TRASH AMPS SPEAKER

Cassie, UncommonGoods Community Moderator

We think this just might be one of the coolest ways to repurpose an aluminum can out there. Do you think the Trash Amp rocks?

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I think this is a great way to repurpose old soda cans! While I hate loud music and cannot play an instrument for my life I am a recycling freak and this is perfect for me to give as a gift! (My older brother plays electric guitar and I am always nagging on him to recycle so this would be perfect!) While the price is a little steep I think it's a very unique gift for any music addict.

Jamie
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Way cool!

Juli
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Love it... very clever!!

Seneca
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Very cute idea!

Adam
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These portable speakers are totally awesome and perfect for Uncommon Goods! Trash Amps are both sustainable and hand-made; what more could you want from a cool little speaker? Reuse It For Music!

Mari
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Great gift idea

Jenna
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These comments seem so excited about reusing a can, but look at how many batteries this uses!!!! Three batteries for only 20 hours of music? Figure out a way to solar charge the can and you've got yourself a product. Right now I think this is a prototype that needs more work. But it is a product on the right track. Maybe choose a picture that matches your catalogue's style if you're going to go with this waste creating product though.

Catherine
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Only a thumbs up because I'm so keen on recycling; however it's a bit overpriced.

NM
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I agree with the previous posting about the waste coming from the number of batteries needed to power this. a Solar panel or something of that sort would take this to a better level of "green" fun.

michelle
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great idea but I think they need to improve it more to keep up with the high cost

judith
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way too expensive

Alyssa
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I like it - but it's too expensive for what is essentially a novelty item

judy

overpriced it needs 3 batteries. why can't it work off the power of the mp3?

carol
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looks like someone is trying toooo hard

Kay
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I totally agree with Jenna and others. Too many batteries to offset the recycling effort.

Marie
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I think the idea is great, but they need to figure out a way to charge it as opposed to keep using batteries... not very helpful in recycling.

DeAnna
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I love that you can use it for electric guitars and basses! This would be a good gift for my fiance!

Andrea
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The cigarette box amp is way cooler - this artwork on this is just too cheesy.

Jane
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It just pretends to be kind to the environment.

Amanda
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Fun concept, but overpriced and the batteries are a real issue

josie
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ridiculous

Erin
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I love my trash amp! Makes a great christmas gift!

Alan
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I really want this for Christmas! Please carrry this!!!!

Lisa
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I'm totally with Jenna on this one!A. If you're truly into recycle/reduce/reuse - it would indeed be solar-powered or rechargeable in some way.B. Half-assed looking "graffiti" graphics? Really??!? Does it also come in a Forty size?? Come on, Uncommon Goods - you're better than that.

Susan
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$55 bucks, 3 batteries and only 20 hours? I wonder how long the batteries last by themselves.

Laura
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I have to agree with other people's comments. At first it seemd utterly cool but the thought about how much batteries. Plus, the price is too much!!

Kelley
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Priced a bit high. Wish can noT painted- left to look more like pop if even a fake brand. Even better would be a kit that would allow a user to convert their own can into a speaker

Kelli
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This is a pretty cool idea! Made in the U.S. is a HUGE selling point (for me)... and they include batteries? Awesome.

ann marie
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junk for $55

Lizzie
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WHY??? There are so many different kinds of speakers available these days that are much more attractive AND much less expensive. If you want to recycle cans, there are a million other ways to do so.

Ed
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perfect4trash metal

Nina
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There are other products out there that use found objects, are rechargeable, and are way less expensive

Sam
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Hey guys, 20 hours is much more than most portable speakers you'd find at an electronics store. People like sharing music with friends, so they might as well get in the mindset of reuse. Recharable batteries aren't as powerful as disposable, and you eventually throw them away. Solar doesn't give enough power. If you want a loud portable speaker, 3 AAA batteries are they way to go.

Gloria
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People are talking about how this would be cool with solar... nice idea, but study up a bit! Do you have any idea how much surface area would be required to power a little speaker like this? It's way different than charging a cell phone, for example. Thats all you need is a HUGE solar panel to go with your extremely sleek and PORTABLE speaker... This product is extremely compact, portable, and apparently loud - that's the point I think. Hopefully someday solar technology will advance and be able to power little gadgets like this someday tho...

Josiah
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Um to everyone who thumbed down... you can use recharable batteries (for those who care about the environment, that's your best choice!). Try to find another portable speaker for guitar/ipod that uses a recyclable housing or a "better power source" on the go...you won't! And you can customize all of it!

Ira
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Heard this at a local mall. Amazing sound from a small recycled can!

john
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that is truly and uncommon good. I want.

john
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what a great idea

john
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very cool.

greg
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It really is pretty awesome sound quality.

Kylene
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Interesting concept... skeptical about the sound it will put out, but also agree with Jenna concerning the batteries (it might be a recycled can but think about all those batteries that it will use that will stick around for decades)...

Kim
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Cool product that definitely fits in at Uncommon Goods. Great way to get people thinking about ways to reuse and excited about recycling!

Al
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The Trash Amps Can is a great practice amp for guitar players like me.

gabby
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super legit product with awesome clarity and sound! You can set it down and it actually stays in place unlike many portable speakers that often roll around or fall over. Awesome engineering guys!

John
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Great environmentally friendly product

nancy from Watsonville
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I own one of these and absolutely LOVE it! If you don't have an ipod jack in your car this fits the bill. Great for traveling and jam sessions as my musician friend Max tells me. He tried to steal mine, he said the quality was outstanding. This is a great small company too.

Dan
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The sound from the Trash Amp is way better than cheaper speakers. It's cool, it's portable, and it works great.

denise
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clever KId would love this!!

Nima
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Will be a great gift for Christmas and birthdays

AL.Sanchez
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My family really enjoys the trash amp. The girls take it with them to all their games. They really enjoy hearing music during warm ups and in between games on tournament weekends. This is a great gift at a decent price and I am very happy with my purchase. FYI rechargeable batteries are the best way to go.

Mark
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Designed and built by former students of mine. Great Idea, and they sound great too.

Rudy
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There's nothing stopping you from using your own rechargeable batteries with the Trash Amp, it's really your choice. I looked at their "official video" on YouTube, and the batteries are just on the bottom, not built in, so rechargeable batteries are totally an option. Plus if you're camping or backpacking and it needs new batteries, you won't have a place to recharge, so having the OPTION is good. And people are complaining about the price - including rechargeable batteries would only increase the price - you can't have it all you naive tree huggers!

Scott
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I have had multiple trash amps throughout the last couple years ranging from original prototypes to the most current up to date models, and all I can say is that Adam, the owner of Trash Amps, is purely in it for the love of his hobby. These are extremely high quality and I turn heads every where I with it. This is certainly a must buy product.

Cyn
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Finally a creative gift for all those people I have trouble shopping for on my holiday list! Great idea!

Betsy

This is a great, creative and very cool product!

Pat
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The sound is awesome!

Brenda

This is an awesome product. I found it last Christmas at a mall in the SF Bay Area and bought 12 of them as gifts. Everyone who received one wanted to know where to find it. Most of those people went online and bought multiples. I wish I had bought more; I kept thinking of people to give it to. From 10 year old grandchildren to 65 year old travelers - it works for all. It sounds great,it's fun,it's not just a novelty, and it's all recycled. Love it.

Howard
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It's amazing how many places you can use these. I think it's a great product and very inovative. Hat's off!

Jeanne
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Cleaver idea! Very creative. Environmentally friendly.

Michele
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Fantastic, Ingenious, and EARTH-FRIENDLY item. LOVE IT!

Daron
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I know the guy who invented this! He is the most creative, outside-the-box person I know! Who thinks of this!?

michael

really fun portable music.. they work great with electric guitars when you're traveling somewhere and don't want to tote your amp!

Patricia
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This thing looks like it would eat up batteries like crazy. Maybe an AC adapter that charged a rechargable cell would make this worth it.

Heather
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Looks sort of "generic" to cost so much. Plus, thats a lot of batteries!

Dan
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I could see this turning any outdoor hangout, like a campfire or day at the park, into a great jam session. I always feel like having tunes around keeps the outdoor party atmosphere groovin

Marguerite
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This is just way too cool!

nancy
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Gave Trash Amps for Christmas

Eric
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This is a great product, I've been using mine for over a year! For those who complain about using three AAA batteries and creating waste... BUY SOME RECHARGEABLE ONES if you're so high and mighty about going green...

Marc

We bought one of these and are sending with my daughter to school. She can't wait to show it off to new friends. It's a great item!

Kris
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Awesome product that you can use at work, school or camping. We are planning to buy our 2nd Trash Amp soon.

My
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What Jenna said.

Karen
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Great sound -perfect

Thea
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everyone should have them. need more details tho.

Kiki
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Does it really work?? If so then cool beans!

Joye
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My trash amp has save many a party, weather I'm just playing tunes through my phone or plugging into my guitar. Cool to use on the beach too! There aren't many other portable speakers that will last at the beach all day without plugging into a power source. Most I-pod speakers last only about 4 hours before they need to be recharged.

Amy
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Wow! Crazy cool idea. I am impressed!

Marilyn
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I agree with Jenna that adding solar power would make it worth it.

Stacey
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This is wonderful! Recycling and upcycling...Winner!Use rechargable batteries dear people...Carry this!

Ashley

Great product! I have gifted many Trash Amps and people love it!

Rouel

This is an amazing product for portable mp3 use or soft to medium-volume electric guitar. I like to take it with me wherever I go, especially on vacation.