Guitar amp that fits in a suitcase?

[pingu]

Got rid of that "positive grid" as fast I could. Got a Fender Mustang micro instead and have now upgraded to the Plus.. not going back.

S

Yes I was gonna ditch my Spark Mini
too until I found that turning off the
compressor sorted the sound out
for me
I do appreciate that it is a rechargeable Bluetooth speaker and a practice amp in one ….
so excellent for travelling
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I don’t recommend anyone get one
if you just want a hotel room amp
cos there are cheaper options out there
Blackstar Fly Charge etc

[Lkdog]

Get a decent modeler and headphones. Lots of choices.

[dconeill]

Every little combo amp I've ever tried (five or so) sounded dreadful and made me not want to pick up the guitar.

Several alternatives using headphones have been much more satisfactory, and they've gotten better over the years. As long as the cable connections to guitar and headphones are long enough, these have been far more satisfactory for me than little combos.

Based on recent experience and experimentation, at this moment for the cited purpose I'd get a Boss GX-10, a pair of lightweight, foldable on-ear open-back headphones (e.g., Koss Porta-Pro), and an extension cable for the headphones. If you get the bluetooth add-on you can stream recordings from your mobile to play along with.

[SOLR]

I assume you are using this for a clean sound. The videos I have seen on it in YouTube are all distortion focused.

Yes, Clean direct studio pre amps, (one choice is a tube pre), 4 reverb choices +all parameters /EQ, you can mod the settings for your pre amp. Some of the clean Fender amps also sound pretty good, the Deluxe '65 for one. The pedals are good too, delay etc...if you use those. Honestly was going to get the TC deluxe '65 after the great review here but you get more choices with the Plus mustang micro if all you need is a quiet practice amp.
In fact you can pretty much buy one, try it out with free returns within 30 days just about from any store, online or otherwise.

S

[Ukena]

Another vote for the Fender Mustang Micro Plus. I have the first gen Micro, a Nux Mighty Plug, a Tone One, and a TC Combo Deluxe '65.

My favorite is the TC, which gives that amazing sound right out of the box. As mentioned, though, the others have more sound options. I don't know that the Micro Plus gets you better sounds, but the user interface is sooooo superior to any of the others.

On an iPhone, you can see what look like pictures of the actual hardware – amps, reverbs, delays, etc. – and it is easy to tweak them, and add your own presets.

But the thing that sets the Micro Plus apart from any of the other small pedal modeler is the small display on the actual Micro Plus, which tells you what preset you are using without needing any connection to a computer or phone. It is truly a game-changer.

[Boze]

Base. I'll probably get the plus in the new year.

I just got the Mustang Micro Plus on Friday and it's really impressive.

I've honestly never been a big fan of fender voiced amps and owning this little headphone amp has made me a believer. The Twin Reverb, Deluxe Reverb and Princeton are all terrific for clean jazz tones. The tweed 57 Twin and Deluxe are also viable for jazz. And of course there's a bunch of other non-fender models that range from rock to metal. A few preamps I can use to practice with my P bass as well.

The iOS/Android app is easy and intuitive and bluetooth to your phone to play along with backing tracks or whatever is great too.

I've owned and returning a NUX Amp Academy, NUX MG-30, and Ampero Stomp, all of which were disappointing and unrealistic. I finally settled on an HX Stomp, which is still too expensive for how old the hardware is but I found one used on Craigslist for a decent price a few years ago. All that to say I'm not easily impressed by amp modelers.

The Mustang Micro Plus is an easy winner for practicing at home or on the road. I had a Bassman and Tube Screamer for some SRV tone on my Tokai strat yesterday and then switched to a Twin Reverb which sounded terrific with both my Eastman's 57 Classic and the ES-125T.

The amps are so good they're teaching me things about my guitars. Like I was playing the Gibson and thought the tone was very reminiscent of that Jimmy Rainey Paris recording. Did he play a P90 Gibson?

Oh and you can export presets too so I bet I could share my Twin or Deluxe settings and you wouldn't even need to dial it in yourself (not that it's difficult with the handy app).

It makes me wish Fender had a two hundred dollar pedal version instead of just the exorbitant Tone Master Pro.

They don't play any of the clean amps I like best but this clip still gives you an idea of the quality DSP in the Micro Plus:

The Boss Katana Mini is nice too if you want something with no power but nice tone for hotel/living room practice.

[jads57]

Why do you even need an amp at all? I play along with my IPad
IReal app, unplugged. And I use a chambered Holdsworth HH2

[charleyrich99]

I have a suitcase I use all the time when I use my Deluxe Reverb. It has an extending handle, roller wheels, a pair of internal straps to secure the amp, and a pair of external zipper pockets for cables and stuff. It is not made for amps but the DR fits (vertically) perfectly snug. Looks just like this:
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I like this idea. But, doesn't it get handled roughly when it goes into baggage on a plane? I have a Fender Champ 12 that I really like. It's a bit smaller than a deluxe. I would be afraid that it wouldn't survive the flight.

[Little Jay]

I think the thread is derailing a little from the original question: little amp for hotel room practise to fit in a small suitcase.

I actually prefer a real amp over any solutions with headphones, although I do also use iphone, iRig and AmpliTube app with my modified Aria Sinsonido silent guitar. Has the advantage of being dead quiet (once did an 8 hour practise session on the ferry from Harwich to Hoek van Holland :-) )

I also have this little Artec Tino MA3T amp. About 4.5 x 5”, 9v powered. Solid wood! Easily fits in cabin luggage. They don’t make ‘em anymore I think but they are still available thru eBay, Reverb, etc. It’s lacking reverb compared to the Amoon amp I posted above, but it’s sturdier and looks better. Basic sound is pretty satisfying as long as you don’t touch the overdrive. Has a nice woody punch to it.

[Christian Miller]

I like my little Roland Cube Mobile, but someone else I know hates it.


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[213Cobra]

Watch the usual forums and auctions. Scarce, but this one is stellar:

Big Industries Ronnie Montrose Signature amp. Runs on 9V batteries or AC adapter. 1990s. Wood dab, 6" speaker. Clean until it isn't.
Back when I first saw, played, heard it, I bought two, just in case... Not my photos but mine look the same. Keep an eye out. -Phil

[pauln]

I like this idea. But, doesn't it get handled roughly when it goes into baggage on a plane? I have a Fender Champ 12 that I really like. It's a bit smaller than a deluxe. I would be afraid that it wouldn't survive the flight.

I don't fly it; that's how I take it locally (built-in dolly).

[nevershouldhavesoldit]

I can’t believe I didn’t think of this before. If you’re looking for a tiny low volume amp with a speaker to carry in your suitcase and use in hotel rooms, give my Zeus a look. It’s the size of a brick and just as solid, and it sounds remarkably good at low volume. It uses an internal 9V battery or an external power supply (which I never bought and is therefore not included).

Here’s a link to my For Sale post, which has a complete description and a sound clip of one of my archtops through it.

[Dave70]

For $24 you can get a Honeytone N-10. I have one and I like it a lot!


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