A low cost alternative to some of the expensive ukulele amplifiers.
The JBL GO 2 is a low cost amplifier (less than £20) and speaker with a 3.5mm stereo input, and with the addition of a suitable cable, will plug directly into your ukulele for useful amplification. The speaker is rechargeable and will run for around 5 hours and has a useful 3 watts output. Unlike some of the other amplifiers out there (which are actually more expensive), it has a decent frequency response and doesn't tend to distort.
Most ukuleles have their own tone controls on the pickups, so there's no need for one on the amplifier/speaker. There are volume controls and power on the speaker. It's also waterproof, so if it rains while you are busking, there's no great issue!
Video review of the JBL Go 2 as a ukulele amplifier
 JBL GO 2 Bluetooth speaker |
 3.5mm stereo jack to 1/4" mono jack |
 Case |
With Bluetooth, it can also be used to stream music from your phone - although you can't mix the input and Bluetooth together, admittedly.
I also use it as an amplifier for my Roland synthesiser that doesn't have a speaker, making it ideal for practice.
Use with a synthesiser |
Portable studio when travelling |
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Amplifier, case & suitable cable for ukulele.
Stereo cable used for synthesiser.
Article - Simon Taylor, 28th April 2021
Nice. Simon can use it for his ukulele,
or via Bluetooth he can put proper music through it.