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How to play electric guitar - using desktop amplifiers

Desktop amplifiers are, as the name suggests, designed for your desk or living-room table. In a sturdy and portable metal housing, different amplifier types for various musical styles are housed along with countless effects and a pair of speakers. Simple, clear controls on the top of desktop amplifiers invite uncomplicated, spontaneous jamming with your electric guitar!

Advantages and disadvantages of desktop amplifiers

Compared with our five other categories, this solution offers the following

Advantages:

ultra-compact all-in-one solution for your desk, including speakers
loads of amp models and effects on board
headphone output for quiet practice

Disadvantages:

only conditionally suitable for bands or stage use
at high volumes the small built-in speakers reach their limits

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Expert opinion:

Or even easier: plug the Kong EarWorm directly into your electric guitar's input jack and connect your headphones via the built-in mini-jack. Then you can start playing your electric guitar straight away! We developed the EarWorm specifically for the needs of ultra‑mobile musicians and it fits in any pocket!