10 BEST Guitar Practice Amps (Ever?)

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Today I'm checking out the best guitar practice amps ever... well that I've tried anyway. I'm doing this in order of price, from high to low. The idea of this video is to try to help you find the right practice amp for you.
I hope you enjoy!
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0:00 Why This Video?
0:39 Hotone Pulze
3:54 Marshall DSL-1CR
6:33 Bugera V5 Infinium
10:16 Harley Benton Tube15
13:15 Spark Mini
15:40 Fender Mustang LT25
18:38 Boss Katana Mini
21:54 Roland Micro Cube
24:02 Amps to avoid
25:34 Harley Benton HB-20R
28:15 Blackstar Fly Mini
29:56 Ranking the amps
I have tested all the amps in more detail. Here are the links:
Hotone Pulze: • Best New Practice Amp?...
Marshall DSL: • Marshall DSL1CR (A Bri...
Bugera V5: • Bugera V5 Infinium (Go...
Tube15: • BEST Cheap Tube Amp? -...
Spark Mini: • Positive Grid Spark Mi...
Fender Mustang: • Fender Mustang LT25 - ...
Katana Mini: • Boss Katana Mini Revie...
Micro Cube: • Roland Micro Cube - Th...
HB-20R: • Harley Benton HB-20R (...
Fly Mini: • Blackstar Fly - Any Good?
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@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Check out 8 great cheap amps, and 4 to avoid: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g9KTmbh10pyco3k.htmlsi=w_ytkdMn9YlBVVmP

@TroyNaumu808 Ай бұрын

I agree with you

@Christian-ew4eg Ай бұрын

Hey Elmo . Thanks for all your videos . There has not been one I didn't LIKE due to your excellent playing (with sometimes humorously intentional upward-looking crossed eyes) . I totally trust your opinions , and feel comfortable making gear purchasing decisions somewhat based upon your content . Cheers mate from Australia ...

@michaelolz Ай бұрын

People tend to underestimate the importance of a practice amp. And you NEED a good one, something that’s going to try and produce a good sound and fit easily in your life. It doesn’t have to be too expensive, but it DOES need to at least allow you to experiment effectively. It’s your audio paintbox. Great video, professor. 🙌🏻

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@tiagoramalhais5493 Ай бұрын

Indeed, 90% of the time I will play my practice amp instead of my helix/Kemper/tube amps just because it's much more practical.

@RulgertGhostalker Ай бұрын

well put.

@dasninjastix Ай бұрын

I picked up the Blackstar Fly a month ago to use on vacation and became so enamored with it I bought their Debut 50r to replace my Katana MK2 50. I know most reviewers don't seem keen about the Blackstar overdrive but I think it sounds great once you get the ISF and gain where you want it. I play both amps every day, cheap pedals to go with, no software, no firmware, just plug and play pleasing tones. Totally became a Blackstar fan as a result.

@mysteryham4065 Ай бұрын

Your videos are enjoyable and helpful. Long time player here. After about a week of researching practice amps, I decided to get the Spark Mini and couldn't be happier with it. The technology and the sound that comes with that amp is incredible. Cheers!

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Glad to be of help :)

@AWMJoeyjoejoe 24 күн бұрын

The best practice amp I've ever tried is the Yamaha THR30II. It's more expensive than some of the other options but worth every penny.

@melverntaylor402 17 күн бұрын

Agreed!!! Can't be beat!!! Kinda has it all!!

@MPA551 Ай бұрын

Shout out to the Roland cube, underrated.

@jrm2fla Ай бұрын

Yep, had my Street Cube forever. Sits in the kitchen with my Spark mini on top.

@brianbullis6253 Ай бұрын

Thank you Elmo this video was a big help as I just started looking for a new practice amp.

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@alexsandrosantin3289 Ай бұрын

I was ready to pull the trigger on a monoprice (Harley Benton), but ended up buying the Marshall DSL1 for convenience. It's a very nice amp. 0.1w for apartments is ok. Good thing I like it is the lack of features. Plug and play, no dialing knobs every time trying to find a better tone. More time practicing.

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Absolutely. Less fiddling, more playing.

@sniperking1990 26 күн бұрын

I have the monoprice and spend almost 0 time finding a good sound. It just sounds GOOD.

@alexsandrosantin3289 26 күн бұрын

@@sniperking1990I bet it sounds. My complaint about the DSL1 is the 8" speaker. I think it sounds boxy.

@sniperking1990 26 күн бұрын

@@alexsandrosantin3289 that's the unfortunate drawback to an 8" speaker. I ended up getting the monoprice for $160 on a sale + stacking a coupon code. I bought a gold lion 12ax7 tube for the V1 slot and dear lord it's a monster for under $200

@antoniosober666 10 күн бұрын

I agreed, I own many practice amps ( home, dressroom, hotel etc..) my go to right now is the Spark mini, is really tiny, works good for listen music and sound awesome in every style. I used to travel with the Yamaha Green one ( i dont remember the model) and was great too. And of course... you can´t go wrong with a micro cube. All the others... i dont know, maybe are great.

@b4liquez Ай бұрын

Complete beginner here. I like my PG Spark GO, it is so tiny I can clip it on my strap and use it with headphones or in the garden, and if I want loud then just plug it to the home theater. Fun to experiment with it and to get a little bit of knowledge about what pots do what kind of difference in sound. Only thing I really dislike about it is that there is no firmware-update support for iPadOS, so I need to find a PC every once in a while.

@jorgenkarlsson4220 Ай бұрын

I have Boss Katana Mini and Black Star Fly3, great Amps, i'm happy with both of them

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Cool :)

@oleksandrmartyshchenko5366 Ай бұрын

I plan to buy new practice amp tomorrow, happy to see your list

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Glad if I can be of help :)

@user-jy3io4iz2p Ай бұрын

The Boss Dual Cube lx can be had under €200. It has FX, presets (custumizable) and line outs as headphones with volume. I love this little amp. The amp on its own (built in speakers) sounds boxy/small but with line outs/headphones it is a serious amp! Runs on batteries as well as come with power supply. If you need something bigger I'd also check on Champion 40/50xl and Mustang LT50 (all 12" speakers with 50xl Celestion).

@markmcdonald5711 4 күн бұрын

I have the Marshall DSL1CR and the Bugera V5 in my practice room, in my bedroom I have an Orange Crush 12 and the Boss Katana Mini and the Blackstar Fly 3. I like the Crush 12 a lot, the 6 inch speaker sounds fine at bedroom volumes.

@ericskinner7355 Ай бұрын

Used to practice at a rehearsal complex, and I would bring my little amp. The guys in the next room were a heavy metal band with 2 guitar players, and they both used 2 - 100w Marshalls each! They had lights, drum riser, the whole state production. Needless to say, we had to make sure they weren't there when we went, because they were so loud, we couldn't hear ourselves...🤘

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Haha 😂

@Gazou123-y2u 25 күн бұрын

I bought a stage right 15 w/1w tube amp for bedroom levels playing, i mean really low volume... sounded so good i got a second one at bargain price to make a stereo setup, ( monoprice frequently drop the price) plus i swapped both speakers for greenbacks 25w.... its just amazingly amazing!! The effect loop is a really nice feature for that kind of low price amp!!

@davidjones6218 Ай бұрын

Super vid elmo! Thank you.💥💯💥

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Cheers!

@iloveaviation-burgerclub-a8145 25 күн бұрын

Best practice amp? Mine. After crawling the internet while owning enough amp in size I found the Blackstar id3 10w v4. I ordered it and redesigned it prior testing it once. Put a 12v lead battery in, some voltage regulators, switches a panel and sockets. It is 10% mobile now, can feed all stomps and loopers, has a 4 ohms output L and R, a charging socket, Usv main switch and nothing more. It can do anything and a tiny bit more in a hand bag size. I love it.

@azzuro195 Ай бұрын

Living room player here... I second your opinion about MicroCube, it's my couch pet.. No matter what I bring instead of it, I always come bac to to good ole Ruland Cube... However, BlackStar HT1-R Mk1 is the second one I want to recommend. great little tube amp, 1W only, one trick pony but it does it great-the only amp I can max and still be quiet enough. Best wishes from Sarajevo !

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Cheers!

@Ababelone Ай бұрын

After 45 years of playing Guitar for my taste the Yamaha THR 5 is the most versatile, good sounding on low volume practice amp. I can take it anywhere bc of battery usage and its very light and small. Also use it for USB Recording for wet and DI signals to my Macbooks at home and on the go. They made a good invention back in the days :-) I like your stuff Elmo. You are a kind of rare diamond - honest and straight forward - not often to find on youtube or real world… best from germany

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Vielen dank 😊

@elimhmar2836 Ай бұрын

35 years here. I too keep the THR, but it's the 10W version. I've bought two, in fact. I use the "Modern" channel for pedals.

@markjones7365 Ай бұрын

I have the Tube 15 because of Elmo’s review on it,and it really is a good amp.A few months ago,I got the Marshall dsl1 head and mx112 cab,which is also great,but I’ll swap out the speaker to a v30 in the near future.

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

It sure is.

@magic2506 12 күн бұрын

DO NOT BUY Blackstar ID Core Beam. It has a circuit board that burns out anytime within a year of normal use. Blackstar provides no help and don't know or acknowledge the problem. I went to a shop that repairs amps and as soon as I explained it, the tech knew exactly what it was and told me it is a big problem with many Blackstar amps. Blackstar customer service is in the UK and nobody knows what they are doing. The only thing they all tell you is maybe it is a firmware problem and try updating. Blackstar never again.

@DonaldRoycroft-sm3rp 21 сағат бұрын

Thanks for that,I actually have a small Bl/Star amp,had it probably 3 yrs. now & I use it occasionally ( it's the little 3 watt model to give my el/acoustic a bit more volume) and though the volume dial is a little scratchy,it still works well, but I still value your comment, they don't mind selling 'em but fixing 'em-- well... and that's terrible, just turns you off sadly, kind regards, Don,on my Wife's tablet 😮😊

@bristolfashion4421 25 күн бұрын

I used to run my first homemade guitars through Philips cassette recorder omg the overload sound! Loved that!

@petdoe8938 18 күн бұрын

I still do lol and an old vale radio it records amazing

@jimmyjames2022 Ай бұрын

Nice comparison review and good point about some some amps "papering over mistakes". It's true, if it "sounds that good" one tends to rest on laurels not work at it. Where I live it's headphones only if I want reasonably loud guitar tones, and what other kind is there, really? I have a Quilter Superblock UK, DI out sounds awesome with phones. Just got the Katana GO, a bit too fiddly but great tones on phones with all the Kat amps and most of the BOSS pedal sims.

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Have to try the Katana GO.

@jimmyjames2022 Ай бұрын

Heads up GO depends heavily on the Bluetooth phone app for settings. Check out the "Stage Feel" options.

@HenriqueHC0197 Ай бұрын

I have a orange 20rt that i dont realy like (sounds strange with my pedals for some reason) and im thinking about change for something like vox cambridge 50 or a fender lt50. Tough decision?

@Bonny0111 Ай бұрын

Hi Elmo. Great fan of your reviews and humors! Could you please make review of the NUX Mighty Space if possible? This amp gives you a lot of bang for your buck and comes with everything. But i would really like your in depth review on the tones it can produce and whether to buy it. Many Thanks.

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Maybe. Thanks :)

@aspirativemusicproduction2135 10 күн бұрын

My first amp was little Crate. I played on it a lot. It wasn't anything fancy but it never broke which I really appreciate.

@arcifric969 23 күн бұрын

Good demo. I like the Spark und the Boss :-)

@supernoobsmith5718 Ай бұрын

Still bedroom practice with my original Roland Micro Cube. At least 15 years old. My regular amp is a 25 year old Mesa Boogie DC-10 100/60watt 2x12 combo.

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Yeah, I still use mine as well.

@LordBransty 28 күн бұрын

Great video. An eye opener on some choices. An expensive practice amp I'd buy in a heartbeat is the NUX mighty space. But only if Kfir Ochaion's Knocking On Heaven's Door cover is genuine. The tone he got out of it was immense. But I'm not sure if he's being honest. Thanks Elmo. I've subscribed.

@MrPolevaulter 27 күн бұрын

Cheers!

@jerryb4716 Ай бұрын

Really appreciate your honesty

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

I appreciate that

@_Uh_Oh_ 10 сағат бұрын

I had a Boss Katana mini for a week and it already broke which is insane so I ordered a Roland Micro Cube like you have suggested on multiple amp recommendation videos. I got the one with the red sticker across the speaker so unsure what model this is but my god it is SO much better than the Katana! It sounds "real" unlike the fake artificial Boss sound - I'm not a fan of the flanger and phaser settings, you can't really just have those to a set thing, you need the other settings to fiddle with, but the delay and reverb are alright. Thanks so much for your videos, you now recommended me my favourite Guitar so far (HB SC450+ GT) and now this amp is awesome.

@davepatterson4774 Ай бұрын

Excellent presentation, sir! I have the Stage Right version of the Harley Benton 15w that I run through a HB 2X12 with Celestion V30's and it sounds glorious. Glad to see that it made your list. Love the playing, as always!

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Thank you :)

@ranradd 13 күн бұрын

I have the Spark Mini, and really it's amazing. Great sound(s). Change the sounds in a heart beat with the app. Also have an old Fender Mustang LT25, which just ok in comparison, but still a good practice amp and easy to use.

@MashaT22 Ай бұрын

I’d like to recommend the 30w Jamstack 2. It’s also pricey, but that thing sounds WAY bigger and fuller than an amp of its size should sound. You can pair multiple JS2 units for stereo or surround sound (one unit is also capable of stereo with its speak config), it works with nearly ANY major app on a phone or computer for tons of tones (in addition to its own app), and you can store up to 8 tones on the device, your can record the audio directly onto a video with a mobile phone (great for social media) and use the device as an audio interface for a computer/phone. I have tried my friend’s unit, and I was utterly floored at how tasty it sounded. It’s so good that it can even be heard over a crowd at a large convention center from a nice distance away (I’ve seen demo videos showing this) - it gets super loud and is very clearly audible. I think you can gig with it - possibly on its own (whether one or several paired) or mic’ed up depending on the situation. You can also use it as music and TV audio speakers when not using it on your guitar. But overall, the tones are just totally tasty for an amp of its size. They also have a bunch of ways to mount the amp and accessories. There’s more features I’m probably forgetting, but have a read at their spec sheet - it’s not just impressive on paper, but it totally lives up to its potential and is WAY better than the first Jamstack (which still wasn’t bad as practice amps go).

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Cool 👍

@ZenLizardTV Ай бұрын

I LOVE the Spark mini and pedal. I don’t care what anyone else says. I have had SO MANY random people come up after gigs (yes, I use it for live shows, like a personal monitor, but with a mic for the PA mains) and they are in utter disbelief that it is All that I’m using. I get compliments on the tone regularly. So… more than just a practice amp. Update: I just played for a convention in Las Vegas and my Spark seemed to be having issues with Bluetooth interference, so that’s one time it didn’t make me happy.

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Cool!

@golfrick007 24 күн бұрын

I have the Boss Mini but also have the Spark Go that I like more just for the ability to change sounds with the download presets.

@richiebricker 25 күн бұрын

I was gonna make an Ingwie Malmsteen joke about your guitar and call you a fanboy but nope youve got some extraordinary skills and Ingwie should be a fan of you

@MrPolevaulter 25 күн бұрын

Thank you 😊

@robertolacioppa9876 Ай бұрын

Thank you 4 your videos. Do you think the roland micro cube is even better than the other, bigger Roland cubs. 15x, 20x, 40,60...?

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Not really. It's just as good but smaller.

@rmax5150 24 күн бұрын

😮New subscriber here. Very honest and informative reviews. But above all else, as a 50 year old life-long player myself, I have to say, your playing is excellent. Your notes are very clean and articulate, even when blazing through solo runs at high speed. Well done sir! Not sure, but I think I caught a snippet of Gary Moore "Stilll Got the Blues" and Yngwie "I'll See the Light Tonight" in there??? Either way, great stuff! Looking forward to checking out your other uploads!

@marcosreal11 Ай бұрын

Cool guitar. Never seen one with the fretboard dug out like that before.

@aspirativemusicproduction2135 10 күн бұрын

I am using Roland Cube X30 lately. I found it second hand for $50. Not bad for the price and all the parts are working. I like the metal setting on it because the rest are not too good but for an amp that doesn't break your back and the bank and it's portable enough and you can plug some little drum machine in for practice it's just fine.

@arronslacey Ай бұрын

Just got the Spark Mini. It's class! I would like to have both a mod and eq slot (that are shared) but can't have it all.....

@Keithphotorama Ай бұрын

Started guitar learning at 61 and severe hearing loss since birth. My first amp to go with my Squire Sonic Stratocaster HT was the Frontman 10g which I knew at the time did not have good reviews. Decided to buy it anyway as a learning experience and understand what it was or wasn’t capable of. My next amp I knew had better reviews and it was the Mustang LT25. The Mustang I use 99% of the time while I might plug in the Frontman 10g to remind me how bad it is. Although, if I wanted to make a silly video with strange sounds I might use the Frontman just to see how my audience responds to it, you’d never know?

@SaabJitsu Ай бұрын

Cool list! Personally I've been using a lil Smokey since 1999. It's about as perfect as you can get. Clean, dirty, no controls to mess with, will drive a cab and fits in your shirt pocket all for under $40.

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Cool!

@Edgars-vd6ws Ай бұрын

You are recommending Cort G110 guitar and there is beginners kit sold in my area that have that guitar with Cort CM15R amp - is it any good?

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Don't know.

@seancook2264 22 күн бұрын

Currently using the Spark Go. Great for living room practice. Soon to be reclaiming the garden room as a practice room / home office / man cave. So looking at options for bigger noise and the potential for a pedal collecting addiction! 😂 Like the idea of Marshall Origin 50w with a basic pedal setup but then you look at the Katana Gen 3 bang for buck and 🤷‍♂️

@emericbrun650 Ай бұрын

Another very good alternative I think as practice amp are one of the joyo bantamp head you already present plus a small cab such as the orange ones for micro Terror. For arround 250 euros you have a good practice stuff , better than a lot of combo in that range price.

@UnchainedEruption 11 күн бұрын

The amp I've been using the past 4.5 years is the Dan Electro HoneyTone mini-amp. When I bought this new it was $20, maybe $22. Doesn't sound like it though. Sounds fantastic, as a bedroom amp anyway. Although I say "bedroom" with major asterisks because it can get real loud even with master not even half-way (as my often annoyed brother will tell you). It is the bare minimum basics in an amp---1 volume (master) knob, 1 gain/distortion knob, and 1 tone knob (low/mid/high). I love it.

@Strodav 27 күн бұрын

I like the spark mini, but it's too easy to overdrive the speaker. I prefer the spark 40, but it's bigger and now you have a power cord. I have the Blackstar Fly, but think the Spark mini is a better choice. What about the Yamaha THR30II? It is by far my favorite practice amp although it is on the expensive side. Battery powered, amazing tones. The other one that's pretty good is the VOX VMG-10. I power it with a power pack through a USBC cable. Very useful video - thanks.

@blakeusry124 Ай бұрын

I have several tube amp and used to have more. The sparks are really great practice amps that will give you any tone you wish with a few clicks on the phone. Backing tracks and jam along features along with a superb Bluetooth speaker for really cheap. It’s not a kemper or Axe fx but it’s really great for the price.

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Sure is

@viggogrendahl1 Ай бұрын

My practice amp is an Sound City 120 made in 1973 & a Park 4x12 cabinet. It sounds good to me😊

@PlanetBlueTube 19 күн бұрын

Missed vox mini, I like the older ones as I find the modeling choices make it. The newer ones not so much. Ty for the review. Great presentation

@MrPolevaulter 19 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@ckelly5141 25 күн бұрын

23:42 Wow….a scalloped fingerboard! Nice!🎶🎸👍

@goder18 Ай бұрын

Thank you, Elmo! Would you recomend Boss JS-10 for beginner? Maybe you can propose other better or more affordable option for jamming alone?

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

I don't think I've tried that, so can't say.

@goder18 Ай бұрын

@@MrPolevaulter Thank you for the honest answer! Even though you don't tried it, it would be interesting to hear your opinion on the "jam station" concept combining compact amp, processor and backing track creator with easy key/tempo change? And yes, I agree with your point from your other reviews, that packaging different features doesn't make sense if the quality of at least one of them suffers. Actually, it would be great if you'd make a video about what use cases would be beneficial for self learning via jaming. For ex. looping, backing tracks, availability of key/tempo change, instant guitar tone for particular backing track or genre, etc. Also good to know your opinion on which develops better - learning famous licks to backing tracks or jaming with "instant composers" like Band-in-a-Box or similar? I hope you get the direction of my thoughts 🙂

@derekjohnson5720 Ай бұрын

Just the video I wanted to see as I'm needing to buy a new practice amp. My ancient marshal 30w mgdfx finaly packed in after 15 years. One was very emotional😢😢😅. Think I will go for the Harley tube 15 and upgrade the speaker. Thanks for the vid. How about a top ten amps to avoid.

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Maybe.

@r8ter316 Ай бұрын

Can you possibly share your spark tone presets? I have the same amp and would love to try them!

@mikaeljohansson83 26 күн бұрын

If anyone is closely like me you can easely build your own practice amp. I did that when I was young just took some easy electronics scematics for a simple(cheap) headphone amp that ran on batteries and added a small speaker then put it all in a small box and it was useful during my military service. Had a nice booster built into my guitar so I just cranked the input stage of the headphone amp which rendered a nice distortion with a sweet sustain. No thrills for sure but the price was really low and it did what it was supposed to do :)

@JDStone20 Ай бұрын

I have the Roland Mirco Cube, and it is a great amp. I want to get the larger version if I can find one for a decent price. For my 50th Birthday, I did get a Boss Katana Air, and that is a great practice amp also. Just the price is a little high. If you can get one used, that would be the way to go. Or you can get a Boss Pocket GT and a Roland Micro Cube for a lot cheaper than even a used Boss Katana Air. If you want the Katana Air, but for it to sound great and have external output jacks, get the Katana Air EX, but the price is brutal.

@alfredolangarica6824 Ай бұрын

Hey Mr Elmo which of these would you recommend Orange micro dark terror, Joyo Jackman II or the Friedman be mini? I mostly play metal and a bit of blues and 70-80's music, I hope you can reply ✌🏼🇲🇽

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Jackman.

@alfredolangarica6824 Ай бұрын

@@MrPolevaulter thanks, I appreciate it

@ymelfilm Ай бұрын

I use a roland street cube 2x2 watt, only clean (,the rest are demaged on d panel). I also gigged sometimes with... Nux mighty lite..

@ManuandFuci Ай бұрын

the Positivegrid SparkGO would be the ideal travel practice amp (I use it with a Traveler Guitar light electric) and the Yamaha THR series rocks since inception for their polyvalence, sturdiness, 8:40 and look, even if pricey, they are worth a check. There are plenty more, just try a few and pick one.

@anmolsingh9025 Ай бұрын

Second hand Marshall dsl 5, replace speaker with 10 inch celestion greenback. You can modify enclodure and put a 12 inch speaker too. However for room and practice 10 inch greenback is fine. Best amp post speaker mod.

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Cool bananas :)

@burgerbirger2221 17 күн бұрын

Hi, great review. Wonder about how does it compare with cheap tube-amps? There is a ton of them out there. Like Marshall DSL1H, Bugera G/T series, Orange Micro Terror, Hartwood, Harley Benton, EVH 5150,. Ok maybe the EVH just hits the limiter for being super cheap along with H&K Tubemeister 20, but that is super versatile with the cab emulators at least.

@Glensully Ай бұрын

I use for holiday a good big battery Bluetooth speaker. Then put a nux mighty plug pro into it. Sounds great and you got the speaker for stuff later

@HansNederland Ай бұрын

Fender Mustang LT25: I have it and I do NOT like it! I started playing guitar 1.5 years ago (at the age of 55) and bought this combo. At the 4th lesson (1 month), I noticed that the tube combo (Bugera 55 Watt) of my teacher responded much better to my playing (still bad). I bought a Behringer HA-40R (=analog transistor), that responded as well as my teachers combo. I blame the digital processing of the Fender Mustang LT25, the latency. I don't hear the latency, but I feel it. I have understood that a lot of players don't have problems with latency. In fact, you have also latency on stage when you walk away from your amp. On all other grounds I praise the Fender Mustang LT25: sound, features, no app needed and the price. Just a month ago I upgraded to 2 BOSS KATANA-MINI's, yes, stereo. Just for the fun. Setting both delay's on a very short but different time gives reverb.

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Fair enough

@yangshi3968 Ай бұрын

how about the BOSS DUAL CUBE LX, is it worth to Buy?

@NeroTheIncredible Ай бұрын

I bought a small katana for dirt cheap because the owner had lost the power unit, that you don' t need if you already have a small power plant for pedals ( harley benton does some cheap and really effective ones ) . Its really lightweight and sounding quite nice, perfect as a travel unit !

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Cool

@GregRickard 9 күн бұрын

I have a Spark Mini in my van and it has everything in that package for practising, especially all the AI stuff in the app for learning songs etc.

@FPerini Ай бұрын

I’m wondering why you left out the Orange Micro Dark which you had positively reviewed in the past… I’ve got one and even with the 8” speaker sounds really good. Cheers

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

It's a head. I didn't include any heads.

@Distx7 Ай бұрын

Spark mini all the way. Gonna get one soon...i hope

@Distx7 Ай бұрын

Used to have the micro cube i bought it around 2005? Or so.. was the best at the time.

@Distx7 Ай бұрын

Had the blackstar fly also for a period of time...didn't like it so much...

@rabindradahal7418 Ай бұрын

Recently I bought a new Boss Katana Air Ex Wireless Modelling 35 watt Amp and I am happy with my new beauty.

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@rabindradahal7418 Ай бұрын

@@MrPolevaulter ❤️🙏❤️

@rabindradahal7418 Ай бұрын

@@MrPolevaulter ❤️ 🙏 ❤️

@phillipbland2861 Ай бұрын

Grabbed a Boss Katana 50 mkii for about 150 US about 3 years ago. Been a fantastic practice amp at low volume but when you have the chance to turn it up it can get plenty loud and has a lovely clean sound

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Cool!

@phillipbland2861 Ай бұрын

@@MrPolevaulter love your playing btw and appreciate your honesty in your reviews 👍👍

@gospelballer33 Ай бұрын

Just bought a blackstar debut 50r. Goes from 50w to 5w. No on board effects but reverb. A plug and play amp. Looking forward to getting it. And it cost about $250 US

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Cool 😊

@micksterminator3 Ай бұрын

I really wanted to like my v1 bugera v5. Installed a jensen c8r speaker as well. Just was so dark even with a pearly gates humbucker split. Kept it for 12 years or so and sold it. Im sure all it needed was an eq pedal. I need a practice amp now that I live in a duplex with shared wall. None of my amps have a headphone out and also sound kinda bad at low volumes. Monoprice 15w and crate v33 tube amps respectively

@svarfinnbogason3645 Ай бұрын

where is live you can get the Fender Mustang lt25 used for very little. Great first amp in my opinion.

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

True.

@TheGlato Ай бұрын

Roland cube mini is good, but for similar price you can find cube 30x or similar size amp.

@canadianintheukbrian Ай бұрын

I own the BOSS Katana Mini it's a brilliant little amp , that will surprise you the sound you get out of it , and 7 watts this little bugger is quite loud, the other amp I did own and regret selling was the Fender LT 25 it sounded great , when I first started I had that Affinity Strat which was brutal and that horrendous pile crap the Frontman 10 it just sounded terrible, then I had the VOX VTX20 which wasn't bad but let down by the poor speaker and outdated USB port, I'm more than content with the Mini , living in a flat where I have to be cognizant of the noise levels the mini works perfectly , I would love the Marshall DSL 1R I don't need the aggravation of people complaining of the noise I would like to see how the Mini deals with pedals , nothing major , Compression Pedal, and Noise gate, just naming a few you don't need a gain pedal the brown sounds works fine, I like to lower the volume and up the brown sound , always great to hear your reviews and opinions Elmo , it's honest , there is some out there makes you wonder who their working for , I would ask you Elmo have you or anyone you know students etc used pedals with mini if so which ones, cheers !!

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Cheers! I think I might have in the review I did. Maybe a boost or overdrive, can't remember. You could look that up.

@johndoyle325 Ай бұрын

Peavey Classic 20 mini head and matching 12" cab. I like to practice with my pedal board, and the amp sounds great in the 1 watt setting. I can get it to the edge of breakup without pissing everyone off. 🙂

@billstraub7860 7 күн бұрын

Elmo, does the Blackstar Fly Mini cover up mistakes more than the Roland Micro Cube or are they about the same for exposing weaknesses in playing? Very good info on your channel btw.

@chaingroupy Ай бұрын

Looping for an amp with good earphone sound quality. Any suggestions? Thx

@MrPolevaulter 29 күн бұрын

I never use headphones so don't know.

@SabotsLibres 16 күн бұрын

You put the Positive Grid Spark mini at number two - or even one if you discount the discontinued Roland. I have a Spark 40 that I hate - it is far too heavy on the bass that cannot be dialled out; how does the mini compare?

@RulgertGhostalker Ай бұрын

I have TWO " PRV Audio 8MR500-NDY v2" speakers, 16 ohm series, on my 5 watt tube amp. I had to do some pre-break in, but they sound great and are amazingly loud ( 100 db 1w/1m 2x8 ) ... modified Zeus Drive > OA-H05 tube amp > home made 2x8 there is no better practice amp in the world, than my custom built, IMHO .....power amp breakup with a large plate 12AX7, I am going to use it for recording also.

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Cool bananas 👍

@CarlosDelgado-co1bi Ай бұрын

I think I heard "lick it up" by Kiss at 03:00 🤘 I have a NUX Mighty Space and and a Spark Mini and both sound very well to my ears.

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Cool!

@richardgilyead7640 3 күн бұрын

Another vote for the NUX Mighty Space. Looper, drum machine and foot pedal all provided. Perfect for practice.

@CarlosDelgado-co1bi 3 күн бұрын

@@richardgilyead7640 Plus USB loopback, line output and It works as a 30W head for a passive Cabinet!

@bombercountyblues Ай бұрын

loved the microcube for many years. But 2 key features on the spark mini, the fly 3 and many others now make it seem just too outdated by comparison when it comes to the outdoorsy carry around thing... 1- mains recharging instead of buying/changing batteries.. 2- Bluetooth.. Never thought i needed either until i got used to having em!

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

I still don't need them. They're nice to have, but not essential for me.

@foottapiologist 22 күн бұрын

I have a room full of amps to choose from but always tend to use my old Washburn Bad Dog BD25R and it has a spring reverb which is a nice bonus. Sidenote....all my instruments and amps have gaffer tape over their names so visitors have to shoot blind without being a gear snob.

@liecron Ай бұрын

Is it plugged into your computer and comeing out of different speakers as you've got the pulse at full volume 😮

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

@throughthefog-go 25 күн бұрын

have you tried the NUX mighty space ?

@AR_PZ_BEATS 22 күн бұрын

Hey can you please review the line 6 spider IV 15w practice amp?

@antonakis79ohyes Ай бұрын

I have the Bugera V5 and although it's quite good as an amp, it is too dark - sounding - UNLESS you use a pedal with an equaliser, such as the AC tone or the American tone from Harley Benton/Joyo... Trust me, it's not the 8" speaker that is to blame... This is why I find my Fender Champion 40 more useable, plus I can gig with it!

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Fair enough.

@marctoupin3968 Ай бұрын

What about the Fender Frontman 15? Any good?

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

I have a video on that one. Not good at all imo.

@johnperiard9594 Ай бұрын

Any thoughts on the VOX ADIO? Great video

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Thanks! Not a fan of the Adio.

@spada60 Ай бұрын

@@MrPolevaulteradio the best out of all these

@spada60 Ай бұрын

Yes very good the best practice amp. I recommend you getting one.

@markproctor3100 Ай бұрын

The Quilter Superblock US and UK look like great options for practice as does the Blackstar Amped 3 I know they are not "real" amps but they seem to sound amazing 🤘

@markproctor3100 29 күн бұрын

@Dm_ElmoKarjalainen ????

@Ztylish Ай бұрын

Have you tried the boss katana go? I feel like that might be a great contender for this list.

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Not yet.

@AlecBourneMidiMadScientist Ай бұрын

@@MrPolevaulterwell worth checking out, though it being discontinued via parts shortages maybe wait for the replacement. It is a phenomenally good bit of kit. Paired up with most speakers or headphones it really works. I use mine in parallel with the Kat air ex now and this really has worked out well.

@archkarr18 Ай бұрын

I reccomend the Boss Katana Mini ( especially for low volume shredding)

@jasonhook6744 Ай бұрын

Yamaha THR amps are the obvious omission. I have the 10X. Maybe the Boss Katana GO now.

@jktolford8272 Ай бұрын

Hey! Stevie Wonder's binoculars really impressed, back in the early 70s. Where do think Sir Elton got the idea for those big glasses?

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

🤣

@anthonymiller3970 Ай бұрын

Have you ever owned a Pignose 7-100? I have the Spark mini and original Roland Micro Cube. I love all the amps but the Pignose sounds the best.

@MrPolevaulter Ай бұрын

Never tried one of those.

@user-mj4ye7cw8n 21 сағат бұрын

Nice, thanks! You should add tabs to the video, there are tons of cool licks and riffs we could go home with :D PS: what watch are you wearing? It looks very nice and thin!

@jimilipi5493 Ай бұрын

I bought the HB15 to play with my Gibson Thunderbird at home and several of my friends thought it was a shame. But every day I fall in love with this sound. I tried with a powerful speaker but for my living room it's really not necessary, other than making the walls collapse.

@RulgertGhostalker Ай бұрын

you could make a new baffle board for it that fits a 10" or 8" speaker....keep the 12" baffle board stored, it would take up little space ..... an 10 or 8 is a quieter speaker, and has much better high frequency dispersion ( sounds better in a room by itself )

@RulgertGhostalker Ай бұрын

I would make an 8" baffle board for practice.... a " Celestion Eight 15 " is only 40 USD....just make sure you get the correct impedance ( available in 4, 8 and 16 Ohm ) and don't crank the amp all the way, when you have the 8" in it.

@RulgertGhostalker Ай бұрын

one amp, two baffle boards, and it could fill every role.....I would get the 16 Ohm EIGHT 15, and 9 to 12 mm plywood, and some grill cloth.

@RulgertGhostalker Ай бұрын

the difference between a G12M Aniversary, and an Eight 15, is 4 db ( the 8' is 4 db quieter....and will sound better, with no PA, in a room )

@RulgertGhostalker Ай бұрын

a lot of people don't realize, that without a microphone and PA support, a 12 inch guitar speaker sounds Horrible....where, in the same situation, an 8" guitar speaker will sound so much better.