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From: mengm@homxa.UUCP (P.MENG)
Newsgroups: net.music.synth
Subject: portable amps
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Date: Fri, 22-Mar-85 13:39:45 EST
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Posted: Fri Mar 22 13:39:45 1985
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	I am in the market for a portable amplifier for a 
guitar. I have one at the moment that I really like but
there is a serious flaw with it (for me, anyway).
It's called the Mouse amplifier by Lectro-something-or-
other. It's very rugged, portable, has distortion capabilities,
and a rechargeable battery unit. Very loud for its size.
A lot of street musicians in NYC use this for keyboards,
guitars, vocals, etc. The only problem for me is that you have
to keep the battery charged at all times. (@ once every 2
weeks). If you don't, the entire battery unit has to be replaced.
This has happened twice to me and Lectro-?? has confirmed this
problem. Since I don't play the guitar that much anymore (only
once a month sometimes) I can't seem to remember to charge the 
amp every two weeks. I also have reservations about leaving it
plugged in constantly (the ac-dc converter gets pretty hot).
	Does anyone know of a similar amp with similar features
but without the "2 weeks to live" battery unit syndrome. I wouldn't
mind removable batteries even if they dont last that long.

If I get enough responses, I will post a summary to the net.

					Thanks,
					Peter Meng

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