Whether you're tight on space, your neighbors hate you, you want a simple practice solution, or all of the above, any of the following 10 micro-amp options can lend a plug-and-play hand. Bonus: All are priced to stuff a stocking without putting a hole in a wallet.
Katana-Mini
Able to run on six AAs or an AC adaptor, this mini houses a multi-stage analog gain circuit, 3-band analog EQ, tape-style delay, and brown, crunch, and clean sound settings.
Mini3 G2
Designed to grab and go anywhere, this mini boasts 11 amp models, eight effects, an onboard tuner, and inputs for a mic, headphones, and an auxiliary device.
Fly 3
This 3-watt, 2-channel compact amp features the company’s Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) for loads of tonal options, a digital tape-delay effect, and can be DC or battery powered.
EL 3.1
This unique yet simple micro is powered by two 9V batteries for 3 watts of power, and houses a 3" high-performance driver, a brightness toggle, and gain control.
MS-4
Own a full-stack Marshall for well under $100 with this 1-watt screamer that has separate volume and gain dials, a stand for angling upwards, and a headphone jack that doubles as a preamp out.
iRig Nano Amp
This tiny 3-watt amp is powered by three AA batteries and can even drive a 4x12 cab. Additionally, it’ll serve as an interface for iOS devices to access tones and recording functionality galore.
Micro Crush PiX CR3
Dressed in unmistakable Orange styling, this 9V-powered micro features an all-analog signal path, an onboard tuner, and an overdrive switch to bring the heat.
5150 III Micro Stack
Ideal for (really) small-room practice, this 1-watt little brother in the EVH line houses a control set consisting of gain, volume, and tone, and also features an integrated tilt-back kickstand.
Micro Cube GX
Boasting eight amp tones, eight effects, and a memory function to save your favorite settings, this micro also interfaces with Apple products and can run up to 25 hours on six AA batteries.
Micro Spider
This wee 6-watt amp offers up four Spider amp models, an acoustic-guitar model, a 3-band EQ, six effects, and an onboard tuner with note-name display.