GodBlessTexas Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 It looks like I might be travelling for work, and I was interested in a practice tool to take with me. My main rig is a POD XT Pro into a power amp, but I'm looking at something more compact than lugging around a rack. The Pox XT was the first thing to come to mind, but even used they are a significant investment. Unfortunately I have no experience with the others, but I thought I'd throw these out for feedback. If you have opinions on them or suggestions on other gear, let me know. Pod 2.0 - similar to my pod tonally, but not the same and a bit big. Korg Toneworks Pandora PX4G (guitar) or PX4D (guitar and bass). Behringer v-amp Any other suggestions that I haven't thought of? GBT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 Doesn't satriani use a pandora? Everything I've bought from beringer has been very reliable. I can't say I've ever used anything by POD though. HarmonyCentral would be a good place to get reviews for these items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 I have a Pignose and a Digitech RP50 that I use for messing around. Both run on AA batteries or wall warts. Add 2 cables and you're in business for $150 or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syxxstring Posted December 4, 2005 Report Share Posted December 4, 2005 I bought a M-Audio Black Box and Steinberger. Id highly recomend the black box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haggardguy Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 the little mini marshall stacks that are like 1W and run off batteries, cost you like $50. I dont know how they sound though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnewman Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 They sound about like you'd expect a $50 battery powered amp to sound . Heh. I suppose it's better than nothing. I'd really like to try a Pignose, I hear they're many, many times better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester700 Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 I get great travel use out of my Steinberger spirit ($300-ish) and a Zoom PS-02 headphone amp. Not as good sounding as my DG Stomp or V-Amp2, but serviceable, AND runs on batteries, AND can record ideas. And it's tiny - 4" x 4" x 1" or so. And has aux in put for hooking up a CD player to jam to. If you don't need to record, any of the Pandoras are pretty good as well, and I think Zoom has a non-recording unit now, too (plus a bigger, better one in the PS-04. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 They sound about like you'd expect a $50 battery powered amp to sound . Heh. I suppose it's better than nothing. I'd really like to try a Pignose, I hear they're many, many times better. ← You know, instead of one of those mini Marshall or Fenders, try a Smokey. Probably sounds as good for half the price, and runs on a 9V battery that lasts forever. Got one. Pignose? Sounds like a much bigger amp, and you can carry it on a guitar strap ala Ralph Macchio in Crossroads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToneMonkey Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 I've heard good things about the Smokey too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 How about a Fernandes Nomad with the built-in multi-effects? Although, a Hohner Steinberger-copy with EMG-SAs and a Roland Micro Cube would be a pretty sweet deal, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 Smokeys are really convenient because they fit into your guitar case, run off of a 9v, and can have headphones hooked up to them instead of its onboard speaker. Just don't expect anything except a distorted tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syxxstring Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 The problem with a smokey for me was a: 1. Tone- Its just not that fun listening to a buzzing speaker for long, plus i miss effects and such 2. Volume-When I travel for work its long odd hours, not sure I want to be kicked from the Hilton for jamming at 2am. Why I went black box: 1. Recording interface. I can play with recording toys, loops, drums etc 2. Headphones 3. Drum machine built in. Not the best but it is better than always going solo. 4. Unique effects. I really like the filter and some of the other effects so I have options for using this thing outside of travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorecki Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 I've been using a Line6 GuitarPort with a Laptop and couldn't be much more pleased. The GuitarPort part is very reasonable in pricing but if you don't have a laptop, that'll bump up the price quite a bit. Realistically, with something like NI's battery (VST drums) and a simple audio package, there isn't much you can't do. My most common travel use is to bring along a DVD or two, plop one in the laptop with some headphones and I'm zooooomin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester700 Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 How about a Fernandes Nomad with the built-in multi-effects? Although, a Hohner Steinberger-copy with EMG-SAs and a Roland Micro Cube would be a pretty sweet deal, too. ← I sold my Nomad (deluxe, with the built in FX, which was a Zoom 505 at the time) to get the Steiny. The Spirit is a much better guitar and more fun to play, even in a travel situation. The only thing the nomad had going was, no 3' cord to a 9V amp - it was all there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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