Im an Amplfied (SHOCK HORROR) busker.which if you came from another planet and read most of these posts,it would be akin to the Mass murder of children.Times move on and with the emergance of the Begger/busker the faster pace of life ect ITS NEEDED,as for "its a shame for the ones who "can't afford" amps,if they did'nt spend it on booze dope ect,maybe they would be able to.I think most of these comments are from people who feel buskers should be seen & not heard OK in 1966 but not now.Another point regarding volume sax, trumpet bagpipes ect are as loud as an amp but a full time guitar singer(not a student fannying around at weekend for a laugh)would Knacker his voice up big time in no time.I've found that when these pureist come moaning cos they aint got an amp im ready for going anyway cos its usually 2;30 and they have just dragged thereselves out off bed
    Signed..The Evil amplfied One...LIGHTEN UP MISERY GUTS!!!!