10 Reviews: Best Guitar Amp for Jamming (Apr 2024)

You can do more while on the go with the iRig Micro Amp. The three analog channels with custom-voiced tones include clean, driving, and lead, with a maximum output of 15W RMS, which is far louder than expected. The true genius of this device is the ability to connect your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or PC to a high-quality iRig Micro Amp. In addition to the 9 amp and 10 stompbox variants seen in AmpliTube 4, the AmpliTube CS application for Mac/PC has 10 amp and 26 stompbox variations. You may also use all of your favorite apps and software because of their connectivity. Making your own music may be accomplished via songwriting, song learning, practicing favorite chords, and even recording. All of this may be simply packed in a little, lightweight carrying case. When you use the iRig Micro Amp, new ideas are never far away.

IK Multimedia iRig products were the most sought out products in every category—churches needing to stream, businesses, schools. You name the category, they had a solution for it.

by Ed Spence

The only way to really appreciate their little size is to have your eyes peeled right up and personal with one. However, once you plug one in, you’ll see that it’s virtually the ideal practice amp. When it comes to portable practice amps, the Fly 3 is a terrific choice. It’s battery-powered, compact, and has enough capabilities to make it helpful. Blackstar’s ‘large’ amps are recognized for their Infinite Shape feature, which allows the user to modify the EQ of a given tone. We also found the tape delay effect to be a wonderful addition to our sound since it helped to make it more rounded. For practice, you may put two of them in stereo and enjoy the results.

I researched this for about a month through videos and I have purchased other mini amps before with much disappointment over the sound quality. Besides using this as a portable jam amp, I’m using this for lo-fi sound design with all of my mini synths, samplers, and drum machines[...]

by Kenneth

The Marshall MG30GFX is an excellent choice for a beginner’s amp or a backup for your home practice setup. There are four channels that may be programmed, and digital effects like delay, flanger, and reverb are available on the Marshall MG30 30 watt. Despite its little size, this amp is made to last and won’t break the bank. The classic Marshall design of this black and gold variant is a nice bonus. If you don’t mike it up to the PA, this Marshall offering won’t drown out your drummer, but it will be a great addition to your home practice setup.

Great amp. Nice if you want to jam in the house or in back yard. Great amp for that classic Marshall sound, very happy with quality.

by Robert Gruver

NUX is a wire-free stereo guitar amplifier that can produce some impressive sounds. Using the accompanying app, you may choose from 13 amp types (eight electric guitars, three basses, and one acoustic) to suit any situation. Just check out the 28 effects available in the in-app effects menu and see whether the NUX can live up to its promise of stereo sound with ease. In addition to the 10 drum backing tracks, the app includes a wide variety of NUX and artist-provided jam tracks that may be played along with through Bluetooth, the phone’s speakers, or the amp’s aux-in port. However, the majority had us laughing out loud and reminded us that we really need put in more practice time on our modes.

This little amp is super portable and compact but carry’s a big sound period. All you need in a amp if you can’t find a way to jam and enjoy the sound your making you may want to give up playing guitar. It’s a good amp make it happen

by eric louis gallego

Do you like the comforting warmth that valves provide? The Fender Blues Junior combo amp’s all-valve tone provides crisp, clear, and clean tones. Because of it, this amp is a dream come true for blues and jazz musicians. Do you like rock music? There’s nothing I can’t handle. With the Blues Junior, you get more than just a great amp. The amp’s velvety, silky undertones enhance the sound of your pedals simply by plugging them in. The Blues Junior, like its big brother the Blues Deluxe, has a traditional Fender tweed look. This 15-watt amp has all the features you’ll ever need. Master, Middle, Treble, Bass, and Volume controls are all on one channel. The “Fat” and “Reverb” parameters, on the other hand, give your sound that additional sparkle.

I bought one of these and love it! Use it with Fat Strats.....usually jam with friends. Plug Two guitars in.....a few pedals, and this amp can Rock-the-Block. [...]

by PFLUGERVILLE

The Boss Katana 50 watt amp is one of the most popular compact gigs and home practice amp options for good reason, with its 12-inch speaker, 55 customizable effects, 15 pedal fx, and 5 amp sound settings. You receive an astounding selection of strong tones that are ideal for every sort of guitarist’s preference. The Katana 50 delivers an immaculate cranked-amp tone and is ideal for home practice because of its ingenious Power Control, which lets you push the amp’s sound even at low levels. Whether you’re looking for classic rock, shredding metal, or mellow blues sound, the Katana 50’s plethora of amp tones and effects will not disappoint.

Good amp with lots of built in effects. Amp power control perfect for practice or jam sessions. Top plug access with controls allies placement almost anywhere. Great sound, comparable to Roland series but lower price.

by Dewight R. Williams

The Fender Mustang is a great option for an intermediate guitarist looking to expand their sound. Because it contains integrated Wifi, Bluetooth, and a USB out port, this amplifier is excellent for a new era of in-house guitar playing. You won’t have to worry about noise complaints since this amp keeps all of its capabilities at any setting. You may practice all of your favorite overdriven solos at a volume suitable for a complex or shared living space. You can even use headphones to listen to yourself if you like. The Mustang’s USB port easily connects to a computer, allowing you to record the sound of this amplifier directly into a home studio. Normally, you’d need to find a studio with an engineer that knows how to record amplifiers using microphones. Even more convenient is the option to control the volume of your amplifier over Bluetooth. The control panel of your amplifier may be accessed from the screen of your smartphone, making music production considerably simpler.

This amp is perfect for small room jamming to backing tracks with your friends!!
There are a ton of adjustments available to get a good sound based on the type guitar and room !! [...]

by Casey

Although the Yamaha THR30II may not seem to be a guitar amplifier, that is exactly what it is. Because of its ‘home-audio’ appearance, it may be placed anywhere in the house, making guitarists and non-guitarists alike delighted. The latter can even stream music via Bluetooth using the THR30II. Guitarists, on the other hand, are in for a treat, as this Yamaha offering is a serious piece of gear from one of the most renowned and inventive music-tech pioneers. There are a lot of tones here, with 15 amp tones provided by Yamaha’s Virtual Circuitry Modeling, reverb and delay effects, and genuine sounding onboard modulation. The THR30II also has a pair of 1/4″ line outputs, making it an excellent choice for home recording and an all-around versatile piece of kit. Yes, it’s not the most visually appealing amp in the world, but it more than makes up for it with what it can accomplish.

You don’t need a tube amp for amazing guitar tones! This little amp seriously packs a punch. The size of a lunchbox and super light, I have no problem bringing this thing to any of my friends houses to jam and the tones mimic hot tube amps with great feel. Seriously recommend this to anyone that plays guitar or bass!

by Deagell

The Orange Crush PiX CR12L is a great low-cost practice amp. The Crush PiX CR12L’s 3-band EQ, as well as Overdrive and Gain settings, make it simple to dial in your tone. The small Crush PiX CR12L weighs only a little over 12 pounds and has iconic Orange aesthetics, featuring Orange basket weave Tolex and a woven speaker grille. It features a 6″ speaker and maybe the loudest 12 watts we’ve ever heard. The Orange Crush PiX CR12L is an excellent practice amp, whether you’re a seasoned expert picker or just learning your first-position chords.

This amp I don't believe was designed to play in a live environment, but if you aren't planning on that this amp is a real gem. I have a full size tube amp that I use to play live but was not enjoying lugging it around to lessons or for practicing at home with a jam track. [...]

by ac0214

Positive Grid’s BIAS Tone Engine modeling engine serves as its basis, allowing it to create a strong variety of amp models and cover all tone bases. There are 30 amp kinds and 40 effects to choose from, so it already punches beyond its weight in terms of desktop amp capabilities, but when combined with the accompanying software, the Spark gives a transformative experience. It could change your mind on guitar amplification. The Spark’s Smart Jam feature allows you to play some chords or a riff, and the amp will generate a backing track for you to perform to. Who needs friends? Auto Chord allows you to stream music from your mobile device to the Spark and it automatically transposes the chords so you can play along. As a learning and practice tool, it doesn’t get much better than this. There are outputs for recording and silent practice. Yes, it’s all digital, but it has an analog feel to it and, more importantly, it sounds great at low volumes. When you switch on the Spark, it’s dual 4″ speaker setup fills the space with an unnaturally three-dimensional sound.

This device is very good for jamming and it has a much better sound quality than the speaker that I have had. The only thing that I have not figured out is how to play in 6/8 beats. Everything is in 4/4.

by morteza