Vox Amplug 2 Bass Reviews

Good but not perfect

I believe nobody that buys this amp is hoping it to be a top tier product. That said, I was a little disapointed with the build quality, it seems to fragile. I did not have any issue yet, but every time I use it I get a little bit concerned that the smallest impact will break it, even more because it spins a lot. Maybe it's only in my head, but...

As for the sound quality it's good as long as you don't put it in the higher volumes (something like 8 of 10 or above) when I started to hear some hiss. It also has tone adjustment and some drums sounds with adjustable tempo for you to play along.

The feature I liked the most is the aux input. This feature is really helpful if you're concerned with bothering others while you are practicing.

One thing that is important to highlight is that not every P2-P2 cable will support recording on a combo input (mic + headphone, as you find in some notebooks and cellphones) from the amp output. At least it didn't work with any of the 3 cables I tried.

Summarizing, if you don't have really, really high expectations for it, this amp will probably suit your needs.

Useful product, good improvement

I've used the first generation Amplugs for a long time, and I've been happy with them. Ok, the weak plastic build quality is a slight turnoff, but I think the price properly reflects this.

The new version has lots of new features, of which the turning plug is the biggest improbement. It now fits in a smaller pocket, and the plug seems better protected during transportation. (Of course, this could turn out to be a structural weak point, but time will tell.)

It's quite hissing with the higher gain settings, but the lower settings is enough for a clean sound on a passive bass. This is a practice amp, but without the hiss, it could be used for recording, as it sounds great otherwise.

The integrated drum tracks is a fun addition that might be of use for someone. I don't use them myself, but I can't understand why they didn't include a simple click as one of the tracks. I'd have more use for that than all the other tracks together.

Good for practice

I bought this with the intention of practicing at night and also having the option of a dedicated monitor of my sound at gigs (by plugging it into the bypass output of my Boss TU-2 tuner). The sound quality isn't brilliant, but that's not a big issue. It's good enough for practicing!

The ability to add a line in and play along with music is great, and the tone controls do a decent job of EQing things.

This is definitely worth buying if you don't already have a headphone out on your amplifier. A very good product at a great price.

Amazing little piece of hardware

The thing is made out of cheap plastic. The sound is quite hissing. Some of control combinations are quite awkward (press the button, and holding it rotate at the same time dial right next to it). But for the price it's the best thing I've ever bought. If I have 15 minutes to play at 2 am, I just plug it in the bass, connect headphones, and I'm ready to jam with drum tracks included. No need to take out bigger amp, connect the guitar and so on.

Make sure you read the manual, though, or you will be one of those illiterate people who complain that the product description promises 9 drum tracks, and you've got only 3. There are 9, read the manual (though one is, admittedly, a metronome).

And yes, answering the question I had before I've tried the device: it is possible to change the tempo and volume of drum tracks.

Good value for your money

Amazing little piece of electronic wonder. When i plugged my headphones to this little amp. I didnt expect much but what a wonderful sounds i could get out of this thing. I just love this thing and i will not give this away EVER. I could get many different tones out of this machine and it sounds great. Of course it is not as good as real amp but the price is a bit different and it is as good as very expensive amps on headphones and with this amp you can go outside on your hammock and play some fine tunes and enjoy life. Love this amp. Only thing is if they will make model Mark 3 i will have to try that and maybe buy if it will even improve from this.