Top 3 Best Mini Guitar Amplifiers
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
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What's your fav mini amp?
Blackstar Fly3:
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Boss Katana Mini:
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just looking for a practice amp can just plug an play not to loud to disturb neighbors yet when use head phones can crank it an get awsome tones
I love how you say katana
you should hear how I saw Mario!
I just invested in the Katana mini and the sound that comes out of a little box... is mind blowing
The Pignose rocks. It may only have a volume control(shaped like a pigs snout) but it does have a great sound.
Those mini amps kick butt, I find myself using them more than my regular amps...!
jorge cortez which do you have?
lando27music
Fly 3 and katana... have played through a vox but do not own it.
Wife loves the fly 3 for playing music around the house so I gave her that one, time for me to get another fly 3, the one with Bluetooth.
jorge cortez ah ya cool, the Fly 3 doubles as a great music player speaker too.
Xavier Roberts win the lottery, buy a house, people=shit, Slipknot had that right😂😂😂 in fact she probably doesn’t even hear you play that’s just society bothering you so you would buy a house because you have money left to do things you enjoy and people prefer you to go work more and have a shitty life like them always running after money to pay more for everyone else than yourself😎 they’ve been as far as messing my guitars intonation and breaking my amp😂😂😂😂 but they failed in finding me better to do, so I just got a fixed non-adjustable bridge guitar and an over the top reliable and sounding tube pod I can plug into any stereo sound system, no more assholes problems😎 when all you earn goes away to pay anyone but yourself there’s no point of going to work😂😂😂🤷♂️
Xavier Roberts dude get a decibel meter, get your amp same amount of decibel as your tv, next time she calls the cops shows the cops it’s same noise but she never calls for the tv, problem solved. Enjoy your amps to the fullest😎 until you find a good wife😜 I always kept my amps at home at same volume as the tv and people where always complaining about the guitar like it’s their business what I do in my appartment, just people being the assholes they are. You pay your rent, so you are at home and can do whatever you want in your home man😎 just don’t hit the floor with your foot to step the tempo😂😂😂😂 that would be going for trouble😜
I have Blackstar fly 3 Bluetooth and added speaker and have used it in front of 30 people. It’s great because it will go anywhere. Hospitals, homes, parks and it’s awesome. I do have a Fishman Solo Amp for bigger venues.
nice!
I just got the Neon Green Blackstar Fly 3 Mini today it was 75.99 it's the 2021 version it sounds awesome Rock On Landon your right some are like toys!!
I like the look of the neon models
Great little amps. Cool vid man! 😎👍
+intheblues I wonder if the other big name companies will eventually make something that sounds good. maybe there's no money in it.
lando27music seems like the Fly 3 has the segment taken care of, at least in brick and mortar stores here in the UK. It's the only sub-£100 practice amp I can find in stores here. I got a Fender mustang mini on eBay in the end, not the tiny fender 3" speaker model but the baby brother of the mustangs I II III etc. So you can even import InTheBlues' excellent mustang patches -with a couple of compromises - using Fender Fuse. It's a shame that amp wasn't more popular and more available, it's been ideal for a learner like me. I bought the mini orange amp first actually, that's a good one, but doesn't really do a lot, like it has one good tone at one good volume level. Fun though.
I was going to get the Marshall ms4 but woud my money be btter spent on a Blackstar then?
+James Anderson I would say absolutely fly over the Marshall
Review black star. Bass amp
I've got an even better travel setup (because I'm on the road about 48 weeks a year). I use a Tribit bluetooth speaker along with a Zoom G1X Four effects pedal. It sounds amazing.....The hard part is programming the pedal but for practice or recording live for your friends & family, it's perfect. The Eric Johnson tone is particularly good and I wind up using that for most lead practice.
How do you connect the pedal to bluetooth speaker?
@@jiaoyizhidao Sadly they don't have bluetooth on the output (serious design flaw) but my Tribit uses bluetooth or direct 1/8" connection. So I use a 1/4" to 1/8" cable and physically connect them. Works great and sounds fairly good considering.
I tried the mini amps FLAMMA FA05 and DONNER CYCLOPS, good mini amps for around 80 dollars
thanks for sharing!
I've used a Fly 3 for about a year and a half, it's great. I recommend getting the power adapter(an extra $10) with it when you purchase the amp, otherwise it is (or was) $20.
Allen Woody it is amazingly good on batteries too, but ya having the plug power is alwayd good
Here in Korea, the majority of the concensus is that NOTHING out there beats a VOX mini 3 in terms of sound quality. People swear by this amp (especially in this segment). I'm a noobie shopping for a mini amp myself, but I love the color and design of Orange amps, and thus torn between Orange and VOX mini3.
cool!
I’m actually torn between the Vox and the katana. But my pedals seem to work best with the Katana so I chose the Katana. However I wish the Katana had an ac adapter.
hey cool. ya the adapter is an add on. not sure how much $$
Why , why would you want that ?
Great reviews on the battery micros! Keep them coming. Would love to hear your take on the Fly 3 vs. one of the Yamaha THRs... Obviously the THR has more flexibility and can do a lot more, but when you consider the price/value equation (which your videos always do) then it's a much tougher call.
hey thanks! I hope to have a THR on the channel at some point. I've only played the THR5 and it was in a store. I'll see if I can get one for a future comparison.
Michael McIlwrath I've got my hands on a Yamaha THR5. check out my Instagram page: instagram.com/p/BasITnKF55d/
Michael McIlwrath thr10 cost 6x more too. Fly 3 is only 59.00
Anyone who's planning to buy the vox, get the mini5 rhythm instead. The price difference is like 10 euros and you get more volume, and there are like 100 drum rhythms built in which you can play along with
thanks for the recommendation. it is definitely very similar to the mini 3 with more stuff. 👍😁
the Mini 5 is great.
For a portable Roland cube can't be beat
Have you tried vox mini 5
Fender Passport Mini is never considered, but has all the features and output capability you could want for the price.
haven't heard of that one. will check it out if I come across it! 🎸👍
That's quite a big bigger than the other ones, if I recall, but a great amp.
The Pignose still sounds great as well
Vox 3 is really, surprisingly good.. Guy wad playing it in the street last week, and it sounded just great!
$4 wooden box from Dollarama.
$2 TPA 3110 amp board/30Watts p/side.
Couple of full-range 3" speakers.
$40 Lekato headphone amp on AliX
Hot glue, soldering iron, wire, and half a brain.....$0
Certainly sounds on par and probably has more FX. Bluetoothing it is easy.
One of my friends just got a Blackstar Fly 3. Great little amp for what it is. I think you have to purchase a separate power supply for it.
ah cool, or 6 AA batteries
I have the Fly 3 with extension cabinet and external power. One thing that NO ONE tells you is that it doesn't like Lithium -Ion batteries. Works well with old style alkaline AA batts. It actually works better on batts than with the power in... too much noise at higher gain levels... even with nothing plugged into it. The delay feature is pretty cool to play with though. and you can plug in your mp3 or other devices to play along to.
hey thanks for the info about the Lithium batteries. I've only tried alkaline myself so I didn't know that was an issue.
does it not sound as good, or the power runs out really fast?
the amp just doesn't support the L-i use. power disappears before you can even plug your guitar into it. this with brand new batts. Also, Blackstar has a users forum for FAQ's.
I've had my Fly3 for a long time and use L-ion batteries all the time. I notice zero difference. I suppose it depends if you use cheap Duracell rechargeables or better ones perhaps. I use Eneloop. I will say the cheapies that came with it ran a LONG time, hours & hours. This amp is greta on batteries. This is w/ an extension cab too.
Mine works great with the power supply. I suspect there is something wrong with your power supply.
I love my katana mini it's such a powerhouse little fella
I think this amp would be worth it for you to check out. If I owned a smart phone with which you can use an app to get more features out of it, it would be something I would probably get. Here's the video name:The Latest, Greatest, Portable Mini Amp! - NUX Mighty Lite
ua-cam.com/video/Qi82sXvXUi8/v-deo.html . 🎸😀🎸👍
I've had several mini amps and the Vox is at least twice as good as the next best amp.
Thanks! I believe you just set me out on a mission to replace my practice (only) amp. Néed it only for practice, no jamming or busking or whatever.
I bought a cheap Strat and a Fender Frontman 10 last year when I wanted to learn to play to pass the time because of disability. Rushed in without any research. Not happy with the Frontman and see many videos about it having crappy sound. Looking at the minis, seems the tones are better and it could make my wife happy by saving room. My guitar experience so far has taught me one thing besides playing. Don't rush. Research.
Frontman, crappy? I wish there was more of a consensus. Everywhere I look, a great amp is a crap amp and a crap amp is a great amp. It makes not much sense.
I take the headphone out put and send it to my old Peavey combo 300 and it goes from a mini monster to a beast! All by itself it is a cool little amp, sounds great and very portable.
My 2 cents. Vox has the best !
May I also suggest the Roland Micro Cube. Unbelievable sounds for a battery powered amp. I have been thinking of the Fly 3 for a backpack/campsite amp though. I've heard nothing but great things about them.
+Roy Benson absolutely! I've heard great things too. I think they were a bit more expensive than the Vox mini series
I have a Fly3. I have taken it out to play-for-change, and it actually works. In a quiet campsite the Fly3 would be loud enough for most needs. I was playing mine today on a street corner with an Adamas acoustic/electric guitar. It is good for "sound reinforcement. Well worth the $59.99. Oh, mine came with batteries and I have used a few hours and still have not changed them. And it is light, very good for what it is.
cool real life usage story! ya the battery life is really great
The fly is super quiet outside, but sounds good in a bedroom. The katana has been the go to for camping trips. It projects in many directions, and sounds super cool in stereo with two of them
11 months late but i'll comment for anyone else who reads this, The blackstar fly3 is awesome, i only use it in my bedroom but that little thing rocks way beyond it's size.
Landon you should try the vox da5 , this is the one that uses 6 C size batteries , pretty loud little sucker, great tone , gain and distortion 👍
maybe one day!
Love your videos, love your reviews, just bought the Vox mini 5 and waiting for my PRS to arrive. Thank you much, subscribed!!!
nice thanks!
Yes, to the Vox Mini5 - Rhythm! They are mostly “back ordered” in the USA, especially the “classic” style look, which is nowhere, while you can find the white version and the black with chrome screen (Heavy Metal Mater) version. I’ve seen them on Reverb listed in Canada (eh, Landon?), France, and Japan, and maybe Australia, with heft shipping fees. I’m trying to hold out for the classic style version at $190 USD. But my vintage Fender Deluxe Reverb needs fixing and lacks a headphone jack, so I’m kind of desperate for an inexpensive mini amp...so here I am, looking at reviews and considering other options. I’m keen to check out the link to the comparison video (with demos).
NUX Mighty Lite is great too. It's come with apps & able to adjust a fews tones...
ya I've reviewed it. great little amp
I like the crush mini because it has the output jack. The output jack really impressed me because I plugged it into a karaoke machine and it BLEW MY MIND. My current setup is the orange connected to a sawtooth amp as a pre amp
the ORANGE.. very clear and nice clear tone. one of the best and cheaper than what you show. and Marshal mini amp.
cool, thanks for the feedback. tone is very subjective and personal, so I won't disagree. 👍😁
Marshall mini is terrible lmao
Thanks for all the work getting these three at the top for us!
:)
I have a collection of tiny amps and the Vox is the best, without comparison...
While it's definitely a bit more under the "toy" status, I actually really enjoy the Orange Micro-Crush. I found I can get some solid fuzzy tones out of it, and while I know plugging it into an external speaker defeats the purpose of a portable amp, the sound when hooked up to a better speaker system or a larger cabinet sounds fantastic
+Don:Ellis Music hey all good! whatever works right? I played the orange and ya you can get some fuzz for sure. it just couldnt do any low end stuff. 👍🎸🎸
Yeah hence the need for an external speaker for actual good sound. The built in speaker on the Orange is very tinny, which is probably its one major flaw I'd think.
Great video. If you could show the amps in your hand or next to something to see how big it is would help.
Vox is my fav to
cool!
There’s only so much these lil fellas can do. They are only practice amps. Not for gigging at all. I use one at the fire station and I wouldn’t dare let one of my coworkers hear it. They all leave a lot to be desired, but they are what they are….for practice.
have you tried the Fly3 or Katana Mini
Great review. The first two mentioned I agree. I have not checked out the Vox. I do have a Fly 3 since it was available in the store. It took me a while to get the power supply for it. I had to order it.
hey thanks!
I almost made the mistake of buying a Mini Fender Twin. After watching your Blackstar Fly 3 video I am getting that instead.
Oh cool.ya you should be happy with the Fly 3
You forgot to mention Roland Micro Cube. Very similar to Vox mini 3 g2.
maybe I'll try it some day
When I bought mine I said that I was a total beginner and I trusted whatever the guy who knew better than me thought I should buy within my price range. I got a strat and that vox mini amp and I tell ya it’s pretty darn good. I’m looking to upgrade to a bigger amp, now, a tube one, but you can get some awesome tones out of that tiny little thing. And for home use it’s loud enough I can’t even get it to like, a quarter way on the volume.
These are surely good all...but where is Roland Micro Cube GX?
still haven't come across one yet! hope to some day 👍🎸
The most Best of mini amp
@@nebulastark5939 I hear some say the original was better? Not that I would know.
Witch one for acoustic guitar?
Vox mini 3 g2 hisses when on. Couldn't understand why, that hiss was annoying.
I picked up a Fender Mustang Mini v2 (2nd hand for £30) - I'm knocked out by the sound it manages. The fact you can use it as both a USB recording interface and a full fat mustang v2 with the Fender Fuse software to customise the patches make it the best practice amp I've tried. It's battery powered, small size - but loud-ish at 7W, headphones and aux in sockets. USB. Works with Garage Band easily. Has anyone else tried this amp? I don't see it around much. Maybe it had a limited run or something. I think it retailed for about £100 new, would that qualify it for this category? If you can still find it that is...
I've never seen that one before! very cool. ya small, battery powered, it would be a consideration. Can't say I've seen one around here or ever mentioned online. very cool!
lando27music yeah, I wonder what happened to it?! So weird. Andertons had them briefly I think, amazon, then, like that... They're gone. Honestly a great, adaptable amp though. Almost all of the flexibility of a genuine mustang amp, similar price to a mini amp, but with USB recording, a strap that doubles as a tilt stand, built in tuner... All sorts of cool features, and really portable. The 6 C cells seem to last forever, too. Maybe you're right about the big companies - it's difficult to make a good mini amp, at a good price, and be profitable too.
Check out the NuX ..greatings from Belgium .
I had one, really cool
thanks man, this video helped so much!!
+Hudson Holdich glad it could help! 🎸😁
Katana mini ftw
Thanks for making this vid. Going to go buy a mini vox now. Wanted a small practice amp for home use. It should do quite nicely.
Canuckvapor hey no problem! Try it out first if theres a demo model. There's so many settings you should be able to dial in something you like. 👍🎸
I have seen some demo vids for the three models after watching yours... The vox for me as well as the katana mini are good choices. I am still in the process of learning guitar so a good clean sound is key and when I want to muck around there are plenty of settings to give it delay and some crunch. So good choices! Thanks again.
When I busk, I use a fender passport mini.
nice! those are perfect for that
For versatility, nothing beats a Pignose 7-100
Which one is the loudest for its size? Looking to hook it to my belt and move around while playing
Thank you! I have a Boss 50 and part of me wants to buy the boss mini but now I'm thinking Vox as well. Just not sure now hahaha. I'm a beginner as well just practicing all the time
cool have fun!
@@landonbailey so you prefer the Vox right
ya it's great
I'd definitely pony up the extra bucks for the Roland Micro Cube GX
Not into the orange mini crush huh?
Eric Coombs Ya I found it fizzy and no low end.
Parabéns,top os amplificadores
grazas!
I had respect for honeytones.
still?
@@landonbailey yes. How cheap they are and not a bad tone.
Hi, I agree with your top 3, I'm curious, have you checked out the EVH 5150 mini? I think it's better than the Orange, Marshall, and Fender mini amps, still not as good as your top 3, but you may be interested. I believe they retail around $50.
hey thanks! Ya that's one mini I haven't tried yet. I have seen some other videos and I believe your right in saying it's better than the others. If I come across one, I'll possibly check it out. take care!
can you have a looper pedal with the fox ?
ya you can use a looper pedal with any amp
Can you make an update video now. Or say where the Nux mini and the laney mini stb would fall on your list??
I've made a few update videos since this one. Haven't tried the Laney amps yet. cheers!
What about the vox mini stack... Remember Dave mustaine use to use those before his gigs...
Vox rules! Although not battery powered, the Pathfinder 10 is awesome. Impressive AC tones in a tiny package. Even tho
I have an AC-15 now, I still miss that little gem.
+Artamus Sumatra cool, I've got a Pathfinder. really loud for the size!
I have a Vox mini5 rhythm and it would blow these puney things away 😂. Just kidding, (but seriously it would). I want one of the mini Laney Lionheart mini stack amps. Have ya seen those things?
Which is the loudest ?
Say it ain't so, the Pignose 7-100 is not on the list???? It is a classic!
doll lover sophie It could most likely be on the list. I've heard great things, but simply haven't come accross one. 🎸😁
Could you use a black star for busking?
I don't think it would be loud enough
i need a travel amppp i am going to philippines and dont wanna leave my music for the summer
If you could put links to these things in the description that would be rad!
Good idea! done!
1:27 for the top 3.
Nice list! Which one would you choose between the Katana mini and the Roland Mobile Cube for busking? Thank you
probably the Cube. I don’t think the Kat has enough output
well thank all good
im still searching for good practice amp
so far i found a fender champion 40 but still searching
ok good luck!
Hi great video.....a question though , which do you think is the best suited for me if I want to plug in my multiprocessor board (boss gt-1) to the amp , so i'm hoping for a good clean tone to add the effects over to. Do these amps sound good with the pedals( not too much of unwanted fuzz and clipping)? Which would you recommend for a good clean sound...thanks✌✌
You’d probably be ok with the Fly3 or Katana. I’ve done some videos with those amps and how they take on fx pedals. Check my channel :)
lando27music thanks🙏🙏 subscribed
Kush Singh hey no problem and thanks!
Does the Vox mini3 take guitar pedals? I know it has effects, but what if you to expand it with certain pedals later on?
The ROLAND MICROCUBE i still the best and you can get it for 50 $ used...love it, even as a tube guy!
Heh Landon another great video thanks Mate any chance of reviewing some semi hollow guitars please? Say Gretsch Ibanez and Epiphone? Thanks 🙏 Mike from Australia
How come none of the reviews mention that the Blackstar is Bluetooth???
hey there. There's actually two models. The newer model has Bluetooth. It wasn't in the first generation
The BIG question here is: Which one should I choose between Blackstar FLY 3 and VOX mini 3?? I look for great clean/ lead tones, and would like to have built in fx. Is FLY 3 tone better?? Would I rather taking the mini 3 for the features, or it also has a great tone?? Can someone talk from experience about these two monsters?? Thanks!!
I'm biased, because it's my video, but I would pick the mini 3.
Lando27Music Means a lot from you to response!! Thanks man, now I think I'm going for thee mini 3
Hello is the vox mini3 g2 suitable for my martin dreadnought junior with electric pickup. Sorry man i m a guitar newbie looking for lotsa help😁
ya should be fine! have fun
thanks i'll need it
Would you recommend busking with the Vox one? Or the other two?
probably the Vox
Roland mini cube? Or was it micro cube? Those are amazing sounding little things.
I hear the Roland cubes are great. Haven't tried any myself yet
Please do a vid on the nux mighty 8
I will if I ever get my hands on one. thanks!
Let’s do some karaoke on it man! 🙌
I have Blackstar stereo 10 V2 it's good amplifier for electric guitar.
Great video.
hey thanks Dale!
Id put up the blackstar id core 10 against that vox amp anytime.
And it only 99.00 US.
cool appreciate the feedback!
I just purchased the Squire Affinity Telecaster Deluxe as my first guitar and start lessons next week. Not knowing much I bought the Boss Katana MKII 50 watt amp to go with it. Will this be a good starting amp or should I have gone in another direction?
Lol. That's all kinds of amp, even for a seasoned player.
I have a question. What would be a good amp for an apartment?
I like the Katana Mini
will this mini amp sounds high I want to use it in a auditorium in my school plzz teply
+Roshan Shibu hi there, none of these amps are very loud for that size of a room
lando27music thank u sir
Roshan Shibu no problem!
Several Amazon reviews complain of the Vox's constant, overpowering hiss. Your experience?
I've never heard the hiss. did they say on what channel?
@@landonbailey Direct quote below. A few more reference it as well:
I so wanted to like this amplifier. If it wasn't for one issue that bugged me and made me return it (two different units) it would have 5 stars. The problem was the amount of noise this amplifier creates when not doing anything, just switched on, with EVERYTHING, even the master volume, turned off. Crackles and buzzes may be acceptable on a 50w valve amp, but for a small 4 watt amplifier, designed for bedroom use, it's not. Unless you are actually playing notes through it, you have to switch it off or it annoys anyone in the room.
I've watched a number of YT reviews and never heard anything about it, but didn't want to buy one if the hiss is a real thing
I've had no noises, sounds like a faulty unit
@@landonbailey thanks for your help!
They don't make the VOX mini anymore do they?
is there a way to charge these besides batteries?
some of them can be powered with adapters
have none, i want to have, will use next time
Cool video! How is the Vox Mini with the Built in rhythm?
These amps are good to ukulele? BlackStar Fly 3 or BlackStar Fly 3 Acoustic? Thanks!
should be ok :)
Thank you very much!
Sorry , but what you recomand to buy , BlackStar Fly 3 or BlackStar Fly 3 Acoustic?(i have a elctro-acoustic ukulele)
probably the account Fly 3
Thank you!
Gonna watch all 3 of these, but i need to know, is there a mini amp or speaker thats good for monitoring an fm synthesixer. Dont care about battery power, just size and sound quality,
I wish I could answer that, but I don't have any experience with that! Maybe someone else will see this and can answer. :)