VOX AP2BS amPlug 2 Guitar/Bass Headphone Amplifier Black

If you're complaining about this unit - you're not using it right! (IMHO)There's quite a lot of functionality, here. 6 (six), different effects: various, delays, reverb, echo, gain (truly, *awesome*).This, little, "virtual, 'M#rshall half-stack'" - sounds better than most full-sized amps I've used. I'd like to be able to get the electronics from this unit into my, present, practice amp (Line 6 Spider30w). However, I play directly through the clean channel on that amp, and, it even makes that sound fabulous!Interestingly, enough - I discovered that you can achieve various effects through more than just the "FX" button. The manual states that the FX button is simply an effects, "ON/OFF" switch. But, you acquire an additional three, settings, holding down the "POWER ON/OFF" switch, as well (at least, in my unit (AP2-MT), and, cycling through the effects, again, using the EFFECTS switch.As far as portability and construction go, it is built on the light, side, for sure, but it's not going to fall apart from a couple of drops to the floor, either. (Yes, I've tried it!). I also use a 1/4" female-male, elbow adapter, to employ, another, axis of freedom, should, it accidentally meet with a stronger force! - like - a wall!I did, accidentally, apply too much torque to the unit while it was plugged into my guitar, by stepping on a cable plugged into the headphone socket, and the plastic cover, around, the plug, separated. I Super-glued it, and wrapped a small strip of duct tape around it to prevent that from happening again.You might also consider, wrapping a couple of rubber bands around the unit (latitudinally, and, longitudinally), to ensure, some degree of shock absorption and rebound, after a drop. The construction is quite, poor, however. I opened the unit, to apply some friction on the wheels so that they turned more smoothly, by adding a couple of layers of masking tape on the side of the casing that comes up against the front of the wheels. The plug is connected to the circuit board by two, fragile, hook-up wires, which, were the thinnest possible wires they could have used (probably, 24-26 gauge). With just a little tension on those two wires -- they disconnected from the circuit board - like - they were just, dying, to be disconnected - and just, couldn't get to that state, fast, enough! Luckily, I have some (wanting), soldering skills, so I was able to solder them back into place, covering the solder points with a thermal glue (hot glue).THE INSTRUCTIONS: YES, they ARE there; they're packed inside (in-between) the folded, cardboard packaging! TAKE THEM OUT AND READ THEM. The instructions are clear, and, obviously not a Chinese interpretation (that, in itself, is a welcomed thing!), with clearly illustrated diagrams.If I had good enough reason - I'd buy another one! Or, maybe, I would buy the 'Classic Rock' version...UPDATE: I DID buy another one! This thing sounds so good I wanted to make sure I had a backup. Now, I do. I also bought the High Gain Amplug3. In comparison, the Amplug2 Metal - blows it away. It's too bad, that unit has a nice sound, as well, just not the same spirit.Now, back to this unit. You won't believe it - until you hear it for yourself. I mean that. It's got that, something, that just swells into your gut, and chest. Again, it's the best guitar amplifier I've ever heard. I have not heard a full-size Vox amp, or, full stack, so I can't compare it to that.I will be using this unit - plugged, through, the CLEAN channel - of any other amp that I use, from now on.... It's that good. HONESTLY.

Little thing is working so well.Im impressed with the sound this very portable plug in micro amp provides through head phones.I can take it with me and practice anywhere without annoying anyone. This is such a great thing.Its got some wieght to it. I dont know what i was expecting but it weighed more then I thought it would. This weight makes it feel solid and gives it that quality feel.Batteries don't last quite as long as i had hoped, but i have rechargable ones around and they've been working great in this.Plug and play. Not a lot of hoopla. But is so great to practice in peace !

Sounds pretty good. Pretty Basic. Gets the job done no doubt. I accidentally broke mine while sitting on my bed chilling and playing and put some pressure on it when I leaned over and the end of my bass pushed down on the mattress. Could be a little better built but not bad.

Two great channels!The clean channel sounds great with decent headroom even if you want to crank that gain knob.The drive channel with the gain low is perfect for classic rock tones and as you crank it, it can do a decent high gain sound. If you only want a high gain sound I would look at their other options but this is very versatile.Includes backing tracks and metronome with tap tempo.Included effects are fun to play with. This model can't do delay and reverb at the same time, but it's still a nice inclusion. There's also chorus, but I use that less.Fantastic value for a great practice tool. Throw it in a gig bag and you can play anywhere. This thing makes me want to get one of those travel electric guitars so I can play almost anywhere

This is a great little amp! Absolutely worth the money. I've had it for about three weeks now. Lots of positives and only a few minor complaints below.- Use: I use it with headphones but you can also plug it into the aux input on your regular amp to hear it out loud without headphones (with an 1/8" stereo to 1/8" stereo jack.)- Settings: It has three amp settings and three effects. The three amp settings are: clean, a little gain and more gain. The three effects are reverb, more reverb and reverb with echo. COMPLAINT: The first setting is supposed to be effects off, but it still has some reverb.- Controls: it has volume, gain and tone. Even at high gain, there's not much break up, except on the more gainy amp setting. COMPLAINT: the numbers on the dials are small. It's a bit of an eyesight test, especially if you're older like me.- Battery life: I tend to use it about 30 min per day on average and two AAA batts last several days to a week.- Sound Quality: The sound quality is excellent. The reverb sounds really good.- Build Quality: I've accidentally dropped it more than once and it didn't come apart or stop working.- Ease of use (settings): It has an LED to let you know which amp setting it's on. COMPLAINT: There's nothing to let you know which effect setting you're on. Every time I use it, I feel like I have to click through all three to figure out which one I'm on, and since every setting seems to have reverb, it's hard to tell if I'm on the least-reverb setting which is what I usually want.- Ease of use (physical): It plugs directly into the output jack on the guitar, and you can angle it around so it sits nicely. On my strat and 335 style, it sits really nicely and I can see what the dials are reading. COMPLAINT: On my tele, it sits kind of underneath and is less easy to adjust. It all depends on where the output jack is on the guitar. In addition, just plugging it in it's easy to move the dials and hit buttons accidentally, so you do have to look at it after you plug it in.- CAUTION: Turn it on BEFORE you put your headphones/buds in. It has that very loud pop that most amps have when turning on.