Open Box Blackstar Fly 3 3W 1x3 Bass Mini Guitar Amp Level 1

Out the box wouldnt run off the 9v dc but the amount of push from that tiny amp off some double AAs is sublime!

This amp is just awful. It has no shielding from other electronic interference. Get it near any other amps, guitars, even a cell phone and it can't help but give you very bad feedback. It's portable that is literally the only thing it has going for it. If you wanted to quietly play your guitar in a closet or a car, this would work for you, but having it out where others can hear it is embarrassing. I've tried four different bass guitars on this, multiple cables, different locations, even took it outside. The interference and scratchiness make this basically a toy for kids to practice on. I really regret buying this.

For the size and what it is intended for, this is a really great option. The build quality is decent, more plastic than metal. For such a small amp, it packs quite the options for adjustment in the sound quality department. The previous small amp I cam from did not offer nearly as many options, it lacked range. This Blackstar amp provides more than enough real adjustment options, don't let those small dials fool you. I bought this primarily because I needed something small for apartment living, my neighbors hate instrument noise. This amp almost perfectly hits the bill there, as it allows me to hear what I am doing without being disruptive. The amp also can be used as an MP3 speaker with an aux cord, and if I am not mistaken, Bluetooth as well. My wife loves that feature for podcasts, or me with cooking dinner, a nice bonus feature for sure. The main offender, despite this being used for quite jamming sessions, would be the volume output. You have to really ride the maximum setting on the volume to get it to really pick up during the daytime hours. This isn't a dealbreaker per-say but it is unfortunate as it means I will have to eventually upgrade to a larger amp to compensate where this one falls short. Otherwise, it's a solid amp for the price! If you jam out in an apartment like me, this is great as you get closer to and pass quiet hours.

I was a bit disappointed in the bass mini amp. I expected a louder sound without having to turn the gain way up.

You can't expect too much bass from a 3" speaker, but at close range and in a small setting it is quite effective.

Pros: Surprisingly good bass response for such a small speaker (including on the low B of a 5-string). At 50-60% volume, it can keep up with a drummer and several unplugged acoustic guitars. Cons: the tone's OK, but not as good as what you'd get from a regular amp. It's better at lower volumes and gets grainy if you turn up the volume up past 80% or so. Overall, I'd recommend for outdoor jams / travel