Mini Amps

[Ah Pook]

Howdy all,

I doubt I could carry a tune in a bucket with the lid welded shut. That being said, I have a hair up the back side to build a 3 string cigar box guitar. I may not be able to play but I can build. Hoping to learn to play at least on song. Mostly interested in the delta blues, slide and maybe some county swing.

It's not too much more time to add electric capabilities. Cigar box amps look pretty kewl but I'm not much on electricals. Next up is mini amps. Hey, the inards can be pulled out and added to a cigar box.

So, what is the most versatile mini amps? Not looking for a wall of sound, just a small amp with some adjustability.

The Danelectro Hodad caught my eye first. I like the retro look and basic controls. 9 volt and AC adapter is a plus.http://images.guitarcenter.com/products/full/Danelectro/633620926478877037.jpg
Marshall MS2 Micro Amp- Hey, it's a Marshall. I'd be the envy of everyone when I pulled out my 5 1/2" Marshall stack.http://www.guitarsonlineshop.com/img/marshall-ms2-micro-amp_9318_300.jpg
Orange Micro Crush PiX3. Looks to be little more versatile and the tuner is a definite plus. 9 volt and Adapter also.http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31pqX00WVSL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Thanks!
What am I missing? Ideas? Suggestions?

[Mazin]

Wifes got a mini marshal that has good sound.

[Zundfolge]

The Danelectro looks the most "blues appropriate" ... maybe splurge though and get a Pignose.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31NAWAJCFVL.jpg

[nogaroheli]

I have a Danelectro nifty fifty that is in almost perfect shape. I tried to learn for a bit back in the day but realized guitar is not for me. It's just sitting in my basement if you're interested in an amp for cheap ($50 with longgg cord?).

[enfield]

I have the micro-stack Marshall. It doesn't sound too bad and even has a belt clip. Unless extreme portability is important though, I'd watch craigslist for a small Peavey or Crate 10-15 watt amp.

[Guylee]

Oranges have notoriously good sound, but I don't know how it will sound for blues.

[mopar]

A small tube amp,overdrive it a bit, to get a nice blues fuzz. After all as the old saying goes,"tone is in the ear of the beholder" or sumpin like that.

[Ah Pook]

Thanks Nogaroheli but that is bigger than what I'm looking for. I'm also looking for portable battery units. I will keep it in mind if I go to a bigger amp. [Beer]

The Pignose looks interesting. Although there is no adjustability. Does the Marshall unit's volume turn up to 11? [Coffee] I haven't found anything with tubes. We'll see how the CBG goes. A tube amp would be a whole 'nuther project.

I'm still looking at maybe re-boxing the amp into a cigar box.
http://cigarguitarbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/-47532208050956582.jpg


This was about the only thing I've found with tubes and cigar boxes. :Cool:
http://www.slipperybrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/steampunk-lamp.jpg

[Colorado_Outback]

I have an older Danelectro mini amp that I haven't played since about 1998. Its in good shape and collecting dust in my closet, I can get some info and pics if your interested.

[Ah Pook]

I have an older Danelectro mini amp that I haven't played since about 1998. Its in good shape and collecting dust in my closet, I can get some info and pics if your interested.
Mmmmm, could be. Please PM pics.

[mopar]

Hey Ah Pook,
check out the smokey mini amp @ Guitar Center. Might be kinda what your looking for. Don't know how to post a caption for you to follow.

[funkfool]

I have a bunch of wooden cigar boxes...
I think I might even have one shaped just like the Ashton box... Than is one cool volume knob!
I messed around with re-packaging / re-boxing amps a long time ago... Primarily to reduce weight for shipping... you don't what to have to ship a heavy bass practice amp to an audition across country...
So I would find a good 10" practice amp and gut it - then re-box it into a sturdy cardboard box... take a piece of cardboard to cover over the speaker and ship it for 10 bucks...
The looks on peoples faces when you showed up with a cardboard amp and proceeded to funk the other bassist right outta their socks... priceless.
[Flower]

[Ah Pook]

Just cranked the reverb on a Danelectro DH1 Hodad. [Punker]

Also picked up most of the parts for the CBG. No pezio mic to be had. Radio Shack has really gone to Hell in a handbasket in the last few years. Hard sell on cell phone upgrades but nothing else of any use to be had. [Wink]

Eads made up for it with a couple of nice cigar boxes and one big enough to make into an amp. :Cool: