Top 5 Practice Amps (+ A Bonus)
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What are the best guitar practice amps out there? I saw Rob Chapman discussing that recently, and thought I'd make a video of my own on the topic, since I didn't really agree with him. But it's all good fun, and subjective. Finding a good practice amp isn't as difficult these days as it once used to be. We're actually spoiled for choice, which can in fact make it difficult to navigate. In the old days there wasn't much around.
Anyway, here's my list.
Hope you enjoy!
Here's Rob Chapman's top amps list: • Top 4 practice amps - ...
Here are the reviews mentioned in the video.
Marshall Plexi: • The Marshall 1987X (ak...
The volume pot in the loop thing: • Marshall Plexi? At BED...
Marshall DSL-1CR: • Marshall DSL1CR (A Bri...
Boss Katana Mini: • Boss Katana Mini Revie...
Harley Benton Tube15: • BEST Cheap Tube Amp? -...
Roland Micro Cube: • Roland Micro Cube - Th...
The honorable mentions.
Nux Mighty Lite BT: • NUX Mighty Lite BT (A ...
Fender Mustang LT 25: • Fender Mustang LT25 - ...
Bugera V5 Infinium: • Bugera V5 Infinium (Go...
Blackstar Fly 3: • Blackstar Fly - Any Good?
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@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
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@TroyNaumu808 Ай бұрын
You are a great KZfaqr also.
@workaccount2415 3 жыл бұрын
"Top 5 Practice Amps" **Marshall Plexi glowing ominously in the background**
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Haha :D
@thetanman2233 3 жыл бұрын
Great thing to see on a Monday lunch break. Enjoy the week, man!
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You too!
@davidmajor4484 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reviews 😎
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@blacktoothfox677 3 жыл бұрын
The very fact that all us guitar player each have our own processes, each surely valid as experience increases... That crazy variety is one of the elements that keeps me hooked to this shit! great video man. New subscriber from the UK
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jimmyjames2022 3 жыл бұрын
Rob covers the usual suspects that are widely popular, but Elmo has a thoughtful and unique list, it's why I watch this channel. I do note that both Rob and Elmo list no amp as an amp, which I totally agree with.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@damasterkarej 3 жыл бұрын
And if you want get it louder touch your closet (ya know, this one for clothes :) ) with headstock.
@Christian-ew4eg Жыл бұрын
Hey Elmo . Thanks for your honest reviews and awesome musicality . Cheers
@MrPolevaulter Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@neildmonte8786 Жыл бұрын
My favourite practice amp I have owned is the Orange Crush 12.. it has one channel and a separate gain and overdrive, when blended creates interesting tonal variety and it has a analogue signal, whilst being solid state. I have owned low wattage valve amps and didn't really get on with them as well as I did with the Orange 12. Really great review btw👏 👍
@jessmotto4109 2 жыл бұрын
Love your reviews. Bought Monoprice 15W tube amp after watching your HB review. Thanks.
@MrPolevaulter 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@cheenu711 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this guide. I was on the fence about buying the dark terror as it is super affordable and sounds killer but I was worried it'll be very loud for my bedroom setup. I think an eq and a volume boost in the fx loop might do the trick.
@samain1804 3 жыл бұрын
Loving this channel! Definitely gonna add the Roland Microcube to my collection. Also interested in the Supro practice amps, new for us mortals!
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I've thought of maybe trying one.
@honkytonkinson9787 3 жыл бұрын
I recently purchased the newest model of Marshall dsl5 and it’s fantastic. No pedals needed and perfect volume for a house. Sounds great loud and quiet. I don’t understand when people say it sounds boxy; it’s the best small amp I’ve ever heard. No pedals needed!
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Been thinking of trying one.
@GMec78 2 жыл бұрын
100-percent agree with Micro Cube recommendation, a slight caveat to the "no amp" recommendation, it's fine for learning scales, even songs etc., but if you are a new-ish player and haven't learned good muting technique with mid to high gain, primarily practicing with no amp and then plugging in to an amp and playing with gain could be problematic. If you are an experienced player and/or started out with an amp then yes, a great solution to playing almost anywhere (except the toilet) and not annoying family and neighbors.
@dammitcarl1082 2 жыл бұрын
I bought a micro cube along with a squier bullet strat for my first setup last year.. I've just upgraded to a player series strat and still feel no wish to upgrade the amp. It's really great for home use and takes pedals like a charm. Plenty loud too.
@yanisleppich933 2 жыл бұрын
Man i love your playing!
@MrPolevaulter 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@cyaneo7 3 жыл бұрын
Elmo, a year ago I watched your Roland Micro Cube review Video and since then I searched for a good priced one - last month I finaly got a used One for 50 Euros and I am so what happy with it! It is a surprising versatile, good sounding practice amp! Thank you!
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@BobEstremera Жыл бұрын
Great content, as always. I am looking at modeling amps that have either 8” or 12” speakers. I play soft fingerstyle blues and some nice, mostly clean chord progressions. I play exclusively to low, bedroom-level decibels. I know that when you crank amps up, even a little, the larger speaker has a fuller, richer tone. But at the levels I play, just around speaking level or slightly higher, will I get a fuller tone from the 12” speaker or will playing at such low volumes negate any of the benefits of the larger speaker?
@RickMichaelis63 3 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly Enjoyed this video Elmo, thanks to I purchased the Roland Micro Cube some time ago & am very with it!!!!🎸❤️🎶😎👍🏻☮️🤟🏻
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you like it :)
@Strato13 3 жыл бұрын
Believe it or not, I've actually been playing chronically on my ID Core V3 10, and I like it super crunch tone, with my Fenders. It is less forgiving than my other amps, but I really do like it. Also, the Katana mini is also awesome. I've broke in the speaker and now sounds nice and gritty. I set the delay on max with time on zero to get a reverb fx. The Blackstar speakers are breaking in too! Blackstar should thank you because if it weren't for your review, I would never have bothered with the amp. But I liked that you shredded in it in all its settings and it gave me an idea of how it might sound for me. I saw a review of the ID Core V3 10 and the poofy haired British guy played some boring chords and strums that to me, didn't really highlight the amp (to my liking, at least) in a way that I wanted to buy it.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks :)
@MattyPeq 3 жыл бұрын
So happy to see the Tube15 in there. I was afraid it was too big for a practice amp, so I wasn't sure if I should buy it or not. Considering how high I hold your opinion, Elmo, now I don't have any doubt :)
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Cool bananas :)
@BHAKTIBROPHY Жыл бұрын
You are such a gloriously incredible player. Hahaha! I love your sense of humor, too. (Btw, I'm friends with Vai. That wasn't a picture of him, that was Steve Lawrence.) 😂 Love your videos. Thank you!
@MrPolevaulter Жыл бұрын
Cheers :)
@anthonycutt8854 Жыл бұрын
It's kinda funny that you made this video in response to Rob Chapman then not long after Chapman made a video about how good the HB Tube 15 is. The circle of life!
@walterklemen6446 2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff Elmo, nice guitar playing as well, thanks to you, I did not order the Yamaha THX5 portable guitar amp, and ordered the micro cube instead. It sounds great on your demo. Have you tried playing through the boss katana air wireless yet ? Let me know your opinion on that amp. Thank you
@MrPolevaulter 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Haven't tried the Katana Air yet, no.
@Torquemonster440 3 жыл бұрын
I really love my fender super champ X2. Very versatile with many voicing options and the effects are great too.. very useable. Its just a fun amp, it's hard to make it sound bad.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Thinking of trying a Super Champ.
@Torquemonster440 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter I'd love to see that review.👍 like I said.. I have a hard time getting a bad sound out of mine.. and believe me, I'm pretty good at sounding bad..... One other note, mine is the head version with the 1×12 matching cab. The footswitch is a must as well.
@caseyryback6932 2 ай бұрын
Turning the guitar volume down after playing dry… I am still smiling.. 😂 Love your vids, bro. I decided for the Marshall DSL 1 HR over the Harley Benton… I am restarting after some time without guitars and it just had to be tube this time… But you cannot go wrong with the cube… It sounds marvelous. On a very low budget I would look for a used Fender Mustang V1 or V2. Handsome gear with a good tone.
@harolddeschenes4640 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Elmo. I'm surprised you didn't mention the Positive Grid Spark but as you said it's all subjective. Great mention for the Ziltoid puppet in the background 🤘🤘🤘
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Ziltoid ftw!
@harolddeschenes4640 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter You have Devin Townsend's Ziltoid Puppet behind you! I am from Canada and Devin is one of my favourite musicians.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
@@harolddeschenes4640 Mine too :)
@violinmke Жыл бұрын
I used a microcube in Canadian winters where it was almost freezing cold to busk. I had a spare one to get through the Xmas season mostly playing clean tones as it was for a violin and the cold didn't kill them either. If you gave me a bigger one and I'm looking at the Boss battery 2 x6 I'd get more noise complaints.
@jfed4948 Жыл бұрын
Thx. Great picks! What pedals you using with the Marshall DSL-1CR to get that sound?
@MrPolevaulter Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Strymon Riverside.
@jallenphotoart1369 3 жыл бұрын
I would add the Vox VT20 and especially the VT40. Great amps that are good for practice and also you can get up there a bit with them with awesome models of the classic amps.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@damasterkarej 3 жыл бұрын
Agree about the VOX. I had VT20X. Awesome thing.
@gioigeniale6711 Жыл бұрын
I build my voxac4 by my self I had, a Vox ac4 I got an original vox speaker. I put this things together I to this, box very carefully. THE SOUND. THE SOUND VOX
@gioigeniale6711 Жыл бұрын
... Vox 20" Speaker.
@gioigeniale6711 Жыл бұрын
I had some vT models. I found it rather funny, but not for the stage
@tonyfondacaro1980 3 жыл бұрын
I finally got my hands on a Focusrite and I’ve been messing around with recording into GarageBand. Last night after everyone went to bed I plugged straight in and started messing around with the amp sims. Gotta be honest... they’re not bad at all, and being able to practice late at night and just have the amp sim going through headphones is a huge plus.
@hemantakakati1103 3 жыл бұрын
but your ear will hurt real bad after some time i tried that and im now back playing with a micro cube gx. I only use the interface for recording purposes now.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Yep :)
@rst4641 2 жыл бұрын
Elmo, what kind of guitar is it you are using in this vid? Helpful video anyway. Thx
@MrPolevaulter 2 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hsV1a9NjqdW-n40.html
@markmcdonald5711 8 ай бұрын
I have a ID Core 20v2, a Roland Cube 10GX, a Bugera V5 from 2006, an IRig Mini and an Orange Crush 12. The Orange Crush is the one I play most.
@antonio.cappelli 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Elmo Nice review ! Where I can find the Volume Pot ? Do you have a product to suggest? Thanks
@paul38501 3 жыл бұрын
I think you can also use a volume pedal. I have never tried it but I have seen other vids on doing this.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
www.thomann.de/intl/jhs_pedals_little_black_amp.htm
@sdoman7215 3 жыл бұрын
I just got the dsl1c and it sounds and looks great! Not too loud for my halls(dorm) most of the time and Im really enjoying playing it. Much better that my flatmates boss katana.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@gioigeniale6711 Жыл бұрын
Hi Elmo! Some time ago I asked you what you`re thinking about Supro Amps. Now I know the answer: I purchaded the Supro 10, used I (doub tit) for 300. I got a real strong 5 Watt amplifier.It has everything you need, 2 tone control, a Master volume , a volume, spring reverb, Power, Standby 2 Effects, Drive and Boost. You can put these effcts by a extern pedal. This Supro Amp is worth evey cent you pay for.
@stephanpetersen8386 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and taste! Which one (or more) will you recommend for metal? Best regards
@MrPolevaulter Жыл бұрын
Spark Mini these days probably.
@stephanpetersen8386 Жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter Thank you! 🙏😊
@RByrne Жыл бұрын
I usually use my 50th anniversary JCM1 mini stack at home, and usually leave it on the 0.1watt setting. It's more than loud enough with the 2-1x10" cabs. I recently got the Supro Delta King 10(there's an 8 and 12 aswell). Its excellent for all types of music, clean, high gain, blues, low/high volume. Totally blows away the blues Jr. My next one will be the Supro Black Magick head/cab. For battery powered, I use either a Vox G3 mini, or a Laney Lionheart mini
@madddrad Жыл бұрын
Great video, what are your opinions regarding to the fender frontman 10g. I got it and I’m starting to panic from my decisions of buying it
@MrPolevaulter Жыл бұрын
Haven't tried it yet.
@robertclarkguitar 3 жыл бұрын
That's so damn good to hear. Yes...Individuality over group think. Period!! Hahaha. Great opinions here well done!!
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@mrredritehand 3 жыл бұрын
Man you can absolutely shred Well done! I have a Vox mini5 rhythm and it is a beast of a bedroom/practice amp. I will never sell it.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@daniellarson3068 3 жыл бұрын
I confess - I use option 1. Except I pick up an old Suzuki acoustic. No chords, no power, easy storage, clear tone and it has never failed like my old Roland Cube 80X. Good for a beginner like me. Thanks for the review.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
And thank you. What happened to your Roland?
@daniellarson3068 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter I gutted it. It is now a speaker box awaiting some sort of project. Repair of that amp became non cost effective.
@PaleCaretaker 2 жыл бұрын
I like Marshall CODE 25. I was using it in my local guitar store. I'm trying to learn playing guitar and my goal is be able to shredd. Marshall i good amp for metal and rock. It sounded cool with Ibanez GRGR 121 DX guitar, which i want to buy when i save money.
@Uptown59 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your review. Do you have an opinion of the Blackstar HT5 MKii?
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Haven't tried it, so no.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
And thanks :)
@Uptown59 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter You're welcome!
@leftoverture1976 11 ай бұрын
21:50 agree 100% I bought a fender champion 20 recently and a cheap strat (tagima t530) and It got me going, playing is so much fun lol even unplugged.
@fedefrost 3 жыл бұрын
Here another Micro Cube team! I've had mine for more than 10 years and it's still my favorite home amp. It could offer just the Classic Stack mode and it'd still be the best good-neighbour amp.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Spot on.
@user-sx2fg9wl8t 5 ай бұрын
Every thing rob demo he says is great .and 95% of all the others.
@MZmytube3443 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Elmo, love your videos man ...can you tell me how is the laney mini amp stb? Planning to buy it. It costs around 100 usd ini India.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Don't think I've tried that.
@MZmytube3443 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter If you can please do check them out and make a review on laney battery powered amps.
@aleksiaurojarvi6799 3 жыл бұрын
Have to recommend marshall! I have DSL5cr and its amazing amp for its cost and size :) Have a great day!
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@hoosierdaddy2308 3 жыл бұрын
I knew you would love the Roland still. 🤣🤟 Hope all is well sir. 💖🤟
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
All's well. Hope you're doing good :)
@Mr.5hady 3 жыл бұрын
Aah.... you got me.... I’m subscribed now.....
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@christineayres7199 Жыл бұрын
Also The Borg approve of your Cube LOL
@liys540 3 жыл бұрын
I prefer using small watt practice tube amp with fx loop
@artcarsnguitarsAdamS 3 жыл бұрын
Peavey transtube anything, I have a bunch and they all sound great.
@Bill-se4gr 3 жыл бұрын
Great review, but more importantly, are you related to Ragnar Lothbrok?
@chrishyde1216 2 жыл бұрын
Your first recommendation, where you agree with RC, leads to the question ... 'which is the best electric guitar for playing acoustically?'. Ok, all will say it depends on the particular guitar, but I mean on average. As a starter, I have a Telecaster Thinline which sounds not bad and is of course aided by the chambers. Views welcome.
@MrPolevaulter 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting topic.
@Crunchifyable2 Жыл бұрын
I put 12 thru heavy (56 maybe) d'addario strings on a telecaster and tuned it to e-standard and I think it's the ultimate no amp guitar. Rings like a bell and that Maple neck takes the string tension like nothing. The strings are rated for C tuning I think.
@HammerFang 3 жыл бұрын
As soon as my wife will get rid of COVID I’m going to tell her that my next practising amp is plexi ^^
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Haha :D Best of luck :) And hope she gets well soon :)
@NeverMars 3 жыл бұрын
hey man! I was thinking of buying a Yamaha Thr5 to play and also record my youtube videos, would you suggest it?
@Matt-Kin 3 жыл бұрын
Go for the thr 10 it has more headroom (or thr 30 but it is a bit pricey)
@AxemanMessiah 3 жыл бұрын
I would recommend it. THR5 is good enough as you will be plugging in for recording so you can use the THR remote app to edit your tones deeper. Getting thr10 would not be much of an upgrade as even with the additional knobs for changing tone, you need to connect to an app to have full control.
@Matt-Kin 3 жыл бұрын
@@AxemanMessiah I think he could get the older model for a cheaper price. No need for the thr ii. It is not substantially better.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Personally I don't like the THR series, but if you like how it sounds, then sure thing.
@AxemanMessiah 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulterAgreed it's difficult to get great tones out of them
@MrJimlen 3 жыл бұрын
i had a dsl1 i loved it., i sold it and im on the hunt again for a lil practice amp., not always wanting to plug into my afd100 lol
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's often more convenient with a small amp.
@fredc5812 3 жыл бұрын
Very informative. I bought a micro-cube on your recommendation last year. Great amp. Now I want the little Marshall or Harley Benton as well. Whack @#! That was my wife. I will stick with the micro-cube. For now. #GAS
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
GAS is dangerous.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Or wives. Never remember which :D
@robertweatherill9161 3 жыл бұрын
We all are entitled to our opinions, it's okay really. One's favorite gear isn't someone else's and that's how it goes. I like the difference of opinions, I get to see and learn about new gear.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Spot on.
@cradlecap123 3 жыл бұрын
Elmo I got the Roland Cube but you said you used a hyperfuzz and not an OD pedal, is that right?- as I couldn't get the sound you had on the classic setting. Also i'm led to believe that the behringer fuzz isa replica of that pedal.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah. It just works as a clean boost.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Don't know about the Behringer.
@cradlecap123 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter Hi tnx for reply. Yeh if you watch JHS pedals 'what's the Deal with Behringer at 20.26 he compares the two.
@ribbonsofeuphoria5744 3 жыл бұрын
@@cradlecap123 Behringer does have the boost setting 👍🏻
@anthonyfinney239 11 ай бұрын
Is the fretboard on your Welmo strat scalloped or doe it just look like that?
@MrPolevaulter 10 ай бұрын
Yeah, scalloped
@gregperkins6482 2 жыл бұрын
Roland Micro Cube blows everything else away. I started playing again at 60 with more money than sense and talent. Bought a Micro Cube early on and liked it but wanted something better for my office use (where low volume is critical). I tried almost everything up to Princeton reverb (with pedals of course) and Marshall DSL5. The latest effort was Marshall DSL1 (the DSL 5 with greenback is now in my home studio and absolutely love it). The DSL1 was a horrible ice pick! Reboxed it to return and to fill the void, dug out the old Roland MC. OMG! that little thing was put away while I ran through all that money. For low volume applications, the MC is BETTER than them all including the Princeton. Soooo many nice tones and anything else you would want.
@OldRunt 3 жыл бұрын
Elmo. Do you like the Blackstar Silverline? It has no tubes so it gets great sound at very low volume. I also have the Marshall DSL5CR and the Vox AC4C1-12. It seems more manageable in a small condo with kids.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
It was OK, but nothing special imo.
@OldRunt 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter Thanks
@PooNinja 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve got that first one. 🤘🏽
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
:D
@zakkcovers18 3 жыл бұрын
I still use my marshall mg 15 dfx for practice👍
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@violinmke Жыл бұрын
Microcube that I had fell off the back of a bike I was riding and it still wasn't damaged.
@robertodaici8334 3 жыл бұрын
Ciao Elmo! What’s about the use of an active load box+cab simulator (as TeoNotes Torpedo captor x or captor + cab m)? In case someone has already big Marshall’s at home... 😎...but then of course you need external speakers (or “hifi stereo system” speakers)...🤔
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Haven't tried one of those yet.
@robertodaici8334 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter , “danke” for the reply!
@Mr.5hady 3 жыл бұрын
Can you please do a full review of the 1987x? I’m thinking about getting one
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
I have an old one. It's not very good, since I was just starting my KZfaq thingy back then. Here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oLaYrZCnp62mcZs.html
@Mr.5hady 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter Ok, I’ll check it 😎👌
@cchavez248 3 жыл бұрын
What did you upgrade your HB15 speaker to, and was it worth it?
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
I didn't. I sold the amp to my luthier friend. He put in a Celestion of some kind, but I forget which one it was. It does sound a bit better, but I'd have to A/B them, and know how much the whole thing cost to even guess if it was worth it. I think he thinks it was.
@cchavez248 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter thank you for the reply, perhaps it's time to borrow and revisit the HB15! :)
@joshmuz9018 3 жыл бұрын
The Harley Benton surprised me. The tone is pretty damn good for the price
@DMSProduktions 3 жыл бұрын
CAN you say MONOPRICE? ;o)
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Yep. And yep, it's the same as the Monoprice.
@PooNinja 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter the Harley Benton thunder 99 is the same as the Carvin Mach100 , only HB ordered more of em so the price is better. Graphics don’t really matter unless there’s some tone paint I’m not yet familiar with.
@DMSProduktions 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter I have the only 1 in Oz, as far as I know! When they realized they had no international power models, they stopped selling to Oz!
@nicolasesteban8112 3 жыл бұрын
Me a week ago “Man I wish this dude would post a video about practice amps to help me make a decision” Makes a decision •Posts a video•
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
:)
@samain1804 3 жыл бұрын
What did ya get??
@johannessilver8653 2 жыл бұрын
Micro Cube all the way. Katana mini is so nice too. How about Yamaha THR series? Some say they are best but ...well... opinions, tastes.
@MrPolevaulter 2 жыл бұрын
Personally I don't like the THR series.
@magiccccmetalhammer 3 жыл бұрын
Personally the Marshall valvestate2000 I
@activese 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, Elmo, hope you are well, thank you for your videos, I have a question: I have a Red Roland micro cube (same version as yours) that I bought used and it is awesome, I have a fender Champ 40, my first that I bought new, great as well, but I never tried a tube amp, and in my country the cheapest one used, that I'm able to find is the bugera v5 combo $200, oh and there is an orange micro terror 20 in the same price but it is hybrid? what do you think about that choice, I know you tried the bugera. because importing to my country, the weight and taxes, raises the price, a lot, and no harley bentons or monoprice available. thank you, take care.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
The Bugera was quite good, but so was the Orange (I think it was a hybrid, yeah).
@activese 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter Thank you very much, at the same price range so far, 2nd hand, here i've found: bugera v5 (mint), micro terror (9/10) and a fender exelsior (7/10 cat sratched), wich one would you choose as the best option for tube tone, sound, maintenance, etc.? Or maybe would be best to forget about tube amp and buy a usb pc interface, to record?
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
@@activese Depends on what your focus is. I'd still go for a tube amp. Not sure which of those I'd choose, probably the Bugera. Haven't tried the Fender.
@activese 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter Thank you very much indeed, would like a Hx stomp or a neural dsp as well but way out of my league. So hopefully the bugera will be, next to my Roland micro cube and the fender champ 40, take good care
@artomaatta4118 3 жыл бұрын
For me it's my recent Fender Pro Junior LTD IV. I quess I have to try the Tube 15 at some time.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
The good thing is it's so cheap, that it's not even a big risk to try it out.
@artomaatta4118 3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about a wet-dry setup and this should be a safe place to try it out without busting the budget.
@muaddib3311 2 жыл бұрын
Should be renamed the Elmo Great Cube 👌🎸
@samboggs3499 Жыл бұрын
Greetings ElmoThe K, I thought I was the only one who had a 100 watt Marshall half stack as a living room practice amp, LOL... The Roland Micro Cube is the best. I use to use one to record direct into my lap top....
@MrPolevaulter Жыл бұрын
Cool 😊
@fungar 3 жыл бұрын
I use a Nux Mighty Plug (65€) with earphones or even with an USB to the laptop so I don't have to be aware of the battery level.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@MrPaolo101 3 жыл бұрын
Im really enjoying the Katana 100 head... ...and I’ve tried loads of ‘em.... good for recording too!. ;)
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Cool!
@samain1804 3 жыл бұрын
Kewl! What speakers and cab did you get? Wonder how it sounds on a 2x12 loaded with greenbacks or even a mismatched set of speakers lol
@MrPaolo101 3 жыл бұрын
@@samain1804 It is 'Kelwl' IMHO..... I didn't buy any cabs with it as I have many different variants of cabs already. I have tried it with 1x12 (Celestion T70), 2x12 (Vintage 30's) and 4x12 (standard Marshall cab 1960A).... With the right settings and EQ, they all sound good (on 100w mode), but I will admit that the 1x12 is great for that 'Deluxe thing'. Is it the best amp ever?... No, it has its problems... for example I don't think it takes external pedals that well, but the built in units are workable....For slightly more 'serious' situations luckily I have my trusty 65DRRI or my JCM800 (2203).... Which most certainly are.... Kewl. lol
@samain1804 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrPaolo101 Thanks for the details, very kind!
@MrPaolo101 3 жыл бұрын
@@samain1804 You asked! ;)
@irf888 3 жыл бұрын
Hi. Very interesting video thanks. Here's my subjective view. Probably should've been titled something like "Top 5 practice amps which can sound similar to my beloved Marshall 1987x". Personally if I had to choose a Marshall practice amp my preference would be a JCM 800 or 2000 sound, let's say the JCM 800 SC20H and pair it with a 12" speaker cab. Or a 2525C Jubilee. Or an older TSL. All with master volume for adjusting from practice to gig levels and gain as desired. Guitar is an instrument that can play any musical style and every manufacturer has a fantastic amp or number of amps capable of being great for practice. You might be desiring different sounds and feelings too eg: Vox, Orange, Mesa, Fender, Engl, Laney, Hiwatt, etc - all non Marshall right? Elmo it appears gravitates to a 1987x amp boosted with an overdrive - great sound which many love, but not for everyone - if I played that style I would use Mesa or Orange or Engl as my opinion. No amp? Why not play an acoustic with super light strings? Elmo makes everything sound great! Regards.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I definitely gravitate towards the Marshall, which of course influences any opinions I might have on practice amps :)
@earthsteward9 3 жыл бұрын
One of the top mysteries of the world: why was the Roland Cube line discontinued
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
I really don't understand.
@jeffvargo1068 3 жыл бұрын
It’s really hard to get Harley Benton in the States ( USA ) right now ....but the tube 15 is available at Monoprice for 249.00 USD ....it is the exact same amp .
@derekfeher 3 жыл бұрын
And apparently, it comes with JJ Vacuum Tubes! I bought one yesterday so I'm crossing my fingers
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it is.
@brandon_945 Жыл бұрын
1987x is my dream amp 🤘🏻
@MrPolevaulter Жыл бұрын
It's brilliant :)
@Boris_Chang Жыл бұрын
Why don’t amp manufacturers design a small amp targeted for low volume practice, with an attenuator in the last stage?
@SalvvOrtiz 3 жыл бұрын
I am disappointed with the NUX, it was working good, but now it suddenly turns off when I change the effects and turns on again on another effect. I think it's the blue tooth tha's causing the problem because the blue tooth light goes off when that happens. That's too bad because I like the sound it has but that problem drives me crazy.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that.
@The_Macaroon 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Elmo are you saying all those expensive attenuators and powersoaks are unnecessary with a simple volume pot?
@humann0x 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, when you don't want the power tubes to break up (output stage distortion). No, if you want them to. The volume pot in the FX Loop will change how your amp sounds because of that. But so does the attenuator, just for another reason.
@The_Macaroon 3 жыл бұрын
@@humann0x thanks Sebastian 👍
@humann0x 3 жыл бұрын
@@The_Macaroon Welcome. I think that, if you have a compressor or another pedal with a volume/level poti, you can try out to lower the signal with it in the FX loop.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
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@portuguesebeer5069 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Elmo, could you review MARSHALL DSL20, and why not put it "against" Peavey 6505MH? Cheers from Portugal 🍺🤘🇵🇹
@MrPolevaulter 2 жыл бұрын
I already have, although I've sold it, so no comparison coming. Sorry :(
@portuguesebeer5069 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter Do you have a video on the DSL20? I have not seen. Could you send the link pls? 🤘🍺🇵🇹
@bassplyr13 3 жыл бұрын
How about the new Yamaha THRII series? I hear they are strong contenders.
@mattiisosalo918 3 жыл бұрын
He didn’t like it but I do. Then again, I have the Micro Cube and I never use it. I think for low volume practice, if you want something that doesn’t take much room it’s great, especially if you live in apartment. Bit expensive though.
@bassplyr13 3 жыл бұрын
@@mattiisosalo918 good to know! Low volume is exactly what I’m looking for. Thanks.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I didn't like that one. But it's all subjective :)
@TheWorldWatches Жыл бұрын
Funny! You say you don't agree with Steve Vai on everything, and then you show a picture of Steve Perry. LOL!
@MrPolevaulter Жыл бұрын
😀
@TheWorldWatches Жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter LOL!
@scottharrison9083 5 ай бұрын
That plexi is a monster
@justmehere6094 3 жыл бұрын
How does the Harley Benton rank above the DSL-1?
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
I like it more.
@Bill-se4gr 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting analysis, but more importantly, are you related to Ragnor Lothbrok?
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Who? :D
@Bill-se4gr 3 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest Viking warriors 😎
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
@@Bill-se4gr :D
@friedrudibega6384 3 жыл бұрын
The Harley Benton sounded great I bet it be fine in a club setting. Soundguys always telling us we're too loud half the time. Or they used to. Thanks, Elmo. The Roland actually sounds too good I see why it's #1.
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the Roland is amazingly good.
@friedrudibega6384 3 жыл бұрын
@@MrPolevaulter it's too good hahaha
@stephanematis 3 жыл бұрын
Well done. Now, let me get on this practice thing Elmo keeps going on about...
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Haha :D
@wpchangphuak Жыл бұрын
I'm looking for Patrice amp . My choice fender lt25 blackstar ht1 roland micro cube roland cube20 xl Plaese recommend me whice one for me . I' m beginners Thanks you
@MrPolevaulter Жыл бұрын
Fender or Roland.
@ryannoel8978 2 жыл бұрын
Catch myself playing the fender micro headphone amp alot vox makes some decent mini headphone amps as well $100 and your playing in peace with family
@albertodantonio2075 3 жыл бұрын
When I told my guitar that you also practice without an amp, she refused to answer...She is an old, noble, and elegant lady, just wood and nylon strings...She hates me because I still do not understand here, and she is jealous too because sometimes I have a kind of blues on my mind instead of the transparent shadows of the baroque music...
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
:)
@DMSProduktions 3 жыл бұрын
No1 should EVER. agree with anything Chappers has to say!
@samain1804 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I rarely agree with him, and he's kinda pomp anyways.
@DMSProduktions 3 жыл бұрын
@@samain1804 More than that! He has systematically attacked and got his thousand of minions to attack any1 who disagrees with him, including kids! He is NOT a nice character! Egotistical narcissist!
@samain1804 3 жыл бұрын
@@DMSProduktions Wow, crazy. I can't imagine
@DMSProduktions 3 жыл бұрын
@@samain1804 Yeah. Stevie T has done the same! Both are sociopaths!
@MrPolevaulter 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, KDH discussed that. The good thing about Rob Chapman is that he did apologize. He had a video on that if memory serves. Stevie T is a whole different matter though.
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