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guitar that will vibrate the signal from the guitar into the earbuds . The instructions recommends the back of the guitar near where the body and neck meet . This may be so for some , but on my Strat ( with the ‘ 70s large headstock ) I found the best place to attach it was on the headstock . You then simple apply a small piece of Velcro ( supplied ) to the guitar and then to the front side of the stethoscope . After this quick setup , there ’ s nothing else to do but start Rockin ’!
How does it sound ? Well , it sounds like your guitar unplugged and slightly amplified . I really wished for more volume , and I experimented , but it just couldn ’ t amplify enough for my needs . Maybe I ’ m going deaf , but I see how the Noggins can appeal to those wanting something simple ; just pack it in your guitar case , and it ’ s simple to set up and play when you have a free moment . There are no batteries , and nothing else that could be considered complicated at all — it ’ s just you , your guitar , and this little device . And to be fair , at just under 15 dollars , it ’ s probably a good deal even with the volume limitations .
If you ’ re looking for a simple device to practice your electric guitar when you can ’ t plug in , the Noggin Rocker offers a simple and inexpensive solution .
For the price , there ’ s not much to complain about really . I found the plastic tubing cumbersome to use , and wished there was more volume available . In a noisy setting , I ’ m not sure how effective these will be .
guitar that will vibrate the signal from the guitar into the earbuds . The instructions recommends the back of the guitar near where the body and neck meet . This may be so for some , but on my Strat ( with the ‘ 70s large headstock ) I found the best place to attach it was on the headstock . You then simple apply a small piece of Velcro ( supplied ) to the guitar and then to the front side of the stethoscope . After this quick setup , there ’ s nothing else to do but start Rockin ’!
How does it sound ? Well , it sounds like your guitar unplugged and slightly amplified . I really wished for more volume , and I experimented , but it just couldn ’ t amplify enough for my needs . Maybe I ’ m going deaf , but I see how the Noggins can appeal to those wanting something simple ; just pack it in your guitar case , and it ’ s simple to set up and play when you have a free moment . There are no batteries , and nothing else that could be considered complicated at all — it ’ s just you , your guitar , and this little device . And to be fair , at just under 15 dollars , it ’ s probably a good deal even with the volume limitations .

WHAT WE LIKE

If you ’ re looking for a simple device to practice your electric guitar when you can ’ t plug in , the Noggin Rocker offers a simple and inexpensive solution .

CONCERNS

For the price , there ’ s not much to complain about really . I found the plastic tubing cumbersome to use , and wished there was more volume available . In a noisy setting , I ’ m not sure how effective these will be .
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