Check this guy out - might be a cool monitor amp

Zappledan · January 16, 2015 at 1:32 AM

http://jazzamp.com/product/combos/the-bud/

paults · January 16, 2015 at 1:40 AM

Its a cute little thing!

Zappledan · January 16, 2015 at 1:55 AM

Did you watch any of the videos? Impressive sound for such a wee fellow!

paults · January 16, 2015 at 2:29 AM

Not yet - just when we thought our rigs couldn't get any smaller.....

Zappledan · January 16, 2015 at 3:20 AM

With a 10" extension cab they're running an archtop and a standup bass through it

Ingolf · January 16, 2015 at 7:10 PM

Interesting thing, but pricey.

Zappledan · January 16, 2015 at 11:23 PM

Perhaps, but that depends on the tone it has. There are higher priced amps out there by AER and AI, but this is getting up there. Imagine if it really delivers at that size/weight? I'd sure want one. I'm tempted to buy one and compare it to my Fishman Loudbox Artist. The Fishman isn't bad, especially when cranked a bit, but needs some bottom end to it. Also, The Bud has connection for an external speaker - the Fishman doesn't. So I can pop an external cab on it as necessary. I'm intrigued and intend to live up to my motto that size isn't everything

Dlaut · January 16, 2015 at 11:33 PM

Zap,

Are you saying that.....

"............this Bud's for you"?

Zappledan · January 17, 2015 at 2:01 AM

Quote from Dlaut

Zap,

Are you saying that.....

"............this Bud's for you"?

I'm jealous that I didn't think of that!

viabcroce · January 17, 2015 at 3:44 AM

djazz · January 17, 2015 at 2:36 PM

That's excellent. It would be great for me as I play a nylon string guitar that has an XLR output from internal condensers as well as a Piezo out. Separate EQ and Reverb. Great for small jazz gigs or jam sessions. You get funny looks when walking into a jam session with a large guitar amp etc.. This would be impressive for that. Too bad it's so expensive because I've got quite a few other things on my mind at the moment: Remote, Expression pedals and a solid state amp for the back of the KPA.

viabcroce · January 17, 2015 at 2:38 PM

My feelings exactly

Zappledan · January 17, 2015 at 5:25 PM

I'm still tempted to give it a try, compare against what I have, and return it if not better ...

viabcroce · January 17, 2015 at 5:31 PM

Yep, it will be much cheaper for you guys over there

Zappledan · January 17, 2015 at 7:13 PM

Quote from djazz

I've got quite a few other things on my mind at the moment: Remote, Expression pedals and a solid state amp for the back of the KPA.

Take note that The Bud is 120W and has an extension speaker output. Given its small size, would you really need a solid state amp for the back of the Kemper?