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Small amp for busking

Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 7:50 pm
by hyperbolica
I'm looking into doing some portable gigs by myself with backing tracks. I'd probably want to use my phone or computer to play the tracks, and maybe use a mic on my horn to run into a small amp. I'd want it portable enough so that if/when the authorities kick me out of a place, I can hoof it in a single trip. :good:

Anybody want to recommend a small amp for this purpose?

Re: Small amp for busking

Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 8:14 pm
by Jimkinkella
The little Rolands are great, and actually sound pretty good.

Re: Small amp for busking

Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 8:28 pm
by hyperbolica
Jimkinkella wrote: Wed Nov 17, 2021 8:14 pm The little Rolands are great, and actually sound pretty good.
Are there any that sound decent that are battery powered?

Re: Small amp for busking

Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 9:57 pm
by Jimkinkella
My favorite was a dual 6.5"? Maybe 5"? that they don't make anymore, powered or battery, probably closest to the new Cube Street?
Nothing on a battery is going to sound great, but they were as good as you're going to get.

Re: Small amp for busking

Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2021 5:38 am
by Cmillar
A sax friend has this batter powered amp, and it's pretty decent:

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Harbinger/ ... uetooth.gc

On sale for only $70 !

Re: Small amp for busking

Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2021 7:42 am
by dukesboneman
I use , to great effect, a powered monitor with Blue tooth capabilities .
It`s light weight, great sound and if you`re using your phone for tracks the blue tooth would be perfect