All user reviews of 5/5 for the Marshall MB15

I have 20 years of bass playing under my belt. I have played from small empty clubs to huge crowded dancefloors and festivals. I can guarantee this little amp is a very good practice amp. If you don't expect to gig with it you will be satisfied.

This one is a winner for me in the 10~20watt amp category simply for the fact that it can sustain credible bass frequencies.

This is obviously a practice amp and it won't hold against a drummer or in a club but at home it will do the job and give you the feeling that you are playing bass, not that you accidently plugged your bass through anemic speakers.

The compression is a nice touch but use it at low settings because it is very squashy.

It has 2 channels, modern and vintage.
Modern is brighter and has more definition, a bit more scooped.
Vintage boosts the low mids and adds more grain while rolling the tone down.
You will be able to dial in a sound you like.

A small 15 watt transistors, with a 3-band EQ, two-channel switchable (modern, classic) possesses the modern and the classic compression gain, an output line out and CD input ... all is said, for an amp of this size and this price, it's thunder

UTILIZATION

Very simple configuration, low power despite that we can get the desired fast enough, the sound is good, with full manual tuning tips, fun!

SOUNDS

I play a little bit of everything, I use to work and repeat at low volume, 15 watts are not invented, they feel good, even though the amplifier saturates when you put too much you get sound disgusting ( Like all amps in this category) you can get a pannel sound which is quite high given the price will appreciate the craft, two switchable channels are obtained quite easily the desired sound (tuning tips in the manual) the compression may not be useful given the power of the amp, but still will enjoy ... in brief as good for the sound, despite the saturation of the amplifier at high volume, but it's not made for that in all cases

OVERALL OPINION

All right, I've had six months or so, transportable, solid ... I like the less I really know I like it that little marshall, I have 4-year low in the legs and I tried a couple of the other models before that, it is worth a virtually anywhere in that price, I prefer the marshall from the Berhinger or drive but ... value for money is exellent and with the experience I will not need an amp of this power and this size

Wash before explained very well, I will not repeat ^ ^

UTILIZATION

Configuring a simple distressing! I never had the manual, and I am very quickly came out with the settings!

A little hack to have fun with sounds, but you will see that quickly exits the perfect sound

SOUNDS

Playing the Muse, RHCP but BFMV and Metallica, I find it extraordinarily well-read all these styles. To be tested on sounds more country, blues, I must confess that I sound a little disappointed, but I do not use it, I do not wear fault!

OVERALL OPINION

Is my first bass amp, I have 6 months from now. I find it really great, no hiss, nothing, really!
Then I tried a bigger amp, but I think Ibanez, a 75W, and although I much prefer this little amp that delivers good power. I do not find that fishing in the treble, or when the power goes.
I plug a headset as above, the Sony MDR-XB500, I think the sound is well done, but since my adapter plug is not 100% compatible with my headphone, I have a crackling sound.
I do it again without hesitation that choice!
Soon, I'll do concerts, I'll tell you what happens
I recommend it highly!

(Originally written by salvador-jè²µs/translated from Audiofanzine FR)

Small 15-watt solid-state amp with 3-band EQ, two channels (the modern channel has a compression control and the classic a gain control), line output and CD input... It's amazing for a compact, low-budget amp.

UTILIZATION

Very easy setting allowing you to quickly find the right sound. Comprehensive user's manual with settings examples!

SOUNDS

I play every music style and I use this amp for low output level practice and rehearsals. It does provide 15 watts but with high output volumes you get a bit of distortion resulting in an awful sound (this occurs with every amp in this price range). The two channels produce a quite comprehensive sound range considering the amp's price. It's easy to get the right sound and the compressor slightly enhances the sound... In short, the amp sounds good in spite of the unwanted distortion with high volume settings. But the amp isn't conceived for this purpose.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been playing it for about 6 months and I'm satisfied. Easy to carry, robust... I like this small Marshall. I've been playing bass guitar for 4 years and I have tested other compact combos (Behringer, Drive) and they are quite identical in price but I had a slight preference for Marshall... The value for money is excellent. With my experience I don't need an amp with such a size and an output power anymore