Electric Guitars

[kayd_mon]

Originally Posted by Sheraton

Yep, cheap is one of my main criteria. Small and light is another. How's the battery life?

I'm wondering if the Monoprice version is made in the same plant as the Vox for half the cost.

The battery life on the Amplug is quite good. I can't give you an hour number, but the battery lasts a good long time. I don't know anything about the Monoprice ones.

[Funkytone]

I like the Vox Amplug also, and battery life is long...and I can't give you the number of hours either. I can get a lot of sounds out of my Pocket-Pod, but I can out of my Fender Mustang-Mini too, which I think is a helluva little amp for the money...and it has optional battery power too. Unplug the headphones, dial in some bass, and it will get way louder than you'd think ii would too!

[Funkytone]

I like the Vox Amplug also, and battery life is long...and I can't give you the number of hours either. I can get a lot of sounds out of my Pocket-Pod, but I can out of my Fender Mustang-Mini too, which I think is a helluva little amp for the money...and it has optional battery power too. Unplug the headphones, dial in some bass, and it will get way louder than you'd think ii would too!

[Mesa/Kramer]

The only other comment i would make having owned a number of small headphone type amps, is that a 100% dry sound (no reverb/chorus etc) makes for a super bland uninspiring practice with headphones (as are the amplugs).

I think you will get a lot more enjoyment using something that at least has some basic ambient effects and a little stereo chorus for a headphone setup.

[Mesa/Kramer]

The only other comment i would make having owned a number of small headphone type amps, is that a 100% dry sound (no reverb/chorus etc) makes for a super bland uninspiring practice with headphones (as are the amplugs).

I think you will get a lot more enjoyment using something that at least has some basic ambient effects and a little stereo chorus for a headphone setup.

[harold heckuba]

You can get the Fender Hello Kitty headphone amp for 6.99 shipped.

The best one I ever had was called the Arion Hot Watt.

[harold heckuba]

You can get the Fender Hello Kitty headphone amp for 6.99 shipped.

The best one I ever had was called the Arion Hot Watt.

[Sheraton]

Originally Posted by Mesa/Kramer

The only other comment i would make having owned a number of small headphone type amps, is that a 100% dry sound (no reverb/chorus etc) makes for a super bland uninspiring practice with headphones (as are the amplugs).

I think you will get a lot more enjoyment using something that at least has some basic ambient effects and a little stereo chorus for a headphone setup.

I can see your point. Interesting that the Vox Amplug Twin model has chorus.

[Sheraton]

Originally Posted by Mesa/Kramer

The only other comment i would make having owned a number of small headphone type amps, is that a 100% dry sound (no reverb/chorus etc) makes for a super bland uninspiring practice with headphones (as are the amplugs).

I think you will get a lot more enjoyment using something that at least has some basic ambient effects and a little stereo chorus for a headphone setup.

I can see your point. Interesting that the Vox Amplug Twin model has chorus.

[cbh5150]

Originally Posted by calclown

Might be too expensive for what you want, but these are small and light and FULL of features. Metronome, beats, tuner, plus all kinds of effects. Need a small patch cable or adapter to plug into the guitar then you're set. I don't use mine much, but mostly cause I hate headphones.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...FaGPPAodDFAAhw

I have seen these as low as $79 new at GC...

[cbh5150]

Originally Posted by calclown

Might be too expensive for what you want, but these are small and light and FULL of features. Metronome, beats, tuner, plus all kinds of effects. Need a small patch cable or adapter to plug into the guitar then you're set. I don't use mine much, but mostly cause I hate headphones.
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...FaGPPAodDFAAhw

I have seen these as low as $79 new at GC...

[3volved]

Apparently GFS makes one as well:



I have no idea how it sounds, but for $26 it's something.

[3volved]

Apparently GFS makes one as well:



I have no idea how it sounds, but for $26 it's something.

[Critical Ninja]

I still use my old Johnson J-Station when I want to play through headphones, probably can pick one of these up real cheap nowadays...

[Critical Ninja]

I still use my old Johnson J-Station when I want to play through headphones, probably can pick one of these up real cheap nowadays...

[Sheraton]

I just found this: http://www.voxamps.com/us/amphone/

It's called a Vox amPhone. It's essentially an amPlug on steroids built into headphones. Sounds pretty cool.

Highlights

New concept - headphones with built-in amPlug technology that allows you to obtain full-fledged guitar/bass sounds immediately.
Headphones made by Audio-Technica, the trusted name in headphones.
The headphone amp uses a new reactor circuit that’s based on the Valve Reactor technology featured in VOX amps, delivering incredibly dynamic amp sounds.
Totally analog design that faithfully simulates the circuit response of the original amp .
Choose from a total of four different types of classic amp sounds, including:
The "AC30" version which faithfully reproduces the classic VOX AC30.
The "Twin" version which gives you the clean sound of a classic US-made amp.
The "Lead" version which delivers a heavy British crunch lead sound.
The "Bass" version which provides a wide-range sound, including a new Bassilator circuit that realistically simulates the resonance of the speaker cabinet and floor.
A full complement of effects are is provided: chorus/delay/reverb for the guitar versions, and a compressor for the bass version.
1/4" connector allows easy connection to any guitar or bass.
When the power is off, the amPhones can be used as conventional headphones that offering the superb sound quality that you would expect from VOX.
AUX input jack lets you jam along with your CD/MP3 player.

[Sheraton]

I just found this: http://www.voxamps.com/us/amphone/

It's called a Vox amPhone. It's essentially an amPlug on steroids built into headphones. Sounds pretty cool.

Highlights

New concept - headphones with built-in amPlug technology that allows you to obtain full-fledged guitar/bass sounds immediately.
Headphones made by Audio-Technica, the trusted name in headphones.
The headphone amp uses a new reactor circuit that’s based on the Valve Reactor technology featured in VOX amps, delivering incredibly dynamic amp sounds.
Totally analog design that faithfully simulates the circuit response of the original amp .
Choose from a total of four different types of classic amp sounds, including:
The "AC30" version which faithfully reproduces the classic VOX AC30.
The "Twin" version which gives you the clean sound of a classic US-made amp.
The "Lead" version which delivers a heavy British crunch lead sound.
The "Bass" version which provides a wide-range sound, including a new Bassilator circuit that realistically simulates the resonance of the speaker cabinet and floor.
A full complement of effects are is provided: chorus/delay/reverb for the guitar versions, and a compressor for the bass version.
1/4" connector allows easy connection to any guitar or bass.
When the power is off, the amPhones can be used as conventional headphones that offering the superb sound quality that you would expect from VOX.
AUX input jack lets you jam along with your CD/MP3 player.