[Harp-L] Re:Roland Microcube/Pyp-Bomb Portable Amp

[Ray Beltran <raybeltran@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 8/8/04 1:43 PM, "harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx" <harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

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> Date: Sun, 08 Aug 2004 09:26:20 -0400
> From: Richard Hunter <turtlehill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] Roland Microcube
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> Roalnd has just released a new mini-amp called the Micro-cube, retails
> for about $125.  Runs on AC or up to 20 hours on AA batteries.  Includes
> delay, reverb, chorus, flange, tremolo, and amp modeling for 5 amp
> types, including fender blackface (i.e. twin reverb).  5" speaker, 2
> watts output, can be used as the front end to a PA or other larger amp
> via built-in line-out.
> 
> This thing packs a lot of effects into a $125 box, and the reviews I've
> seen in various music mags have been very positive.  For the price of a
> basic reverb and delay, it seems to pack a lot of extras.  Might be
> worth a look for harp players.  As always, try before you buy.
> 
> regards, Richard Hunter
> http://hunterharp.com

Wow...all the bells and whistles. I'd spend too much time pushin' buttons
and twistin' knobs. Yeah, lots of effects for the bucks, that's for sure.

Here's another, simpler alternative:

http://www.pyp-bomb.com/

Reviews on Harmony Central are here:

http://www.harmony-central.com/Guitar/Data/PyP_Bomb/Portable_Electric_Acoust
ic_Combo-01.html

The specs are still on an ebay page, as well as sound samples:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=3737885058&ssPageNam
e=STRK:MEWA:IT

Basically, manufacturer claims 18 watts RMS, I believe 4-inch speaker. Line
out, etc.

I plan to order one soon; I'll post my reviews as a harp amp shortly
thereafter.

Ray.
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