There are always going to be times when you’re out and about, in a studio, in a dressing room or just jamming with friends when small is good. Small is what you need. Small is what you want.
When that time comes, and you a need small, lightweight, and highly portable amplifier, there are plenty of mini amps out there to choose from. And when that time comes, it’s reassuring to know that going small doesn’t necessarily mean huge sacrifices in volume and sound quality.
If you’re looking for a portable mini amp, with plenty of modeling options and effects, then the well-built VOX MINI3 G2 Battery Powered Modeling Amp is as good a place to start as any.
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Along with some cool vintage, Vox sounds you also get some cool looks in a lightweight and affordable package. And it looks every bit like a larger Vox. Now that’s cool.
The Vox mini measures 10.6” x 7.5” x 11.8” and weighs approximately 3kgs. It has three watts of power and uses six AA batteries that should give you around 10 hours of playing time. What’s more, there’s also a mains AC adaptor included, which is very useful indeed.
The control panel is well laid out and easy to read. And there is an 11-way amp modeling selection switch, plus controls for volume tone and gain. There’s also a tap button and an impressive array of effects to choose from, including; a choice of four delays, chorus, compressor, flanger, reverb, and tremolo.
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There are the usual inputs for; guitar, auxiliary in, and headphones. All good stuff, but what we particularly like is the standard 6.4mm microphone input. Even better is the fact that you can control it for volume, trim, delay, and reverb.
The features and portability make this a great buskers amp. When paired with either an electric or acoustic guitar, it fairs equally well and produces more than enough volume to annoy (sorry we meant entertain), all those music-loving shoppers outside your local stores.
If you’re seeking higher volumes, it was noticeable that cleaner tones projected more efficiently than those soaked in drive. Its ability to efficiently project cleaner sound makes it great for playing with an acoustic guitar.
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The Roland Micro Cube GX comes in to replace the massively successful original Micro Cube. Happily, there are some nice updates and improvements over the outgoing model to include; more effects, more functionality, and improved versatility. The outgoing model was the most successful mini amp of all time, so these are big boots to fill.
Fortunately, the new Micro Cube maintains its original big sound, portability, and robust build quality. And what’s more, all the classic Roland looks are still there.
Roland Micro Cube Battery Powered Guitar Amplifier measures 12” x 9.1” x 12.5” and weighs in at three kilograms. It has three watts of power and uses six AA batteries, which are included. It can also run off a mains AC adaptor. Something we always to like see.
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There are eight different amp modeling options to choose from. Additionally, there’s new, improved processing for effects and delay and a new spring reverb. It has main controls for gain, volume, and tone, with, of course, a master volume. There’s also a memory setting to store all your favorite settings.
New to this model is their i-Cube link. This is a built-in interface connection for use with iPhone, iPod, or Apple devices, which allows you to jam and record your favorite tracks. It’s a nice feature for the ten percent of Apple users worldwide. The other ninety percent will just have to make do with using the connection as a simple stereo input.
For only a three-watt amp, The Roland Micro Cube GX is plenty loud and packs some punch. The quality and range of the eight different amp voicings are really very good. So too are the quality of the onboard effects.
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Overall, the sound quality is high, with particularly strong clarity when played clean. This clarity is maintained until the volume is pushed to its limits. Only then do you begin to significantly hear a loss in tone. In common with most amps of this size, things do then start to get a little rough around the edges.
Yamaha THR5 Mini Acoustic Guitar Amplifiers have a total of five different amp models; Acoustic, Boutique, High Gain, Mini THR, and the Original THR. They’re all well designed, sturdy, and sound great. They look cool too.
The Yamaha measures 6 ½” x 10 ½” x 4 ¾” and weighs only 4 ½ pounds. It requires eight AA batteries, though it does have a mains AC adaptor included.
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Controls include five different mic models; Condenser, Dynamic, Tube, Nylon, and Clean Electric Guitar. There’s also a blend control, which allows you to mix between guitar and modeled tone.
There are two effects knobs for dialing in various combinations of compression chorus, reverb, and delay. Unfortunately, one of the issues with these is that they are continuous knobs that can, at times, be hard to dial in a good tone.
You can be on the cusp of dialing in what you want only for it to switch to the next effect. This can be both frustrating and take a little time to get used to. There is a single tone control to dial in the level, and there is a master volume and volume control.
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Probably one of the most common asked questions you’re asked about this size of amp concerns the level of volume. Is it enough? Well, of course, that depends, but for use in a small room, studio or bedroom, it will be plenty loud enough, even before you hit full tilt.
In terms of sound quality, it‘s also plenty good enough for its size. But best of all, it enhances the acoustic’s sound in a natural way, and the effects, once you finally manage to dial them in, really help to improve its tone. The reverb also sounded particularly good.
The Yamaha THR5 Mini Acoustic Guitar Amplifier sounds great with fingerstyle playing and, although not marketed as such, it also sounds great with other acoustic string-based instruments.
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Overall, a nice sounding amp with some good detail and clarity in the mids. The fact is, this specifically modeled acoustic amp is the best acoustic guitar mini amp we’ve heard.
The Fender Mustang I V2 20-Watt has probably pushed itself to the very extreme of what could be classified as a mini amp. Its size and power is way, way beyond a lot of the amps we’ve included today.
We’re sure you’ll agree, though, that despite its size and weight, the original Fender Mustang is such an iconic amp, it would be a sin not to take a look at the 20 watts version.
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Let’s get this out of the way. It measures 7.6: x 15.5” x 14.5” and weighs a not so light 17lbs. However, despite its relatively large size, 17lbs is still not massively heavy. OK, it’s not as portable as most, but it’s not exactly a back-breaker either. With its size, you get an 8” Fender speaker and lots and lots of effects.
These include; 17 amplifier models, 24 onboard presets, tremolo, phaser, reverb, delay/echo, and other effects. There’s also USB connectivity, auxiliary output, and connection for a guitar and headphones. And if all that’s not enough, it’s got a chromatic tuner too.
No doubt, this has the best sounding lower end of all the amps we’ve looked at today. There’s also plenty of oomph to this amp and plenty of modeling to get exactly the sound you want. Furthermore, the amp models are better than a lot of amplifiers you’d find at this price and are pleasingly authentic.
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One small negative is that there are a lot of controls onboard, which are a little complicated and can take a while to master. You really have to take some time to experiment to get the very best out of Fender Mustang I V2 20-Watt.
There’s no doubt that everything about this amp looks and feels Vox. It’s the largest of the three Vox mini amps we’re looking at today. It’s, therefore, fair to expect bigger things… and we don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
It measures 17” x 8” x 12” and weighs in at 11.9lbs. And has a 6.5” Vox Bulldog speaker and 10 watts of power.
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Vox Pathfinder Combo, 10W (V9106), has a really simple and uncluttered control panel. You’ll find a clean and dirty channel, volume, gain, treble, and bass. There are two inputs, one for your guitar and for your headphones or line out. And that’s your lot.
OK, there’s very little in the way of features, so the big question is, does it make up for it with the sound?
The quality of sound at the lower end and when pushed is better than anything we’ve heard at this price. The sound remains clear for longer. It’s bright when played through the clean channel and crunchy when distorted. The really cool thing is when playing with heavy gain, when you roll back the volume, the tone cleans up beautifully. Nice.
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You also get that classic Vox ‘chimey’ tone. It sounds great
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