Vox Mini5 Rhythm Battery-Powered Modeling Guitar Mini Amplifier
The sound of 11 unique amp models plus 99 rhythm patterns make this super-compact, battery-powered Vox amp an invaluable portable practice tool.
Boss Katana Mini Guitar Amplifier
Small but mighty, the Boss Katana Mini puts clean, crunch and the infamous "brown sound," plus delay and 3-band EQ, into a compact battery-powered combo amp.
Roland Mobile Cube Battery-Powered Guitar Amplifier (5 Watts, 2x4")
Plug your guitar, keyboard, 1/4" mic, or any stereo source into this battery-powered amp and enjoy big stereo sound on the go -- complete with reverb/delay.
Vox MINI3 G2 Battery-Powered Modeling Guitar Mini Amplifier
Featuring 11 amp models, 8 FX, and the Bassilator circuit for rich low-end tone, the portable Vox MINI3 G2 may be the most powerful 3-watt amp on the planet.
Blackstar Fly 3 Battery-Powered Guitar Amp (3 Watts)
Take your tone on the road. The 3-watt Blackstar Fly has a separate line-in so you can jam to favorite songs, and silently record via the emulated line-out.
Blackstar FLY 3 Mini Bass Guitar Amplifier (3 Watts)
Specifically voiced for bass guitar, this FLY 3 mini goes wherever you go, providing huge tone unbecoming of its small stature and 3" Blackstar speaker.
Blackstar Fly 3 Amp Mini Stack with Fly 103 Speaker Cabinet
With 3W of power, or doubled to 6W stereo with the included mini cab, the FLY 3 is a handy practice tool -- and it makes a great home audio speaker, too.
Laney Mini Lionheart Stereo Bluetooth Amplifier
Play guitar or crank your favorite tunes anywhere with the Bluetooth connectivity of this Laney Mini Lionheart, featuring 2 channels and a stereo output.
Fluid Audio Strum Buddy Heavy Metal Portable Guitar Amplifier
Designed to deliver incredible metal tone, this Fluid Audio Strum Buddy amp sticks directly to your guitar via suction for a truly portable rig.
IK Multimedia iRig Micro Amp Guitar Amplifier
This under-3-pound amp gets surprisingly loud: up to 15 watts RMS! Plug in your iPhone, iPad or Mac/PC via USB to play through AmpliTube amp and FX models.
Laney Mini Lionheart Stereo Guitar Combo Amplifier (6 Watts)
With on-board delay and access to thousands of tones via Tonebridge app connectivity, the Laney Mini Lionheart Stereo is the perfect portable guitar amp.
Fluid Audio Strum Buddy Personal Guitar Monitor Amplifier
Play your electric guitar anywhere with the 6W Strum Buddy amp. Its suction cup mount and USB-rechargeable battery will let you strum and roam cable-free.
Laney Mini Ironheart Stereo Guitar Combo Amplifier (6 Watts)
Plug in your guitar or jam your favorite tunes with this Laney Mini Ironheart Stereo amp, then connect to the Tonebridge app to access thousands of tones.
IK Multimedia iRig Nano Amp Micro Amplifier and Interface
Whether you play through the mini 3-watt amplifier or monitor through headphones, this iRig interface offers tons of versatility to record your tunes.
Laney Mini Supergroup Stereo Bluetooth Amplifier (6 Watts)
Laney crafted this mini stereo Bluetooth amp in the image of the classic Supergroup amp. Sculpt your sound via gain, tone and on-board delay controls!
EVH Eddie Van Halen Micro Stack EL34 (1 Watt)
Practice in style with the 1-watt EVH Eddie Van Halen Micro Stack EL34. Includes a built-in tilt-back kickstand and a 1/4" headphone jack for silent rocking.
Laney Mini Supergroup Stereo Guitar Combo Amplifier (6 Watts)
Get pint-sized Sabbath tone with this Laney Mini Supergroup Stereo amp. Clocking in at 6 watts, this portable amp can go anywhere and sound huge doing it.
Blackstar Fly3 Mini Amp with Bluetooth
Get surprisingly big tone from the Fly3 -- complete with overdrive and delay -- then pair your smartphone via Bluetooth to stream or jam along to some tunes.
Laney Mini Ironheart Guitar Combo Amplifier (3 Watts)
Practice or perform anywhere with this highly portable Laney Mini Ironheart amp. Connect your phone via LSI to generate amps from the Tonebridge database.
Laney Mini Lionheart Guitar Combo Amplifier (3 Watts)
Grab this Laney Mini Lionheart amp and go anywhere, then jam with virtually any tone thanks to the Tonebridge app and Laney LSI smartphone connectivity.
Smaller than even a compact combo amp, mini amps vary in size somewhat, but most are able to fit on a nightstand or desktop. With reasonable wattage that will get you great tone without depriving neighbors and roommates of sleep, they're perfect for late-night practice sessions. Plus, many mini amps feature 1/4" or 1/8" headphone out jacks, providing a truly silent practice platform.
A mini guitar amp can provide a lot of versatility in a small footprint. Some of these diminutive combo amps feature simple solid-state circuits that have taken on a cult following of their own. Pignose amps, for example, have their own distinct tonality, earning the favor of players like Frank Zappa. Other mini amps by the industry leaders recreate the look of their famed full-size amps. Want to rock a Marshall stack that's 6" high? You can. How about a Fender Twin that weighs under 2 pounds? It exists!
With the dawn of modeling technology and the incorporation of mobile device apps in creating tones, guitar mini amps have gotten smarter and capable of doing more than ever before. And on-board effects like delay and chorus are only the tip of the iceberg. Modern mini amps can feature several models of entirely different amps that let you go from blues to metal tones with the turn of a dial. Miniature amps have gone from a tool for practicing and sketching out ideas, to full-featured amps that you can use to craft professional-sounding tones.
Some mini guitar amps will interface with your mobile device, syncing with your favorite modeling apps to provide you with nearly infinite tones. Other amps offer auxiliary inputs and/or Bluetooth connectivity, doubling as media speakers that can play or stream your favorite tunes. With the way compact speakers have developed through the years, these amps are sounding better and better with each new generation, whether they're being played by a guitarist or pumping out tunes at the party.
And with their compact form factors, mini guitar amps are the perfect travel companion. The majority of these amplifiers are battery-powered, and many are small enough to fit in your guitar gig bag, so there's no reason to be without solid tone, even when you're traveling light!
