Joyo Bantamps - BlueJay, Jackman, Meteor, Zombie - with Kris

Kris from Thomann and I had a total blast checking out these little powerhouses... fully recommended, we say!
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Joyo Bantamp BLUEJAY
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Joyo Bantamp JACKMAN
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Joyo Bantamp METEOR
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Joyo Bantamp ZOMBIE
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Guitars:
Framus Idolmaker
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Harley Benton R-458
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Torpedo Studio
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[@deadinside0586]

0:50 - Talk, talk, talk 10:39 - BlueJay 19:05 - Jackman 30:56 - Meteor 39:54 - Zombie 52:50 - Don't matter 54:44 - Beauty girl!

[@Talisk3r]

thank you for that

[@Garock2]

you're a true life and time savior man. Thanks

[@angeldeprado2225]

Nissan leaf

[@JotaMcCready]

Hero!

[@SrDeMaFp]

Good shit!

[@HugoPlaVentas]

JaCkMan =JCM Marshall meteOR= OR orange zoMBie = MB MesaBoogie AtomiC = AC Vox Ac30 BlueJay = BJ Blues Junior

[@ytrezazerty1]

BlueJay= Blues Junior...and the last one BantamP VIVO = 5150 ....

[@caputmundi2382]

You got it right.:)

[@Mr.Goldbar]

i thought the BJ in BlueJay stands for BlowJob because it sucks

[@USDAselect]

Damn this is impressive.

[@USDAselect]

That's awesome you guys decoded that.

[@tomscioscia9869]

I like the way you and Kris work together. You should try to make this a regular thing.

[@janminor1172]

Tom Scioscia yeah, he can come back! Fun dude.

[@rickk1235]

Truer words were never said...we want something small, affordable, and sounds awesome. I'll never be good on the guitar, but the fun now is being able to hear a great tone at least of some tone I'm trying emulate.

[@vovagreen7414]

полностью согласен..у меня точно та же история!

[@Mr.Goldbar]

the Meteor was AMAZING!

[@dam7ri]

I am waiting on one of these (either from Joyo or Hotone) that replicates a Roland Jazz Chorus. That tone is what I I would like in a compact package.

[@frankstetka7206]

Well there is the JC 20 and probably better the 22 however that is not inexpensive for what it is and probably needs modification for speaker out if you wanted to use as a head unit.

[@chunk4funk]

... meetOR, that's spot on .. the way it growls the low end at clarity and sustenance .. the volume .. I might be sold.

[@Quante1123]

The guy who plays for Helene Fischer is a wicked player, most of you will know him as a certain Danish fellow for a certain british music store...

[@erlannderrantem6972]

Quincey Van Den Berg pete plays for Helene Fischer?

[@BigEdWo]

he does.

[@WashbearAlert]

That is crazy!

[@Kellerkind80]

How depressing to end up playing for Helene Fischer lol

[@gerryjamesedwards1227]

I'm sure Pete is depressed as hell to be working.... what?? You do realise that you only get to be super picky about who you do session/tour work if you don't mind not working very much, right?

[@Kcducttaper1]

My goodness, that purple Framous (Meteor) is probably the prettiest guitar I've ever seen! Just gorgeous!!!

[@jwelliott74]

I am much more intrigued about these as a market/product sector after hearing that you were actually involved in the development. Pretty cool 😎

[@TroyNaumu808]

i love the banter. I love the Joyo baby amps They are well made and sound great. I own a lot of Joyo products.

[@bwoods1987]

First off.. I love your videos. Since discovering Joyo I always watch your reviews on the pedals before I buy them and they’re accurate. Getting the zoMBie tomorrow!

[@robertclarkguitar]

That studio you have no doubt has a huge value. What I'd give to fly out just to write an atmospheric blues album with you. Love the show man. Even more your love for animals. Cheers from USA

[@ArielsSmartyPants]

Meteor for me, it's got it all.

[@johnmarkelewicz5495]

These amps sound amazing. I would consider having one. I agree with Henning about using your pinky finger, I was taught that many, many years ago!

[@mattgilbert7347]

I wasn't. And now it's too late. I'm "tri-digital".

[@karoline.972]

Wow! Those amps sound great!! I had high expectations, but I was not disappointed.

[@FURAPANZA]

I play mostly metal and the zombie really has a more than decent tone, even if compared with some higher price range competition. To me, the unfortunate thing is that whenever you have to switch channels with your hands it becomes a single channel amp in a live contest... since I need both channels It doesn't meet my needs. Still, great line of products, especially for the price range!

[@drewmcdowell1622]

But, with 100dB speakers in a 4x12 you would have a 106dB cab at 1W, so you would be around 121dB at full volume. You would only gain 6-9 or so dB with a 100W head. 121dB should definitely be enough for most applications.

[@alecmullaney7957]

For every 3db, the loudness is doubled.

[@marcguerao2]

MAAAAN I love this videos Bought the meteOR cz Im really into Jim Root style. I tryed it on my 2x12 orange speaker and it's so loud for the size For me it needs a bit of punch on low but with an overdrive I have enough and more Definetly better than my old Line 6 spider IV xD

[@phillipgohorns]

The Tone knob on the Zombie should say "slayer" at 7 and "pantera" at 5

[@TonyHawkTuah]

The Jackmann is Huge ! (Ok, not funny !)

[@jesse_cole]

These guys are GEEEEEEEEEKS.

[@IllusionaryFuneral]

Jesse Cole So are we when it comes to guitar gear. That’s why we’re here.

[@bassfishingwiththeantichri2921]

Jesse Cole - Vey ah luvahs.

[@ZagrasNixillis]

Geeks rule dood

[@cw5059]

That Jackman really captures the JCM 2nd harmonic. Really nice practice amps for the money, the Zombie nails that Boogie sound too.

[@ThiagoRochaA1]

Meteor sounds ACE!! So cool this review with Kris and Kiana.

[@Superjet113]

Bantamp is a brilliant name Henning, good double pun on words, seriously nice job. You should of helped them when they named the Ironman series mini pedals..lol

[@RulgertGhostalker]

20watts into 2 x ( 15watt, parallel 15ohm), Celestion Blue @ 100db 1w/1m each = 100 + 3 (2x12) + 13 ( 20 watts ) = 116db 1w/1m = just fine for PA-less rehearsal, *if your cabinet is hot enough*

[@JimijaymesProductions]

Henning I definately agree with the pinky thing, with people who say it isnt strong enough....play enough and it gets stronger. Using your pinky allows you to bend with the strength of you hand and still have that pinky there to stretch higher. That said learning to strenthen all your fingers and then play how you like. I use my thumb for barre chords most of the times which is 'incorrect' but allows me to do things on the higher strings I can with a traditional barre.

[@TroyNaumu808]

Kiana is awesome.

[@linusheeda]

What is the best way to connect the amp to an interface (best sound)? Headphone out or with a power attenuator (like the Harley Benton PA-100)

[@moribnd]

Thank you for making this video! It is surprising to learn that one can buy a low-priced tube amp for home practice with good tone.

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

I believe these are solid state, no tubes.

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

Self correction. They are SS power amp section but with a single 12AX7 in the pre-amp. I don't think they mentioned anything about that in the video.

[@ja7941]

I find myself coming to this channel more then others for info about products

[@RulgertGhostalker]

if you want speaker cone modes, go amp wattage x 1.5 for your cabinet wattage total. get your impedance wiring right, and do the math, and you can get by on 15 to 20 watts with the right cabinet.

[@ragingskeptic9753]

I just purchased the Joyo Zombie II, and I plan to swap the 12 AX7 with a Mesa Boogie SPAX7-A tube. I'm looking forward to running this through a 2x12 cab with an array of effects.

[@stoneysdead689]

So- how did it turn out?

[@ragingskeptic9753]

@@stoneysdead689 It didn't have the power to push the cab, so I sold it.

[@stoneysdead689]

@@ragingskeptic9753 Ah- shame, I wondered what the tube swap would do. Bet it would've sounded great with the right speakers. What did you end up with- if you don't mind me asking?

[@ragingskeptic9753]

@@stoneysdead689 EVH 5150 III Stealth. It chops like Paul Bunyan. Also got a Randall RG1503 H, a Peavy Valve King 100, and a Blackstar ID:60 TVP. All fine amps in their own right.

[@stoneysdead689]

@@ragingskeptic9753 Wow- nice collection.

[@JStromb]

A Jackman on its way thanks to this video! And yes, i used your link;)

[@indigos290]

I gig and rehearse with my jackman ii. Definitely loud enough

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

That thing is rad!!

[@EytschPi42]

which one? ah, who cares... I get you all four!

[@Fishtank186k]

I’m assuming you mean the zombie... I agree

[@mofomartianp]

@@Fishtank186k Meteor ftw ;)

[@BoyAditya]

come on, man ... play that explorer ....

[@guitarFlownimo]

Boy Aditya yes,pleeeeeease

[@AtacamaHumanoid]

BLUEJAY - 10:39 JACKMAN - 19:05 METEOR - 30:56 ZOMBIE - 39:54

[@markvalentine6057]

....WELL DONE,....missing dinner, this is so compelling,...pay attention newbies, a guitar history tone lesson, unintentionally....

[@kedduff1814]

Are we hearing the difference in the amps or the guitars? When A/B comparisons don’t change your equipment/ guitars or pedals. Keep everything 1-1

[@elliotjgc]

Are you still planning to do a review of the harley benton 7 and 8 string guitars?

[@Brutuscomedy]

Sounds better than digital profiling imo (and no latency!)

[@CTSmerv]

what if you run the preamp section from the Bantamps into the power amp section of a larger amp via the effects loops (SEND from Bantamp to RETURN of other amp) to get more wattage to drive a full cab?

[@williamroyturney3012]

The meteor has the 70's sound Amp.

[@jackmckee8196]

One of your funniest videos I’ve seen. Thank you!

[@cropster92]

Either the Meteor sounds incredible or it just fits perfectly to the Framus Panthera.

[@paveltalatay2629]

Are you sure it's not Blues Junior? =)

[@idanshahar]

yey this is gonna make time fly in my last hour of work! :)

[@mjr2470]

ahhhh. That Framus guitar is a work of art to me.❤❤❤

[@noah211089]

i just wann to say: fuck yes, one hour Video :D i will watch it in 5 hours, wen my wife is asleep.

[@MrSteney]

Pretty impressive tones for the price. That Harley Benton SC-550 looks killer too.

[@tbone9347]

I used my Atomic in a live band setting at a place called The Blind Tiger. I disconnected the speaker from my big amp and pushed it with the Atomic. You can see and hear it over on the videos page on my youtube channel.

[@MegaBeartrap]

This clip earned you back one of your 'heavier' metal subscribers :).

[@schabbnur]

I do not really unterstand the difference between these models? Can someone please explain it to me? is one for blues, one for metal etc? and can I use headphones without a cabinet? thanks for answers :)

[@svalentine1992]

schabbnur I'd love to know as well!

[@behemothokun]

schabbnur these are basically built to sound like certain amps. The capital letters in the name give some hints. Like JaCkMan = JCM 800 or the AtomiC = AC 30. But basically, yeah,since the are voiced differently they are meant for specific genres. With all amps, the should almost all be versatile enough to cover multiple genres of music.

[@caputmundi2382]

zoMBie for mesa boogie.

[@endoffate5475]

These lil things sounds great!

[@santiagojimenezortiz7865]

If you accept suggestions: metal is not only Djent and eight strings. I would appreciate some classic metal or other styles in your reviews, but not only djent or whatever. Apart from that, your videos are awesome! Congrats and danke schon

[@nlmal4]

Hi EytschPi42 I just order the BJ and the cabinet G112 from Thomann for less than € 280. So I will give you my view. Thank you for video and inspiration. All the amp's have a great sound.

[@RJW14]

Tbh the original of SCOM is without le pinkey. and for me it really is smoother if I don't use it. It really becomes a "walking the hand" kind of riff then because your left hand flows with it. Otherwise I do try to actively use the pinky everywhere tho. just cause it's better on a lot of levels.

[@Mr.Goldbar]

i hope Thomann can ship a Bantamp Meteor+Harley Benton Vintage30 1x12 cab to Israel

[@utubehound69]

What about a bass amp version? I'm not a bass player but I could use a lil bass amp.

[@danielgalanti2166]

The different size bones produce different tone....no joke. It is small but some people can tell which finger is fretting the note. Violin players are more in tune with this.

[@likeanuuk6612]

i wish you tested a distortion pedal on the clean bluejay amp

[@Mr.Goldbar]

i think the MeteOR should be called the ValKyrie or the VizaRD or maybe the VeSpa instead of the MeteOR ValKyrie= VK Victory Kraken VizaRD= VRD Victory RD1 VeSpa= VS Victory Sherrif because it sounds more like a Victory amp than an Orange amp

[@Escapism7133]

Do you bend up with your pinkie/little finger? Because, I believe that's the reason a lot of guitarist get in the habit of not using it sometimes.

[@mattgilbert7347]

Nah, mine is just screwed.

[@GearreportdotCom]

Thanks for this comprehensive rundown. I'm thinking of selling my Peavey 6505 Piranha to get one of these. But I can't decide which one. LoL

[@MrPinkStrat]

How much stuff in your Room have you Bought ...& how much has been given Free ? Because you are getting close to being a Small Music Store with that amount in your Room

[@chestcrush]

So the question is Zombie or Micro Dark?

[@RobbDizzl]

Danish Pete plays for Helene Fischer! I almost shat myself when I saw him on TV. 😂

[@BatFan1]

the Meteor definitely has that "kunk kunk" that reminds me of Petrucci's demo of the MB mark 5:25 that has "that" sound. it's focus and tight but has girth (that's what she said) Awesome sounding amp

[@kmanick107]

So I've been looking for something to use as a back up in case my Splawn ever died on me at a gig , which amp did you think was a better "Marshally" amp the Jackman or the Meteor? they both sounded great to me. ***** Edit just took delivery of a Jackman II XL, wow what a great practice amp and plenty loud enough to use as a back up*** I may need to grab a Zombie II as well so I have a little mini recto in the house to noodle on ***Edit and one week later and I returned it. I used it at practice and at band volume it just didn't cut it.***

[@jazznotes3802]

You could of used it, using another amps power-section as a slave. (Out the fx send into the others return) or run them into the Orange Pedal Baby SS Power-amp.

[@JimijaymesProductions]

When you get to try the Atomic please play it with actual single coils (The Framus Idolmaker would be fine for the strat stuff) and maybe through something that isnt a 4x12 like a vox style cab even if just for a second.

[@jws1272]

11:00.......Henning's making chords with Kris that even the best transcriber would say, "I give up......"

[@shughy1]

Hard to decide when you have effects running into it, so people aren't just hearing the amp, great reviews but would prefer to hear just the amp to know what I am buying exactly 👍

[@phillipgohorns]

What a great idea. No need to stack Marshall, EVH and Mesa 100 watt heads in your guitar room anymore LOL.

[@GearreportdotCom]

BTW... you wore me down on the whole click the thumbs-up thing at the end. You are welcome.

[@Superjet113]

Have you ever demo'ed the Engl Ironball before Henning? I went through a lot of 15-25 watt heads before I settled on the Ironball. I love that head(thats what she said). :)

[@orryfishburne5326]

I really don’t know if I want the BlueJay, JaCkMan II, or the ZoMBie II. I pretty much only play clean so that BlueJay is calling my name, the JaCkMan sounds fantastic, and the zoMBie is calling to me to add a high gain tone to my tone arsenal. I own a Egnater Tweaker 40 Combo which has a switch to toggle between Fender, Vox, and Marshall inspired tones in its tone stack, and I have a Roland JC40 for those super clean solid state tones. The zoMBie would add more tonal possibilities and it also has a decent clean channel to suit my normal playing style. Maybe I will just buy them all. Lol. I hope Thomman still ships to USA for cabs so I can buy a Harley Benton cab for one of these bad boys.

[@bloozerd]

I FUKKEN Love you guys...!...So entertaining...!!!

[@0riole11]

Are they loud enough to gig with, well had one on a festival stage with 15K people in a 4 piece with Hammond, Bass and Drums and it held it's own with a 1 x 12 Jensen. Great fly-in-fly-out amp, light and cheap with a great sound.

[@jeromeclemente3672]

Just mic up your speaker cab and you're good to go.

[@inakibiteri3205]

After playing Sweet Child of mine with the pinky for many years, I realized it is easier and even sounds better without it : \

[@scriptureexamined4664]

0:05 Andy Timmons's Electric Gypsy...

[@jp2503]

That Framus idolmaker is gorgeous! I've never seen one before.

[@stephane406]

Not for recording ? Wouldn't it be usable with a torpedo cab with good results ?

[@lpacheco690]

As long as she on your video I will continue watching your Channel. Lol but no really I enjoyed watching your videos good job

[@carrypaul]

What if I were to upgrade 12xA7 tube to a high end 12Ax7 tube like a 'Golden Lion'' or some thing? Would the amp have a higher quality tone like a tube amp would if one replaced cheaper tubes with expensive tubes?

[@FroL_Onn]

What a great video! Watching it for the second time! I think I want one of those!) Will you do an update video for the bantamp ii?

[@deewing6439]

u cant go small and awesome .... but guys most of the best amps are now mini or "lunchbox" yea not in the joyo price bracket .... but something like the victory kraten or sheriff really rock hard .... evh and peavy done the 5150 mini and 6165 mini ... so thats metal coverd lol .... and marshall done 20 watt versions of the jmc and plexi mini..ish heads lol .... and that fender blues jr is fairly small to start with and rocks hard .... so not saying the joyo's dont have good amps but there are options ... lol

[@NicJohnson-rm1oi]

that was some sick playing

[@a.j.garrett9639]

I love that guitar!

[@caputmundi2382]

Is the zombie good?For high gain, dropped tuned-stuff.??Or better spend the money on a good pedal?Any expierence someboby?

[@elonmush4793]

HP should not be allowed to have any say in design, naming or branding... my god, are these Chinese companies unable to find any design people with a sense of taste?

[@EytschPi42]

I'll gladly hand over that job to you... you seem to have a much better handle on that!

[@janminor1172]

The Bluejay seems interesting for recording, I like good clean sounds. Problem is I cannot mike an amp here and the torpedo studio or live is too expensive (and just silly to use it with a 150€ amp...). I'm having high hopes for the new Torpedo captor which seems reasonably priced. I hope Henning will do a review of it when it's available!

[@endrizo]

dont use pedals...show amps sounds.

[@jcmangan]

How true.

[@nosir5596]

They clearly said when they were turning the pedals on and off and a review that gives an idea of how an amp responds to an OD boost is more useful than one that doesn't.

[@brianjohnson9802]

What are those adorable little animals at the end? Ferrets or something?

[@Laurence-TD]

That Zombie . I consider buying one . I don't really need it but that is an amp to have .

[@ferna182]

these things are great as backup amps as well... they occupy no space at all, weight nothing, are dirt cheap and will most likely save your ass in a pinch.

[@ledjon]

They don't demo it here but the firebrand (fireball clone) is the best IMO.

[@linusheeda]

In German: Dieses Video ist schuld, dass ich Deinen Kanal abonniere. Bin gespannt wie es weiter geht 😂😂👍🏻👍🏻 In English: This video is to blame for me subscribing to your channel. I'm curious what will happen next 😂😂👍🏻👍🏻

[@keschgelb]

Is it possible, to go from the fx send of the zombie to the fx return of another (tube) amp? To use the power section of the tube amp? Thanks for a short reply, Henning!!

[@dainiusvysniauskas2049]

If I remember right it was done with Orange, so should be possible.

[@tuomashelin555]

Kris played a lick from Young Marble Giants at the beginning! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqnSk2yqgbdkbtU