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Loads of amp for your money.
This amp is a 10W bass amp with included PSU, it compares well with the Fly Bass which is a similar price, 3W and no PSU included.
It's an ideal bedroom blaster for places where too much volume might cause issues, very portable and able to keep up with acoustic guitar of a jam in the park etc. Not really giggable and maybe not enough power for busking except in a quiet spot with good acoustics, like a subway.
Build quality is typical Joyo, very solid, nice light-up logo and in cream it has a lovely retro feel. Other colours look contemporary, so a timeless design,
The sound is good for a 5" speaker but not outstanding. It handles a passive bass well without farting, haven't tried it with my active 5-string. The tone control is a bit like a Fender TBX, very subtle and to be honest sounds best left at 12 O'clock to me. The drive channel works well giving a decent rumble rather than a buzz.
It's an ideal bedroom blaster for places where too much volume might cause issues, very portable and able to keep up with acoustic guitar of a jam in the park etc. Not really giggable and maybe not enough power for busking except in a quiet spot with good acoustics, like a subway.
Build quality is typical Joyo, very solid, nice light-up logo and in cream it has a lovely retro feel. Other colours look contemporary, so a timeless design,
The sound is good for a 5" speaker but not outstanding. It handles a passive bass well without farting, haven't tried it with my active 5-string. The tone control is a bit like a Fender TBX, very subtle and to be honest sounds best left at 12 O'clock to me. The drive channel works well giving a decent rumble rather than a buzz.
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Handy when no power is available
I bought this amp to use with my bass ukulele when performing with a small band in the open air on a high street. There is a good amount of loudness and bass from this small unit. It's fairly lightweight and for 10W can hold its own. There is a gain and basic EQ/tone controls to shape your sound. I was playing with a keyboard, a cajon and a 20 person choir and could still be heard. When at maximum volume, I did notice a little feedback, but that would be expected. For this pricepoint, I don't think there are many better options as cheap as this.
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Nice little combo for bedroom slapping
This Portable Bass Amp is compact and lightweight. I think it looks bigger than it weighs.
It has a decent punch, the sound is surprisingly loud and clear.
I can fit it into my backpack, jump on the bike and be ready to have a cozy little jam session at my buddy's place.
Included AC adapter is an epic win.
Also, it's really cool to be able to practice after midnight thanks to headphones and AUX inputs. I really found myself still playing at 3 am.
Overall, the Joyo MA-10B Portable Bass Amp is a great option for bass players who need a compact, portable amp for practicing or jamming. Sure thing it is not powerful enough for larger gigs or performances, but no one states this. Just a cute practice combo.
It has a decent punch, the sound is surprisingly loud and clear.
I can fit it into my backpack, jump on the bike and be ready to have a cozy little jam session at my buddy's place.
Included AC adapter is an epic win.
Also, it's really cool to be able to practice after midnight thanks to headphones and AUX inputs. I really found myself still playing at 3 am.
Overall, the Joyo MA-10B Portable Bass Amp is a great option for bass players who need a compact, portable amp for practicing or jamming. Sure thing it is not powerful enough for larger gigs or performances, but no one states this. Just a cute practice combo.
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The more I use it, the more I like it
Used as a low volume practice amp when I am learning new material. Sound, well it's not going to compete with your main rig, or even a 1x10 rehearsal amp. It does, however, provide sufficient amplification for what I need. If it is turned up too much then lower notes distort, and it's quite unhappy about low B.
The other main plus is that even using rechargeable batteries it runs for a long time. The gap between recharging batteries is long enough that I can never remember the last time I charged them. It comes with a mains adapter if you prefer that. So it is completely and reliably portable.
I sold my acoustic bass and use this and an electric bass when jamming with friends on acoustic guitars - it's just perfect for that (and this set up takes up less room than an acoustic bass too - added bonus).
IMO a perfect package that does exactly what it is supposed to do. And look at the price.
The other main plus is that even using rechargeable batteries it runs for a long time. The gap between recharging batteries is long enough that I can never remember the last time I charged them. It comes with a mains adapter if you prefer that. So it is completely and reliably portable.
I sold my acoustic bass and use this and an electric bass when jamming with friends on acoustic guitars - it's just perfect for that (and this set up takes up less room than an acoustic bass too - added bonus).
IMO a perfect package that does exactly what it is supposed to do. And look at the price.
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Lots for a low cost
This small bassamp can even play the lowest string on a 5-string Ibanez. Amazing!
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Perfect!
I'm not a professional bassist and don't want to go into buying expensive gear yet. However, practicing without an amp is a little boring. This amp is small, compact, and allows me to experiment with the different sounds my bass has to offer without having to buy an expensive amp. It literally fits into my backpack and can run on batteries so I just plug and play. In short, it's perfect for someone who is still in the beginner/intermediate phase, wants to be able to experiment with different tones on his bass, and doesn't want something expensive.
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Loud enough
I play bass and when it comes to jamming round the camp fire even a large acoustic bass is too quiet. This little baby does the trick. It's best for a singalong with nothing else amped. All the knobs do what they say. Tone sweep is actually quite impressive. So glad I bought this
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Handles low frequencies surprisingly well
So, I was pleasantly surprised. At medium volume, this thing can handle my Low 0.160 bass string, which starts from A0, then goes down to E0 (with a Hipshot). I mean…this is a practice amp, and you don’t have to crank it, right?
Also — it’s a very acceptable speaker, for that little money.
And the off-white looks classy. I do recommend it, because of all the above.
Also — it’s a very acceptable speaker, for that little money.
And the off-white looks classy. I do recommend it, because of all the above.
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Cheap and good !
Best little bass amp, very good for 4 strings normal tunning, also for 5 strings (low B). It's tunning to cutoff frequency under 60 Hz, avoid very low freq. wich mean no overstressed built in 5'' speaker, but harmonics are present and the overall sound is very good at his size. Drive switch is efficient and work well with gain pot. and give nice and mellow overdrive. Very light and portable has a plastic enclosure (not really thinny) and looks not very cheap. Also the 2 screw mount on sides allow to use a long or short strap to be more portable.
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Amazing little amp
Cons:
The distortion is quite bad.
Pros:
Everything else.
If you were getting this amp for the distortion, forget about it, it's not good, it's very muddy and maybe only usable in doom metal. On the other side, the tones you can get from this are quite good, deffinitely enough to practise in your bedroom, I've even giged with it, playing jazz with an acoustic guitar and singer and it was able to keep up in volume without distorting.
I think that, as far as small portable amps go, this is the best one in the market.
The distortion is quite bad.
Pros:
Everything else.
If you were getting this amp for the distortion, forget about it, it's not good, it's very muddy and maybe only usable in doom metal. On the other side, the tones you can get from this are quite good, deffinitely enough to practise in your bedroom, I've even giged with it, playing jazz with an acoustic guitar and singer and it was able to keep up in volume without distorting.
I think that, as far as small portable amps go, this is the best one in the market.
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