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Marshall 8008

Guitar Power Amplifier from Marshall belonging to the ValveState I series

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Published on 07/12/12 at 11:25
Value For Money : Excellent
Transistor amp 2x80W
min 4ohm/canal
Jack connectors only
Volume control only
Valvestate switch on the back

UTILIZATION

Bought used, the manual was not provided but it is not necessary in my opinion.
Very simple configuration, you plug and play.
Before 8008 I played a combo VS65R of the same brand, I found that grain Valvestate when the switch is on, I'm not too homesick.
The sound is good although a few additional watts would have been welcome.

SOUNDS

On a rock, punk, electro it does its job.
The Valvestate switch on the back and strengthens the grain Marshall in my case is a nice touch. When the off, the sound is more neutral or at least less distinctive, but it's subtle ...
May be a lack of power but for the home studio, it's enough.
Troubleshooting used to amplify a bass in a Line 6 Pod Pro, but also the fact that the lack of power becomes more problematic for those who love the low round and deep.
For my part coupled with a V-Amp Pro Berhinger and a Harley Benton 4x12 Vintage 30, the rendering is very correct.
I just plug it into a 4x12 412F-BK Bugera brand new, this is not as good (maybe lapping of HP, to see ...) but not bad either.

OVERALL OPINION

Used for 6 years in a home studio with various preamps and different cabs, this amp is an excellent value for money.
For the home studio and rehearsal is great, simple and effective.
A good rugged and reliable cheap in secondhand.
If he had let me go, I look for another to replace it.