6 Best Practice Amps Of 2021 That You Can Gig With! - Small Combo Amps That Pack A Massive Punch!

[@Zodiacaf]

I have an idea, putting in a Decibel meter for videos like this so we can can have a reference of how loud these amps can go. This may help us with the purchase decisions!

[@allsosavvy]

^^^^^^^

[@DaganWilkin]

I’d never crank amps to gig volume during a demo, it would be very unsettling in a tiny studio as opposed to a stage 🤣

[@flybybaby8008]

I apologize, but do you not have a volume control on what ever device you are using? I, for one, appreciate the demos showing the capabilities of guitar or amplifier at 10, knowing that I can attenuate the sound. I would be extremely disappointed having bought an instrument or amplifier that fell short of my expectations based upon a video clip at half gain and volume. Thank you Dagan for another great video. Your exuberance is infectious!

[@johngregory7329]

Dagan, I hope your back gets better. Just be careful. Moving equipment around can be tricky. You are one excellent demonstrator of some of the coolest gear that's available. Take care , stay safe and well and keep Rocking. Signed John Gregory/ Zepbass from Munster Indiana. U.S.A.

[@DaganWilkin]

Cheers John! All good now 🤘

[@immutablecantrip]

@@DaganWilkin I didn't know you had your own channel! You're one of the coolest dudes on YT. Where can I check out your original music?

[@malcolmgordon2988]

I’ve a Katana 100 mk2 and absolutely love it… I played a Fender Twin for 10 years before that and quite honestly, while the Twin was something special, the Katana can get you close… and it’s SO MUCH LIGHTER!!! The quality of all these ‘beginner’ or ‘practice’ amps these days is outstanding and those terms really do them a disservice. When I started playing back in the 90’s, any practice amp sounded just appalling.

[@Ray5600]

Actually Katana 50 has 4 preset slots. There are 2 on bank 1 and 2 on bank 2, you can toggle between banks and between presets using a footswitch. Katana 100 has 8 presets, similar to 50W version 2 banks, and 4 slots on each.

[@deandavis8632]

I dialed in an old metal zone with a old peavey backstage 30 . Lol That video you did about metal on a budget inspired me . Thanks my Epiphone sounds awesome .

[@pads-zr9ln]

you wont go wrong with the blackstar HT10 if you can stretch to it, valve is the first choice. On a budget the Boss katana, it sounds so good, if professional musicians use them it says a lot, cant say the same about the mustang

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Blackstar should give you a bonus for selling a Studio 10 to me today. I’ve been looking for a small home amp that will make me play as good as you. 😁 Thanks Dagan!

[@tlopez51]

Great video! Many great choices but I too lean towards the Marshall. Can't wait for the MG30GFX to arrive at my door step.

[@holycrusader3130]

Came for the amps, fell in love with that guitar

[@Heka41]

Dude you made these amps sound marvelous, especially the Marshall, not that they sound bad, but you really knocked it outta the park with this video man, cheers!

[@jefftucker201]

Katana MKII, the versatility is outstanding!

[@iliana_b]

Blackstar ID FTW and if you can get a little higher in price, the Silverline series!

[@standodge5536]

Getting back into playing guitar I picked up the MG30FX amp. Its perfect for jam sessions it looks small but sounds great. Its also pretty cheap at around $300. I'm happy with it.

[@TheSavagederek]

The MG30 is a fantastic amp.

[@moonhead6165]

just to add blackstar online tools are so much fun and some great downloads tones ready made for each band

[@billw2229]

I switched from Peavy to Blackstar accouple years ago these amps are amazing but i got to admit the Katana surprised me

[@nsp477]

I would have added the Yamaha THR series; those are pretty good practice amps, too. And you can crank them. Also, here's to wish you a prompt recovery!

[@PaulCooksStuff]

"more metal than your grandads kettle" 🤣

[@brianh794]

That Kramer is beautiful

[@marknorman706]

My ZT Lunchbox puts out 100wRMS via internal speaker (half the size of the Victory 'with' a speaker inside) and another 100wRMS via external cabinet (handles ANY 8ohm cabinet) ... Total 200wRMS + cabinet... drowning out 100w heads... the small light amp is perfect for travel with a Vox Fx Starstream guitar, or any guitar + a modelling pedalboard (like my Line 6 POD 500X HD)... and it's actually the size of a kids lunchbox!

[@markrandall2668]

They all sound good, but I prefer the Boss, i use a katana airstep pedal and expression pedal and it probably the most versatile amp I've ever used, and I used a lot of different amps.

[@markvincent522]

This Dagan guy is badass. I like him and I'd buy him a beer.

[@michelvondenhoff9673]

The Laney...but this also in the Fender Pro Junior IV SE & Marshall DSL-5/20 price bracket as of today.

[@randyheath8566]

Awesome Playing and Demonstration. ✌👍Retired Musician of 55 years on Stages. TENNESSEE

[@jasonism123]

I'd be happy with the Marshall Mg30gfx. Planning to buy it soon.

[@johnsguitarmusicanddemos]

That blackstar sounds amazing! I hope your back gets better soon!

[@daro9582]

Love the Laney, my first and only amp, fucking rocks, but on a bit more of a budget i'd get the Katana

[@gmee123]

I just bought the FENDER MUSTANG GTX....IT IS AMAAAAAZING!

[@TooPunkToBeAPodcast]

I'm getting the fender lt as soon as I can! Can't wait to mess with that amp

[@brianowens9093]

The good miking is cool, but everyone wants to hear it them in the room it gives us a better idea of how different they sound. Don't need to hear them at there best miking scenario for bedroom use.

[@Raidernation4life76]

I love watching your Videos!!! Love the Boss!!! I was wondering if the Nux Mighty 40 is any good?

[@damonwolf7222]

Ouch! Feelz on the back! Mine has blown out a few times so bad I couldn't even stand or walk. Get well soon, bros! Anyway, back to the amps! 😁👍

[@honeyfrost3355]

Hope your back get better Dagan, it sucks having any part of your body getting pulled.

[@user-io7oh8kk1b]

Really enjoy your videos!

[@ERICF66]

I’ve got the Marshall MG30FX amp. Got it for free too! (Work bonus) I’m not any big deal as a guitarist but it’s a fun little amp to have fun. I wish the MP3 player input was in stereo (when using headphones) but no biggie. Can’t seem to figure out how to make the built in tuner to work tho….🤷🏽‍♂️

[@jessecornell8744]

Also someone should review Heads on competing amps or cabs.. For instance my Cambridge 50 with my KATANA Mkii head sounds ridiculous. I can almost put that head on anything and it sounds pretty good all the time. But no matter what you do to that vox, it just sounds good...

[@Klassen223]

@PMTVUK Great video! I have the Marshall MG30FX - I notice when ever I activate the Effects (from any of the other channels: Crunch, OD1&2) the volume of the amp increases significantly. Is it normal for the volume to increase significantly when engaging the effects? Is there any way to balance the volume out? Thanks!

[@darthkaton]

I both love and hate these videos Dagan, I love them because I learn some cool info about these amps but I hate them because they make me want to open my wallet. BTW be very careful with your back for the next few days and I hope you get better soon.

[@che2335]

Laney was the least obnoxious

[@IntermezzoR]

Dude, that Kramer looks flippin mint!

[@alexanami9948]

Thanks. I just bought the Fender.

[@zakkcovers18]

I still play with my old MG 🤟

[@amonesibai2800]

NAAHH THE “robotronic” BEST PART OF THE EPISODE

[@MashaT22]

@Dagan, do you think any of these amps could handle both an electric and an acoustic-electric (specifically a full sized KLOS deluxe hybrid made of carbon fiber body and wood neck) nicely? Some amps made for electric guitars make acoustics sound muddy and gross, but others are pretty decent. It’s tough to get two amps for lack of space and moolah. Do you think any of these models might do, and if so, which ones? I’ve been eying that Fender LT-50, the Katana M-2, and the Marshall. I really like the idea of modeling features as well as knobs on the amp in case I don’t feel like fiddling. Needs to play nice with classic pedals (like Slash Wah, athe classic Boss pedals, etc.) if I want to use them. It helps to be compatible with mobile phones for downloading tones, updating firmware, etc. at all costs, but it’s not a complete deal breaker if it’s PC only. Any thoughts? Feel free to suggest something you didn’t mention here too! Been playing for 1.5 years and have made more progress than I could have dreamed, but I don’t want to outgrow an amp and have to buy something new in a relatively short period. I want something that I can grow into and enjoy for a long time. I have very eclectic tastes in music, so the amp needs to be acoustically well rounded to handle all sorts of genres. Everything - rock, punk, alternative, metal, pop, singer-songwriter, classical, Golden Oldies, etc. Oh, it would help to have something that’s easy to clean and take care of. I’m disabled, have a service dog that sheds like crazy twice a year, and I live near a highway that makes my apartment like a raging dust bowl every single day. I want to spend less time picking dirty crap outta the grills/knobs so I can spend more time jamming! I tend to be leaning toward that Fender you mentioned, but they will some direction would really help! Much appreciated, Dagan - cheers to you! 😇🙏🏻🤘🏻🎸🔊🎶

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

Boss KM2 is still the best! No contest for price & sound.

[@stescot1969]

Unfortunately you can't connect the GA-FC to the 50w Boss amp as stated at the 18.08 mark, But it does have the best sound for me in the video.

[@markrandall2668]

You can connect the katana airstep and an expression pedal at the same time. Just wish they put in a speaker out jack.

[@leswhitham]

Man you're so funny. 'Battenburg cake' 😆

[@vincelicas2422]

okay but that Kramer is gorgeous though

[@AmericanVetMusic]

Fender! I also liked the black star

[@lisaboloten8586]

Thanks for the vid!! Are the 10W valve amps loud enough to play with a drummer?

[@317jake_6]

Yes crank that bad boy it’ll be plenty loud

[@mcman47]

Great info Thanks

[@mickeybarmousetommy]

The angel on one shoulder is saying "I hope hes ok" the devil on the other shoulder is saying "Dagens getting old "

[@PMTVUK]

He’s only 29 😂

[@grahamb646]

@@PMTVUK Whenever anyone tells me I'm getting old, I always say "It's better than the alternative" :-)

[@michaelmoon6675]

You sound great and the amps sound killer.🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🤔💪🆒😎💯💯💯💯💯💯🐕😊🔥🔥🔥🔥🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@KevinRoadrageGarage]

What pedal would you use to switch between your own personal channels for the fender?

[@4l3kis]

I was looking about the katana 50 or the marshal mg30 what would be the better option?..

[@metalrabbit9928]

What about the peavey vyper 15 watt modeling Amp? I got it for 40 bucks

[@gsxerwhite]

The only thing I don’t like about Katana is lack of any kind of foot switch

[@Col_In_Oz]

There is a footswitch to go between the presets (Boss FS6), if you go for the 100w version you can get the Boss GA-FC which is great, plus the 100w has a effects loop where the 50w doesn't.

[@markrandall2668]

Get an airstep and a cheap expression pedal. Works like a dream

[@kuyakoi3469]

Yo review on that beautiful guitar man

[@williamwmcqiv6157]

What model is that kramer? It is killer dude

[@twelvemeister]

Surprised how good the mg was.. Laney the most serious amp. Blackstar the most toy like. But like someone said below nearly all amps these days have versati8and usable sounds.

[@dustinshadle732]

Switching between Britchin and Amazincan

[@bclmax]

no orange? what the heck

[@NoNameNo.5]

Nice watch D

[@Zozo-ko9dk]

Mid range best combo Amps under $1000 vid plz

[@KurtS5150]

Love it!!!

[@beanapalooza6614]

Dagans high E must be catching on the neck pickup!! Pesky high E

[@Dark_Lord_Mr_B]

Any of these good for Bass?

[@8L0ND1E_WOLF]

lol robotronic, I get that reference

[@Heka41]

Wanna sell your amplifier? Hire this guy :)

[@martinclayton7260]

What trem have you got in that Kramer?

[@markrandall2668]

They typically come with some variation of a Floyd rose.

[@markg9254]

Ramon from Narcos.

[@jimmartin4430]

Mate, take your watch off. You’re hurting that beautiful Kramer 😫

[@canucklehead0]

I know you really hurt your back, didn't even manage to put nail polish on! Hope you're feeling better soon Mate, take it easy.

[@sillynelson1]

This guy is the Jack Sparrow of guitars

[@narrowonflow]

0:35 ha! ur old mate welcome to the club

[@jessecornell8744]

Why do you not include Vox in this.. I would think the VT or Cambridge should be among this. Boss and Vox have the best combos, Vox sounds better than any of them for sure..

[@johncoscia5258]

Just Play in all the 12 bars of blues and shut the f up when it's closing time . I like that hit song , A hit is a hit . . Don't you dare respond to the internet plannet of the apple drones

[@che2335]

1st!

[@bradleyberdahl6148]

GETTING OLD SUCKS!!!! Huh Bro?