These amazing little machines, also known as ‘amPlugs’ plug directly into your bass, are powered by batteries, and allow you to hear an amplified bass tone through any pair of regular headphones without the need for a large amp or cables. I’m not real sure what kind of pick up I have in my Michael Kelly Dragonfly 5, but I think it’s a pretty basic piezo, but it does take a 9v battery. The volume can be increased fairly high, definitely as high as you would need to play along with a track or to drown out external noise. This is the Positive Grid Spark GO: an extremely small, 5 Watt combo for guitarists and bassists who want the option to jam it up anywhere. Vox Bass Amps offer a great way to practice whether it's with a Vox bass headphone amp like the Amplug 2 Bass or a bass practice amp like the Mini Superbeetle Bass, that signature Vox tone is always present.

Overall usability was good, the adjustable angle of the jack is a very handy feature and the dials are all fairly self-explanatory. cat1rating=”5″ cat2title=”Features” cat2detail=”It’s hard to think of anything else I’d add – maybe a distortion effect? Our site uses high-level SSL encryption technology, the most advanced security software currently available for online transactions.

The super compact design can be carried anywhere and is the easiest way to achieve real Blackstar amp tones in your headphones. cat3rating=”5″ cat4title=”Build Quality” cat4detail=”Feels like it’s made from slightly brittle plastic. When the headphone power is turned off, the product works like a pair of standard headphones, so it’s useful for a variety of situations. Keep reading though for a full breakdown of the features and what we liked and what we didn’t about a few different options. Having the different types of track is really nice too, from some clear cymbal heavy rock grooves to some nice rhythmic tom heavy funk beats too.

easyreview title=”Geek rating” icon=”geek” cat1title=”Ease of use” cat1detail=”Very, very straightforward. This product has been designed as a tool that blends in with your look, using predominantly black colors that match bass guitars of any color.Taking things a step further than the popular amPlug Series, Vox unveil their VGH range of amp-emulation loaded headphones that plug directly into your guitar and put pure Vox-grade sound directly in your ears.

We are Glasgow’s longest-established guitar specialist, and ship fast to the UK, Europe and Worldwide. I really think that this item is underrated because there is no way you can compare this amp to previous, primitive and big headphone amplifiers out there. Using my phone’s volume control and the the volume mixer on the amp, I was able to find a perfect balance between the music I was playing and the output of the bass, very easily.We use cookies to analyse site usage, provide social media features and personalise content and ads. Carefully developed in collaboration with Sir Brian May himself, so that any humble guitarist can treat their axe to that unmistakable Queen sound, the Vox amPlug 2 Brian May headphone amplifier is a pocket-sized, plug-in treat. While often more expensive, these all-encompassing products make it even easier to set up and practice. This inspiring system creates an incredibly natural and immersive environment for playing with headphones, using a gyro sensor that puts you in moving 3D space with your instrument.

The two most annoying things with it is the amount of noise and hiss constantly going, and it's sensitivity to input volume (It clips quite easily while slapping). Rhythm Volume (Tempo) Control: The third dial has a dual function, it adjusts the volume of the rhythm track (see below for more on the rhythm tracks), and it also adjusts the tempo of the track if adjusted whilst holding the rhythm track button down.With the ability to move and play in complete freedom, you’ll never get tangled up or pull off your headphones by stepping on a cable.