This Sounds Way Too Good for an Affordable Amplifier! Joyo BantAmP XL Tweedy Review

[@intheblues]

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[@ivonsmith2024]

Im in Malaysia for 15 years now - but my daughter lives in Australia & she bought this for me for my las tbirthday - its real kickass with a great shapable tone and very versatile- it forces you kind of learn to tweak guitar volume & tone - which everyone should anyways! Its a great amp - cheap & light weight - and nice honest review! thank you

[@rnegtr]

I own a Jackman xl (JCM800 version) and had the original version as well. It’s one of the best sounding amps I’ve ever played thru and comes closer to my old Marshalls than almost any other amp I’ve used. I’ve used it in band practices and gigged with it. Just a wonderful little amp. Remember that it gets the more power thru an 8 ohm cab over a 16 but is still plenty loud. Thanks for this review.

[@baabaabaa-yp2jh]

Bet it looks great on top of a 4 X 12!! I've got enough amps as it is, but this on top of a 1x10 or 12 in the lounge wd make a bit of room (& way more sense!).

[@baabaabaa-yp2jh]

@@danejames7098 Does it go alright mate? I've got 3 fkn amps in the lounge room & it's just getting stupid. I shd get something smaller.

[@Expedient_Mensch]

@@baabaabaa-yp2jh and then you will have four amps in the lounge room. You know, we never get rid of the old stuff.....

[@KoolKatDave]

Shane, thank you for showing the clean channel full up! I like having a little crunch there. EVERY other You Tube review has the guy showing the clean channel for two seconds up to noon then immediately jumping to the OD channel, and I’m like WTF?!

[@shanewalton8888]

An amp where there foot switch is not sold separately? There is a God!

[@intheblues]

This is a killer little amp. I had Ric over to test it the other day. There's a shot video coming up of him blasting it through the Marshall 2x12 cab. Crazy stuff :)

[@chrisgmurray3622]

For sure!!

[@mattdevol3339]

Shane, I’m happy to see you still have that Hagerman Amp on your shelf. I purchased the half watt Hagerman Amp and it can easily drive my 1x12 Vintage 30 cabinet just fine. I love that little thing! Looking to buy another, but in a wood case like yours.

[@stevengators]

You funny🤣

[@justinwood3278]

Is it pretty loud, thanks for the review and awesome playing.

[@DaringDan]

I really liked what I was hearing and decided to guess on price before looking it up and thought it was gonna be like $500 US. Was shocked to see I could get one new for under $200. That's amazing.

[@mrgrogfather]

Shane, a great demo. I have combined a Tweedy and a Jackman into a DIY cab with 4 x 10" Celestion speakers. With a ABY peddle, an EQ and a couple of micro effect peddles, has given me tone versatility with health benefits for my 66 year old back. Again, great demo! Cheers.

[@yijiancai1651]

I always like Joyo more than many other companies in China that are doing guitar effects. Nowadays so many of them are focusing more on the digital, tech-feel stuff(and they have great products), but only Joyo have kept the original aspiration for guitar players: affordable tube amps, simple functioning pedals that are just true to the sound.

[@Anjohl]

These aren't tube amps tho.

[@SHertzog-e6d]

​@@Anjohlhas a 12ax7 in the preamp section

[@Timbotao]

I really like the way you break down all the sounds, showing where you've dialled it, and also on the guitar... Your explanation and breakdown, and demo of the amps capability is great Shane! I've been looking at this amp as basic guitar amp with a vintage speaker box for jam guitar setup (as a bassplayer lol)

[@jeffoefelein2812]

Joyo produces a lot of amps that sound amazing. This series of amps are really great and sound awesome.

[@danielsgrunge]

I can't believe they're gonna make me buy every single one of these cause they are all so awesome

[@isaiahfurrow7414]

Awesome riffs, watched/listened while doing some chores and now i really wanna look this lil thing up... and now i also.wamma watch more reviews just to hear more jams while i do laundry... Cheer

[@SirLoinMagroin]

Got the Joyo DC-15. Gotta' say it rocks. Plus, it has 9 amp settings, decent effects, looper, and drum patterns. Looper does not sync with drums however. It does get a decent loud clean besides all the other amp selections and the battery lasts a whole gig plus. Very nice power with good full range speaker response. This is a Cafe guitarist/singer dream come true. All at less than one square foot. Had no troubles with a Tele, Strat, SG, LP, PRS, Schecter, Ibanez, Yamaha, Carter Classic, Sawtooth, etc. Cheers.

[@orryfishburne5326]

It amazing me how good the Joyo Bantamp amps sound. Ive been curious about them for years now, but never bought one to check them out for myself. The Jackman II, Tweedy, and Zombie II are all really cool. I hope they expand their v2's to get the Atomic in the mix as well

[@jcugnoni]

Really great tone in there. Reminds me of the Joyo American Sound pedal into small power amp. Thanks for this excellent demo!

[@陈杨-x7b]

这个箱头我买来在卧室里练的，用了一年了，性价比真心高，电子管的味道也有，非常nice！🥰🥰🥰

[@KennethKassabian]

What the heck have they been selling us all these years? This is amazing Great video.

[@RandyFricke]

Nice jam track Shane. Very smooth. I have a JaCMan II and a Blue Jay. I have them mounted right on the pedal board.

[@daveycrockett9447]

Shane- You are one hell of a salesman!!! I want one of these!!

[@edwardmackinnon2685]

Love joyos stuff - got the 2x12 Joyo cab powered by joyo bluejay and zombie (each side) and sounds rad! Got the 2x12 cab after watching your review Shane - zero regrets!

[@quiksilver78]

These amps have made the rounds for quite a few years now and while they do sound great (I'm a fan of the Blues Junior, and AC30 models) I think Joyo needs to re-release these in pedal format, tube and all. I think they can do it. I mean, the top part of the mini amp is nothing more than to house a 12AX7 tube upright. There's no need for that, I am sure they can figure out how to house it horizontally and turn this amp into a pedal format. Sounds great, though!

[@gazb2069]

Good idea, this sounds similar to the american sound pedal , which is really good but if it had a tube it would be phenomenal

[@jimcastile1905]

"this is how it sounds on both pickups on my telecaster clean" -proceeds to play dirty. lmfao

[@TrainwreckNC]

I gig with this and jackman. And the cab I have all kinds of Tube amps, Vintage Boogies, Marshall's and more. I haven't played one of them live and over a year. Especially with going to in ear monitors these rigs are amazing. I'm also an Osiamo artist, I never thought in my wildest dreams that this would become my main rig. But it's a beast

[@DMSProduktions]

What is Osiamo?

[@baabaabaa-yp2jh]

Yeah, what's an Osiamo mate!?!

[@DMSProduktions]

@@baabaabaa-yp2jh I agree!

[@loudtim265]

Dang that is killer. What a little beast. I loved the first line but this is a whole new game.

[@Deadman327]

I've had the Tweety in my cart on amazon for about a month now. Getting back into playing after about 8 years. But I made the decision for the Blues Deluxe Reissue. Going to install a Swamp Thang speaker when it arrives tomorrow after watching your video Texas Heat vr Swamp Thang.. But the tweety is a great option for sure. Was really leaning towards it.

[@intheblues]

The Swamp Thang Speaker is an awesome upgrade. I still have that in mine all these years later. You'll find you can way better make use of the EQ on the amp.

[@anthonypanneton923]

Nice. I got one of the Joyo "BlueJay" versions of the little 20W lunchbox amps. The BlueJay is a single channel without overdrive, and I like it. It has gain, tone, and volume knobs (and bright boost switch), but even with the gain all the way up its only barely getting into breakup. Nice amp to use with pedals - which I my usual approach. I paired mine with a Jensen C8R 8" speaker and it sounds good. I tried it with a 12" speaker too but didn't like the sound as much.

[@raygehring]

I didn't think I'd be using the bluetooth option but now I use a lot for practicing mostly because the latency is very low compared to other devices. It is a very useful and solid sounding head. Thankfully you can unscrew the logo faceplate, it's only cosmetic and it looks cleaner w/out it and makes does it lighter.

[@beefyburt]

Love Joyo little amps! The Jackman is so amazing, esp through a Zilla 212 can! Ooof!

[@SterlingSimmons22]

I have the zombie model, and it sounds killer. Very heavy tones, like an expensive metal tube amp

[@cliffdykes1171]

Awesome amp and playing Shane

[@0riole11]

Don't let the size fool you have done festival gigs with the BlueJay with a 1 x 12 Jensen, tone was killer

[@catmandoodoo7903]

I bloody love my Tweedy. Sounds great into my Harley Benton 1x12” with a Jensen C12Q.

[@ChrisFranklyn]

It sounded great. I've love to see it stood on top of a 4x12 stack just for laughs!

[@DMSProduktions]

Oh it would sound BIG! NO laughs needed!

[@moronsmorons8913]

I am using the Bantamp Meteor with the 2x12 Speakers of an old Marshall Valvestate Bi Chorus, which amp section has died, Sound is awesome, better than the original amp. Works great with analog pedals too. I(t also sounds better than modelling stuff, it is more dynamic and has some bite,

[@crimping1]

The great thing about having Bluetooth is if you are at band practice or doing a pub gig you can play music via your phone for people to listen to.

[@googaboogaloo]

I’ve been waiting for this one!

[@jodylowe8476]

I have a Joyo Meteror which has Orange amp tones, supposedly. I play it thru my Orange 12" cab with Celestian Vintage speaker. I really like it. The Tweedy will be my next amp. Im over buying finicky and expensive tube amps.

[@davidwolfe9391]

sounds impressive. although it has a 12ax7 in the preamp, it's output is still solid state and not supposed to be compatible with a captor - x. The manual to the captor x clearly states NOT to be connected to solid state amps.

[@ShijieUK]

Shane I use one with a 4x12 Marshall 8ohm it’s really really loud with good headroom but I use the Marshall one tgd Jackman if you want super clean loud pedal platform the bluejay has it in spades no overdrive a bright and normal but it takes overdrives really well no gain on the amp comes in till very late through the 4x12 I have done hugs to over 500 ppl no issues . Mike Kerr is road manager for stryper he plays on stage with them too he uses one through a 4 x12 and he sounds better than the band using there mesa heads

[@mudcreekblues]

I've been waiting for someone to A/B this amp and the BlueJay, which I have. I use it through a Jet City 212 Eminence loaded closed back cab for deep cleans. Thinking about swapping the tube for a 12AY7 for more clean volume. These BantAmps are such a great deal, I have 3 of them. I just wish Joyo would make more BantBags....very hard to find.

[@ZzzzzzzxxxzzzYZ4]

I was just going to ask him about using a 12AT7! I put those in my Fender combos for more controlled driven sounds - and I put V30's in them, too.

[@TwoBassed]

Sounds just like what I’m looking for! Do they come with all the right notes included, so I sound like that when I play a guitar through it?

[@areitomusic]

Love the Strat... what is it? And do they, or will they make a Bass head like this?

[@markosimonic]

Did you try it with the headphones? What is the sound quality with a good studio headphones? Thanks, great video!

[@clintwhite3021]

Really wanna know also? If the cab sim is as ok as the American Sound I can use it direct

[@Brutuscomedy]

That sounds great especially for under $200. The price surprised me.

[@gavinsolomon2711]

Nice. Would have loved to hear the half stack!

[@clintwhite3021]

Would be fantastic to hear how it would compare to the American Sound pedal!! If only they made these like the Quilter Superblock with a decent cab sim and pedalboard friendly.

[@johnnorth9355]

Good grief £122 UK for a tube amp with effects loop. You youngsters never had it so good !

[@dewil7313]

Those JOYOS are great, I have the Jackman II.

[@Panzersonor1967]

I wonder if they will Ever develop a Hiwatt clone? That would be pretty cool.

[@DMSProduktions]

Nice! BIG improvement! It WOULD sound great thru that Marshall V212!

[@junito1957]

the tweedy sound better then the jackman you cover , awesome! video!!

[@markerf16]

Is there enough headroom in that for living room volumes. I like clean headroom. Yes it sounds great.

[@robbyt.5258]

Hello, Is it possible to use the amplifier with normal 8 ohm Hi Fi speakers? Just practice quietly at home. Greetings

[@poopoo-qz7sw]

Are joyo gonna expand the bantamp line I hope great product 👍

[@intheblues]

Hopefully. I have no idea if they will but it would be great getting a few other options in the lineup.

[@MrMoneyHelper]

It sounds good... but HiFi. It doesn't seem to have the dynamics of an all tube amp with a real speaker. Maybe it was the interface that does that. I'll try to find other demonstrations and compare them before saying this isn't for me.

[@goranpospodinis9819]

Shane can you recommend budget OD or distortion pedal to put in front of Tweedy to get old school heavy metal sound

[@geraldhills41]

I have an ac tone joyo pedal , it's great !

[@akwamarsunzal]

Nice tones but a bit too spanky for my liking! Maybe proper humbuckers would take out that snarle? Yeah, speaker cabs are sure going to make a difference! Great video though Shane

[@brrblack497]

Had a tweedy and loved it but gave it to a friend as a gift.

[@clintwhite3021]

How was the headphone out if you know?

[@Dzika_Astronomia]

Shane, if you were to chose between Joyo Tweedy and VS Audio Blackbird then which would you prefer?

[@justinwood3278]

Is it pretty loud? Thanks for the review.

[@intheblues]

Yep! 20-watts is loud. The better speaker cabinet you run it through, the better the results.

[@justinwood3278]

Thanks man, I'm looking into studying what I need as far as speakers.

[@sdevil7th]

which bantamp from joyo would you say is best for clean tones?

[@DeadmanDance]

How does this hold against a 5E3 in terms of sound (and all things considered of course). Been thinking about getting one as backup

[@MattsHomeStudio]

I'm currently running a Joyo American Sound Pedal into their Cab Box with great results. I'm trying to decide if there would be any advantage in running this instead of the American Sound...

[@intheblues]

Tone wise probably not that much different but this is an amp so you can power any cab you want for jams or gigs.

[@MattsHomeStudio]

Thanks@@intheblues. If it sounds good, it is good right? Thanks for the review, love your channel and your playing.

[@grahamfarley1497]

Hiya Shane I have 2 2x12Cabs- one with two 65 Creamebacks and the other 2x12 with two Vtype speakers - both 16ohm i know i can run them both in parralel to produce 8ohms- but will they still soundas good with the one16 ohm cab miked or unmicked ?cheers buddy

[@CZPavel-c1p]

Interesting innovation, the sound is nice. I like Joyo products and have a lot. Greetings Pavel CZ.

[@CZPavel-c1p]

Thank You👍

[@Newnodrogbob]

Man, that’s great. If I owned a guitar cab, I’d pick this up for sure. I’m thinking it might be worth dropping a few hundred on a nice cab just to run my helix through this little guy…

[@nickdrey1200]

Hey man, if you're not put off by the idea of doing some craft work and using some power tools, look into some videos and articles of people's custom can builds. You can even buy a pre cut cabinet, some have the spot for your speakers pre cut and others do not. Basically you can choose to do a full custom build or just buy a pre fab cabinet and then decide what speakers u want and pop it together. I ended up taking a crack at it and found myself enjoying it way to much lol. I spent a lot of time to make it perfect and then when I would finish one, I'd realize there was something else I could do or add that would be awesome. Here I am, 3 years later, and I have built 22 custom cabs and it's changed my guitar playing lifestyle haha. I still can't believe I get to play real vintage fenders now... because I decided to be a cheap ass and build my own Cab haha

[@Newnodrogbob]

@@nickdrey1200 nice! Some days that sounds like fun. When I do the math, I’m better off buying one than buying the tools/ materials I’d need to make one. Of course, the more you make the better the economy becomes. I can’t see myself building more than one…

[@nickdrey1200]

@@Newnodrogbob lol I understand your sentiment, entirely haha. Prior to the cabs, the last thing I attempted to make from wood was a stool in my 10th grade wood shop and it was a stool in only the most abstract sense haha. So that should kind of outline my level of audacity at just going for it lmao

[@Newnodrogbob]

@@nickdrey1200 hey man, good for you! I’m glad you took the plunge and we’re successful!

[@GibusGang]

I use the joyo atomic and it sounds great.

[@jerryhayden8720]

Awesome!👍

[@lennyslickstunes]

can the signal be sent directly to a pa input bypassing a mixer ?

[@bluesdude1194]

Sounds an interesting little amp, I’m now going to check out the price 😂

[@mikepretorius6350]

Unbelievable 👍

[@m.shannon7838]

Hey Shane. Have you ever tried the Vox MV50? You should grab one and demo it. I've been using the Clean version for a few years now through a 4ohm single 12 inch Jensen speaker...so I get the full 50 watts. It takes pedals quite well. My whole rig-amp and pedals are on one pedalboard.

[@intheblues]

Hi mate, I have tried one but never reviewed one. I'll see if I can give it a go in 2024 :) - Sounds great.

[@jamalabdul2009]

Something worth trying out! 😎🎸

[@beaumas]

Hey Shane, you being someone who plays alot of live gigs, do you think this could keep up with a drummer in a band situation? And do you think this would make a good backup amp if your main amp fails?

[@intheblues]

In most situations the drive channel is loud enough or the clean channel with pedals. The clean channel isn't the loudest out there but it really kicks it up a notch with the drive channel volume when you start pushing the gain a bit.

[@beaumas]

@@intheblues awesome thanks for the insight 👍

[@keithh8661]

Thanks Shane😊

[@josephrutledge343]

Cool Shane 👍

[@jaunianise4172]

Better than the Bluejay ??

[@thomaslthomas1506]

Really sounds good!

[@micPfleAmig]

So cool Thanks bro

[@rudiyantohalim736]

The problem is to find a perfect speaker cab for it

[@peskypesky]

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@crapmalls]

Cute. But you know whats more affordable, using the gear i already have

[@timwhite5562]

LMAO😄 That thing actually sounds great

[@bencheshire]

It sounds great through your other pedals, but it's really not helpful unless we hear it without

[@intheblues]

You did. You skipped it and posted a pointless comment.

[@frankcarter6427]

it's pronounced 'joe -yo', not 'joy -oh' but I agree, they are awesome value.

[@intheblues]

I used to say that, then everyone corrected me 😂🤷🏻‍♂️

[@mr.giggles4995]

@@intheblues damned if ya do, damned if ya don't...

[@DMSProduktions]

WHO said?

[@mshioty]

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[@jaybavet1]

I have the 10 watt joyo battery operated practice amp. Doesnt work with batteries anymore. Nobody can fix it. I dont trust joyo products Chinese

[@godsinbox]

needs a speaker for the review dude. It must be garbage.

[@noel3422]

Nah, just a Bluetooth speaker with ss output lol, whatever.

[@damasterkarej]

I liked your 'old voice' more. Throw this mic away ;)

[@intheblues]

I'm using it for background noise reasons.

[@leehenderson8132]

Why the cheap gear all the time ?

[@FuturoAnacronico]

these are not really good amps at all, they are unreliable, the headroom is very low, and once they fail, they are basically junk cause there's no way to repair them.

[@ZzzzzzzxxxzzzYZ4]

JOYO says on their Amazon page(s): "If you want to practice quietly, use the built in headphone out with speaker emulation." So, I assume no load is needed; as in, no speaker required to operate?