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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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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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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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Best 15 € spent ever
When I can, I use it every day with a Steinberger Spirit Pro.
I can start shredding on high or low gain within a minute.
Other reviewers have complained about the fact that the buttons are facing down while you play. To me, within a week, you'll remember what each one does (so you do not need to see them).
The battery will last for HOURS and HOURS. That is just a massive perk to not be interrupted while practising.
Thomann provides a small cable to plug in a sound source, but I highly recommend getting a longer and high-quality cable, with a small ring on the base of the plug, which is very useful to lock the cable in place. With that, I plug my phone in for a metronome, put my phone in my pocket and just walk around the kitchen practising.
You're really not taking a lot of risks by investing such a small amount. You might not like the sound, but personally, I'm not fussy. I used a Line6 Pod for years (and even have a Boss Waza Air) and I genuinely prefer the sound of the Rockplug. It has a better response, probably due to its simplistic design. There is no digital sound layer that just hinders the character of your instrument. I can't recommend it enough.
I can start shredding on high or low gain within a minute.
Other reviewers have complained about the fact that the buttons are facing down while you play. To me, within a week, you'll remember what each one does (so you do not need to see them).
The battery will last for HOURS and HOURS. That is just a massive perk to not be interrupted while practising.
Thomann provides a small cable to plug in a sound source, but I highly recommend getting a longer and high-quality cable, with a small ring on the base of the plug, which is very useful to lock the cable in place. With that, I plug my phone in for a metronome, put my phone in my pocket and just walk around the kitchen practising.
You're really not taking a lot of risks by investing such a small amount. You might not like the sound, but personally, I'm not fussy. I used a Line6 Pod for years (and even have a Boss Waza Air) and I genuinely prefer the sound of the Rockplug. It has a better response, probably due to its simplistic design. There is no digital sound layer that just hinders the character of your instrument. I can't recommend it enough.
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Nice Little Device
Pros:
- Straightforward
- Easy to Use
- Comes with Splitter
- Comes with Audio Cable
- Comes with USB cable
Cons:
- Will not work without the gain turned up at least a little bit
If you need an inexpensive headphone amp, this is the one, even though you have to have some gain on in order for it to work, you can control the crunch with your volume pot on the guitar.
- Straightforward
- Easy to Use
- Comes with Splitter
- Comes with Audio Cable
- Comes with USB cable
Cons:
- Will not work without the gain turned up at least a little bit
If you need an inexpensive headphone amp, this is the one, even though you have to have some gain on in order for it to work, you can control the crunch with your volume pot on the guitar.
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Excellent for the price
I was in need of a way to practice silently and this product fits the job perfectly. The sound is nice clean and pretty good with some drive. You won't regret buying this. Good luck.
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Should be called the 'Kickass' series
Wow - talk about "The Little Engine that Could". And DOES! In essence, it certainly packs a wallop, so best make sure your volume ISN'T at full before putting on the headphones! There's only 1 (small) negative - it doesn't swivel but still, in terms of what it does, at this price, another winner from Thomann.
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It's cool small amplifier that allows you play and don't disturb other people, cool feature is that you can connect your phone or another device and play along with backing track. Lasts a long time without charging, only the of/on switch is maybe too tiny.
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