All user reviews of 4/5 for the Marshall 8080 Valvestate 80V

Transistor amplifier, 70-100 watts priori. A clear channel with the possibility of pressing a button to have a crunch sound, a second channel, with a nice distortion and more distortion metal.
With age, the buttons are a bit blocked, it spits when we touch, sometimes the sound cuts in its full, not very cool in the middle of a song ... Seems it's pretty common in marshall hence its name hijacked marchemal!

UTILIZATION

Simple configuration, like most amps. Very easy to get a good sound. The distorted sounds are fine for this type of amplifiers. The clean sounds are a bit garish.

SOUNDS

Amp typed especially blues, rock, hard rock. Fits most guitars with humbuckers. I use it with Firebird, only repeat, rock, ska and punk. It does it well.

OVERALL OPINION

I have over 10 years. His connections fouled me from selling it, but I leave it permanently in rehearsal room so it suits me very well. I only use the clean sound, then the pedals, so his absence does not bother me because it occurs mostly with distortion. Which is a shame because it has a very good overdrive sound ...

pre-amp tube, transistor +
2 channels: 1 clean + 1 disto each modular 2 positions
power 80 watts

You can set a sound to a clear distortion through a crunch sound, so polyvalant.

adjusting the reverb, effects loop with the possibility to use the "return" for standalone use only the HP

UTILIZATION

ease of use so disconcerting is simple! is connected and voila! the switch to switch from clean to distortion. we can easily adjust bass, mid and treble for each channel.

we get good sound even without a pedal for use summary when you start with an amp

SOUNDS

I was using a distortion pedal and chorus at the beginning and it was perfect. and bumps on the mainstage of logical pro, I now use the "return" so I do all my settings from mainstage, so no action on the amp. I use a peavey duplicate any lamp coupled with a Marshall 4X12 Celestion.

Valvestate 8080 is the perfect guitar with warm grain. I have a Gibson Epiphone nightawk and the combination is amazing. in contrast with my signature fender tele joh strummer, it lacks some of the low blow is lacking a little chest!

respect to the distortion, it lacks too much power at once we must add a pedal.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 15 years, it passed into the hands of electronics several times. the knobs are capricious, the lamp for the distortion is too capricious. the beast is alive and well if we play with it often. if we play some do not hesitate to turn the knobs regularly.

value for the price of the machine is very good, now we must try it before buying it because depending on the treatment of the old user may be surprised.

I had a Marshall Valvestate 100 watt combo but I was not satisfied, the distortion was much less potato was a crunch at most, and the effects loop does not allow the use of self " return "

anyway this amp is very robust, easily transportable (I added casters) suitable for rehearsals and concerts in the cellar and bar, but also for large scenes with a cover. no longer suitable for stage lol.

Read the previous opinions

UTILIZATION

There's no simpler, passing a little time on it, we can find the sound you want.

SOUNDS

I play with a Hagstrom Super Swede. I agree with previous opinions about the sound is not really clear that great, but for someone not too demanding, I think especially for those seeking a first "big" amp, it will be ample case.

But for my part, I am a big fan of distortion. I like to play pretty heavy riffs in the style stoner, doom and sludge, and this amp satisfies me completely on that side.
I use no pedal.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for almost 2 ½ years now. I am satisfied, and I do not change it for the moment (mostly because I have no money in fact). But it is true that by 1 or 2 years, I will think more seriously.
I probably do it again the choice of buying used. I do not think the purchase nine is a very good deal, but just to find one in good condition at 150 €, there's no hesitation, especially since it is not uncommon to find in classifieds.

Hybrid amplifier, a lamp type 12AX7 or ECC83 in preamp and power section has transistors.
80 Watts which I moderate with a voltage divider to play at home with almost the maximum gains while keeping a proper level. (To ensure good impedance)
Power clearly sufficient to cover almost a drummer and playing outdoors on stage before an area-type village square, school yard ...
The sound is warm thanks to the lamp and can be modulated according to the model installed.
After 18 years of service, I've finally preferred a model while JCM 2000 60W lamp of the same brand of course.

By the way: rde j'em .... anyone nicknamed the mark badly Walk! Na!

UTILIZATION

Complete settings, intuitive, we come away with the sound you want. A special mention for the button that changes the contour medium range in a flash and can move from its metal than to ACDC.
Well, it depends on the guitar that one branch there of course but many of my friends tend rock / blues / hard envy me my sound. And this void!
Maybe he should expect to have forgotten the sound of Mark Knopfler but these will be oriented towards the long Fender.
The manual is lost and body well and I do not care.
It lacks a headphone output and a speaker other than that nothing. Oh yes, I fitted with solid wheels and I sit on it occasionally.

SOUNDS

For me ideal for hard rock of the 80's and early 90's. I'm not a fan of effects, I tried and eventually it fills me. It is on the pedal with gain, EQ can be given a heavier sound type the 2000s but not my thing.
He goes to the ACDC, Maiden, early Metallica, ZZ Top, but also phone, Cure, Police, etc. .... classical music actually!


OVERALL OPINION

I bought this amp because I was dreaming of a tube sound and can not afford a brand lamp was an excellent price / performance ratio.
He accompanied me for 18 years of happiness. Never any problem mail. We can change the sound by changing the lamp preamp. A 15 € room should not go without.
Today I continue the adventure on a JCM 2000 and is (obviously) better.
Well, I do not hide anymore, I love this brand. I recommend it.

transistor with a lamp 12ax preamp
a clear channel, a saturated reverb, 80 watts

UTILIZATION

config simple, effective settings, I did not have the manual with
we get a good sound easily

SOUNDS

I play with a classic stratovolcano vibes and an Ibanez Talman
I do not play in the clear, and clearly that's fine
sound distortion is average but i do not care
the 12-hp celestion is very good, warm, full ... nikel
the amp is very powerful, more than enough for rehearsals and concerts!

OVERALL OPINION

I paid in the upper (180 euro) 150 euro seems to me more appropriate, but hey, it avoided me the risks of sending so ...
for once having had a classic 30, a pro junior, then I'm happy to return to an amp without lights (this is still less binding), and which still sounds pretty darn good, portable, the weight is correct and a priori strong ... but it remains to be seen
I already did a concert with ... and no problem, he does exactly the taf
we found lots of OCCAZ, I would say quze it's time to invest, because his replacement mg did not get good press ...

(Originally written by barvador/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
I've been owning this amp since 1990. The preamp sports one tube for channel 2. All other sections use high-quality mosfet components. The amp is rated at 80 watts but it sounds softer than a 30 watt all-tube amp. This amp has no cons, it's easy to use and rather comprehensive. At that time it became the first tube/solid-state hybrid amp. It's quite heavy.

No effect, two channels (clean/OD1) with independent EQ sections and two nice additional crunch/OD2 modes. Contour control, adjustable FX loop, footswitch, master control, Accutronics reverb, Eminence speaker. It was a high-end product when it came out but it's only an average amp now.

UTILIZATION

The clean channel has a linear and dynamic response but it sounds a bit too cold. The crunch sound is convincing.

The OD channel has an other sound color thanks to the preamp's tube, the contour control is very effective and it provides a wide range of overdrive options. Very good. OD2 mode produces a strong and intense distortion. The contour allows you get sounds ranging from blues to heavy metal. The amp is very versatile. The high-frequency response is sometimes a bit too sharp.

The adjustable FX loop adds versatility to your effects. You'll certainly find the sound you need. The amp sounds really nice with a good overdrive or boost pedal.

SOUNDS

Strat, Les Paul, whatever, every single guitar sounds great! The amp's response is transparent but the clean sound could be rounder and warmer. The crunch sound isn't artificial at all. The amp is very versatile even without effect pedals. When the amp was launched tube amps had become trendy again but they were very expensive because no one manufactured good tubes anymore, except for the Russians and the iron curtain has just fallen.

Very versatile lead channel and settings. It's a real Marshall amp so the distortion is very good. You can enhance it with a boost or overdrive pedal like a TS9 or a DOD 308. You'll find the right sound for each music style. The amp is versatile and convenient... You can even sit down on it!

OVERALL OPINION

The potentiometers are old and generate noise so I will have to replace them. I bought a Classic 30, which give me a warmer and more bluesy sound but the Marshall is still very effective for heavy distortions.

Considering the performance it's worth more than its price. It's very reliable, the tube has a long life and the OD sound is interesting. It provided a great value for money when it first came out and it had a huge success. I don't know if there is an equivalent nowadays.

I would buy it again. At that time, Fender amps (the '85 for example) didn't sound good and amps from other brands in this price range sounded cold. Notice: it doesn't provide the sound of an all-tube Marshall amp. It sounds cleaner and brighter.