Fuzzbass2000 Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 I've lost this gadget. Not the greatest sounding bit of kit in the world, but perfect for brushing up new songs in whilst on the road. I see there's a Mk 2 - plus some other manufacturers Can anyone give opinions on / recommend a replacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Nux mighty amp gets good reviews 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumOne Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 7 hours ago, Geek99 said: Nux mighty amp gets good reviews Yeah, I had the Vox and now have the Nux. The Nux is much better. Or if you want to spend £££ then the Boss Waza Air Bass are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSpace Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 How is the Nux for picking up noise? I have a Blackstar Amplug (similar to the Vox) and I really like it, the only negative is that it picks up noise from my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumOne Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 (edited) On 30/09/2022 at 07:51, MrSpace said: How is the Nux for picking up noise? I have a Blackstar Amplug (similar to the Vox) and I really like it, the only negative is that it picks up noise from my phone. I thought the Vox was quite shoddy - hissy, crackly wheels, poor construction (jack snapped off). The Nux in comparison is good sounding, not noisy, well built, rechargeable, Bluetooth for streaming music to play along to, 6x Preset settings for different effects like Modulation and distortion and eq (adjustable via the app). Something the Vox wins on is being able to adjust the Bass volume & tone and on-board click & beats as a stand alone unit. The Nux needs Bluetooth connection to the app to access those things. Edited October 11, 2022 by SumOne 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 If the PJB Big head is the same Sort of thing then it is fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 2 hours ago, MrSpace said: How is the Nux for picking up noise? I have a Blackstar Amplug (similar to the Vox) and I really like it, the only negative is that it picks up noise from my phone. @pedreviewed it a while back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I’ve got the Blackstar headphone amp which looks pretty similar and performs well. It has an in- built rhythm track which is ok-ish but needs taming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I have the blackstar one. It works well for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddster Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Another vote for the NUX. And if you get it, try the Mighter Amp app. Much more functionality. However not for Apple phones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineweasel Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I use the Nux Mighty Plug now in preference to my PJB Big Head. It doesn't sound quite as good but it's so handy to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 On 29/09/2022 at 23:38, Fuzzbass2000 said: I've lost this gadget. Not the greatest sounding bit of kit in the world, but perfect for brushing up new songs in whilst on the road. I see there's a Mk 2 - plus some other manufacturers Can anyone give opinions on / recommend a replacement? Nux Mighty Amp Plug, without question. The MP-2 version is around £60. There's a new 'PRO' version that uses USB-C rather than micro-USB, and it has a volume control on the unit itself, among other things, if that matters enough to you. I've only had mine for less than a week but I'm really happy with it. The only possible drawback is that the only way to get an additional source (backing tracks whatever) is via bluetooth, no AUX socket. Not a problem in most situations but it's important to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 I've just got the blackstar bass 2. To be fair its excellent. Gain, tone, vol, adjustable drum patterns and an aux in for phone etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 The Vox is quite flimsy build quality I agree, but in terms of spec they seem decent. And they come up here secondhand for about £25 so I’ve bought a couple in case it I break another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Electo Harmonix Headphone Amp... Simple... Metal case... needs a short lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 I much prefer the EHX one, but does require a lead and, unless you have a small mixer, there’s no way to practice along with backing tracks. I suppose if you’ve got a small mixer then we wouldn’t bd having this conversation…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 I picked up this little Hotone Thunderbass on kijiji a couple of years ago , it will drive a cab but I generally use it with headphones , it has an aux in so I can plug in a tablet. I can quietly learn stuff. It does require a power adaptor , so there are some cables … I use it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumOne Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 My Nux Mighty Plug perhaps isn't so mighty, it has stopped working. 😥 Charging light comes on, but other than that it is dead for bluetooth or Bass and no other lights turn on, reset doesn't solve it. Perhaps mucking about plugging it into a Laptop for firmware updates will sort it, it'll be a shame if it doesn't as it has been a good bit of kit and alternatives don't seem to be in the same league. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 (edited) Enjoying this little NUx Amp Plug thing. The extension cable is unnecessary but I prefer it that way than sticking out the bass. I can put it in my pocket or leave it lying next to me. I should have really got a right-angle jack 'though. Visiting my parents in Spain, took some homework (got a bunch of songs to learn for a band I'll dep in next month) with me. My brother has one of my basses and he brought it over for me. Sounds great. edit: I was really using the mobile for streaming the music but that's what I used to take the pic Edited October 11, 2022 by mcnach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumOne Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) No joy with the my Nux getting revived. Some good wife work going on here though - I was complaining my old Vox headphone amp broke and now the Nux has broke and the response was "oh I've got one of those for you"! (intended as a birthday present but I'd bought myself the Nux in the meantime)..... I'm not ungrateful but am not a fan of the Vox though, so the brand new one will be in the classifieds shortly if anyone's keen. Don't tell my missus though. It does lead me to the same question as @Fuzzbass2000 though as I don't think I'll get the Nux again and the Blackstar looks pretty much like a re-branded Vox with different rhythm tracks and no ability to adjust the rhythm volume independently. I had the Waza Air which were great but quite hard to justify >£330 for headphone practice, I'm hoping their wireless latency free technology filters down to some cheaper products soon. The Fender Mustang Micro might be worth a look https://www.andertons.co.uk/fender-mustang-micro-personal-guitar-amplifier-2311300000 It has similar features to the Nux Pro but with more onboard control. A shame it doesn't have built-in rhythm tracks though. Edited October 12, 2022 by SumOne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted October 12, 2022 Share Posted October 12, 2022 How portable do you need to be? I use a Zoom B1ON (now the B1four) Great sound, mini jack for aux in and built in drum machine and tuner. Mine runs on rechargeable batteries for a week but you can run it off USB and 9V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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