-
It appears that the Mambo has to be ordered directly from the UK. I didn't see anything on their site about international dealers, unless I'm half blind.
-
05-11-2013 07:53 PM
-
Direct sale from Jon Mambo.
Originally Posted by Robert1950
-
Evans RE200. 27 pounds, very powerful, and so warm you'd swear it was a tube amp.
Last edited by FlatNine; 05-12-2013 at 04:53 PM. Reason: Typo
-
when the wife and kids are asleep and I have the Yamaha THR10C and ZT Lunchbox Jr on the list. I was wondering if there are others out there that give a nice, mellow jazz, to blues sound that also accept headphones and are in this price range, give or take? I just purchased a Digitech 360 so I should be able to adjust the sound a bit to suit my liking, but I'd like for the amp to have a nice quality sound as well.
Thanks guys
-
I’ve got the Yamaha...great amp.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
-
If you can find a quiet Fender Pro Jr that might be a possibility. I have one, but I have messed with it to take the hiss and hum down to negligible levels. I also have a Fender Champ X2 which I use more often because it is quiet and has some built-in effects that you can adjust for very subtle touches. I am not a big pedal guy, so the Champ is bit more convenient although the Pro Jr sounds pretty good without effects. It's probably time for me to change my rotation and use the Pro Jr more. If you want a hand wired you could try a VHT Special 6 Ultra. I haven't tried one and they may be designed more for gain though.
-
Thanks, I have a Super Champ X2 also but it's not something I want to lug around the house or to the backyard or front porch, that's why I was looking for the best sounding very small practice amp. Something I can easily grab along with my guitar to find a quiet place around the house. I also have a Pig Nose amp, and while I like the size, the sound is not really that nice. Originally Posted by lammie200
I purchased the Digitech 360 for a similar reason, I can grab it and go with a set of headphones and practice anyplace, but now I'd like a small amp for that similar purpose.
-
DV Mark Little Jazz.
-
Thanks, this looks like it could be a winner. Originally Posted by curbucci
-
ZT Lunchbox is easy to carry. No reverb though. I have one and don't recommend it.
I also have a Crate GFX15. It sold new for under $100 and sells used for about $30.
It's a surprisingly good sounding amp and weighs about the same as a Lunchbox. Lots of FX, but just two settings for reverb. Fortunately, I like one of them (no dial for reverb regeneration, just two settings).
I've seen a couple of Crates (this model) with the same problem. No strain relief on the speaker wires. That eventually cracks the solder where they hit the circuit board and the amp crackles ... you can test this by wiggling the speaker wires. Anyway, if wiggling the wires produces the crackle, the amp should sell for around $10 and can be fixed by just touching a soldering iron to the board where those wires come in. Then, tie a loose knot in the speaker wires on the inside of the chassis to create some simple strain relief.
I use it in big band rehearsals, but I get it off the floor onto a stand of some kind. I've gigged with it, but I think that's a little risky because of the volume and because I don't quite trust the quality.
One more thing. The Crate (12 watts) has about as much usable volume as the Lunchbox (supposedly 200 watts). That's because the LB has to be coupled to the floor or it will sound screechy. That usually ends up with the LB sound aimed at people's legs. If I turn the LB up louder to compensate, it just doesn't sound good. If I get the Crate well off the floor (head height) it can keep up with drums and keys in a medium size room (maybe 50-100 people).Last edited by rpjazzguitar; 06-02-2018 at 02:34 PM.
-
Roland Micro Cube is my choice. It can be played very quietly while still sounding full.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
-
I use THR10 with eneloop rechargeable batteries or plugged in most of the time when I’m at home practicing. Cleans sound good with my carved archtop, and it breaks up nicely with my es 140 w/ P90. Verb is ok, and the memory is a plus to store multiple setups (I’ve even used it with my flattop on the Acosutic full range speaker setting).
Absurdly portable, I use it with and without headphones and as Ana idiot interface to my computer for quick and easy demo stuff.
Another plus is it looks good enough for my wife to be ok with it in the living room!
-
Check out the Boss Katana Air. Head phone capable, wireless, battery or AC powered, bluetooth etc.
BOSS - KATANA-AIR | Guitar Amplifier
-
Micro cube.
The lunchbox is NOT a practice amp, and its pretty "nothing" sounding without some kiND of modeller in front.
-
I swear Yamaha designed the THR10 so it would fit under a coffee table, it also fits in a daypack and the THR5 is even smaller, good headphone output and aux in for listening and playing long with backing tracks or loops.
You don't see THR10s for sale used very often and I think it is a clue.
I only wish it had a speaker-out.
-
THR10, absolutely.
Micro cube is pleasant as well at very low volumes. But the THR10 is a great device for all sorts of things, including your stated purpose.
The Reverb on the THR10 knob is a little too abrupt - meaning it jumps from 0 to 2 1/2 quickly. So programming some lighter ‘verb from a laptop as a preset is very helpful.
The programmable reverb and compressor are extremely versatile and useful. If you are given to that sort of thing.
***************
Although it could not be more different, I ended up trying out a THR 100 with the Yamaha 112 cabinet this winter (in the middle of the CME ES-275 blowout debacle).
Ended up selling my PRRI and Cube 80, since I would never use them after playing the THR 100 for a week.
Anyway, good luck with your decision.
OH, the Schertler Giulia sounds great too, but is not the great overall tool that the THR10 is.
-
My understanding is that to a Japanese eye, the THR10 has a sort of old-timely radio look.
You can shut off the faux heater filament lights on the THR10 if they bother you. It is an option in the programming.
-
Haven't purchased one yet; or even played one, but I am looking real strongly at a Roland JC-22. Specs and reviews look great.
-
Are most folks buying the THR10c for jazz, are there others that work well for jazz also? I like the size of the THR5 also. Originally Posted by ugarte
-
I have thr10c, highly recommend it.
-
Originally Posted by p1p
+1 on the THR10C. Great little amp, sounds good even at very low volumes.
-
THR10C sounds great (even with my 5-string bass).
-
Very light .portable ,plays any jazz pefectly but a pedal in front transforms it .8 inch neo speaker .Dont forget a smaller speaker makes an amp more house friendly not its wattage .
-
I was in a similar position and I ended up with a Roland Micro Cube. It runs on batteries and also has an adaptor. What I really like about it is that it is very light, has most of the Cube settings, including reverb. Its just loud and clear enough to amplify the sound. I have even used it for very small gigs where I would use just an acoustic guitar. I think I paid about $150-60 and that included a vinyl carrying case cover - which I would recommend. I have used it with several different archtops and it really does the trick for me. I've got two other Roland Cubes, plus a Roland PA and this smaller version reflects the Roland quality and practicality. I would not use it if I was playing with another instrument, its not that loud. But as a practice amp, its great.
-
Would you share what you did to tame the hiss? I am negotiating hiss in an old Dynacord myself, so I am looking for some pointers... (maybe in a PB, to not derail this thread..) Originally Posted by lammie200
Reply With Quote
Has anyone tried the JHS Clover preamp pedal?
Yesterday, 05:41 PM in Guitar, Amps & Gizmos