Hotone Nano Reviews?

[Chistopher]

I've been looking at the Hotone British Invasion for a lunchbox amp. How does this compare to some of Joyo's or other small amp maker's offerings. This one's supposed to be based off the Vox AC30, but I would prefer a decent Plexi-ish tone. Do any of you have experience in this department?

[shupe13]

Hotone Nano Reviews?

I’ve played several Hotone micro amps and although neat, I see them as a novelty item.

Mooer Micro preamps are way better imho but the Joyo Bantamps have my full attention.


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[shupe13]

Re: Hotone Nano Reviews?

https://youtu.be/Hgaww9yiIN0

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[shupe13]

Re: Hotone Nano Reviews?

https://youtu.be/KABSKEP1q8Y

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[Chistopher]

Re: Hotone Nano Reviews?

https://youtu.be/Hgaww9yiIN0


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I saw that video, but sadly I don't have enough monthly data to watch the whole thing. I'll have to wait until I can get to the library.

As for the Hotones being a novelty item, what do you mean?

Edit: I also heard the Joyo VIVO (5150) was a lot better than their earlier amps, can anyone confirm this?

[shupe13]

Hotone Nano Reviews?

One trick ponies and not that good at it. Without effects they are really, really bland. Sure they’ll drive a 4x12. Sure they’re cute and all your friends will go “wow” but they lack character.


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[shupe13]

Hotone Nano Reviews?


These can stand on their own. For practice.


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[Chistopher]

Re: Hotone Nano Reviews?

I hear people rave about the Micro series of Orange, but I don't really care for the Orange sound. In a perfect world I would just have a miniature version of the JCM800 I already have, but I can't find anything like that.

[shupe13]

Re: Hotone Nano Reviews?

Joyo and Mooer are pretty good at Marshallesk tones.


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[Blille]

Re: Hotone Nano Reviews?

Sure they’re cute and all your friends will go “wow” but they lack character.

Are we still talking about amps here?

[shupe13]

Re: Hotone Nano Reviews?

Are we still talking about amps here?

We could be talking about cheerleaders.


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[dave74]

Re: Hotone Nano Reviews?

We could be talking about cheerleaders.


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the plastics!

[CaptainWhizz]

Re: Hotone Nano Reviews?

I hear people rave about the Micro series of Orange, but I don't really care for the Orange sound. In a perfect world I would just have a miniature version of the JCM800 I already have, but I can't find anything like that.

Joyo Jackman?

[Chistopher]

Re: Hotone Nano Reviews?

I was looking at the Jackman, but all the sound clips I hear of it aren't the best, the VIVO seems to have the most passable tone. But then again I hear the 12AX7 tube that comes with them isn't that great. Maybe I'll have to swap it out for something of higher quality and see how that goes. Still, $159 plus however much for a tube isn't that bad.

[Chistopher]

Re: Hotone Nano Reviews?

So I found plenty of people online saying that replacing the tubes make it sound amazing, so I might buy a Tung Sol 12AX7 to tame the harshness a bit. But I'll have to play it for a while before I make any decisions.