Technabob » marshall http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Geek Stuff Sun, 27 May 2012 20:00:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 World’s Coolest Marshall Amp is a Fridge! http://technabob.com/blog/2012/03/22/marshall-fridge-amp/ http://technabob.com/blog/2012/03/22/marshall-fridge-amp/#comments Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:30:56 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/?p=88692 This is Spinal Tap,… I wanted a Marshall Amp that could go to eleven. But given the fact that I can barely string together two chords on a guitar, I never really saw the use for one of these iconic amps in my house – until today.]]> Ever since seeing This is Spinal Tap, I wanted a Marshall Amp that could go to eleven. But given the fact that I can barely string together two chords on a guitar, I never really saw the use for one of these iconic amps in my house – until today. That’s because the latest Marshall stack isn’t an amp at all – it’s a refrigerator.

marshall amp fridge

It looks just like the classic amp, but the Marshall Fridge is a 4.4 cubic foot refrigerator/freezer perfect for keeping your beer and pop on ice. And unlike the video clip and images here, you are not required to fill yours with Budweiser. Personally, I’d prefer to load mine up with some Bell’s Ale or maybe some bottles of Bawls.

Needless to say, Marshall wisely included knobs that go to eleven on the top of the fridge as well, making it the perfect addition to any music geek’s hangout. I only wish they figured out a way to include an actual speaker in the door, so it could work as both a fridge and an amp. Still, it’s pretty awesome.

Marshall expects to start shipping the Marshall Fridge this October for $299 (USD), and you can get on the pre-order notification list here.

 

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2012/03/22/marshall-fridge-amp/feed/ 9 Mini Mp3 Amps Don’t Go to 11, but Will Rock the (Doll) House http://technabob.com/blog/2009/04/03/mini-mp3-amps/ http://technabob.com/blog/2009/04/03/mini-mp3-amps/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:00:15 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/?p=11088 These nifty little speaker systems look just like classic electric guitar amps, only a whole lot smaller. Modeled after classic amps by musical greats Marshall and US Blues, these teensy little amps are perfect for the rocker in your house.

marshall mini amp

Measuring in between 5 and 8 inches tall, they’re perfect scale replicas of their larger brethren, and great for listening to tunes on your iPod or other portable media player. Of course if you’re more musically-inclined, you can plug in your electric guitar or bass and jam out too.

usblues mini amp

I think my favorite of the bunch has to be the ORANGE micro Crush amp, complete with its trademark bright orange wooden case, a woven cloth speaker grille and the unmistakable ORANGE logo.

orange micro amp

All three are available over at Urban Outfitters. Prices range from $60 to $72 USD. Totally rockin’.

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2009/04/03/mini-mp3-amps/feed/ 5 The Ultimate Guitar Hero Case Mod http://technabob.com/blog/2007/10/15/the-ultimate-guitar-hero-case-mod/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/10/15/the-ultimate-guitar-hero-case-mod/#comments Mon, 15 Oct 2007 18:08:34 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/10/15/the-ultimate-guitar-hero-case-mod/ Guitar Hero… themed gaming system. The system is made from 3 individual cabinets which can be disassembled in case he wants to taking the show on]]> Rocker/ Case Modder Kneivel put together this ingenious home arcade cabinet by taking a stack of Marshall amp cases and transforming them into a Guitar Hero themed gaming system.

marshall guitar hero casemod

The system is made from 3 individual cabinets which can be disassembled in case he wants to taking the show on tour. Gaming is powered by a PlayStation 2, preloaded with all of the Guitar Hero games on the hard drive.

gh casemod top

The top cabinet has the left and right speakers as well as a cool backlit GH marquee, while the middle tier houses a heavyweight 27-inch Toshiba CRT.

gh casemod bottom

The bottom cabinet contains a Logitech Z2300 subwoofer for some serious low-end, as well as the PS2 system that powers the whole rig. Rock on with your bad self!

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