Members chu2 Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 Hey guys, I'll be studying abroad in Spain next semester, and I need a halfway-decent portable amp to take along. I've checked the DA-5 and the MicroCube. What do you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tron Murphy Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 Da-5 or Microcube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RadioSilence Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 get one when you get there, american amps require 110v and in europ we use 230/240v. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JMR Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 Why get an amp, when you can have THE POWER GUITAR for only a little over a grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chu2 Posted February 10, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 get one when you get there, american amps require 110v and in europ we use 230/240v. Oh no, I know. I'm going for something that can be battery powered for easy playing on the go even when I'm back home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members akapuli Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 Buy here when you arrive, sell here when you leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 I just picked up one of these a couple of months ago - extremely versatile, nice loud cleans, good crunch when at max.I've tried it on an 8" speaker in a gutted Squier 15 cab, and I've tried it on a 12" speaker in a rotating speaker cab. Both sounded great.You could build your own cab for cheap, and customize it to your specs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Belt Posted February 10, 2010 Members Share Posted February 10, 2010 I just picked up one of these a couple of months ago - extremely versatile, nice loud cleans, good crunch when at max. I've tried it on an 8" speaker in a gutted Squier 15 cab, and I've tried it on a 12" speaker in a rotating speaker cab. Both sounded great. You could build your own cab for cheap, and customize it to your specs thisI like mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chu2 Posted February 27, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 27, 2010 Resurrect'dGimme some pros and cons, guys. I'm going to be traveling in Europe, so space and versatility is a concern. Well, and tone, too. It's gotta be good at lower volumes, as well, since I'll be living with a host family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members woolyh Posted February 27, 2010 Members Share Posted February 27, 2010 Roland Mobile Cube Mandatory Johnny Demarco vid [YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE] i've been thinking of getting one for a few months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TomCTC Posted February 27, 2010 Members Share Posted February 27, 2010 How cheap can this portable amp be? I'd say Vox AC4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chu2 Posted February 27, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 27, 2010 How cheap can this portable amp be?I'd say Vox AC4. Up to $150, perhaps more for the right stuff.And able to run on batteries/220 Volts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members woolyh Posted February 27, 2010 Members Share Posted February 27, 2010 completely forgot the Pignose had been reissued, the most classic travelling amp ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArrMatey Posted February 28, 2010 Members Share Posted February 28, 2010 the DA works a treat. Lots of tones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members amarr1 Posted February 28, 2010 Members Share Posted February 28, 2010 this I like mine Just out of curiousity -- how do you like it on the fx? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members juri Posted February 28, 2010 Members Share Posted February 28, 2010 Fender Super Champ XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jcksn1234 Posted February 28, 2010 Members Share Posted February 28, 2010 get the orange micro crush. its super tiny, can run on a battery, and has great clean/drive/fuzz quality to it. super fuzz when the battery is dying out. it also has a built in tuner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stevemcb Posted February 28, 2010 Members Share Posted February 28, 2010 The microcube is a good idea - buy a cheap 9V adaptor when you get where you're going, and you won't have to rely on batteries. But I think probably the best idea is a cheap modeller and some headphones. No disturbing the host family, can plug into whatever amps are around if you need to for a jam. Smaller than an amp so therefore easier to fit in your suitcase, especially if you're going for a pocket pod, Korg pandora or similar. I bought my Johnson J-station modeller to the UK, and it's served me well (although I have now bought a Vox Night Train, which rocks!). Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members schenkadere Posted March 1, 2010 Members Share Posted March 1, 2010 Hey guys,I'll be studying abroad in Spain next semester, and I need a halfway-decent portable amp to take along. I've checked the DA-5 and the MicroCube.What do you recommend? Roland Micro Cube!!! Batteries last forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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