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Great sound.
I loved this thing! Great sound! Too bad I stepped on it barefoot and the jack input (with phone jack inside) broke. I tried to open for repair but too much little plastics.
Later I acquired a Vox Classic Rock and tho I find the tone very good the HB Rockplug doesn't fall behind. The HB doesn't "color" the sound as the other (Vox sounds like a "through cabinet" with bass). It's a different type of OD of the Vox and the gain to the max sounds like distortion (ex. Nirvana).
You can use it with bass but it's not that good (the Vox sounds good on bass and has lot's of volume and boost - clean and OD).
But the biggest plus is the price and the rechargeable battery! It lasts for ages! I could play for days and days without recharging and then no need to buy batteries - and yes buying batteries is a major issue. Some folkes might say "and what if battery dies?" well my phone is 3years and every 2 days I charge it and it still goes on. Imagine 2 batteries per week minimum after 1 year the amount of money you'll spend! You can buy three or more HB Rockplug!
I'll be buying another next order for sure.
Later I acquired a Vox Classic Rock and tho I find the tone very good the HB Rockplug doesn't fall behind. The HB doesn't "color" the sound as the other (Vox sounds like a "through cabinet" with bass). It's a different type of OD of the Vox and the gain to the max sounds like distortion (ex. Nirvana).
You can use it with bass but it's not that good (the Vox sounds good on bass and has lot's of volume and boost - clean and OD).
But the biggest plus is the price and the rechargeable battery! It lasts for ages! I could play for days and days without recharging and then no need to buy batteries - and yes buying batteries is a major issue. Some folkes might say "and what if battery dies?" well my phone is 3years and every 2 days I charge it and it still goes on. Imagine 2 batteries per week minimum after 1 year the amount of money you'll spend! You can buy three or more HB Rockplug!
I'll be buying another next order for sure.
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Super convenient, and incredible value for money
I ordered this practice amp because i got fed up with pulling out my normal amp, connecting everything and after that be finally ready to play.
This is way more convenient. Plug it in your guitar, plug in your headphones and go.
The unit itself feels sturdy and has some nice weight to it. However, there's not really a proper way to hold it and pull it out of your guitar without having the idea you break it. So 5 stars for quality (4,5 actually, but that isn't an option).
In terms of handling, it fits good on both my Squier Strat and my Epiphone SG. Not in the way of any controls or whatever. The controls work well, although it would be nice if they were visible while playing. The biggest 'downside' for me is the powerswitch, it's quite difficult to use if you don't have long nails. Again, 4,5 stars.
The features are amazing for the price. Rechargeable battery, overdrive and tone, and an aux in. Can't beat that. 5 stars.
The soundquality is good for this price. The overdrive works well, produces a nice crunchy sound (dependent on the pickups you use of course).
The downside on sound is that your headphones matter. I first used cheaps earbuds from Sennheiser, but that was all hissing and crackling. However, using my Sennheiser HD599 gave a beautiful sound.
All in all highly recommended. Very good item for a cheap present for any guitarist.
This is way more convenient. Plug it in your guitar, plug in your headphones and go.
The unit itself feels sturdy and has some nice weight to it. However, there's not really a proper way to hold it and pull it out of your guitar without having the idea you break it. So 5 stars for quality (4,5 actually, but that isn't an option).
In terms of handling, it fits good on both my Squier Strat and my Epiphone SG. Not in the way of any controls or whatever. The controls work well, although it would be nice if they were visible while playing. The biggest 'downside' for me is the powerswitch, it's quite difficult to use if you don't have long nails. Again, 4,5 stars.
The features are amazing for the price. Rechargeable battery, overdrive and tone, and an aux in. Can't beat that. 5 stars.
The soundquality is good for this price. The overdrive works well, produces a nice crunchy sound (dependent on the pickups you use of course).
The downside on sound is that your headphones matter. I first used cheaps earbuds from Sennheiser, but that was all hissing and crackling. However, using my Sennheiser HD599 gave a beautiful sound.
All in all highly recommended. Very good item for a cheap present for any guitarist.
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Quite good product
I have used this for 1 week, and I am satisfied using this so far. The sound is quite clear, and design is simple.
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Ci
Not bad, a bit noisy
It is what it is. A simple amplification for headphones. It has a noisy buzz that's annoying, but it works well for keeping in the gig back, or playing late at night
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C
Cool little toy
Simple and easy to use pocket amp with decent sound. My charging port broke so be careful when plugging it in.
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not to replace a real amp
Bougth it just to avoid buying an amp. It simply does not work for that purpose, there a huge delay between the sound and the moment you play the string.
I dont use it since I bought a real amp.
I dont use it since I bought a real amp.
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M
Nice piece of gear
It is so practical, nice sound if you set the knobs right, cheap. I wish it would have FX added, that would be perfect.
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Disappointed & broken
I hat to give bad reviews but...
Now: it has last 2 days.
It was something I gave my kid to play his guitar and avoid him to use my mixer and stuff.
I guess I thought he broke it.
So I did not even think to call customer service.
I was just a bit sad with it.
Then Sunday comes and I had time to fool around.
Open it and find out what's wrong.
I was almost sure it was the headphone female jack that has broken.
4 screw later i found a cemetery of broken soldering points.
The female jack seems to have been already replaced as it's solder material was dirty and some dirty could be found on the board. The jack board port was gone. Hanging to the jack (internal) cable. Even the USB charge port fell apart like nothing as keeping it in place (I do not even had the time to try to use it to charge the battery)
Now: on my side it's not a really big deal, I'll ask my laboratory friend form work to solder here and there, offer him a pair of beers and cheers a few one myself too... and we are good to go. I guess not everybody is so lucky.
Now: it has last 2 days.
It was something I gave my kid to play his guitar and avoid him to use my mixer and stuff.
I guess I thought he broke it.
So I did not even think to call customer service.
I was just a bit sad with it.
Then Sunday comes and I had time to fool around.
Open it and find out what's wrong.
I was almost sure it was the headphone female jack that has broken.
4 screw later i found a cemetery of broken soldering points.
The female jack seems to have been already replaced as it's solder material was dirty and some dirty could be found on the board. The jack board port was gone. Hanging to the jack (internal) cable. Even the USB charge port fell apart like nothing as keeping it in place (I do not even had the time to try to use it to charge the battery)
Now: on my side it's not a really big deal, I'll ask my laboratory friend form work to solder here and there, offer him a pair of beers and cheers a few one myself too... and we are good to go. I guess not everybody is so lucky.
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One major flaw
For how little it costs, this amplifier is surprisingly well made. Despite being constructed primarily out of plastic, it feels really solid and high quality: the gaps between the parts are even, the on-off switch feels firm, all three dials turn smoothly, and the battery status LEDs are bright and clear. On paper, its features fit my needs just perfectly: I wanted something I could use with my headphones, so as not to disturb or be disturbed. Unfortunately, while the “clean” tone is surprisingly good, there is a clearly audible high-pitched noise that ruins everything. I tested it with two guitars and two headphone cables, and the problem persisted. I do not know whether I got a defective unit, or it is supposed to be like this. If the latter, it is unacceptable. Sure, in certain control dial configurations, that high-pitched noise got a lot quieter, but it was always there. If that noise was not there, this would be a brilliant product!
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This device is awesome
This device is really awesome also for the low price. You also can change a lot with it and im in love with it. i love playing guitar with headphones and this device makes it even possible for me. i can just recommed it if you are on a low budget.
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