Marshall MG100DFX user reviews ( 5/10) - 79 user reviews

• 11/24/11

  ericthegreat's review "not a very good sound"

  Characteristics

  The Marshall MG 100DFX amp does not have that great of a sound. I bought when I was younger and on a budget, and into much worse music than I am now (metal, nu-metal, the like.) The amp definitely sounded better when I bought it, too. I used a Fender Strat and a Les Paul with it. It sounded better with the Les Paul because it didn't feed back as badly as it did with the Strat, but it still didn't sound too great. Over the years, as I would push it to try and get good sounds, the sound started to deteriorate. By now, almost 7 years later, the amp is almost unusable.

  Utilization

  The clean channel gets little to no volume, and the distorted channel is incredibly muddy (in fact, it was always pretty muddy, it's just gotten worse). I can't say any of the sounds are my favorite. I don't really like any of them. I recently tried playing a new model in a store, expecting that it would sound better than my amp does since it hadn't gone through the wear and tear.

  Sounds

  While there was more volume, it still didn't sound that great, and wouldn't make me change my rating. The sounds that you can get out of it are a mild, tame clean sound (basically no natural distortion, which I like and can get out of my Fender amps), as well as a muddy distorted sound that might be good for someone trying to emulate Queens of the Stone Age, but not much else. Turing up the low end on the distorted channel makes it really murky and unclear.

  Overall Opinion

  The amp is pretty easy to use and setup. It's pretty much ready to go, just plug it in. The sounds aren't too difficult to get out of it at all. The manual explains how to use everything pretty well, though if you aren't used to using effects loops you probably won't get what the effects loops are all about.
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• 06/22/11

  iamqman's review "Trash!"

  Characteristics

  They are able to tap a good market with this amp with the price point they start at and the availability of them in the guitar stores. However, this amp is such garbage that it is actually an embarrassment to the Jim Marshall.
  
  
  
  This amp sound like what you would want a Marshall to sound like only it doesn't. This amp is tinty and thin sounding as most solid state amps lend themselves to be. The Eq's are very harsh and dialing out that fuzzy buzzy distortion tone will keep you twisting knobs more than playing time.
  
  
  
  Features
  
  
  
  A compact gig rig with big Marshall tone
  
  Delivers a dynamic yet toneful punch
  
  100W
  
  12" speaker
  
  2 channels (footswitchable)
  
  Digital effects including reverb, delay, chorus, and flange
  
  FDD (Frequency Dependent Dampening)
  
  CD ins, plus emulated line out, and emulated headphone jacks
  
  Clean/Crunch switch
  
  OD1/OD2 switch
  
  FX loop level & mix control

  Utilization

  Output (RMS): 100W
  
  2 channels
  
  Separate EQ per channel
  
  Clean/crunch Switch
  
  OD1/OD2 switch
  
  Contour control
  
  Footswitchable channels
  
  CD inputs
  
  Emulated line out
  
  Emulated headphone
  
  Digital effects
  
  Digital reverb
  
  FX loop: yes
  
  FX loop level & mix control
  
  Speaker: 1x12 in.
  
  Dimensions: 590 x 556 x 275 mm
  
  Weight: 23.6 kg
  
  
  
  Footswitch included

  Sounds

  The best thing you can do with an amp like this is throw it off the roof. If you don't have a roof try lighting it on fire. In all seriousness though the amp can get you a good practice or jamming tone. Don't try to go out and gig with this amp though because the sound man will laugh you right off the stage.
  
  
  
  Use a good Gibson Les Paul with this amp or another guitar with a humbucker style pickup in it. You need that extra coil to try and tame some of the harsh frequencies inherent to this amp.

  Overall Opinion

  I would not recommend this amp to anyone. If you need a decent two channel amp then try a Peavey or a Roland cube. I know it doesn't say Marshall on the side of those amps but this my friends is not what a Marshall sounds like.
  
  
  
  They do not make these amps anymore so you will have to go on the used market to scout one out. I have seen them a lot for under $200. Which isn't a bad price for an amp that has multi channels and effects. But the ridiculous wattage this thing has makes me wonder why you would need that loud of bad tone.
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• 12/14/08

  Audiofanzine FR's review

  Characteristics

  (Originally written by metallicam/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
  
  100-watt solid-state amp with instrument and CD inputs, headphone output and footswitch connector.
  
  
  
  The settings are quite simple: 2 channels with independent EQ and gain control, common reverb plus digital FX (flanger, delay, chorus and chorus/delay).

  Utilization

  The configuration is very simple and you can easily find the sound you need (within the amp's possibilities) if you use an EQ.
  
  
  
  If you are looking for a good tone you can try as long as you want, but you won't get it!
  
  
  
  The user's manual is very short but it does include some settings examples.

  Sounds

  This amp doesn't match any music style because it sounds awful.
  
  
  
  The amp is reliable and easy to use but it sounds very bad. This becomes very clear when you compare it with a real amp (even in the same price range... although the MG100 is still better than the MG10).

  Overall Opinion

  I've been using this amp for nearly one year. I bought it to have enough output power.
  
  
  
  I didn't test anything before buying it (that's the only reason I bought it).
  
  
  
  The value for money is very bad! I think, Marshall uses its good reputation to sell lousy amps to beginners who want to play famous brand amps.
  
  
  
  If I had known, I would have never buy it.
  
  
  
  The best tip I can give you is to test several amps before buying one. And do the same with guitars.
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• 12/06/08

  Audiofanzine FR's review

  Characteristics

  (Originally written by BlackTrust/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
  
  100-watt solid-state amp with tube simulation. Two channels: clean with crunch and overdrive with boost (OD2). Four integrated effects (chorus/delay, chorus, delay, flanger) plus reverb. FX loop, headphone output and line output with speaker simulation.
  
  
  
  In short, comprehensive features...

  Utilization

  The clean tone is quite average and doesn't really sound like a Marshall. With maximum gain and very heavy pick attacks the clean sound sort of crunches. On the contrary, the crunch function is useless because it has too much gain and the sound loses its fullness...
  
  
  
  The overdrive channel is easy to set: max. OD1 for rock and max. OD2 for a sounds ranging from ACDC to heavy metal. Even with my Jackson the sound isn't very good, the tube simulation does a good job though. My previous Ibanez Tone Blaster gave better results... This amp is clearly a budget product...
  
  
  
  The user's manual can be helpful in the beginning to set the amp.

  Sounds

  I play mainly heavy metal and this amp has not the best sound for that sort of music. The Peavy Bandit 112 is the best choice in this price range.
  
  
  
  The amp sounds good for blues with maximum gain in the clean channel. It's also ok for rock but no hard rock.
  
  
  
  To get a good metal sound I use Zakk Wylde's MXR distortion pedal because it has a good gain level. Surprisingly enough the sound becomes flat and loses punch with a POD.
  
  
  
  In short, the sound is only average...

  Overall Opinion

  I've been using it for almost one year and I already want to change it. I've been playing guitar for over one year and I wanted a cheap Marshall but I won't buy their products anymore...
  
  
  
  You get a much better sound with a Peavey, a Randall or an Orange. I wouldn't buy it again.
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• 11/11/11

  Free Words's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " A marshall a small price!"

  Characteristics

  Transistor, 100W, integrated effects, 4-channel presets, effects loop, ...

  Utilization

  Very simple, but requires a little time to adapt if it is your first amp (but you get used very quickly).
  
  We obtain easily a good sound.
  
  The manual is clear and helps us start with this amp (including presets).
  
  The presets are great for concerts and can switch from one sound to another (bright / crunch / distortion) via the footswitch, you can also preselect effects on a channel in order to be on time which replaces effects pedals.

  Sounds

  It is perfect for rock / hard rock / blues.
  
  I use a Gibson Les Paul and the sound is fine for a transistor. The clean sound is excellent for a Marshall.

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for a year. I tried many other models before buying.
  
  I would do well this choice for the quality of the amp but I now search for new sounds and I am obliged to leave: (
  
  I highly recommend it to start in the first group and concerts!
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• 02/20/11

  Fane03's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " alas ... Do not buy!"

  Characteristics

  Initially, the receiver is attractive: a "Marshall" 100W. But

  Utilization

  Test: a blast worthy of the Tramontana. Power, certainly, but the effects incorporated, activated (north wind) or disabled (southerly wind), makes this amp a "trick" to avoid. I tried with a U.S. Standard Fender 50th anniversary, a Telecaster and a 52 MN Lag The Beast My guitars ... they are all rotten? No! I tried another. Souffle lesser

  Sounds

  ... But ultimately having already amp Fender I traded cons a Marshall AS50 (subject 100 euros more!) Who very suitable clear sound ( Martin Acoustic, Takamine attention to low, and electrical Startocaster). AS 50 lacks power but the sound is very good (and easy to use: volume, tone, stereo chorus, anti-feedback). The MG100DFG, forget it! JMP / Fane

  Overall Opinion

  Other models Advisor: Marshall Valvestate-hand (amazing, I regret that I sold), the Marshall as102, or the Fender 212R for the wealthy: the Fender Twin .
  
  Note to MG100DFX: 1 / 20
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• 01/21/11

  Matt Five's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " extra x)"

  Characteristics

  Hello, when I already want to say that I do not own this amp, but I use it on my rehearsal. This will make several months now and his tears for a good rock music, the effects are good, but it may be a bit heavy ... ^ ^ A reverb, and some others, a channel distortion and a clean channel, 100W transistor amp, although on a gain adjust and everything bass, treble and middles. A master volume, a good big sound .... in short I love it! : D

  Utilization

  Sounds

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• 01/09/11

  Stfsatan's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Transistor but it's ..."

  Characteristics

  here is a single transistor amplifier, with a connection base, which is 100 watts.
  
  the settings are very full with an integrated multi-effects and an incredible thing, a button that trigger a tube amp simulator ???!!!!! then that, I never understood the interest of this button! for those who prefer the sound of transistors cold!

  Utilization

  Very simple, if you're not in a hurry because the buttons must be turned before it's done!
  
  was no manual but ...
  
  good for her, fortunately, the small multi-effect catches up a bit hit and simulator lamps too, otherwise it is not éxtraordinnaire!

  Sounds

  So it suits my style, I play punk but hey, the marshall is expected to have a little better (of course it's not an all-tube)!
  
  we get with this amp sound a little transistors and boosted with the simulator lamps switched on. without this simulator, the sound is simply no
  
  I play it with a jackson dx10d equipped with DiMarzio!
  
  I like the clean sound with the chorus which is very credible, other effects like the road but the distortion should be used with the simulator if it is not terrible at all! I

  Overall Opinion

  ais for 1 year
  
  I've tried a lot of transistors and the celuis no exception to the rule, even if Marshall has tried to innovate with the MG series, I do not know too!
  
  what I like about this amp is the integrated multi-effects, it is really good and almost catches up to him only this amp, this is my least favorite: the case closed, the sound is different depending place where you are, face it, the weight, it is super heavy I mounted on wheels!
  
  Report qual price is not terrible, we pay particular brand I found it!
  
  no, I do not do it again this election, there are far better, you do not have!
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• 08/13/10

  sabol's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Note: I mistakenly posted this review earlier this year on a different model.
  
  
  
  Hp 100w amplifier transistor 12 '
  
  Effects: clean / crunch, delay, reverb, mod, preset recording, effects loop Entries: 1 guitar jack, a mini jack line outputs: 1 4ohms speaker mini jack

  Utilization

  Above all, I precise that I do not scratch at all, I am most familiar with the world of amps sound / keyboard. So my opinion is probably relative. I know this amp as a member of one of my groups has bought one, so I brought unintentionally to compare it to other composers of my knowledge (various models: Peavey, Vox, Fender, Marshall, transistor , lamp) Config simple? Yes and no: it is an amplifier with gain and master volume, so far nothing very complicated. But the pots are not dials "classic", they are sensors, not very well managed in my opinion. So much so that when one goes from clean to crunch with the volume at a certain level, these levels change, as if one had moved along the Knob ... Example: clean gain with the mini, mini volume. Support to enter crunch: big sound instant, when we should have nothing, since we are the kids ... Same crunch to clean ... Do you get a good sound easy? That is the great defect that made me post this review because I believe it is unbearable not to mention "her" in the sense of artistic creativity but only "its" meaning "his own" no, we do can have a good sound with an amp that is a real factory blast! Turn the gain to the mini, mini volume, mount the master even if only 2: blast worthy of a radio not tuned! And beyond the half, the Storm! I know it's a 100watts, so there is always a little breathless, but not much! And especially low levels. Gain a mini or full, no difference: as if the preamp was always thoroughly and that the gain was only Knob down "virtual" level.

  Sounds

  Intolerable problem in my breath, but was rated "sounds" as such, I let the guitarists try this.

  Overall Opinion

  I restates that I am not a guitarist, so my advice is worth what it's worth. I hope others will scratch their own. My opinion is based on listening to other models peavey, vox, fender or Marschal transistor or lamp. it is not mine, I found the amp last week, and I fiddled a while ds every direction to try to minimize this fucking blows. Nothing to do. What I love most, for what I know guitar: good power, fairly complete connectivity, nice effects section, can save 4 settings What I like least: blast! breath and the breath yet! And this bug also change the volume between clean and crunch What is your opinion about the value for the price? In view of the other amps scratch that I know, for 400 € you can certainly find a little less wattage, but otherwise the best! The effects section, the storage is good, but what to do with an amp that even at 2 am sending you the mistral? With an amp "usual" blowing qud you push him, at worst it can put less safe and sound return ds. But here, even gain and volume to 0 (which anyway is not used to grd thing ...) and master in 2 or 3, already bcp blast too!
  
  If other guitarists can contradict me, I myself am caught like a ball to cover, the better. But if not, I repeat my old principle: better less power, less frills, but a solid and clean. In this case, perhaps a 40Watts range above, with less fuss, but the storm unmanageable ...
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• 07/09/10

  vladimir38m's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " mixed"

  Characteristics

  everything is good on the site of Marshall
  
  or on the websites of online sales

  Utilization

  say that it is a good marshall, you're arms and rings =)
  
  the settings are quite effective,
  
  quite effective simpa, not great quality but anyway its simpatoche avoids typing a multi effect buy pluss
  
  what is it simpa the contour knobs and the little button that adds a little body and a kind of warmth to the sound of the guitar
  
  I remember exactly the name of portard in short ^ ^
  
  
  
  Manual uh ... I had no need to read

  Sounds

  good level of sound is loved, if one already has its micro emg sounds cool, has a punch unimaginable jai could try a Ibanez MTM1 esp tipe AND a les paul with emg ^ ^ ba really makes her ugly
  
  else but with his guitar makes a lot
  
  are a lot of versatility in this amp
  
  but its still a beginner amp
  
  has this price is better now buy a good used amp in my opinion but for a transistor amp! it's rock =)

  Overall Opinion

  good advice to the people! with friends was mounted a 3 guitarist we all bought the same amp! after 2 years! the 3 0 amp bought works!
  
  So beware this amp is cursed! do not buy it!
  
  Yet they were not moved, nor martirisé They stayed in a room, a temperature difference of labri! and no! they still failed!
  
  So a really crappy amp! annoyed because his pay 350 euro for nothing TT
  
  good luck on those scratch Friend
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