Stage Right by Monoprice 40-Watt, 1x10 Guitar Combo Amplifier with Spring Reverb
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Foot switch included?
john a
on Sep 7, 2021
BEST ANSWER: No, it has an fx send/receive for pedals but no foot switch/pedal is included.
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- Bryan K on Sep 7, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 21, 2021
BEST ANSWER: No, it has an fx send/receive for pedals but no foot switch/pedal is included.
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- Bryan K on Sep 7, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 21, 2021
Not even the amp is included. Weeks waiting for my order to be shipped.
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- Alex on Sep 8, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 21, 2021
No Footswitch,but a great price.
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- Theodore W on Sep 8, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 18, 2020
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Hello,
I would like to know: if I have an Indio by Monoprice Helix Flamed Maple Electric Guitar (https://bit.ly/2Ju4ob0), which input between Input High and Input Low should I plug it into? I do not quite understand the reason for the presence of these two connectors.
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I would like to know: if I have an Indio by Monoprice Helix Flamed Maple Electric Guitar (https://bit.ly/2Ju4ob0), which input between Input High and Input Low should I plug it into? I do not quite understand the reason for the presence of these two connectors.
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Alain L
on Mar 31, 2021
Stage Right by Monoprice 40-Watt, 1x10 Guitar Combo Amplifier with Spring Reverb
Indio by Monoprice Helix Flamed Maple Electric Guitar with Gig Bag
BEST ANSWER: I think the Input High is for sources (instruments) with high impedance, like passive guitars and bass guitars. The Input Low would then be for sources with low impedance, like keyboards, active guitars/basses and Line Out from other audio sources..
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- Steven F on Jul 20, 2023
BEST ANSWER: I think the Input High is for sources (instruments) with high impedance, like passive guitars and bass guitars. The Input Low would then be for sources with low impedance, like keyboards, active guitars/basses and Line Out from other audio sources..
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- Steven F on Jul 20, 2023
The high input is for the guitar, I use the low input for keyboards, though I have two of these amps and use them independently in this manner.
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- Robert B on Mar 31, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 10, 2020
the high is usually for sharper sound if you want one more mellow sound plug it in the low and if you want more attack push that button in
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- st on Apr 1, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 23, 2020
The High input is more for the guitars & microphones where the Low input is more for the bass guitars and 'Play Back' devices
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- GMA1906 on Apr 1, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 28, 2020
I plug in my guitar to the low input is use the other for a midi instrument or keyboard or mic
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- Jayme B on Mar 31, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 30, 2020
The "low" input is fir guitars with active pickups.
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- Paul C on Mar 31, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 1, 2020
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Why don't you just make 10 louder and make 10 be the top number, and make that a little louder?
A shopper
on Jul 5, 2021
BEST ANSWER: .... This one goes to 11.
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- Gabriel G on Jul 5, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 12, 2021
BEST ANSWER: .... This one goes to 11.
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- Gabriel G on Jul 5, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 12, 2021
Because 11 is more fun. Dang! I have a little 10 watt Keith Urban amp that goes to 11 & I love it. My Ibanez Acoustic rages through it. Boom!
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- New User U on Aug 4, 2021
It's a parody on rob rieners 80s big hair bio,film doc.just watch this is spinal tap/google Nigel Tufton
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- Bradley H on Jul 6, 2021
- Purchased on May 12, 2021
I quite honestly, think it's just a marketing gimmick. Like the "Spinal Tap" movie which it comes from.
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- Dino on Jul 5, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 13, 2021
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does the amp have a bluetooth feature?
A shopper
on Jun 7, 2022
BEST ANSWER: No Bluetooth. Inputs and outputs all via analog 1/4" audio jacks
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- Gordon Dover O on Jun 7, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 19, 2021
BEST ANSWER: No Bluetooth. Inputs and outputs all via analog 1/4" audio jacks
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- Gordon Dover O on Jun 7, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 19, 2021
The amp does not have a Bluetooth feature, nor a USB interface.
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- Steven F on Jun 8, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 8, 2021
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What kind of amp is the Monoprice 40 Watt 1x10 model considered to be? Is it a tube (valve) amp or a solid-state amp, or another type? Sorry if this should be clear from the description, but it wasn’t clear to me. Thanks!
A shopper
on Sep 7, 2022
BEST ANSWER: It's definitely not a tube amp. So I'm thinking it's solid state. I'm more of a plunker than a player but my take on this amp; it's good value. Plenty of power to crank it loud. I like the reverb and gain...I didn't know what those were until I bought the amp...lol.
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- Stephen on Sep 8, 2022
- Purchased on Dec 26, 2021
BEST ANSWER: It's definitely not a tube amp. So I'm thinking it's solid state. I'm more of a plunker than a player but my take on this amp; it's good value. Plenty of power to crank it loud. I like the reverb and gain...I didn't know what those were until I bought the amp...lol.
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- Stephen on Sep 8, 2022
- Purchased on Dec 26, 2021
It is solid state which makes it very light for the power rating.
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- Kimberly B on Sep 9, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 9, 2021
It is a solid state amp. Definitely not a tube amp.
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- Russell H on Sep 8, 2022
- Purchased on Jul 15, 2022
solid state from opening the back..
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- jorge h on Sep 8, 2022
- Purchased on Jul 18, 2022
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Is this just 110-120V, or can it take 220-240V without an external transformer?
A shopper
on Mar 7, 2019
BEST ANSWER: These do not have global power supplies. It is 110V 60Hz only
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 8, 2019
BEST ANSWER: These do not have global power supplies. It is 110V 60Hz only
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- Dave L Staff on Mar 8, 2019
On the back of the amplifier is a printed box listing several voltages with check boxes next to them (100, 120, 230, 240, all at 50/60Hz). On my amp the check box next to 120VAC is scribbled in. (I live in the USA.) I don't see a switch anywhere to change the voltage. If there is a way to do it, it must be inside the electronic chassis. So it looks like they manufacture the amplifier for different regions by voltage. If they don't sell a 220/240 Volt version, you'll have to use an external transformer.
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- ROALD E on Mar 8, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 2, 2018
Comes with a standard 110V grounded 3 prong plug
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- Gregg on Mar 8, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 6, 2018
It runs on standard 110 volt power.
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- Thomas A on Mar 8, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 29, 2018
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If you run a cable from 'line out' do you still get sound from the amp speaker???
Jeffrey Burton B
on Aug 29, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, the line out and internal speaker can both run simultaneously.
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- Dave L Staff on Sep 3, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, the line out and internal speaker can both run simultaneously.
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- Dave L Staff on Sep 3, 2019
If you use the headphone jack on the speaker as line out, you will not get sound from the speaker.
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- Brittany P on Jan 25, 2022
Yes... the line out is signal only, doesn't affect you speaker output.
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- Tom J on Mar 17, 2022
Yes if u go to line out ur speaker will work Enter
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- John F on Aug 29, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 15, 2019
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Can you use this amp for electronic drums?
A shopper
on Apr 26, 2021
BEST ANSWER: You technically can but it's recommended to get an amp specifically for electronic drums. Guitar amps are setup to handle mid to high frequencies for the most part whereas electronic drums will have low frequency need as well so if you play on a guitar amp with any sort of volume you'll run the risk of blowing it out.
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- James S on Apr 27, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 14, 2021
BEST ANSWER: You technically can but it's recommended to get an amp specifically for electronic drums. Guitar amps are setup to handle mid to high frequencies for the most part whereas electronic drums will have low frequency need as well so if you play on a guitar amp with any sort of volume you'll run the risk of blowing it out.
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- James S on Apr 27, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 14, 2021
I'm a guitar guy, but I can't see why not. It gets plenty loud and has more than enough frequency response.
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- Daniel C on Apr 27, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 8, 2021
Yes it would, but you would be better off with the monoprice 40watt bass amp combo instead. I added a link.
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- Rocket Rob on Apr 27, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 17, 2020
As long as the kit isn't "stereo", this amp can be used for electronic drums.
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- Mandy K on Apr 27, 2021
- Purchased on Sep 8, 2020
No. Use an amp designed for drums.Enter
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- Thomas V on Apr 26, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 2, 2021
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Does it have auxiliary in?
A shopper
on Aug 23, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The amplifier has two inputs, "high" and "low" which depend on the amount of signal being received. An amplifier with an auxiliary input just means it is a style not predesigned for a specific device. It is also used once you have run out of places to plug things in! For example, your typical amplifier has a place to attach devices; for a CD player, a radio, a turntable, etc. "Aux" just means "anything else" and has no signal enhancers associated with it. With that in mind, either input on this Monoprice amplifier can be considered "auxiliary" and would be selected based on what it is that you are plugging in. Just pick the input that seems to work better and give better audio results with what you are attaching.
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- Dan R on Aug 23, 2021
- Purchased on May 10, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The amplifier has two inputs, "high" and "low" which depend on the amount of signal being received. An amplifier with an auxiliary input just means it is a style not predesigned for a specific device. It is also used once you have run out of places to plug things in! For example, your typical amplifier has a place to attach devices; for a CD player, a radio, a turntable, etc. "Aux" just means "anything else" and has no signal enhancers associated with it. With that in mind, either input on this Monoprice amplifier can be considered "auxiliary" and would be selected based on what it is that you are plugging in. Just pick the input that seems to work better and give better audio results with what you are attaching.
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- Dan R on Aug 23, 2021
- Purchased on May 10, 2021
Mine does not. There is an effects loop on the back, though.
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- Jason C on Aug 23, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 12, 2021
There is a low-gain and high-gain input, no aux in.
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- Gabriel G on Aug 23, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 12, 2021
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Is this a bass guitar amp?
A shopper
on Sep 14, 2021
BEST ANSWER: It'll work but its not recommended. Buy a bass amp. Monoprice has excellent prices on bass amps. Its all about the electronics.
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- Thomas V on Sep 14, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 2, 2021
BEST ANSWER: It'll work but its not recommended. Buy a bass amp. Monoprice has excellent prices on bass amps. Its all about the electronics.
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- Thomas V on Sep 14, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 2, 2021
No. This would not make a good bass guitar amplifier.
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- Rodney C on Sep 15, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 3, 2021
I've used it with my regular electric guitar.
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- NELSON B. on Sep 14, 2021
- Purchased on Oct 21, 2020
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Where is the reverb tank and what brand is it?
A shopper
on Mar 1, 2022
BEST ANSWER: The spring reverb tank sits behind the controls panel at the top of the amplifier. I believe it's Monoprice brand, as I didn't see any other markings on it when I had my amp open. It looks like a pretty standard tank with the aluminum channel & 2 transmission springs, but I'm honestly no expert. The reverb sounds similar to a Champ 30 (within reason).
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- Gabriel G on Mar 1, 2022
- Purchased on Apr 12, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The spring reverb tank sits behind the controls panel at the top of the amplifier. I believe it's Monoprice brand, as I didn't see any other markings on it when I had my amp open. It looks like a pretty standard tank with the aluminum channel & 2 transmission springs, but I'm honestly no expert. The reverb sounds similar to a Champ 30 (within reason).
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- Gabriel G on Mar 1, 2022
- Purchased on Apr 12, 2021
In the back bottom. It's a generic brand but sounds excellent nonetheless. Remember, it's the same spring reverb what goes into a tube amp. Let's not forget, this little tacker has an external speaker jack and will push 4-ohms all day long. Can't say enough good about it (Takes pedals too!) 🍀🎸🍀
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- Ginger C on Mar 1, 2022
- Purchased on Apr 12, 2021
It IS a spring tank reverb, not solid state. It's mounted on the amp's aluminum chassis, not the floor of the speaker box. I didn't remove it to see the brand, but it looks the same as any of my other spring reverb tanks mounted in my 2X12 combos, only smaller.
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- Gordon Dover O on Mar 30, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 19, 2021
The reverb tank is apparently inside the component box with the electronics. There's no tank visible in the cabinet. It's certainly a spring reverb, though - you can hear it if you bump the amp. Just can't see the unit, so can't tell what brand.
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- Steven F on Mar 31, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 8, 2021
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Can this be used as a simple 40 Watt PA system with just a microphone?
Robert S
on May 28, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Yes. It requires a 1/4" instrument connection rather than an XLR which is typical of most mics. It does work and is loud and relatively clear. Of course it's designed as a guitar amp so the sound is not as good a dedicated PA system. You use the word "simple" and I would say "yes". If you are talking it's probably fine. If singing, it's going to be a little disappointing. Again, make sure your microphone will plug in.
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- Randy Perrin P on May 28, 2022
- Purchased on Jun 2, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Yes. It requires a 1/4" instrument connection rather than an XLR which is typical of most mics. It does work and is loud and relatively clear. Of course it's designed as a guitar amp so the sound is not as good a dedicated PA system. You use the word "simple" and I would say "yes". If you are talking it's probably fine. If singing, it's going to be a little disappointing. Again, make sure your microphone will plug in.
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- Randy Perrin P on May 28, 2022
- Purchased on Jun 2, 2021
It can but feedback could be a concern. Position the mic behind the amp and you will be OK. Great for smaller gigs like bars and lounges.
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- Walter W on May 28, 2022
- Purchased on Jul 7, 2021
likely would be fine, haven't tried it and am not an expert but it appears that would probably work
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- Vincent B on May 28, 2022
- Purchased on Jul 18, 2021
Certainly. Just make sure your microphone cable has a 1/4" jack.
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- Michael S on May 28, 2022
- Purchased on Aug 20, 2021
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What is the cabinet made of?
PATRICK N
on Aug 27, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Hard plastic with metal edge protection on all corners. Very well made. I’m very impressed With the quality of the amp at this price.
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- Frank on Aug 27, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 7, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Hard plastic with metal edge protection on all corners. Very well made. I’m very impressed With the quality of the amp at this price.
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- Frank on Aug 27, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 7, 2021
The cabinet is made of wood but it is covered with some kind of leather or some kid of fake leather
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- CARL C on Aug 27, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 2, 2021
It's some kind of wood with a vinyl cover.
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- MATTHEW C on Aug 27, 2021
- Purchased on Jul 11, 2021
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How is the noise and clean sound?
A shopper
on Jul 2, 2022
BEST ANSWER: The tone is very clean (almost crystalline) with good headroom. My particular amp gets a bit 'buzzy' above half volume, but this isn't noticeable once I start playing. Besides, I am beginning to think the noise is related to my house wiring anyway. When I play the amp 'out', the noise disappears. I recommend this amp as a very good value to my fellow musicians. Very straight forward, but very functional and portable at an excellent price point.
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- Kimberly B on Jul 3, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 9, 2021
BEST ANSWER: The tone is very clean (almost crystalline) with good headroom. My particular amp gets a bit 'buzzy' above half volume, but this isn't noticeable once I start playing. Besides, I am beginning to think the noise is related to my house wiring anyway. When I play the amp 'out', the noise disappears. I recommend this amp as a very good value to my fellow musicians. Very straight forward, but very functional and portable at an excellent price point.
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- Kimberly B on Jul 3, 2022
- Purchased on Sep 9, 2021
Very nice I bought on for my Les pauls and strat love it kicks out the sound.Very clear bought a ven Halen pedal it sounds great cannot turn up to load because it.rocks.would recommend to anyone
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- Daniel S on Jul 2, 2022
- Purchased on Aug 24, 2021
Nice. Worth the money. Check YouTube reviews.
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- Frank on Jul 2, 2022
- Purchased on Jul 7, 2021
pretty good .and Monoprice is good .
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- David P on Jul 2, 2022
- Purchased on Aug 18, 2021
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Can I use a bass guitar on this?
A shopper
on Jun 27, 2017
BEST ANSWER: I would highly recommend AGAINST it. The amplifier electronics should handle it just fine, but bass sound tends to ruin guitar speakers. I learned that the hard (expensive) way. If you replaced the speaker with a sound reinforcement or bass speaker it would handle the low frequencies. However, the cabinet is open back; it's made for guitar frequencies and would not be very efficient for the lower bass frequencies.
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- ROALD E on Oct 9, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 2, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I would highly recommend AGAINST it. The amplifier electronics should handle it just fine, but bass sound tends to ruin guitar speakers. I learned that the hard (expensive) way. If you replaced the speaker with a sound reinforcement or bass speaker it would handle the low frequencies. However, the cabinet is open back; it's made for guitar frequencies and would not be very efficient for the lower bass frequencies.
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- ROALD E on Oct 9, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 2, 2018
The internal speaker is designed for guitar only. However, since this amp has an external speaker output, you could, conceivably, plug a bass speaker into that, and use it as a bass amp 'head'.
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- New User U on Aug 23, 2020
You could but I wouldn't use it for gigging with a bass, don't think the speaker would take a constant loud volume.. it is a good amp for guitar.
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- Randall R on Jun 28, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 8, 2016
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is it a tube or solid state amp?
A shopper
on Sep 8, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Solid state, circuitry, can't beat it for the price.
Great practice and small area good sound and lightweight, with extra features, read the spec sheet.
Great practice and small area good sound and lightweight, with extra features, read the spec sheet.
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- Gregg on Sep 8, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 6, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Solid state, circuitry, can't beat it for the price.
Great practice and small area good sound and lightweight, with extra features, read the spec sheet.
Great practice and small area good sound and lightweight, with extra features, read the spec sheet.
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- Gregg on Sep 8, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 6, 2018
Weirdly, it does not really say, or at least I didn't see the words "solid state" associated with the product, but it dos not say "tube" anywhere in the description and since that's usually a + point, and something you can charge more for, I'm sure it's a transistor/solid state amp. A tube went bad in my Fender amp and I bought this particular amp until I get around to fixing the Fender. Seems like a nice amp for the money. I like the funny nod to the film, Spinal Tap, with the amp going to 11, cracked me up.
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- Mike T on Sep 8, 2018
- Purchased on Mar 4, 2018
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Is it also a tube amp?
A shopper
on Sep 30, 2018
BEST ANSWER: This amp is not a tube amp. We are working on a larger tube amp for 2019. Release TBD.
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- Dave L Staff on Oct 9, 2018
BEST ANSWER: This amp is not a tube amp. We are working on a larger tube amp for 2019. Release TBD.
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- Dave L Staff on Oct 9, 2018
No. This is not a tube amp. Monoprice does sell a 15 watt tube amp, but this isn’t it.
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- Devin D on Sep 30, 2018
- Purchased on Jul 1, 2018
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I am thinking of buying this amp as a home for a 4 ohm Jensen C12N speaker I have. I am hoping the baffle can be replaced with one with a 12" opening for this nice speaker. Has anyone done something like this or could you advise me on the possibility of easily replacing the factory baffle. Does the fabric covering attach to the current baffle, glued/stapled? Thanks
New User U
on Oct 7, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Your 12" speaker will be too big for this cabinet. If you have woodworking skills you may be able to pull it off.
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- Dave L Staff on Oct 9, 2018
Thanks Dave, I do have woodworking skills and looking at the measurements and spacing from the on line pics looks like plenty of room...also, since this is an open back cab (judging from other projects and speaker mods I have done) it doesn't need to be a large box. I probably will get the amp and use it as is or do the mod if possible once I can see it...have a good day...wc🎸🧟👽
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- New User U on Oct 9, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Your 12" speaker will be too big for this cabinet. If you have woodworking skills you may be able to pull it off.
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- Dave L Staff on Oct 9, 2018
Thanks Dave, I do have woodworking skills and looking at the measurements and spacing from the on line pics looks like plenty of room...also, since this is an open back cab (judging from other projects and speaker mods I have done) it doesn't need to be a large box. I probably will get the amp and use it as is or do the mod if possible once I can see it...have a good day...wc🎸🧟👽
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- New User U on Oct 9, 2018
The short answer is no. The current speaker baffle has 2 5/8" extra room on each side of the 10" speaker, but there is only 1/2" extra space above and below the speaker so it won't fit. You're one inch too short for a 12" speaker. You would have to build another box, at least one inch taller. Or you could build a cabinet for your 12" speaker, set the monoprice amp on top, disconnect the wires from the 10" (easily done), and extend them to the 12" speaker box. The problem with this approach is that the 10" speaker appears to be an 8 ohm. I don't know how robust they designed and built their amplifier because I haven't opened up the electronics to see what's in there. Hooking up a 4 ohm load on it will run more current through the amp and possibly burn it out. I have connected an external 12" speaker (in another box) to the amplifier in this exact way. It sounded good -- more bass because it was a sealed enclosure. However, I used an 8 ohm speaker for the reason I stated above.. My background: electrical engineer, rock and folk guitar player. I've built, bought, and used sound systems for over 40 years.
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- ROALD E on Oct 9, 2018
- Purchased on Apr 2, 2018
Thanks, I've decided to put the Jensen 12" driver in a home made box. I have a couple of small heads( Crate 15 watt practice amp with a 4 ohm out and a Hotone Legacy British micro amp, also I have an Epiphone Valve Jr. that outputs to 4 or 8 ohm) that will power a 4 ohms just fine. I still may get the monoprice amp just because it gets decent reviews, is cheap and I like the appearance and control setup.
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- New User U on Oct 28, 2018
Since I wrote my last input, I took time to read the advertised specs on the Monoprice amp and even found my manual. It says it supports 40 watts into 4 ohms (although the installed speaker is an 8 ohm.). So I hooked it up to a 4 ohm box (2 x 12" 8 ohm speakers) I have and played it. I didn't have any problems. In fact it sounded really good. Get the Monoprice amp. You can't beat the price for a 40 watt amp with clean and overdrive channels, as well as reverb. Keep it handy for practicing when you don't want to lug around something big. Put your 12" 4 ohm speaker in a sealed back or ported box and when you want a bigger, richer (more bass) sound, set the Monoprice amp on top and run a speaker cable to it from the External Speaker jack and get the best of both worlds. Hope this helps.
I didn't find any staples in my amp. It must be glued, and glued well.
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- Trevor B on Oct 10, 2018
- Purchased on May 11, 2018
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What is the difference between input high and input low. Do I have to pay attention to that for my Shure SM58 and acoustic guitar with 9V battery pickups? What about a simple 9V battery powered simple mixer?
John V
on Jan 19, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The high and low inputs are there for passive vs active pickups. Your SM58 should be plugged into a mixer for best performance. We are developing a Low-Hi impedance transformer that will allow you to plug the mic into a guitar amp. ETA summer 2019.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 1, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The high and low inputs are there for passive vs active pickups. Your SM58 should be plugged into a mixer for best performance. We are developing a Low-Hi impedance transformer that will allow you to plug the mic into a guitar amp. ETA summer 2019.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 1, 2019
When used one at a time the Inputs are just what they say One is High and the Other Low. When both are used at the same time they are equal so it doesn't matter which one you use for what. Hope this helped you.
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- Randall G on Feb 1, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 17, 2018
There is a PDF manual that gives all the specs and descriptions for this amplifier in the FULL SPECS tab on the bottom of the page, read it and print it, good quick reference
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- Gregg on Feb 1, 2019
- Purchased on Apr 6, 2018
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Would it be possible to upgrade the speaker to an eminence ragin’ cajun? How many ohms is the speaker? The product video says 4 ohm, a question answer says 8.
New User U
on Apr 14, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The customer answer was just a guess on his part. The speaker included with the amp is a 4Ω 10". The Rajin Cajon will sound great in this amp.
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- Dave L Staff on Apr 15, 2019
BEST ANSWER: The customer answer was just a guess on his part. The speaker included with the amp is a 4Ω 10". The Rajin Cajon will sound great in this amp.
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- Dave L Staff on Apr 15, 2019
nice little amp....I play it often.........the speaker is replaceable.....but there is an output for extension speaker also....you should play it as it comes from the factory...you might be surprised
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- greg criscuolo c on Apr 16, 2019
- Purchased on Sep 11, 2018
I honestly can’t answer your question as I’ve kep mine as received
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- Thomas A on Apr 14, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 29, 2018
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is there a foot switch for this amp allowing to switch between the clean channel and channel for distortion?
A shopper
on Aug 5, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Footswitch coming soon. Early to mid October. This amp does not have a footswitch input.
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- Dave L Staff on Aug 6, 2019
Stage Right by Monoprice Universal 2-button Guitar Amp Footswitch
BEST ANSWER: Footswitch coming soon. Early to mid October. This amp does not have a footswitch input.
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- Dave L Staff on Aug 6, 2019
Stage Right by Monoprice Universal 2-button Guitar Amp Footswitch
No this amp does not come with a foot switch nor does it have an input for one.
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- Sean D on Aug 5, 2019
- Purchased on Jun 17, 2019
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Does "external speaker output" run internal speaker simultaneous ?
A shopper
on Jun 29, 2020
No. The internal speaker will not work simultaneously with the external speaker. It's either one or the other. However, the internal speaker will still be on with the line output being used through a PA. This allows the amp to be used as a stage monitor while allowing the main volume to be controlled at the the master mixing board.
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- New User U on Apr 27, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 28, 2021
I have not yet tried that. I love this amp though, everything I hoped for. And it goes to 11!
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- Darrel C on Jun 29, 2020
- Purchased on May 12, 2020
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can you play acoustic guitar on this amp , yes?
A shopper
on Jun 4, 2023
BEST ANSWER: The only acoustic guitar I have that takes an amp chord is a nylon stringed classical. It seems to play fine in either input. I think it sounds better in the low gain input. The sound results might be different with steel strings. Just in case, I would recommend you going to a music store that sells these amps, or something similar, and try them with your acoustic guitar.
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- JAMES C on Jun 8, 2023
- Purchased on Oct 17, 2022
BEST ANSWER: The only acoustic guitar I have that takes an amp chord is a nylon stringed classical. It seems to play fine in either input. I think it sounds better in the low gain input. The sound results might be different with steel strings. Just in case, I would recommend you going to a music store that sells these amps, or something similar, and try them with your acoustic guitar.
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- JAMES C on Jun 8, 2023
- Purchased on Oct 17, 2022
Yes, as long as you have pick-ups on the guitar or a microphone to amplify the sounds..
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- Jerome S on Jun 6, 2023
- Purchased on Jul 21, 2022
Yes it will work with Accoustic / Electric guitars
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- ROBERT M. on Jun 5, 2023
- Purchased on Jul 15, 2022
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Jyst curious - has anyone gigged with this?
A shopper
on Jan 14, 2024
BEST ANSWER: I'm not sure what you mean specifically by "gigged", but I use mine every Sunday morning to help with the worship team at our church. It does what I need it to do quite admirably.
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- George D on Jan 14, 2024
- Purchased on Jul 31, 2023
BEST ANSWER: I'm not sure what you mean specifically by "gigged", but I use mine every Sunday morning to help with the worship team at our church. It does what I need it to do quite admirably.
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- George D on Jan 14, 2024
- Purchased on Jul 31, 2023
Nothing serious, just local civic stuff, amp does very well for small settings.
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- John N on Jan 15, 2024
- Purchased on Feb 16, 2023
It's a nice volume for a practice amp, but gig volume is a fail.
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- Randall A on Jan 14, 2024
- Purchased on Nov 24, 2023
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How does it ship? UPS? Is it returnable if I don't like it?
A shopper
on Feb 11, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes, the 40W guitar amp will ship UPS. All Monoprice audio products have a 30 return and 1-year warranty policy.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 13, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes, the 40W guitar amp will ship UPS. All Monoprice audio products have a 30 return and 1-year warranty policy.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 13, 2017
The last 2 I bought were shipped UPS ground. Monoprice has a 30 day return policy for any reason. I have never had to return anything to them. and I highly recommend them. For what it is worth, I have owned many amps by many manufacturers and this is the best amp for the money in my opinion.
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- Randall R on Feb 14, 2017
- Purchased on Jul 8, 2016
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Can I use a bass guitar on this?
A shopper
on Jun 27, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes, but only as a practice amp, not with a band or drummer. You'll quickly overload it and it will distort-eventally destroying the speaker.
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- Jeff A on Jun 27, 2017
- Purchased on May 28, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Yes, but only as a practice amp, not with a band or drummer. You'll quickly overload it and it will distort-eventally destroying the speaker.
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- Jeff A on Jun 27, 2017
- Purchased on May 28, 2017
I don't have a bass guitar but I don't see why not.
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- Eduardo Z on Jun 27, 2017
- Purchased on May 25, 2017
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Will this amp work in other countries, for instance with 230V power?
A shopper
on Oct 16, 2017
BEST ANSWER: No. It is wired for 115V only. The only way to make it work with 230V is to use a power inverter/adapter.
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- New User U on Apr 27, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 28, 2021
BEST ANSWER: No. It is wired for 115V only. The only way to make it work with 230V is to use a power inverter/adapter.
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- New User U on Apr 27, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 28, 2021
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Is the line out balanced (TRS) or unbalanced (TS)? I suspect unbalanced...
Carl B
on Nov 2, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your interest in this guitar amp. The line out is a TS unbalanced line level output.
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- Dave L Staff on Nov 7, 2017
BEST ANSWER: Thank you for your interest in this guitar amp. The line out is a TS unbalanced line level output.
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- Dave L Staff on Nov 7, 2017
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Does the speaker still work if you plug into 'Line Out''? I want to use this for an instrument stage monitor while sending it direct to the PA. Thanks.
A shopper
on May 10, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes, the speaker is still active when plugged into the Line Out. The Headphone output will defeat the internal speaker.
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- Dave L Staff on May 14, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes, the speaker is still active when plugged into the Line Out. The Headphone output will defeat the internal speaker.
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- Dave L Staff on May 14, 2018
Yes the speaker on the amplifier works when a jack is plugged into line out. The speaker does not work when you plug in an external speaker into the jams.
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- Terry K on May 14, 2018
- Purchased on Jun 14, 2017
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How long does it take to ship?
A shopper
on May 30, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Usually takes about a day to leave our warehouse.
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- Dave L Staff on Jun 1, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Usually takes about a day to leave our warehouse.
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- Dave L Staff on Jun 1, 2018
I received in in New Hampshire (across the country) in about a week. It left the warehouse very quickly.
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- Gabriel G on May 4, 2021
- Purchased on Apr 12, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great unit for the price and beyond!
I have two of these amplifiers, one at home and one that I use at church. I have hooked in both an acoustic-electric guitar and a semi-hollow body guitar. It gives clear, concise sound and the effects are pretty good too. I bought one, then decided to buy a second to replace my practice amp at home. You won't be disappointed.
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Rated 5 out of 5
It does the job!!
For my grandson as his first amp! He loves it!
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Rated 3 out of 5
Arrived quickly, well packed. With an extra discount, I got for $70 delivered. 4 ohm speaker is not great, so I replaced with a 10" Eminence. Now it has better sound. Wattage output with a 16 ohm speaker way below 40, however.
40 watts into a 4 ohm speaker. I replaced with a 16 ohm Eminence. Now it rocks!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Unbeatable Value
$69.56 is what I paid including delivery on sale. Wasn't taking this purchase very seriously except as a way to save the cost of power tubes playing my other amps (Stage Right 15 watt tube amp, Special Edition wine red DRRI, 2X12 Blues Deville) Suprisingly thing shines as a clean platform and has the power to easily blast out my living room. I haven't even tried the dirt but the powerful cleans and spring reverb alone checks all my boxes.
The best amp you own is the one that gets played, and this is getting indeed getting played!
The best amp you own is the one that gets played, and this is getting indeed getting played!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great deal
Amazing deal - buy it! Plenty of power, easy to use. Clean cleans and useable overdrive channel. I recommend one to a friend and liked it so much I bought one for myself. Pair it with the monoprice 15w tube amp!
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Rated 5 out of 5
What a find!
Just got mine in the mail today-very happy with it ...
great sound with rhe 10" speaker, round and creamy, nice reverb. My Indio Tele and Peavey JF-1 match up really well to it. Looking forward to gigging it tonight (and it goes to 11!)
great sound with rhe 10" speaker, round and creamy, nice reverb. My Indio Tele and Peavey JF-1 match up really well to it. Looking forward to gigging it tonight (and it goes to 11!)
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Rated 5 out of 5
Clean and clear...
Love it...Great AMP for what I'm doing...Ken
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Rated 5 out of 5
I can finally turn it up to 11!
Not that I have, but I could. The volume knobs really do go to eleven! I never thought that was possible. ;-). Nice little Spinal Tap reference. In all seriousness, this is a great guitar amp. I've even used it for my bass guitar at low non-overdrive levels and it booms. Works in a pinch until I get a dedicated bass amp. For guitars, it screams. Got it on sale for $99 and I don't regret it.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Boss amp
I love the sound and fact that it has 2 inputs. The cost was not very high.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Love at first power up ..
Just a solid performer with the right price ... Quality and sound at an affordable price point ... Check this one out
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