Battery Powered Miniature Amps

[Scout King <skwse1@xxxxxxxxx>]

Here's two miniature 1 Watt amps that look the same as 
their famous, larger, counterparts that many rock 
bands use...

Marshall MS2 Mini Practice Amp 

The MS-2 is the ultimate in battery/mains operated 
micro amps, packing full Marshall tone into a tiny 
case measuring just 4.3 inches Wide x 5.5 inches High 
x 2.35 inches Deep. This micro Marshall has switchable 
Clean and Overdrive modes. A single tone control provides 
full focus of bass to treble. Includes headphone jack 
which can also be used to drive an external power amp. 
Uses 9V battery or AC adapter.
Price $35 to $40
http://coast2coastmusic.com/cgi-bin/cart/MAMS2.html
http://www.samedaymusic.com/product--MSHMS2

Marshall MS4 Not-So-Mini Practice Amp (Double Speaker Stack) 

Features two mini speaker cabinets with an amplifier head \
and stands only 9-3/4 inches high. Has controls for gain, 
volume, and tone controls, headphone jack, uses 9V battery 
or AC adapter. 
Price $50 to $60
http://coast2coastmusic.com/cgi-bin/cart/MAMS4.html
http://www.samedaymusic.com/product--MSHMS4

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This one might be the best choice since it has a mic
preamp, built-in digital effects and other features:

Roland Micro Cube Battery Powered Amp with COSM and Effects 
Ultra-compact portable DSP guitar amp with 5" speaker 
7 COSM guitar amp models including JC-120 and a special mic 
preamp model 6 DSP effects: chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo 
and separate delay/reverb New Digital Tuning Fork with support 
for flat tunings up to 2 semitones Recording/headphones output 
and stereo auxiliary input for CD players, etc. 
Runs on 6 AA batteries or AC power (adapter supplied) 
and includes carrying strap
Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. without batteries and adapter 
9-5/8"W x 8-15/16H x 6-9/16"D
Price $129.99
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040329094020063071019253796553/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/480196/

NOTE: Roland has been around for years and is well 
known by many musicians.  They put out one of the 
first echo machines.

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Yamaha AA5 Portable Monitor Amp Combo

The perfect companion for any electric guitar, as well as 
keyboards and other electronic instruments. It features a 
stereo input for CD and MP3 players making it great for 
practice and jamming. Innovative digital power section 
provides 5W power to its 2 - 4" speakers and the 4 AA 
batteries enable 12 hours of play time! A line out jack 
is provided to feed recording gear or a PA system. Easily 
mounts on a camera-style tripod for convenient placement. 
Leather carrying strap and power supply included. Yamaha 
limited lifetime warranty. 

Features:
Solid construction
Portable: small, light, your ideal amp companion
Mounts on a camera-style tripod
Amp type: digital
Power: 5W 
Speakers: 2 - 4"
Power source: 4 AA batteries or included power supply
Playtime: 12 hours per set of batteries
Inputs: 1/4" / aux in
Size: small, light
Outputs: line out jack 
Yamaha limited lifetime warranty
Price $79.99
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040329094020063071019253796553/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/480822/

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Has anyone tried any of these amps yet?

For the amps powered by AA batteries you could use 
rechargable Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries and carry 
a spare set with you.  I'd prefer AA batteries over 
a 9-volt battery myself.  AA rechargable cells have 
higher current ratings than a 9-volt battery too,  
this translates to more playing time per discharge cycle.

Yours in Music,

Richard

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