Fender Portable Guitar Amps

If you are a fan of the Fender twins and need a pocket amp then this probably is a good choice for you. The tone from this amp has a resemblance to an old Fender twin with the two mini speakers and the tolex covering, but it really doesn't sound anything like a real one. Not that it is supposed to sound authentic, but I just saying that if you really want that sound then this amp will not get it. If you like the general Twin tone and need a pocket size amp for practicing and silent playing then this is perfect. Fender Mini '57 Twin Amp Features: One-watt solid-state amplifier Dual 2" speakers Single channel Power, Volume, Tone, and Gain controls Built-in Distortion 1/4" Headphone jack (powers external speaker cabinet) Tweed covering Real leather handle Nine-volt power adapter jack (adapter optional), also runs on single 9-volt battery UTILIZATION Details Type Solid State Number of Channels 1 Power 1WQ Speakers 1 x 2" No Effects No Reverb No Amp Modeling Number of Tubes 0 Preamp Tubes No Tubes Power Tubes No Tubes Inputs 1 x Instrument Outputs 1 x Headphone (1/4") No Footswitch No Effects Loop SOUNDS This amp needs to be paired with a Fender Stratocaster or Telecaster. Of course you can play this amp with any guitar but it seems to fit the bill with a Fender guitar. Remember this isn't a tone monster like the real Fender Twin is but it sure sounds good enough for what it does and the look of it is really great as well. OVERALL OPINION This is a great little practice amp for the Fender twin lovers out there. This amp isn't my cup of tea since there really isn't much gain on tap with it. Not that I was expecting it to have much but that is my opinion. Many Fender players will love this amp. If I were to buy a pocket practice amp then I would go with an Orange PIX or a Marshall pocket amp. At new these units come in at around $50 which is a great price for something like this. I would recommend this to someone who loves Fender amps and needs a pocket size amp that can go anywhere and fit on your belt. If you need more gain then do an Orange or Marshall.

I bought this amp in Winnipeg, Manitoba at Long & Mcquade for $70 Canadian. Its tiny and perfect to bring to your friends house to jam or to a second house of yours... its perfect for travelling and can even fit in your pocket! The sound isnt too bad. It runs on batteries! To test it out i attached it to my belt and ran down the street playing it lol. It worked like a charm. The overdrive on the amp is awful... but what can you expect from a mini amp? :P lol The counstruction is great... havnt found anything bad with it yet. The bottom line is if you need a practice amp or just a amp to bring to your friends house or just to travel with, this is it. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I bought it from Chris' Guitar online for $125.00. I bought it because I wanted a small, battery powered amp for practice and to play outside at a campfire or picnic. I almost the exact same size as a one-gallon can of paint. About the same weight too. It holds it's charge for several hours of playing at moderate volume and has great tone for such a small package. It has two separate channels, so you can plug two guitars or a mic and a guitar in at the same time. Most people think it's a much bigger amp until they see it. It's small enough to fit in a small backpack like a school kid would carry the books in. That makes it really easy to transport. About the only thing I don't like is it's distortion channel. It sounds kinda of cheesey, but I never use it anyway since I only play electric acoustic soft rock and folk songs anyway. Very solid. I don't treat it roughly, but I think it could withstand being dropped from waist height. Very Happy with the product. I recommend it highly for acoustic amplification. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

These little pocket amps are being more and more popular by the minute. The basically fit on the side of your belt or sitting on your counter top space and being able to play and electric guitar. They are a cool idea but don't for one minute think you are going to get a decent tone from these things. They sound like utter garbage. not just this one but all of them. Any manufacturer which basically all the major ones are doing these pocket amps. The are for one reason only and that is to play electric guitar at reasonable volumes, silent playing if they have headphones, and just practicing. UTILIZATION Details Type Solid State Number of Channels 1 Power 1W Speakers 2 x 2" No Effects No Reverb EQ Tone No Amp Modeling Number of Tubes 0 Preamp Tubes No Tubes Power Tubes No Tubes Inputs 1 x Instrument Outputs 1 x Headphone (1/8") No Footswitch I/O No Effects Loop SOUNDS The sound of this thing won't sound like your custom shop tone master by Fender or anything like it. This thing is nasally and scratchy and sounds better if run over by a car. However, I look at this amp and others like it as just merely practicing tools. If you have some time in your office or somewhere quite that you want to jam by yourself then this is a great little item to have. It has a headphone output for silent playing when you need and would probably do this thing some justice as well. The thin sounds better the less gain you have on it so dial it in to your preference but too much nasally gain will cause your hairs to stand up on your neck. OVERALL OPINION At new these amps come in at around $40 which is a great deal for something this small and workable. Again the sound is nothing that will blow you away but just look at it from a mere practicing point. I would recommend this to anyone who needs a quite practicing pocket amp and doesn't want to splurge too much money trying to do. Most people can afford the $40 so it is a good deal.