JamVox Amp

Munch

Hey guys long time no speak im relatively new on the guitar seen and for the last few months ive had my guitar anr RP90 rigged to my normal surround sound amp now im looking at getting me a proper guitar amp.

Ive been looking at this
http://www.voxamps.com/us/jamvox/
Jamvox thing.

I just wanted to know whether any of u have it or have tried it, or if u think its just Gimmicy and i should just go for a good old standard amp without all the gimmics.

Any advice on buying amps will be appreciated

Jack-Flash-Jr

DO NOT BUY AS AN AMP!
Now let me elaborate: I have one of these, they make for a REALLY good practice tool and the software features are a lot of fun to play around with. You can also do basic recording, MP3 play alongs etc. etc. etc.... BUT... the speakers that come in the integrated monitor are only loud enough to practice on your own. You can (although I haven't tried it yet) line out to a regular amp but then you need to buy that amp as well (it may work on your surround sound amp)... (Some guys on the jamvox forums say they use it live through a regular amp but it seems a little impractical to me without getting foot switches etc.)
My advice would be to read the recent amp buying thread: http://www.guitarforum.co.za/amps-speakers-and-valves/looking-for-a-new-amp/
where the Roland Cube60 seems to be the consensus, it'll have built in effects and you can always pedal up as you need.
Summary: JamVox is not an Amplifier but rather Amp and Pedal modelling software for practicing (I love it btw) and simple recording with a small monitor (2 small speakers). If you are not yet at jamming level and have a decent pc/mac to run the jamvox software then it's a good bet for practicing BUT BUT BUT you will need to buy a "standard" amp at some point.

Munch

Thanks dude very helpful, atm yeah im just practicing in my room still need alot more practice b4 i start gigging and all i ahve for effects at the moment is my RP90 digitech pedal so ill go check taht thread out and have a squiz around

Jack-Flash-Jr

My pleasure, if you do want to know more about the jamvox take a look at:
http://www.guitarforum.co.za/guitar-gear/bought-and-using-a-jamvox/

RobK

If you are looking for software, I'd reccomend Guitar Rig from http://www.nativeinstruments.com

I'm using that, and even though I'm still getting to grips with it, it works very well.

If you want an actual amp, I'd suggest trawling gumtree or similar sites - you never know you could find something really decent at a decent price.

Munch

That software looks cool , but 5 grand thats bit rough for some software lol even windows 7 is cheaper

Jack-Flash-Jr

There are a couple of free software suites i think - the good part of the jamvox is that it comes with the monitor and is only around 2500...

RobK

Munch wrote: That software looks cool , but 5 grand thats bit rough for some software lol even windows 7 is cheaper

If you mean Guitar Rig, the software is nowhere near R 5000 - unless you include the controller as well. The software itself is is $ 200 and downloadable and works fine without the hardware.

FYI - last price I got locally for Gutar Rig with the Kontrol foot pedal was around R 7000 ?

Munch

Found a
Marshall G80R-cd 80w
for 3800

I dont know shit about amps to be perfectly honest any1 used or heard anything on this amp, all i know is marshal is a fairly well known and well thought of brand

Munch

http://johannesburg.gumtree.co.za/c-Stuff-for-Sale-musical-instruments-PEAVEY-VYPYR-TUBE-60-GUITAR-AMP-W0QQAdIdZ164519367

How is that for a buy for metal

Now i know the basic difference between transistor and tube amps, but is it really that big a difference?

Especially for metal, arent tube amps more for clean tone blues and rock sort of playing? I dont know any basic info would hlep thanks guys

Jack-Flash-Jr

Munch wrote: Jamvox for R1500 what i got to lose, at the moment ive had my guit for like 8 months but im still beginner of note since i been slackign with my practice and havent paid for guitar lessons but i wanna sort everything out and get going, at the moment im just practicing alone in my room anyway i wont be gigging anytime soon so if this jamvox has the functionality to allow me to learn guitar faster and have mroe fun practicing then thats great i mean 1500 is nothing, and ill still look into a proper amp afterward

As with any electronics, if it's 'pre-owned' make sure it works. Download the latest software from the jamvox site (technically it's free but only starts up when the monitor is plugged in). Go for it, and feel free to ask for hints and tips re?laying and/or Jamvox.

aja

Does anyone know where the JamVox can be found in JHB?
Seems like a really handy practice tool

RobK

Turnkey(or is it Tuerk) are Vox agents. Surely they should be able to get them.

Try them on 011 792 8402 - Had to phone them yesterday with an amp question so have the number handy ?

aja

RobK wrote: Turnkey(or is it Tuerk) are Vox agents. Surely they should be able to get them.

Try them on 011 792 8402 - Had to phone them yesterday with an amp question so have the number handy ?

Thanks! thats great ?