Tiny, ‘Lunchbox’ Amps are a Big Hit at NAMM
Written by admin on January 25, 2010 – 11:32 pm -Big Tones Come From Tiny, ‘Lunchbox’ Amps ANAHEIM, California — Want tasty tones in a small, affordable package? Pack a lunchbox. Guitar-amp manufacturers are responding to the practical and economic wishes of musicians by rolling out a slew of “lunchbox” style amplifiers, so called because they’re about the size of a school lunchbox, complete with handle. Lunchboxes are compact vacuum-tube amps, usually carrying between two and six tubes inside. They run at low power, usually between 5 and 15 watts. Priced between $400 and $800, they are far less expensive than most tube amps. Just plug one into a speaker cabinet (or two, or four) and you’ve got a full guitar rig capable of producing a wide variety of sounds and tones. The amp... more
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Vox VT30 Named Best Budget Amplifier
Written by admin on December 20, 2009 – 4:33 am -Guitar & Bass Magazine has been looking at the best 'Budget Gear' available this month, ranging from Guitars and Basses right through to Multi-Effects and Amplifiers. Within this issue, the Vox VT30 was named the best overall cheap amplifier scoring an impressive rating of 91%. For such a low price, the VT30 offers an impressive number and range of amp models. The 22 amp models cater for all tastes and includes high-gain, boutique and vintage amp models. Guitar & Bass Magazine’s reviewer commented “if you want convincing digital amp models, a range of effects and an incredible range of tones, the VT30 is the all-in-one solution.” On top of this impressive range of amp models, the VT30 also has 12 digital effects and an independent... more
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