HeadRush FRFR-GO 30W Portable Electric Guitar Amplifier for Modellers

I bought this speaker to use with a Valeton GP-50 modler and I was amazed by the sound. I'm planning on buying a second one so I can play in stereo. I would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a great sounding portable FRFR amp. It also has Bluetooth and works great as a personal speaker for jamming or just listening to music.

I purchased the HeadRush FRFR-112 MKII because I was having a hard time transitioning from traditional guitar amps to an ampless setup. I have a lot of money invested in pedals and amp/cab modeling equipment, including the Strymon Iridium, Walrus Audio ACS1, Neural DSP Nano Cortex, and other amp-modeling gear, along with a large collection of traditional floor pedals. My biggest problem wasn't getting good tones. It was getting those tones to translate consistently from my home setup to a PA system at church or other venues. I had been using high-quality headphones, including relatively flat-response headphones, to dial in my sounds. Everything would sound great at home, but when I took the rig to church, the guitar could sometimes sound fizzy, thin, or just different enough that I would have to spend a lot of time retweaking everything. I decided to try an FRFR speaker, and after doing a lot of research, I specifically chose the 12-inch FRFR-112 MKII. I initially considered the 8-inch and 10-inch versions, but I wanted something that would give me more of the fullness and low-end feel I'm accustomed to from a 12-inch guitar cabinet or a 1x12 combo amp. This thing was a game changer. The first thing I noticed was how much easier it was to dial in my tones. What I hear through the FRFR is much more representative of what I'm actually going to hear when that same signal goes to a PA. Instead of creating a tone at home that sounds great through headphones and then having to completely rethink it at church, I can now get much closer to my final sound before I ever leave the house. I've used it at church and at multiple venues, and it has given me a lot more confidence when I show up. I'm not saying I never have to make adjustments—the room, PA, and sound system will always make a difference—but I'm arriving with my sounds already about 90% where I want them. And the difference compared with headphones is significant. My rig actually sounds like a guitar rig now. The tones have the fullness, low-end response, and physical presence that I'm accustomed to hearing from a good 12-inch guitar amp or cabinet. My amp models and pedals sound much more natural to me, and I find myself spending less time fighting the equipment and more time actually playing. The FRFR-112 MKII is also incredibly simple to use. It's basically plug it in, connect your rig, turn it on, and adjust the volume. I appreciate that because I already have enough complicated equipment on my pedalboard! It also has two inputs, so you can run another source through it if you want, and there's a high-pass filter that can be useful when you need to clean up the low end. I don't personally use the second channel for vocals, but I like having the flexibility there. Yes, the 12-inch version is fairly large, but it fits easily on an amp stand, and you can also use it on the floor. For me, the size is absolutely worth it because of the sound. If you're struggling with an ampless rig and you're constantly tweaking your tones because they sound different through headphones, at home, and through a PA, I highly recommend trying a good FRFR speaker before buying yet another amp modeler or another set of headphones. In my case, I had already spent a lot of money trying to find the right amp/cab modeling solution. What I actually needed was a better way to hear what I already had. The HeadRush FRFR-112 MKII solved that problem for me. Highly recommended—especially for anyone using amp modeling, IRs, or an ampless pedalboard who wants to hear their rig through a real speaker while dialing in their tones.

I've had the Headrush Pedalboard for a while, and while I've tried it in a handful of configurations in rehearsals including straight to PA, 4-cord method with amps, straight to power amp whilst using only preamp from the board, headphones, etc., I just couldn't love it. It did the job but I dunno, I'm an amp guy, what can I say? Anyway, I wasn't gonna drop $$ on an FRFR I can jam with (like full size headrush or other) just to continue being uninspired. Well, this little guy has me rethinking things. I think I finally "get it" as this is really delivering that FRFR-ness that just matches the track you might be playing with. Why I can never get that feel with headphones/computers is probably because I just love my simple amp experience. This strikes the balance. Now, can I use this to play over a drummer? Absolutely not. Most of my amps, even cheap digitals like the Spark and Peavy Vypyr, could at least get close. No way for this guy. Not to dog it for that (much), because it really sounds great and lower levels and strikes that balance of being fully simulated and coming out of a speaker. I thought too, with the battery, maybe this would be a great BT speaker to bring on my golf cart. nah. I have a JBL and Bose that sound better, and probably louder. So don't think about thing too much in that light. As a multi-purpose room/travel speaker, for sure it functions well enough. But I think the FRFR aspect doesn't deliver music in the very best light. It completely delivers tho when jamming along to tracks mixed with your instrument. Would I use it for anything other than it is designed for? No. But it is great for what it is.

(This is my revised review based on using it for a longer time...) On one hand you have experienced players saying they use this more than they do their other amps. "It works great with my Fractal AM4", etc. On the other hand it is a "frequently returned item" on Amazon. How do you reconcile these two things? I have played guitar 40 years and I have owned every kind of amplification system including large guitar stacks, practice amps, tube, solid state, cheap boomboxes, computer speakers, studio monitors, audiophile car stereos, etc. I guess I should start with the positives: The Headrush GO looks really cool, the knobs are very amp like (Marshall aesthetics), the cab is a heavy wood /MDF with a ported back. It looks the business. It bluetooth pairs effortlessly. It is smol. The problem: It is very generous to rate this at 30W. The speakers start to crap out at any volume level above what I consider "low practice" level. It has the same output as a pair of typical computer speakers. That said... As a FR bluetooth speaker extension for a laptop: Laptop speakers are tiny and the Headrush GO represents a significant improvement. So if you are watching movies on a laptop it will improve your immersion *but* there is a little bit of bluetooth lag. Not enough to ruin the experience (probably 300ms or thereabouts), but could be better. But as a FR extension for a television? Probably not going to get much volume improvement or sound improvement on any television that is halfway decent. You could use it as your computer speakers, but the slight latency might be an issue in games. As a mini guitar amp: This is what it was made for and seems to be tuned for this application. While it won't win any awards for its full range detail/accuracy, the port and the dual 3" speakers give it a little more heft than you would expect. So while it is a "full range" system, it has some characteristics that enhance guitar playback. I have been feeding it with a Boss GX100 and it sounds like a really good, but also really small practice amp. The EQ goes a long way towards getting your sound to sit where you want it. The port gives it some size/bloom and there is still some hair on top. Somehow it sounds like a little guitar amp. I have played the GX100 through my 8" studio monitors (which obviously sounds bigger and more detailed) and a pair of Creative computer speakers (in a bind). The Headrush GO gives it a little "amp like" mojo that the computer speakers and monitors don't have. So to summarize, it amplifies sound about the same amount as a pair of computer speakers, but it is tuned to sound "amp like" when amplifying a guitar modeler, sacrificing FR accuracy for some mojo. Sadly its not loud enough to jam with other musicians using traditional practice amps. A typical 30w practice amp will get 4x louder than this.

I don’t know when it all changed but back in the day when companies would give specs (I’m talking about receivers and such but stay with me) it’d be something like 100 watts RMS @ .0015 % THD (total harmonic distortion) from 20-20000 hz I’m no sound engineer but I know what that means. You can take the same amp and measure it at a steady 5000hz and say 5% THD it would probably 375 watts peak so you see the numbers can be manipulated to suit the market do you really think a portable BT 8” speaker is pumping out 1000 watts? So now about this here speaker: plenty loud can hold its own in the right settings but really best for home now I have a bunch of guitars / amps but I’m no high $$ collector so what I look for now is something to fill a need and inspire I’m not dropping $1700 on some modeler I have a fender mustang micro headphone amp which I really like just kicking back and I’ll just say this the combo of the 65 fender deluxe model and this is a desert island setup to last me forever, that good. Add a reachable solar powered battery and good to go! Great price too and just icing on the cake works great as a TV soundbar or BT Speaker at this price can’t go wrong only you have unrealistic expectations this will do the job.

If you use an amp modeler peddle, this little amp is a must. It isn’t crazy loud, but does its job.. everybody complains it’s not loud enough.. It’s a small practice amp.. The sound is true… and it’s plenty to practice with. I’ve tried several one. This is by far the best on the market.

Nice little practice amp. I end up playing at odd places with it. Battery lasts longer than advertised at low volume. I didn’t expect much, but this little amp surprised me. Sounds is full and gets loud enough for practicing. Bluetooth works great and can’t complain about the price. I think this makes a good alternative to other portable amps. Just get a decent modeler with it.

This product is not loud enough to play a gig with I even get drowned out at rehearsal playing my boss pedal out of it!! Horrible

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Don’t know if I had a faulty unit but the sound quality using my UAFX Ruby into it was terrible. The speaker fuzzes even at low volumes, there’s way too much low end in it. I found it completely unusable. Returned for refund, still waiting for it over 2 weeks later. Terrible customer service from Amazon on this.

Toller FRFR Speaker. Ich benutze ihn mit einem Pedalboard und gehe von einem Tonex in die Box. Die Box ist sehr empfindlich was die Eingangslautstärke anbelangt, ich musste die Profile auf dem Tonex auf halbe Lautstärke drehen, damit die Box nicht übersteuert. So funktioniert sie aber gut. Man kann die Bix zusätzlich als Bluetooth-Box verwenden oder zu Backingtracks jammen. Die Verbindung funktioniert super. Die Box ist mir ein kleines bisschen zu basslastig abgestimmt aber wenn man den Regler auf null lässt, geht es schon ganz ok. Ein kleiner Trick: mit einer Stereo Miniklinke könnt ihr auch mit Stereoeffekten in den AUX-In gehen.

Perfect for the living room, bedroom etc. I have 2 multi effects platforms: a Boss ME-90 and the Fender Tone Master Pro. I was considering getting the matching powered speaker for the Tone Master, but I really didn't need something that big or that loud for living room use. I saw lots of good reviews of this unit and I had it in my wish list and in my cart a few times before I finally pulled the trigger. I wish I wouldn't have waited! Pros (in no particular order): Small and light. It fits pretty much anywhere. Decently loud. Plenty enough under the hood for the average bedroom or living room rock star. Exceptional sound quality. Better than I expected. Clear. Only gets muddy if you push it too hard from your pedal. It's a great bluetooth speaker. Just as a speaker for Spotify it's great, but as a guitar learning tool it's even better. I use the Songsterr app and it just works so well. Also the initial pairing to my Samsung phone and tablet was super easy. Reconnecting is seamless. Being rechargeable is a feature I didn't think I would ever need, want or appreciate. Literally the first time I'm using it through my ME-90 (on battery power) when the power went out. I just kept on playing. Also, being able to put it anywhere in the house without worrying about having access to an outlet is nice. It looks cool. At least I think so. Cons: It's not as loud as a tube amp... but who cares, that's not what it's designed to be.

11 kademe var denemek için 6. Kademeye kadar getirebildim. Apartmanda 3. Kademede anca müzik dinleyebilirsiniz. Gitar için daha kontrol edemedim. Bluetooth ile bu kadar ses veriyorsa kablolu bağlantı ile düşünemiyorum Edit: Alın aldırın. Çok güzel alet ses yüksekliği ve netlik olarak hoşuma gitti. Evde hiçbir problem yaşamazsınız hatta prova için yanınızda stüdyoya vs goturseniz bu bateri varken bile duyulur. Ben de bir üst modelini mi alsam diyordum ama evde hiçbir şekilde kullanamazsınız bunun yarı sesine bile getiremiyorum evde