected but months later it’s still sitting
@@ilikeblackguitars hahaha yup 100%
Great story Jay. I love Pawn shop tales lol
@@markredsicker9392 hahaha usually I'm not that fortunate, but this was funny how it ended up!😀
Stood your ground and scored! I have a few of the 20w Joyo Bantamp amps and pumping them through a 1x12 Celestion sounds great with plenty of volume. 12AX7 tube preamps to boot! Really fun.
@@cataclysmicconverter awesome... I looked at those too
The nao tube thing is legit. I tried the Vox Super Mini Beetle. My son in laws. Creamy tone. Seriously.
I bet this is basically that head in smaller package. Looks like same features.
Awesome little amp. It sounds great to my ears. I just wish I could get sound like that out of my $40 dollar Mitchell. I can't for the life of me sound anywhere close to what you get. Your talent is second to none!
@@rainerjaschke5216 ahhh don't be too hard on yourself. We are our worst critics!
Thanks for checking in.
How are things with you?
Nice J-man!!!
I enjoy your videos..
Where's the coffee pot!! 😂🙋♂️☕️
@@Vern859 lol!
Thanks!
Great demo!
I love the gear talk! The Vox seems like a more than capable amp. I have a G5 Infinium head paired with a Monoprice 1x12. It's great for home use. I also have a Joyo Bluejay that I use for clean and crunch with my pedalboard. Highly recommend those when they go on sale. They make a 2 channel Vox version as well
@@zombiemontage cool man! I demoed a G5 a while back. I liked it. 😀
@j-man9457 I actually just listed the G5 for sale! It's a great amp, just going in a different direction. The little lunchbox amps serve me well, so there's no point in holding onto it
@@zombiemontage right on!
Cool, I have the boutique version. Now I’m motivated to get it out of the box again! I’d like to take off the handle so it will fit in the guitar case. Nice review! Good picking!
@@pangoroo thanks... Yeah you really don't need a handle on this haha!
What a cra-cra, funny-ass story, Justin! And, what a great deal you finally got 🎸
@@allenmahan9393 Worth the wait I guess hahaha!
Who's Justin?
@@thomasgreenan8617 Justin, Jason, pretty close hahaha!
Reminds me of a local pawn shop story, they had put out a Sterling 7-string metal-oriented guitar and a fellow customer was negotiating for a discount. Price was $280, reducing by 20% for every 90 days it doesn't sell- a typical policy. There is virtually no popular demand for this very specialized guitar. Dude offered $200 cash just to get the basic FR-type trem and 7-pole Seymour Duncans out of it for a project. "Nope, just can't do that." ("So how 'bout $220 cash, can you meet me there?") "Nope, sorry." ("I don't think you're going to get $280 but good luck.") Six months later that guitar still hangs on their wall getting no buyer attention, price is now down to $180 and no takers yet. Needless to say, if it was a six-string model it would've probably been gone by the first markdown to $224, and almost certainly by now. So who else thinks the shop should've jumped on $220 cash six months ago? I would've in their position. As the saying goes, "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush." Especially these days.
@@markpell8979 hahaha! Excellent!
@@j-man9457 Thanks J! Same day, same shop I picked up a used '04 Squier Strat hardtail for $80 (talked 'em down from $90 because of a broken saddle, replaced it with a new set of brass ones from Musiclily- recommended and excellent!). The guitar was mainly just grimy and needed new strings, a setup and some love. Otherwise, great condition and nearly unplayed, without a scratch on it. This was a Samick actually, from Indonesia. Look for 'SI' in the serial prefix- these are generally very good. Did a total teardown/renovation/setup like you do, have a super 'better than new' giggable guitar now for $120 and a few enjoyable hours of my time. I wouldn't trade this Squier for a current Fender Player or MIM. Have a great day brother.
@@markpell8979 nice one man! Love those finds!
Moncton. Hahah Trailer park boys taught me so much about Canadian stuff. Not to forget, King of Donair lmao
These little mini amps are brilliant. I want to try them one day. The joyo Blue Jay too
@@robertclarkguitar hahaha! 🤣
@@robertclarkguitar yeah very giggable amps on a budget!👍
❤ You seriously have me wanting a tele SS style or traditional .. Had the bullet and if they are even better if be over the moon. Also that HSS musi always stares at me on your wall. Hahahah @@j-man9457
That is amazing... Thanks for sharing!
Pawn shops- get them before they get you! Sweet buy and funny story. It's amazing you can grab a 1 lb amp and gig with it and not sound like a tinny piece of crap. There are so many great choices these days. I research on UA-cam, but the ones with huge subscriber numbers who get paid I treat like a tv ad. Trust means a lot these days and honest opinions are tough to come by. It's why I subscribe- besides that cool pickin"!
Your picking has me grinning J!!
@@615theGuitar yup my picking is certainly laughable haha! 😂😂😂
@@j-man9457 you're a good man J !
@@615theGuitar as are YOU!😀🤘
@@j-man9457 thanks bud, I appreciate that. 🙂
I have the clean version of this amp and I’ve gigged with it. It’s fun to show it off to your guitar playing buddies.
@@RandalSmith haha! Yeah throws em for a loop for sure!
Hey J-MAN, I didn’t get to see your cables there after you showed us the speaker output jack, so just in case, I thought I’d give a friendly word of warning for you and anyone else out there reading this: Do NOT use a standard guitar cable or headphone cable for the speaker connection! You need a SPEAKER wire for a speaker connection. They all may share the same 1/4” TS/TRS connectors, but speaker wires are much thicker than guitar or headphone cables, since they’re carrying FAR greater wattage. If you use a guitar cable for a speaker connection, the high current levels of the speaker connection may very well melt the cable and kill your amp in short order with the resulting open circuit, particularly if it is a tube amp or a solid state amp that does not have open circuit protection.
@@zuperdee yes for sure! Speaker cables only for amp connections!😀
I have heard mixed reviews on those Vox amps butt am finding out some good things about those Quilter amps thought about getting one but I found I really don't need it in my situation but would be cool to have one none the less
@@kennethhoneycutt4513 yeah I prefer the Quilter bit for a small home practice amp the Vox is 👍
Also super beetle amp and cab w tubular legs
kool "little" amp bro!
i did a trade(traded a donner guitar) for a sweet reverb pedal...its a jhs "hall reverb" and goes nicely with my crate v5 tube amp(5watts)...
maybe im a member of the "5watt world" hahaha!!!
only controls are power/vol/tone....its a bit lacking on the bass side...wonder how i can add a tiny bit more bass to it....i do have a drive pedal with a "dumble switch" which adds bass...cant hurt to give it a go hey!
@@birdman316 get yourself an EQ pedal... MXR or Boss! Then you can dial in what you want😀
@@j-man9457 koool!
i messed about with the dumble pedal(sonicake blues screamer) and im verry pleased with the sounds i get weee!!
if you can find one in your area grab one...no cheaper way to get that alexander dumble vibe!
Great video
@@charlespeeler2274 ahhh thanks man!😊
Beatles!!!!!!!!!!!
@@theguitarprofessionals8584 for sure brother!
I've come across these and the Joyo types in the same format from time to time, but since I don't run a separate spkr cab I've never been interested. It does seem a better alternative to the overpriced Yamaha THR10 Cal sent me though.
@@2bikemikesguitartopics145 yeah probably not as many features, but what it does, it does well, and it's loud if you want it to be! 😃
lol, great raw demo, in your basement! Thx!!
@@scottjohnston1028 thanks for visiting 😀
what pickups did you put in that Musi ?
@@rogerrousell9789 Joe Barden Modern T Gatton pups!
@@j-man9457 will have to ck them out .Where did you purchase them? will i have to sell the house to get a set. ha ha!
@@rogerrousell9789 got them directly from Joe Barden. Yes they were just south of 400$!
@@j-man9457 well i will be waiting for a while at that price , twice the price of the guitar. got a new guitar again another Grote will e-mail a pic in a few days with Humbucker's this time tele style
You need Moar Telecasters :). Best Regards and Best Wishes!
@@hanovergreen4091 hahaha working on it lol!