Name: Fluid Audio Strum Buddy Heavy Metal - Portable Guitar Practice Amp with High-Gain Effects
Brand: Fluid Audio
SKU: FA-SBHM
Price: 59.00 USD
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Fluid Audio Strum Buddy Heavy Metal – Portable Guitar Practice Amp with High-Gain Effects

Battery Powered suction speaker for guitars

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Battery powered Guitar amp with effects suction-mounts directly on your Guitar 6 Watt amplifier with 40mm neodymium Magnet speaker DSP Guitar effects presets: phaser, overdrive and reverb Lithium Ion rechargeable battery - 3.5 hours of play time on one charge Suction mount safe for all finishes

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Same Portable Idea. A Much Heavier Voice.

Strum Buddy Heavy Metal takes the guitar mounted practice concept of the original Strum Buddy and gives it a more aggressive EQ and effect set for heavier rock, grunge and metal inspired playing.

The 6 watt amplifier, 40 mm neodymium speaker, rechargeable battery and integrated suction mount remain compact and simple. The sound is the difference: saturated Overdrive replaces the original Crunch voicing, Phaser replaces Chorus, and Reverb adds space when you want it.

6 watt amplifier 40 mm neodymium speaker Overdrive, Phaser and Reverb Rechargeable battery Integrated suction mount Chrome speaker grille

The Heavy Metal difference

The Effects Were Changed for a Reason

Heavy Metal is not simply the original Strum Buddy with a different grille. Fluid Audio changed the voicing and effect choices so this version starts closer to the sound heavier guitar players actually want.

Saturated Overdrive

The original Strum Buddy uses a Crunch style distortion aimed more toward classic rock character. Heavy Metal replaces that with a more saturated Overdrive sound for heavier riffs, grunge textures and higher gain practice tones.

PHASE

Phaser Instead of Chorus

Heavy Metal swaps the original Chorus effect for Phaser. Combine it with Overdrive for movement on leads, sustained notes and more animated solo sounds without adding an external pedal.

REV

Reverb Stays

Reverb remains part of the effect set, giving the compact personal amp a sense of space when a completely dry guitar sound feels too immediate.

The Strum Buddy concept

Your Practice Amp Moves With the Guitar

The reason Strum Buddy works as a practice tool has not changed. Instead of putting a small amp on a desk or across the room, the integrated rubber suction mount attaches the amplifier directly to the guitar body. Connect the included short cable and the complete practice setup stays with the instrument.

6 watt amplifier Personal guitar monitoring without setting up a conventional practice amp.

40 mm neodymium speaker A compact integrated driver built for close personal guitar practice.

Rechargeable battery Up to about 3.5 hours of playing time depending on use.

Short guitar cable included Connect the guitar output directly to the Strum Buddy without a cable across the room.

Chrome grille The metallic speaker grille gives the Heavy Metal version a distinct visual identity from the black grille used on the original Strum Buddy.

Heavier EQ voicing The Heavy Metal edition keeps the core hardware but changes the voicing and effects around a more aggressive guitar sound.

Choose your version

Strum Buddy vs Strum Buddy Heavy Metal

The two models share the same portable practice concept. The important difference is the voicing and effect set.

Feature

Original Strum Buddy

Strum Buddy Heavy Metal

Core voicing

Classic rock leaning practice sound

Heavier EQ voicing for rock, grunge and metal inspired tones

Drive effect

Crunch

More saturated Overdrive

Modulation effect

Chorus

Phaser

Reverb

Yes

Amplifier

6 watts

Speaker

40 mm neodymium

Mounting concept

Integrated suction mount

Visual finish

Black grille

Chrome speaker grille

If you mainly want the portable Strum Buddy concept with classic rock style effects, choose the original. If you want more saturated drive and Phaser for heavier riffs and leads, Heavy Metal is the better fit.

See Original Strum Buddy Strum Buddy Heavy Metal

Built for quick practice

Heavy Tones Without Setting Up the Heavy Rig

Strum Buddy Heavy Metal is a personal practice tool for the moments when plugging into your normal amplifier or pedal setup is more work than the session needs.

At home

Couch practice

Pick up the guitar, connect the short cable and start playing without carrying a separate amplifier into the room.

Writing

Riff development

Keep an amplified Overdrive sound available when you are working through riffs, chord ideas and lead parts.

Before playing

Warm up sessions

Use the compact amp for personal warm up practice before rehearsal, lessons or a session without unpacking your main rig.

Away from home

Travel practice

Rechargeable battery power and the small form factor make it easy to keep a simple guitar practice option with you.

Hear the concept

Strum Buddy Heavy Metal in Action

See how the guitar mounted amp works and hear the Heavy Metal effect concept without relying on product copy alone.

Fluid Audio Strum Buddy Heavy Metal demonstration A product demonstration of the portable guitar mounted amplifier and the Heavy Metal specific Overdrive, Phaser and Reverb effect set.

Technical details

Strum Buddy Heavy Metal Specifications

The core hardware is deliberately simple. The character comes from the Heavy Metal specific voicing and effect choices.

Product type

Portable guitar monitor and amplifier with integrated suction mount

Amplifier power

6 watts

Speaker

40 mm driver with neodymium magnet

Sound voicing

Heavy Metal specific EQ and effect voicing for a more aggressive guitar sound

Effects

Clean sound plus Overdrive, Phaser and Reverb

Battery

Rechargeable Lithium Ion battery with up to about 3.5 hours of playing time depending on use

Charging

Micro USB charging connection with USB A to Micro USB cable included

Guitar connection

Included 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm mono guitar cable

Mounting

Integrated rubber suction cup for mounting the amplifier to the guitar body

Finish

Black body with chrome speaker grille

SKU

FA-SBHM

GTIN

858445004707

Heavy Metal FAQ

Questions Before You Start Riffing

The important answers for choosing between the Strum Buddy versions and understanding what the Heavy Metal edition is built to do.

What is different about Strum Buddy Heavy Metal?

Heavy Metal uses the same basic portable Strum Buddy hardware but changes the EQ and effects for a more aggressive sound. It replaces the original Crunch effect with more saturated Overdrive, replaces Chorus with Phaser, keeps Reverb, and adds a chrome speaker grille.

Is Strum Buddy Heavy Metal only for metal guitar?

No. The heavier voicing makes sense for metal, grunge, hard rock and other guitar styles that benefit from more saturated drive. You can also use the clean sound when you do not want the Overdrive effect.

Which effects are built in?

The Heavy Metal version provides Overdrive, Phaser and Reverb in addition to its clean sound. The effect set is the main functional difference from the original Strum Buddy.

Does it use a different speaker or amplifier than the original Strum Buddy?

No. The Heavy Metal edition keeps the same basic 6 watt amplifier, 40 mm neodymium speaker, rechargeable battery and suction mount concept. The voicing and effect choices are what create the heavier character.

How long does the battery last?

Expect up to about 3.5 hours of playing time from a full charge, depending on how the unit is used.

Can Strum Buddy Heavy Metal replace my main guitar amp?

It is better viewed as a personal practice, writing and warm up tool. Its strength is convenience and portability, not the output level or low frequency extension of a conventional guitar combo or stage rig.

How does it attach to the guitar?

An integrated rubber suction cup mounts the unit to the guitar body. The included short mono cable connects your guitar output to the Strum Buddy input.

Where can I find the manual?

Fluid Audio manuals and support documents are available on the Documentation page.

Want More Saturation Without Bringing the Whole Rig?

Strum Buddy Heavy Metal keeps the original guitar mounted practice idea but gives it the Overdrive and Phaser combination that makes more sense for heavier riffs and leads.

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