Vox Amplugs..

[busteraider]

Hey guys, if i get an electric guitar, is it advisible to just get an amplug instead of an amp. I'll most likely be using headphones whenever i play cuz my parents always complain about the noise i make... and they're kinda already pissed abt spending $350 for a guitar (god knows why, its already secondhand and cheap for an electric -.-)
so do you think its alright just to get an amplug? i'm kinda a beginner and just starting to learn electric so right now its mostly technique & all that im learning... will the amplug get me thru that?

thank you!!

 

[blueprintstudios]

yeap it should! go down citymusic with your guitar and request to demo the amplug i'm sure the friendly staff will help you with intended purchase

 

[Stan_Kumar]

+1 to the Amplug

I strongly recommend getting the AC30 version. It's the closest thing to the real deal without burning a hole in your wallet getting a real AC30!

 

[WorldWithoutE]

You could try getting something like a Roland Micro Cube if your funds allow(~$170 in Swee Lee) that has a headphone out so you can use headphones when your parents are around, then use the speakers when your parents are out:-D.

 

[busteraider]

blueprintstudios & Stan_Kumar>> thanks for your reply and suggestions D much appreciated! Yeah i quite like the AC30 too! ^^

WorldWithoutE>> so you think its more worth it to get a real amp instead of just the vox? :O

anybody tried/used the NuX Mighty 8 or 15 before? Is it good compared to roland cubes??

 

[jeffrey0603]

Yes. Get a real amp. You'll learn how to properly contorl the effects and the bass,mids,highs settings.

 

[muhaimin765]

Get an amp, so what if you crank your amp.. Your parents will accept the noise in the end of the day cos you already bought it. Just turn the volume where your ears can hear the tone/effects clearly and not let your parents hear if you`re worried Just an opinion.

 

[WorldWithoutE]

Hi,
I believe the NuX amps would be comparable to the Cubes, but I guess it would be important to try them both out. I can vouch for the Microcube though, which I believe many people can too. But it still boils down to what kind of sound you want, and your budget. The MC has great cleans for pedals, while the 'rectifier' high gain model is nice on its own too.

 

[csds92]

if ya like nuX, ur gona love vox vt.

 

[blueprintstudios]

go down to citymusic, test their vox amp, then test the amplug, then ask yourself, what works for you. then go by your gutfeel. what's the worst that could happen? regret your purchase, or regret our recommendations? but at least you know it felt right.

 

[onebasis]

Podcket Pod Express

How about Line 6 Pocket Pod Express ($140) and Pocket Pod ($220), both also from City Music. They are more than just guitar headphone amplifiers you might want to explore especially if you are working with computers.
All da best in you quest.

 

[Crawldaddy]

Having tried out the AC30 version of the Amplug series, I can safely say that I hardly miss my amp and set up (I'm in London right now) back home.

The wonderful thing about it is: you can plug either headphones or desktop speakers into the device via a standard 1/8" stereo audio cable, and at the same time you can plug your ipod/laptop into the device (also via the same cable as mentioned before) so you can jam along to the songs you are trying to learn.

The Amplug also has very good power consumption, so you don't need to change batteries every other day.

From a sound point of view, while I cannot say that I have heard an AC30 in the flesh, the cleans I can get from this device can go from warm and mellow to bright and sparkly. The highest gain setting will only get you in rhythm guitar territory though but this device takes pedals really well and I would like to try it being plugged into a PA system just to see how it the sound comes out. I also love the fact that you can clean up the distortion by rolling off the guitar's volume knob.

Playing through a set of 2.1 desktop speakers, the sound tends to be more natural compared to hearing it through headphones (I've tried it using an Audio technica ATH-M50 and a Grado/Alessandro MS-1), but if practise at night is what you desire, you really can't go wrong with the Amplug.

Hope this helps!