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Pignose 7-100 Legendary portable amplifier Review

This one is what started it more than 35 years ago. With the distinctively funky Pignose sound, it has been used in countless recording studios, dressing rooms, rehearsal halls, and backyards around the world since the sixties.

The Pignose 7-100 Legendary portable amplifier is the ultimate portable amplifier. Get the tones you want, from clean to filthy, all with the turn of one of the coolest volume knobs in the world. It provides a great answer to the demands for a high quality, economical, and completely portable amplifier.

The Pignose 7-100 is powered by six pen light batteries or optionally by an AC 9 volt converter which can be stored inside the case of the amplifier. Pignose gives the electric guitar the same mobility that an acoustic guitar has, because it only weighs five pounds. You can even attach a standard guitar strap, and sling it over your shoulder.

Pignose 7-100 Legendary portable amplifier Features:

* Speaker: 5"

* Power output: 5 watts

* Batteries: Runs on 6 AA batteries

* AC operation: Yes, with an optional AC adaptor (not included)

* Dimensions: 6-1/4" x 5" x 9-1/2"

Pignose 7-100 Legendary portable amplifier Reviews:

It seems that the Pignose 7-100 amplifier has a few good things going or it. Most reviews were pretty positive, but a few are just a little leary of the quality due to that fact that it is made in China.

So, to get the worst out of the way up front, one particular reviewer felt that it is really overpriced for what it is.

If you are looking for a novelty amp for a vintage look but aren't too concerned with the quality or sound, it might be right for you. It is a small solid state amp that can run off of either AC power (requires an optional adapter that isn't included) or 6 AA batteries which last between 5 and 6 hours.

The reviewer wasn't that happy with the sound, and suggested looking into the Rolan Micro Cube as a viable alternative, which they felt was simply much better if you're looking for a battery operated amplifier. Lastly, they brought up that it is obviously cheaply constructed, with obvious splits in the fake pigskin covering. After contacting customer support, they were informed that every one of the amps is made that way, with no other way of seaming the material.

Another thing said about the Pignose Amplifier, is that it can't produce a clean sound. It's always distorted regardless of what you do. It isn't extremely heavy though, so if you want a nice bluesy distortion, it could work nicely for you. It doesn't however, allow you to hear chords clearly.

Another reviewer stated that they were surprised with how capable it did what it did. It doesn't have any EQ controls, only a single volume knob, so any adjustments to the tone will have to be made through your guitar or an effects box.

The basic concept behind this amplifier is simplicity however, and the instructions suggest that you can change the tone by leaving the case open at different degrees. It does have some bragging rights to it though. Artists such as Johnny Winter, Frank Zappa, and Ronnie Wood have all played through one of these.

If you are thinking about purchasing the Pignose 7-100 Legendary portable amplifier, it really is ultra portable, and runs off of 6 AA batteries. Some people have taken a real liking to it, but others simply don't feel it is worth what the asking price is.

I think it has its positives, and you very well might be satisfied with it. Especially if you are just looking for a practice amp that you can carry around throughout the house as you are practicing. Don't expect great tone though. Some have even used one of these in their younger days while playing in the metro for people. There are other much better amps on the market, but this is somewhat unique and something to look into, but you will have to overlook some of the




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