Fender 0234810000 Mini Deluxe Electric Guitar Amp, Black

I recently moved into an apartment building and with my schedule the only time I have to play guitar is at night. As it turns out my neighbors are not a fan of me cranking it up to 11 on my larger amp so I figured for 35 bucks why not pick up this little thing. Turns out that this little amp has an amazing sound, way better than a lot of larger more expensive "practice amps(5-25W)" out there. Also do not be fooled by its size you can get a lot of volume out of this thing and though I have nto tried it yet I think it could hold its own at a jam session assuming you have a gentle drummer in the room.Now that I have talked about how great it is I think a little overview of the controls is in order. On the top it has four knobs, one for volume one for tone, one for drive and one for on and off. If you are a gutarist you probably have already realised that it is pretty simple to use and with a few quick adjustments you can have great tone out of the box. Other than that my only gripe and it is not really a gripe is the handle that is billed as "real working" is actually very tiny but would work great if you are GI JoeTo sum it up:Pros:Sound - better than amps 2-3 times its size and price.Volume - Works great at low volume to keep the neighbors happy but would be great for jam sessions tooSize - Nice and tiny so easy to carry aroundCons:The handle does not actually workIts small size means that if you are plugged in it tends to get dragged if you move around too muchDoesn't come with its own power adapter(but it does come with a battery)

When I buy stuff I never think about dimensions very much. So when this arrived and was that tiny, my jaw dropped and I though given that if I would've spent 20 more dollars I could've got regular small standard amplifier - I had screwed myself by not doing enough research. As I am a beginner I just needed an amp capable of hearable sound and one where earphones would work well and I could practice before moving onto bigger ones for gigs or group sessions. At first the battery wouldn't work (but that was on me, long story). After getting battery to work, I plugged up and what came out amazed me for the size this is (2 watts I believe). For practicing on your own or even in a house to not disturb others this is perfect (or even as a display as a collectors item). It's super tiny but for how big it is has an impeccable sound. You can't turn it too loud or it gets washed out and I don't mess with distortion and stuff too much so can't comment on variations of sound. I'm trying to find a good wall wart as a power cord but I'm a little leary about damaging product or myself. I still don't know how long batteries last (they are 9V), if I did I would rate based on that as well. Rating it based on what I expected versus what I got versus what I wound up realizing it capable of, I'm very pleased. Plus given how spacious and divided my gig bag is, it even fits in front pocket of my guitar case, so I could essentially carry my entire set with me in one trip to vehicle (As stand collapses down, tuner clips on guitar, pedals fit in pockets). I will obviously get a bigger amp if I play a crowd or audience, but see no reason to yet if this one lasts well on batteries for awhile and since it's a common battery you can buy tons for cheap. If you are a beginner like me and just want to be able to hear yourself play loud enough or hook up headphones and want something very compact to haul around this is perfect. If you are looking for true practice amp for group sessions or gig amp for crowd, steer clear unless you want to be disappointed. If you are expecting a bigger sound than what it offers, you are in for a let down. If you go in open minded and with little expectations this gem will amaze you. Because the size made my jaw drop, the sound made it raise back up as I was surprised by what I heard.

as an amp, it did its job for what it needed to do, despite its size, it can actually also be very loud, so dont be fooled by its smallness. also, its very portable, so its a good mix. bottom line though, if your looking for a decent medium guitar amp without spending hundreds of bucks, but also get some quality, id say its the good fit. its a very simple and small amp with all the basics, but still solid.

The sound that comes out of the Fender Mini Deluxe is better than amps three times its size. I bought this amp to take with me on a deployment and was looking for something that sounds good, is reliable, and doesn't take up much room in a suitcase. This amp exceeded my expectations. This amp can be loud! Much louder than what you would expect from such a small package. But beyond loudness it can be dialed back to a gentle volume and paired with the great tone pot for some really nice acoustic playing. This amp has an input jack on the top beside the volume, tone, overdrive and on/off switch. On the side is a quarter inch headphone jack above the 9v adapter plug. The amp comes set up for a 9v battery only, it would have been nice to come with the adapter, but I suppose that at this price that would have been expecting too much. The body is made of plastic and is molded to resemble the pebble finish of a regular amp. The front is a classy grey cloth. There is even a tiny handle, more for looks than for function, that makes you feel like you are a giant using a regular sized amp. The sound is clear and clean. The overdrive can go from a slight fuzz to a total metal crunch.The ONLY thing that would make this amp better is if there were reverb. Normally small travel amps offer the ability to have some loudness while you work on some licks and that's it. This amp, with a little reverb, could be someone's regular home practice amp, it sounds that good.This is definately a buy, and a steal at this price.

I thought it would be a little bit louder than what it is. However it was still worth the price. Weighs almost nothing, tone is not too bad, distortion is a little too much. But it’s still very playable. I’ve found myself playing it more and more nevertheless.