Enjoy Your Time at Home! Small Amps - Electric Guitar Edition

2021-09-28

Hello! I’m Kaoru and I’m a composer!

This time, just like the title says, I'm going to talk about "small amps for electric guitars" that will help you enjoy your time at home.

I used to have the impression that a few years ago, there weren't many good small amps...

Recently, the evolution of small amps has been especially incredible!

I have carefully selected functionality, high-quality sound, and ease of use—and I will introduce recommended products that bring all three of these qualities together!

Positive Grid / Spark Guitar Combo Amp

Speaking of Positive Grid, they are a very famous manufacturer known for their amp simulator software "BIAS AMP," and their physical amps are also incredibly high-tech!

With its black, leather-style look, the design oozes a high-end feel.
It is very stylish and I think it fits perfectly into any interior decor!

Despite its compact and highly portable size of 350x180x190mm and weight of 5.2kg, it packs a 40W output, so it will certainly perform well even at small-scale live shows!

It can also be used as a full-range Bluetooth speaker, so you can easily enjoy listening to music as well.

Additionally, it is compatible with electric, bass, and acoustic guitars alike.

And its biggest feature is the integration with a dedicated app that runs on iPhone, iPad, and Android!
With this, you can:

Craft your sound
Recall setting presets for guitar/bass
Analyze chords automatically
Practice while playing back music

All of this is possible!

It can also be used as a USB audio interface, making recording a breeze.
It comes bundled with "Presonus/Studio One Prime," so just buying this will surely expand the horizons of your music production!

BOSS / KATANA-HEAD MkII

An amp sold by BOSS, a brand globally supported for its effects pedals.

Personally, back when I was in a band, I used the previous model to death. (Though I ended up giving it away to a junior bandmate...)
Even the previous model was a superb and flawless amp, but it seems it has evolved into the MkII.

It features a fully-loaded control section, yet it is very straightforward, making sound creation easy and incredibly useful!
Although it is classified as an amp head, it has a built-in speaker, so you can produce sound directly from the unit.

By downloading the PC editor software "BOSS TONE STUDIO (compatible with Windows/Mac)," you can use presets created by famous guitarists.
In other words, even if you are not good at shaping your sound, you can easily experience professional-quality tones.

Furthermore, by using the foot switch sold by the same company↓

ROLAND / GA-FC

It becomes possible to control the amp even more freely, allowing you to:

Select TONE SETTINGs
Turn effects ON/OFF

And more.
It is the perfect unit for both home practice and live performances.

BOSS / WAZA-AIR Wireless Guitar Headphone System

A revolutionary headphone guitar amp like nothing we've ever seen before!
This latest gear combines BOSS's 3D spatial technology to enable an unprecedented playing experience!

The unit itself is equipped with a control panel featuring buttons, switches, and more.
Furthermore, if you want to fine-tune your sound, all you have to do is use the dedicated app!!

Since it allows for a Bluetooth connection with devices like smartphones, you can keep bothersome wiring to an absolute minimum.

It’s absolutely perfect for those living in apartments or multi-family housing who cannot make loud noises!!

ROLAND / JC-22 Guitar Combo Amp

A compact version of the "JC (Jazz Chorus)," which is a staple amp in music studios and live venues!
The modern design unique to the JC is very striking, isn't it?

Being able to enjoy that JC sound at home is incredibly appealing.

With a width (W) of 461 mm, depth (D) of 239 mm, height (H) of 338 mm, and a weight of 12 kg, it falls on the larger side within the small amp category!

VOX / Amplug2 Metal

A series that has been on sale for quite a long time!
It has an ultra-compact size that fits right into your pocket.

No instrument cable is needed; you can use it simply by plugging it directly into your guitar jack.
It has a simple configuration of Gain, Tone, and Volume.

You can instantly play a US-made metal high-gain sound.
Also, by pressing the FX button, you can switch between 9 types of effects, including reverb and delay.

Additionally, in the same series,

With a total of 6 types available, you can choose according to your ideal sound.

Moreover, they are quite inexpensive, so it's great to have one on hand!!

That concludes the small amps electric guitar edition.
Let's not let Covid beat us and we will enjoy our time at home!!!

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