JOYO MA-10B 10w Portable Bass Amp: Why I Bought It (Not Sponsored)

You may have seen these around and wondered why you'd ever want one if you had, say, a 500W bass amp from say, Hartke. Well, in this video I'll explain why I sprang for the JOYO MA-10B portable bass amp. I bought it used, which is a key detail.
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[@BassedInVegas]

I’m a lifetime pro working bass player I have this exact little amp and love it, it’s a great great portable practice amp that sounds great for its intended purpose. When I’m practicing or learning songs for gigs I just pop this little amp on my computer table and it works great, with or without headphones being used. I bought it new a few months ago on Amazon for around $50 and couldn’t be happier with the purchase. On a side note my gigging amps are all Hartke gear with 4 and 5 string bass’s. As a lifelong pro player this is one of the best most convenient practice amps I’ve ever purchased, I always use the clean sound and never use the overdrive.

[@the_real_cansin]

This little amp is not a joke. I highly recommend to anyone who looks for a mobile solution. Volume is more than enough for practicing, tone is really good, it is visually satisfying and very lightweight.

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

No question. Some days I miss having it handy when I just want to plug in where I happen to be rather than at my Hartke amp or my desk. I'm really not seeing much else out there (on Amazon) that is comparable for less.

[@musicmesse1]

It’s a great practice amp. Not loud, no low bass, so no vibrating the walls and the neighbours. Put the amp close to you, a P bass with little distortion (or more) will sound great. A clean bass will have nice midlows. An active bass sound ok too. Use it too with my acoustic bass, at least I can be heard next to a dreadnaught. Guitars will tend to sound a bit jazzy, warm if you like. You can play guitar or bass via a multi-effect that you plug in aux. Or just play backing stuff on aux. Got a cheap ukelele strap to connect to the two sidescrews. Got mine new for €32, a year ago. Enjoy that thing! For more noise with different bands and rehearsals I use a markbass, a swr and an old fender 100W anyway.

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

Pretty much my feeling about it too. It's great for "grab n go" practice around the house.

[@DaveInCanada081]

7:30 he starts to play the amp

[@bestlaidplans4511]

You're a gentleman and a scholar.

[@RICKRATT1]

You didn't NEED another amp, you DESERVED another amp!

[@lukeyduke79]

I've got one of these, it's plenty loud for practicing, the trick is raising the gain, if you have it low, doesn't matter where you set the volume it will sound quiet. I recommend it if you're looking for a easy little practice amp. You do have to use batteries though if you want to avoid nasty hissing.

[@grp4l]

’ve got an Ashdown Tourbus 10w bass amp. Excellent for practice and for small venues. Better made than most others. It is ideal for my U-Bass and handles the bass frequencies well. Mains powered rather than battery and performs well

[@brianpinzon2589]

Thanks budd this is what I needed to know about the amp

[@overnightguitarist5063]

99 subscribers...I'm number 100...congrats!! Just subscribed...welcome to the 100 club 🎸

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

Thanks a ton! We appreciate your support. 🙏

[@SamuraiGuy]

@@mysideoftheroom1576 Now I think you can get a custom URL for your channel!

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

Ooh! I forgot that was a thing, thanks for the reminder!

[@ReikaTAKANO]

Thanks for the review! I've just ordered this since it's half the price of an amplug here in the other side of the globe. Just started out and I need something cheap while saving up for a nicer one

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

It's definitely nice for around the house.

[@markdelapaz5573]

An issue I have with your assessment: you used rechargeable batteries. The voltage on most rechargeable batteries is 1.2 volts rather than the 1.5 of alkaline batteries. If you’re using NiCd or NiMH batteries, the amp will be seriously underpowered because it will be trying to operate at 7.2V instead of 9V. Also, the above batteries have lower power density, and so can’t put out the same current as alkaline. That would seem to be the problem with your volume output. Other reviewers using a 9V power supply or alkaline batteries don’t report the same problems with volume you’re having.

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

Interesting. I'll try the power cord tonight or tomorrow and see if it makes an appreciable difference. However, I don't consider the lower volume of the amp to be a "problem" in an apartment. If I want to shake the building, I've got the Hartke.

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

Update: I used the power cord and a passive bass, and... no appreciable difference in the volume level vs with (rechargeable) batteries. Not that 10W should shake an arena anyway, but just checking.

[@markdelapaz5573]

@@mysideoftheroom1576 That's very helpful. Thanks!

[@MeneerHerculePoirot]

Busking is the way I make part of my living. Took me 2 years to sort out my rig. This is it: AGA 20w vocal/gtr VOX 3w mini vocal/guitar Roland MC Bass RX All have 9v DC converters...rarely use them. The AGA uses 8 AA VOX and Roland use 6 AA each. Have 2 sets of rechargeables for each amp. Total of 40. 4-6 hours per set before recharging. Always have a fully charged set on deck. My 6+12 sring acoustic guitars and 2 pedals all use 9v rechargeables. 2 generic 20.00 dynamic mics. Not that much different from an SM58 or 57 to make a difference. Boss TU-2 tuner(also use as a kill switch to change guitars) Boss 7 band bass eq. I use the eq for mandolin. Works a bomb. 👍 Assorted 9m patch cords 2 6" jumpers, 2 6m Xlr/xlr, 2 5m xlr/1/4" cords. 2 Universal guitar stands and a mandolin hanger. 10m extension cord and a 6 slot gang box. Also, a Swirlygig. Got one for Christmas. 👌 We play classic blues, country and some rock. Probably 1000 NZD invested over 2 years. 4 different partners. I play guitars, bass and mandolin. One partner plays harp, flute, bass and guitar. One plays just harp. 2 students who both are learning guitar and bass. So, I'm out 3-4 days per week 3-4 hours per. The kids have improved dramatically in just a couple months. The investment has paid for itself 3-4 times over. The first time busking with my students we did 300.00 in 4 hours. They were chuffed and super motivated afterwards. Pretty awesome. lol Thanks for letting me bang on about all this. Cheers from New Zealand 🇳🇿 🎶🎤🥄🎸🎙🎵 The upshot is that I've never noticed any volume drop from using rechargeables. I keep a set of alkaline on hand just in case, but have never used them. Have used the amps with the converters, too. Again, no appreciable difference in volume or fidelity that I noticed. I've been singing/playing/engineering and teaching for 35 years, so I've got a pretty good ear. These little amps are made for being heard above traffic and warming up before gigs.

[@admaser]

What are you using to connect your bass wireless? How much and how well it works?? Would you recommend it?

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

In this video I'm using the 2.4 Ghz set from Getaria. I gave since upgraded to the 5.8 Ghz set (same company). No complaints after upgrading!

[@charlespalmerii4299]

picking up New for 50 thanks for the video :)

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

Happy to be of service!

[@kungpuk5186]

Payed under $40 new.

[@kaikeafernando8232]

got one for my BatKing Ubass🔥

[@donnar278]

I was hoping you'd discuss the type of wireless devices that are compatable to this. What do you have plugged into your bass, and also what did you plug into the top of the amp?

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

I use a Getaria wireless system. Check my video list for more details about it. In case you're asking if this amp has built in Bluetooth, it doesn't.

[@TirelessG]

Great video. So, do you recomend it for practice? Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

With the understanding that I don't have the amp anymore, it was useful for home practice for those times I "just" wanted to hear the bass tones without headphones or using my Hartke amp. Hello from Florida USA!

[@superzombie6024]

Excellent review 👍

[@charynvillalobos3125]

For How long would the batteries work? I would like to have one of these to play my acoustic bass on outdoor gigs alongside other acoustic instruments

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

Honestly, I have no idea. I don't have the amp anymore. It's generally good practice to bring extra batteries just in case.

[@qwerwerterytrtyutyuiyuiouiop]

Would this be suitable for busking. My friend needs a battery-powered lightweight amp for playing bass on the street. It doesn't need a ton of volume, but some oomf is nevertheless needed.

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

It would have to be a relatively quiet street.

[@qwerwerterytrtyutyuiyuiouiop]

​@@mysideoftheroom1576 Thanks for the reply. Thinking of getting her a Blackstar Blackfly Bass with the second cabinet now. Hmmm...

[@gwugluud]

A post about a mini bass amp in which the amp is actually played..??? *I’M COMING TO JOIN YOU, ELIZABETH*

[@maximilan1502]

I have this one but I think it sounds better with battery than power plug, I don't know why

[@mizoboe6193]

Hey man! this video is about a year ago but Im hoping u still reply. I got the JOYO MA-10A, the acoustic version. I cant get any sound from my guitar into the amp speakers. Was hoping youd have some input, since I imagine these two amps to be similar enough

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

What kind of guitar are you plugging in?

[@mizoboe6193]

@@mysideoftheroom1576 ive got a breedlove, acoustic-electric hybrid. after fooling around a bit I managed to make it work, i genuinely thought my amp was broken for the first bit

[@jocefianrama]

Check your battery. The one inside the guitar.

[@le3lo.u224]

Hi, do you have cheap ( same price range as this mini amp ) recommendations for speaker that I could use to play my bass through a di pedal ?

[@Csartreweghhgf]

That's not really how a DI works, a DI is to plug into a mixer or PA aka the thing the mics usually goes into. You need an amp to play through a speaker.

[@Justus8]

€39 new on Thomann. I'm going to buy it along with a U-Bass, because it's so portable

[@charlesp9888]

How does it sound opposed to the Blackstar fly 3 ,6watt stack?

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

I have no idea, but it’s 4 watts more than you’re describing, so there’s that.

[@latenight5865]

From my own experience, JOYO is louder with more bass-like sounds than fly3, which looks way better.

[@charlesp9888]

@@latenight5865 I actually bought the fly 3 before any replies. You were right on , if you like distortion it is a great little amp. The clean tone is disappointing and not worth the money. For a few dollars more I bought an Ashdown 15 Jr . It’s small, light and , fits under my desk and sounds good . It could use a little more bottom end.

[@Fokan44]

Would you hear the bass if you were to jam outside with one or two accoustic instruments?

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

Theoretically, yes. (I don't have the amp anymore, but other people who do have used it outside and liked it.)

[@cristiangongola8138]

Thank you! This is helpful!

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

Happy to be of service 🙂

[@JoeIsOut2lunch]

I have an acoustic bass and we all know that acoustic bases cannot play side-by-side unplugged with guitars. I was looking into this for that kind of situation… just get a little bit more volume you know?

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

Seems legit?

[@giljusino]

I bought a tiny Rolen bass amp for the same reason.

[@gran86251]

Been looking for a portable amp to do caroling this year….this just might do the trick for acoustic and electric

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

They make a guitar version, if that's what you mean. Otherwise, sure... you can't beat the portability!

[@aperspectivefrommohammadnassar]

Does it work well with a normal electric guitar?

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

I doubt it, purely because they also make these for guitars.

[@taproot-jt6pg]

they have guitar version of this amp, it named joyo ma-10e, i think it will work better

[@kingjerico]

hello! nice video. can you use this amp for keyboard as well?

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

It's possible... but they make a guitar version that should have a wider dynamic range. Much depends on why you'd want an amp that puts out a few watts more than most on-board speakers (for those keyboards that have them).

[@trome3572]

Great video man. I appreciate you not cutting the product any slack, makes me trust the review more. I see you are using a wireless cable but does it come with cables? If so do they suck? If not do you have any cheap recommendations?

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

I bought it used so it only came with a power cord. Amazon has loads of cheap cables, I don't have any specific recommendations there, sorry!

[@minhthanhdang8409]

Does the amp noisy at high volume?

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

No, it’s not a loud amp.

[@minhthanhdang8409]

@@mysideoftheroom1576 i mean if u crank the volume does it sound bad?

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

It's not "crankable". If you turn on the overdrive channel then yes, I think it sounds bad but it's not super loud.

[@zqxca1980]

Dose it work with electric guitar??

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

Theoretically yes, but they make a guitar one for about the same price (last I ever checked).

[@ladoulis612]

room tour???

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

???

[@handybunny]

I have one and find it useless. It’s so quiet that I’d just as soon play unplugged altogether.

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

Yeah, valid. I sold mine off a long time ago

[@curtrod]

7:21

[@keithclark486]

Bought one ' wasn't really impressed with it, I dropped it in the parking lot and some idiot came along and ran over it. It's made cheap and didn't work after that. I ended up replacing it with the blackstar fly- 3 which isn't loud enough ' So I ended taking a 5 gallon bucket and laying it on its side and stuck the Amp inside and was amazed how much louder the volume was.

[@devlintaylor9520]

wait " I dropped it in the parking lot and some idiot came along and ran over it. It's made cheap and didn't work after that" what amp would work after that!?!?!?!

[@derekec]

Think this would vie for the Funniest KZbin Comments award. It might only come in second to "Not impressed, I shot it with my 10guage and it never worked right afterwards"

[@devlintaylor9520]

@@derekec lmao ikr

[@derekec]

@Devlin Taylor I think he's confusing it with the old Timex commercials.

[@dachanist]

You wouldn't pay $60 for it but you would be happy to pay $30 and make a 16 minute video for it?

[@mysideoftheroom1576]

And I sold it for $20.