Ampeg Gemini 1

I bought the Ampeg Gemini 1 from GC in Austin TX in June of 2009. I purchased it for use during a summer trip where space and weight would be an issue. I've played much bigger amps (who hasn't) and I've played better amps (who hasn't). But the Gemini 1 is a marvelous and a very serious instrument that completely dominates in it's own musical niche. Obviously with its small size, weight and option to run off of 6 AA sized batteries it turns your favorite electric guitar into a campfire side companion that can rival acoustic guitars in both volume and portability.

UTILIZATION


The integrated effects perform well and give you a tool-kit of effects that can cover most musical styles. The instrument is quite stout and can put up with a fair amount of travel. The sound from this little box can go from clear bell like cleans to copious amounts of distortion. I've had a great time playing through this little gem. I'd readily purchase this again if anything happened to mine.

SOUNDS


This amp is all the amp most people will ever need. I play for fun. I usually play on the street or do open mics. This Cube gives me the option of being electric ANYWHERE!!! This Cube has opened up a whole new world for me!!! This amp is amazingly loud. You would think you were playing through a stack. With the gain at 5, you would have to mic your voice with volume levels louder than 3. It's loud enough to play a small venue. I really love the delay

OVERALL OPINION

This is an amazing piece of equipment. It has the best (non spring) solid state reverb I have ever heard and when I got it to sound just about like a Mesa Boogie, I almost fell off the chair. Save a buck & get a bigger, muddier POS in the 15-25 watt range and live to reget it OR get one of these. Dare you to try this one first!