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Vox amPlug (Joe Satriani)

Item ID: amPlugJS

Compact Headphone Guitar Amplifier with Analog Circuitry, High-gain Tone, 15-hour Battery Life, and Auxiliary In Jack for Music Players

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Satriani's Tone, Straight from Your Axe to Your 'Phones!

If you love the sound of Joe Satriani's guitar rig, then you'll love the Vox amPlug Joe Satriani edition. The amPlug Joe Satriani plugs right into your guitar and lets you hook up a pair of headphones, giving you the unmistakable sound of a massive guitar amplifier rig right inside your 'phones. This isn't just any amplifier rig either. The sound of the amPlug Joe Satriani is a spot-on recreation of Satch's own personal setup: a custom distortion pedal running into a high-gain amplifier with just a touch of delay. This tone, like the Satcherator pedal that inspired it, is a red hot distortion and drive that preserves the pick attack sound of you guitar, giving your tone added clarity. A stereo 1/8" jack lets you plug in your iPod and jam along with your favorite tunes, and loaded with just a pair of AAA batteries, the amPlug Joe Satriani will let you rock out anywhere for up to 15 hours!

Vox amPlug Joe Satriani Headphone Guitar Amplifier Features at a Glance:
  • Get the sound of Joe Satriani's custom rig (a distortion pedal through a high-gain vacuum tube amplifier, followed by a delay) in your headphones
  • Plugs directly into your guitar
  • AUX in jack lets you jam along with your CD/MP3 player
  • True analog circuit faithfully simulates the response of the original amp
  • Up to 15 hours of battery life with supplied AAA batteries
  • Quick and easy setup

The Vox amPlug Joe Satriani headphone guitar amplifier lets you take Satch's tone wherever you go!
Specification Detail
Type Solid State
Number of Channels 1
Power Less than One Watt
Speakers No Speaker
Effects No Effects
Reverb No Reverb
EQ No EQ
Amp Modeling No Amp Modeling
Number of Models 0
Number of Tubes 0
Preamp Tubes No Tubes
Power Tubes No Tubes
Inputs 1 x Instrument, 1 x Aux (1/8")
Outputs 1 x Headphone
Footswitch I/O No Footswitch
Effects Loop No Effects Loop
Height 3.15"
Width 3.39"
Depth 1.22"
Weight .09 lbs. (40g)
Manufacturer Part Number APJS

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Reviews

based on 2 reviews

Is that an amp in your pocket...

by Dwayne from portage, MI
March 31, 2012
Music Background: Life Long Musician
I wasn't expecting much when I got this little amp, but it is definitely worth the price. You can get a decent clean to a screaming high gain tone from this. The ability to plug another device into ... read more [+]it makes it even more valuable.

Here was the kicker for me, the headphone output allows you to use any other amp/system that can take an auxiliary input, Like: PA or another amp and even your car ! I practice while waiting in the car (for the wife, kids, or on roadtrips, etc) and it's just as clear as playing through an amp. Plus, you can still plug your mp3 player into the amPlug and jam along and it's all though the car's system.

So you get:
Portability - Flexibility - Jamability
great tone (and the delay rocks) - Long battery life

You won't regret getting one. close [-]

Great Practice Option for Satch Tone and Soloing!

by Jeff H from Twin Cities, MN
October 25, 2012
Music Background: Casual Player, Tone Hobbyist
The Vox AmPlugs are fantastic - lightweight, plastic devices that take 2 AAA batteries, plug directly into your guitar and give you loads of tone and power for practicing with headphones. While the A... read more [+]C30 Amplug is the shining star of the line, I'm also happy with the Satriani signature model. Like the "Lead" Amplug, it has a delay option (though the delay time is fixed). It's basically like a fading echo effect, and really just adds depth to solo phrases. Since the Amplugs don't have reverb, it's a nice option to have.

The overall tone is quite good, though it varies a great deal from guitar to guitar. I played it through a Jackson DR6, and it was fantastic. My Les Paul, not as much. I think it would excel with single coils. There is a constant "hiss" sound when you turn it on, but not noticeable during playing. The distortion works best on the higher gain settings, and it's a nice thick tone, which sustains nicely. Highly recommended, though you might want to investigate some of the other Amplugs first. close [-]

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