Joyo BanTamP XL Zombie II
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BanTamP XL Zombie II
Product Info
Article Number:
501717
Brand:
Joyo
Model:
BanTamP XL Zombie II
Category:
Hybrid Amplifier Heads for Guitar
Price:
$141.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Joyo BanTamP XL Zombie II is a fun, compact amp head delivering a surprisingly decent high-gain tone for the money. It’s a great practice amp or recording tool for players who want a bit of tube character without the bulk or expense of a full-sized tube stack – especially appealing to gigging musicians needing a portable, versatile option.
Product Description
- Joyo BanTamP XL Zombie II
- Hybrid Amp Head for Electric Guitar
- BanTamP Series
- Bluetooth function can play music from an external source in addition to the guitar signal
- Sound characteristics: high-gain amplifier
- Channels: 2
- Power: 20 watts
- Class-D power amplifier
- Preamp tubes: 12AX7
- Controls for 2x gain
- 2x tone
- 2x volume
- Switches: Clean/OD
- Bluetooth
- Speaker outputs (min. 8 Ohm): 6.3 mm jack
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- FX send and return: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- Headphone output: 3.5 mm stereo jack
- Foot switch connection: 6.3 mm jack
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 163 x 140 x 110 mm
- Weight: 1.3 kg
- Colour: Black
- Includes 1-way foot switch and power supply
PROS
- • Surprisingly robust construction for the price point.
- • 12AX7 preamp adds a genuine tube warmth and character.
- • The Clean/OD channel offers usable tones across various genres.
- • Bluetooth functionality is a genuinely useful and well-implemented addition.
CONS
- • Class-D power lacks the nuanced dynamic response of a pure tube amp.
- • Limited EQ controls restrict tonal sculpting options significantly.
- • The 'high-gain' sound leans towards modern, compressed distortion.
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Key Features
Power (Watts)
20
Preamp Tubes
12AX7
Channels
2
Effects
FX Send/Return loops
Speaker Output
6.3 mm jack (minimum 8 Ohm)
Weight
1.3 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The clean channel is more of a ‘sparkling’ clean – it’s present but doesn’t have a ton of headroom. It’s best suited for lighter styles like indie or clean rhythm tones, but it's not a pristine Fender-style clean.
I’ve tested it, and the latency is minimal – perfectly acceptable for playing along to backing tracks or streaming music. It’s a genuinely functional feature, not just a gimmick.
While it’s surprisingly solid, it's still a budget-friendly unit. Treat it with care; it's not built to withstand the same abuse as a heavy-duty professional amp.
