Electric: Best Amps for Practice, Jamming, and Shows

New amps, with new features, are being introduced by the minute. While that may be exciting, it doesn't mean we should ignore the amps introduced yesterday, or even last year. I am always looking for great deals for the 300+ dulcimer customers to whom I have sold electric dulcimers. The table below contains the latest and greatest, as well as those not to be forgotten. First, I want to list the criteria I use to select an amp: Bookmark this link and check back often for updates.

  1. Moderately priced, under $150
  2. Portable: size, weight
  3. Operation: Rechargeable, batteries don't last
  4. Power (to meet the need): 5w - 30w
  5. Reviews: learn from the experiences of others
  6. Requirements: examine your needs and list the features you want to include
  7. Headphone output for privacy.

 1) Coolmusic Portable Bluetooth 30w Amp

Latest and greatest to meet all my requirements. Be sure to watch the videos. New.

2) Coolmusic Portable Bluetooth 15w Amp

Nice practice/jam amp meets all my requirements. Be sure to watch all the videos. Available in Orange or black. New.

3) JOYO Mini Rechargeable Bluetooth 5w Amp

Nice little practice Amp. Small fair power. Convenient. Videos. Also very nice for group jam sessions. Good fill, not overpowering. New

4) JOYO Mini guitar amp with effects

Plugs directly into your electric dulcimer or guitar. Meets most requirements. No headphone output. Videos. New.

 

5) Gitafish Mini Headphone Amp 5 effects

Great little privacy amp for use with headphones. Videos. New.

6) Lekato Wireless Guitar Connectors

Eliminate guitar/amp wires. Provides unlimited mobiity.

Background Drum Tracks 4/4 time

Use these to help provide a background track for your recordings. Great for jam-along practice. 4/4 Time Signature is most commonly used in Pop Rock.

  1. 80bpm 4/4 Rock Metronome Drum Beat
  2. 80bpm Mid tempo Stoner Rock (20 minutes)
  3. 90bpm 4/4 Metronome Drum beat
  4. 86bpm Hip Hop Drum backing
  5. 100bpm Basic Pop Rock Drum Loop
  6. 100bpm Simple Rock Drum Backing
  7. 100bpm Simple 4/4 Drum Loop
  8. 160bpm Jazz Four 4/4 (Old Joe Clark)

Background Drum Tracks 3/4 Time

3/4 Time is most commonly used in waltzs. The most famous 3/4 song is Amazing Grace, The Animals' House of the Rising Sun, Julie Andrews' My Favorite Things, US National Anthem.

  1. 120bpm 3/4 Time Drum Beat
  2. 120bpm Waltz 3/4 Time Beat
  3. 120bpm 3/4 Swing 60s Ballad Drum Metronome Beat
  4. 120bpm 3/4 Time Beat
  5. 120bpm 3/4 Time Beat
  6. 160bpm 3/4 time

 

 

 
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