All user reviews for the Marshall 8080 Valvestate 80V

80 Hybrid w. 1 12AX7 preamp / amp transistors. There is no dynamic bad for a transistor amplifier and is not eaten by the drums and bass. On condition of not being next to a tube amp, of course, much more dynamic.

UTILIZATION

The clean sounds are not terrible. The satisfactory crunch sounds. Are obtained "metal" sounds very good, quite satisfactory as well (but without the natural compression of lamps), and this is important, it respects the guitar that amplifies.

SOUNDS

We are talking about a sound that wants Marshallian. And indeed, we are on those lands. Of course, it is far from a JCM 800. But the spirit of the brand is there. I play metal for almost thirty years (and punk, and hardcore ... well, stuff rather hairy, what) and I have always found my happiness (or almost). It is of course that I do not amuse myself, as some would do, play my minx like "oh I have a Soldano..et I compared my Bogner ;; well then ... he is really a lot less. " You amaze me !!! We are talking about a hybrid amp that no longer exists as OCCAZ 200 balls. And in this category, I put him a good 8 ... because I play metal and it is perfect for this style.

OVERALL OPINION

I bought this amp in 1994, I think. At the time, this amp was great because it allowed not too expensive to afford an amp with a sound approaching lights (the only amp before this one were transistors or lamps. But these were priceless to that time, much more expensive than today proportionately). I scoured the scenes, coffee backrooms of the most beautiful rooms in all conditions, carted in the trunk of the car, he took bowls and bread not possible. Yet he never let go. I've had several amps lamps theoretically much better (and Ultra + Peavey 5150, JCM800) ,. But he will never leave me. I still use it every day with as much fun (besides, I still play hardcore and metal). This is a wonderful amp amp for beginners (or for home exercise old fogies like me): simple, reliable, and will largely for the first gigs ... I say beginner but I know it is found in many pro studios where it is used for some overdubs (eg besides the studios I attended, I saw behind Toni Iommi, in the studio, in a doc on recording the new album Black Sabbath). What more?

Transistor amplifier with a real piece of lamp within.
Amp with real skills and real faults.
Grades: A cool sound when it is not pushed all the way. Power you need.
A wide range of its marshalienne, brief happiness.
Defects: Pushed to bottom, well ... this amp is a transibules this distortionne evil and makes his draft following the spectrum of your guitar. In short, it is not the blues.
Other BIG default poorly designed, poorly tied up with string. One electronic card with the power supply and transformer above. So with age, it is as your servant, he snores! Must verify the masses and capas: nightmare!
The settings are simple and after 10 minutes, there are cool sounds.
80 Watts are real watts, but the Valvestate is a selling point, because lamp, there is an unfortunate light on the card.
Change lamp and you change the sound, it is valid on all the amps, especially this one.

UTILIZATION

The config is simple, the manual is useless.
Getting a good sound will depend on:
the age of the machine
what you call a good sound
lamp as set gugus that you sold
In case you have a great sound in the other sound will ch ...
So I put 5 because it is either 3 or 7.

SOUNDS

On this amp, I play the big rock that spot quite unbalanced. Otherwise, I have the Fender Twin and JC120 when I want a chiseled sound. If want a chiseled her, forget this amp, it is a raw sound. It has the Marshall sound, but do not fool around, it's not a head lamp 100 wadding, this is a portable schoolboy. With a mesa preamp, it's better.

OVERALL OPINION

I recovered carafe there two years and I repaired. For over 40 years I tried amps that gave me joy, tears, a desire to fuck the window, shots of juice that crushed my feet crushed genitals (when I fell on gas plants). One, he is honest, not that bad, but horribly lousy electron level.
Given the price of Cygnus is a good Q / P to play with a deaf drummer and have (almost) sound at Marshall.

This is a hybrid amp. The clean part is controlled by transistors and saturated by a 12AX7 tube channel. It is 80 watts very present delivered by good old Marshall. I say "good" because we will see after it has everything to make.

Independent settings are provided for the clean part and others to the saturated part (low, treble, mid). We surcharge adjustment for reverb, presence but also a setting 'outline' for emphasis mediums.

Regarding the saturated channel, there is a choice between option OD1 and OD2.

Note the presence of an effects loop with the ability to adjust the volume.

So far, this is complete and there is something to tweak 'VERY EASILY' its settings.

UTILIZATION

Setup is simple. In my opinion, there is not need the manual. we obtain easily the sound settings with low, mid and treble.
For me the important part is the level adjustment presence where there how aggressive you choose. But above all, it is the 'Contour' button which will give the final touch. It plays on the presence of mediums, opting to treble or bass. This is really a setting that gives the amplitude to the sound of the amp.
So that I found very quickly (my) right settings and I sincerely believe that all of these settings allow you to offer a wide range of sounds depending on whether you want to play the blues or address registers more aggressive.

SOUNDS

Again, when choosing a Marshall, you accept the fact that it is one of those amps that have a very typical sound.
I do not address here the problem of versatility as the dexterity of some guitarists can play all styles of music with any amp.
But it is true, a Marshall is done to address the rocks and logs everything that is so rich in general sustain and gain.

It should not be here to have a complex amp transistor (hybrid here) compared to a tube amp. Sometimes, a good transistor amp surpass a mediocre amp lamps.
It must be recognized that Marshall has amazed me by its dynamism and sound. A clean sound probably average, but perfectly acceptable with a Strat. Regarding the saturated part. I love it. I use here the more likely option OD2 (the OD1 section provides a nice crunch, but OD2 and playing with the volume knob, I prefer).

I'm not a fan of pedals and other effects pedals and here, I can confirm that if you want an amp with this simplicity that everyone dreams of having, and plays the guitar is plugged, and although this amp plays a great role in this.

And nothing prevents to put a little chorus or delay in the loop to refine the sound.

And as mentioned above, the settings are complete and there is something easily find the right settings. For me it is almost entirely 6 (low, mid and treble), gain between 2/3 and 3/4 as appropriate, and outline 3/4 (but here are my settings).

A saturation that is not necessarily with all tube amps that are not 'high gain is obtained. This means that the gain and distortion makes no effort to attack all well pêchus registers (can not be metal, huh).

Finally, this amp accepts carefree good distortion pedal on the clean channel. Marshall grain is still present if we take care to put it a foot remaining neutral.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for very long. I try, in the description of this amp to be as objective as possible, having compared to other Marshall tube and next to which he did not blush, far from it.
You can you afford beautiful little scenes (the sound is generally the rest when an SM 57 before we met).
I love this amp for its convenience, simplicity and generosity in the rendering of sound.
Where it should be goal is to always take into consideration the combination of amp and guitar. Critics of an amp are testing it with several guitars. What I actually did.
What makes me say that even though this amp is not a Fender Strat with a, we get very good cleans. In contrast, good saturated saturations are not obtained with microphones low level of output. Thus, with good microphones, a SG or a LP (I do no favors by brand!), This amp ensures a level of gain and sustain really stunning.

Also, it is repeated, it is often referred to knobs that sizzle in Marshall etc, etc ...

Like any instrument which is aging more, a minimum of care and regular maintenance is required.
I can assure you that after all these years, no knob has been replaced or sizzling. When the amp was not heckled wildly or stored in a damp place.

This is an amp that can easily make you go back to the 90s with sounds both vintage but with a nice touch of dynamism.

I love Marshall, all models. There has not been, for me, good or bad. They were all different, with different qualities and orientations. Some do not like the JCM 800 but prefer the JCM 900 (and vice versa). It depends on what you want to do with his amp.

For my part, this Marshall Valvestate 8080 also allowed me to not have to turn a tube amp for a few minutes or a few times in small places. And then you can play with and make virtually saturate muted (this is significant, have the dynamism without becoming deaf).

I remake that choice without hesitation, and that reassures me is that we are still in very good working condition, at ridiculous prices.

I sell my electric guitar amp. This is a Marshall Valvestate 8080 model, power 80 W. Built in England, ideal for versatile use exploration Directory rock-blues-jazz. The amp is transistor with a tube preamp on channel distortion. It has an effects loop on the front and its dedicated volume control. If you want to add a chorus or delay, this is also where it connects! I bought it in 1992 and it has not been used, stored in a dry place at about 20 ° C. I used it recently and it produces the same sound as when I bought it! I separated as electronics has changed and I will buy an amp later. I sell at a price of 120 euros.

UTILIZATION

Relatively rapid adjustments. Given the number of available knobs on the front of the amp, one quickly finds happiness with a minimum of determination and ears!

SOUNDS

This amp is suitable for both rockers as bluesmens, thanks to its versatility. Its not clear its rivals may not work with some amps Fender blues, but it is still quite warm and powerful.
As for its saturated, it can play rock and roll with a slight distortion to the death metal fatter.

OVERALL OPINION

I used it fairly regularly for about 5 years before storing in an attic where he served very little. What I like most about this amp is its versatility that has allowed me to explore different styles before settling on things more accurate.
Excellent value for money, I do not regret this choice, which at the time was the best possible.

Transistor amplifier with preamp tube distortion on the channel. 80Watt delivers the beast, even in concert I have never exceeded the south of the amp in the transplanting behind it is already more than enough to get sound!

The amp has a range of settings complete with separate settings for each channel (Clean / Crunch and two types of distortion) The amp also includes a reverb which I am using almost none.

UTILIZATION

Very simple configuration, the Marshall sound is there, we appreciate it quickly, we made it well (as old beginner / intermediate again). I bought it after selling my Line 6 (Spider III) and ... bah you can feel the wood of the guitar, metal strings ... Finally, what it sounds!

I bought it secondhand, in my sports teacher ... he lost the manual before you sell me the amp but ... completely useless for my taste!

SOUNDS

Playing metal and magnet incorporate long passages of clean up to the mayo, I used! the clean channel is very respectable, the channel distortion (number 2, the most powerful!) breath away! quite advanced in terms of volume, each chord sounds like the start of a jet engine ... Something for the young budding metalheads. However bad reviews reveal that the amp does not fit all!

connected directly from a gibson les paul (studio first prize), I avoid the effects! they are really useless for my style of play! I hesitate to buy a small chorus for a little more "flat" on the clean channel with reverb but it was already what it takes!

Sounds very fat but still sharp on the OD2 channel, just what I need, what I like!

The crunch channel is zero at c * st for my taste ... the OD1 does not serve me much but the blueseux have fun with.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year, I tried many amps (vox, marshall master lead, zt, jet city), this amp is the friend of small budgets! found 200 € secondhand, I buy a present for my second apartment / room € 160 repeats found on the internet ... enjoy and the price of secondhand is ridiculous!

Solid state, 80 watts of power (too much for a 1x12, imho). 2 Channels, one which is tube preamp'ed for gain. I don't remember if it had a cab / out jack... I might have mod'ed mine with one if I remember correctly. 1x12 Celestion speaker, white label I think.

UTILIZATION

I used this amp as a 'backup' for a few years, and while the controls never really bothered me it was super heavy and a big PITA to haul around. I don't think it had a Cabinet out jack, which ticked me off at the time.



SOUNDS

Sounded pretty good, I don't agree with some reviewers that it sounded horrible. You would be hard pressed to find a Marshall that sounds like dog droppings.

The tube in the preamp stage made the dirty channel OK, but it was still lacking something. Maybe because they used an ECC83? instead of a 12AX7 or something.
The cleans were merely OK, and not even close to my Fender tube amps.

OVERALL OPINION

It was OK. As a backup. Wouldn't want it as my 'main rig' though. I could play over the drummer, and FX sounded good through the clean channel, but not GREAT. It was kind of unreliable too, but that's probably because mine was used so much, and for a great number of years before I owned it. After replacing some POTs, and getting it serviced though, it was a good backup amp.

i got this amp second hand from a freind

well at the time i thought it was a really good amp. I mean it had two channels, one is clean and the other is the overdrive channel. They are handy if you like playing the blues, or getting a simmaler sound...Apart from that there isnt a lot more on the amp. Its quite loud and its got a marshall name on it. its got a big twelve inch speaker...thats about it.

the fact its a bit limited and the clean channel keeps cutting in and out.

its alright

buy this amp if youre a marshall fan, but not if you like the sound of your guitar

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I've bought this combo used in a store i paid 200€ for it


I like the fat sound of the pre-amp tube and the volume of this thing, this sucker is LOUD! Good contour knob on the Boost channel goes from blues type thing to trasher distortion in one turn!

I'd like a more Low-end response from the speaker its a bit trebly! and i'd like a external speaker jack it would be useful!

the construction is tank like!

Good combo! very reliable and it sounds very good on recordings mic it with a good micro and you'l see what im talking about!

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Well i paid £150 for it scond hand from a freind

Well to start off with its a marshall!!!!!!!!and secondly its a valve/transiter amp, so you get the sound of the valve amp...but not the cost! its got a fantastic sound and lots of fetures including gain reverb bass middle contour overdrive clean channel effects loop. super dooper amp with lots of balls...cheap to!

errrm?.....oh yeah the amp dosent have much bass, buts thats not a problem

fantastic quality, great looks. My marshall is like new without a scratch on it.

I would recomend this guitar amp to a begginer and a proffesional alike. If you are looking for a guitar amp tht can satisfy youre needs then this is it!!!!!!

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Preamp tube 12AX7 ECC83 or
Power amplifier transistor
effects loop, input jack, footswitch jack ...
It delivers 80 watts (really powerful, to cover a drummer)
It has two channels clear, and two saturated (a "bluesy, and a rather metal)
It also has a high quality reverb

UTILIZATION

Very easy to setup, it sounds right now ...
No need for manual ...
From light to trash the entire range of sound is absolutely fabulous ...
Since 8080, Marshall has never made an amp as versatile and so cheap (€ 500 in nine at the time, if I remember)

SOUNDS

It is ideal for clean tones, crunch, blues, and especially with larger distos ...
I use it with an RG 470, S420, and even with a small electro-acoustic label, and it sounds perfectly without distorting the sound of my guitars ...!

OVERALL OPINION

I have over the last ten years (I got two of this model)
I played on an Ibanez 150 Watts, 80 Watts Carlsbro, 8100 Marshall 100 watt two bodies, and even owned a JCM 900 all-tube two bodies ... 8080 remains the best for its power and sound quality ... even the JCM 900, deemed high-end did not sound as good ...
To 250 or even 300 € occas, do not let this opportunity pass ... it will not come ...
The 8080 remains a best seller in Marshall ...
again, for years that I cheeks above EVERYDAY, never had a problem ...
In short, a dream amp, to have absolutely
If I had to start over, I buy it eyes closed ...

Transistor amplifier with a lamp in the preamp. Rather not badly built, memory.

UTILIZATION

Using ultra-simple
We easily get a sound. Well, it's different ...

SOUNDS

For rock not too demanding, it suits provided not push too hard earnings, whether on the OD1 or OD2
The OD2 has in any case tend to be very rough, suddenly it can please the beginner to the extent that defects are eaten after the distortion.

In clear channel is flat, very flat, too flat. I who love playing the blues on the clean channel, then forget about.

OVERALL OPINION

I bought this amp without knowing anything about it when it was released in 94 or something like that. Marshall was written on it and I had not too much wheat I could not believe you can pay me a Marshall. Especially if it has no point of comparison, it makes the distortion effect, we already see. Well, it was the honeymoon. It did not last.

Sold after 18 months, the machine can not bear comparison with real tube amps in terms of expressiveness and warmth of sound, as for the quality of the distortion.
I went on a small Mesa, which not only makes me really discover what a distortion amp, but also made me discover what a true clean channel successfully.
Therefore sold, and I never regretted. If some find this amp great is that you must not ask the same thing to an amp then.

pre-amp tube

6 input: line-out jack, switch, stomp, send, line out, return

80W, 1X12 HP "

1 channel "clear": gain, treble, middle, bass + 1 "button" for the passage of the light to the crunch

1 channel "distortion" gain, treble, middle, bass, contour, volume distortion to make the channel distortion + strong or less strong than the clean channel + 1 "button" for the passage of an in overdrive overdrive 2

1 channel "general" volume effect, reverb, master volume

UTILIZATION

The setup is relatively simple

The manual is in English

Is obtained when it is known to use an amp ...

SOUNDS

It should be quite my style of music I play heavy metal ...

In his clear j'obtient crystal clear sound in his bluesy crunch sound comes into play or the lamp in an overdrive gives a slight distortion perfect for playing Led Zeppelin and all things rock n 'roll, and overdrive 2 it's a ... awesome!
one can choose the sound of the distortion with the desired contour knob, for example if you want a fat you just turn the knob! Finally, after everyone's tastes, you have to like the sound marshall!

I play with a JS32r Jackson floyd rose and a strat strato

OVERALL OPINION

Try having a certain amount of other amp I can tell you that passing rate of this amp you make a mistake, forget the amp modeling marshall trying to imitate, he may well have some years it does not play in any the sound quality!

What I like most: almost all quality / unbeatable price (bought € 150, is much better than some all-tube amp entry level costing € 600 more) and I also like the almost total lack of Feedback

What I like least: turn off the amp No seriously, its weight, to carry this amp should not have back pain, it makes more 20Kg

I would do without hesitation that choice

Transistor amp with a preamp mini lamp, asked for the moon but it does its job
Power of 80W, niquel the room and not repeat very little more.
Everything is facade, two channels for use with footswich.
A clean channel with bass middle treble eqs 3 and a switch clean / crunch
A channel boost with eqs 3, a switch OD1/OD2, a contour knob (pretty useful for finding a sound that we like) and one volume.
a send / return to send to another power amp than the 8080
a knob effect (to manage the effects loop or two to play two scratches .... TO AVOID)
Then reverb and master volume, line out.
I put that in comparison to 6 amps coming out loaded with amp simulation etc.

UTILIZATION

Super simple, one branch, some adjustments depending on your guitar and it sounds.
The knob of eq are not super effective, especially at low volume, so do not expect the pure tuning but it is already very enough, we still have a choice!
The manual I have ever had, so I can not tell you, just turn the knobs and just run it's easy to see what happens. but like a lot of amp, qq maladjustment and we sound a little rotten s.

SOUNDS

I play LED ZEPPELIN exclusivity if practically everything related to rock pearl jam, black desire, RATM, red hot, ac / dc, incubus.
I used a ibanez470 and now a Gibson LP studio. Mama mia, I love this guitar. The combination with the marshall is really niquel! The foot is to move to the OD1, gain a bottom and go up the level of amplification of the preamp and a little of the master general! its a super fun for the transistor! The sound is rather fat, with a friend squier sound is drooling over it I have to try us for a true comparison. Otherwise my settings prefried are low on the contour and the rest almost thoroughly when I play at home. For use in ptite repeated (but I repeat it a bit just repeated the sound becomes loud when to align the battery, and his solo from a little twist: s) But for some ca be well, that's my personal opinion.
For typical sound heavier, more "trash" the outline of high thrust, bass and treble a background medium is a good shot and the sound of rhythmic buggers, but then solo ca not give at all.

The most impressive with this amp is that I have to try several, and he did not have all the same sound, that of a friend gave ca really sound too Bzzzz bee in my sound is really typical marshall, more 70's
We can not have any sound but that's not bad, reassured you that want to buy it at all bored with, you just need a good guitar in it so that it becomes really terrible.

The clean sound is really no more, gets stuck on my own and more crunch (ARRF it is very old this amp should have well over 10 years!), So basically I only play on the channel saturated, even for clean sounds, I lower the knob of the guitar, I put in and the OD1 gain at 1 / 4 and honestly the sound is really cool!

I put no more than 8 because there are probably more related to quality but price / her it is the 10

OVERALL OPINION

I've had 8 years, I'm really happy, he accompanied me throughout my delires guitaristic, repeat, and especially pad. I find it really niquel for personal use. In repeated it really is not that it is sorely lacking power.
I try no models at the time before taking it, it was the reference when I started the guitar. I'd pay 1600frs and I never ever regretted his purchase, I can not part with it. Now the sound seems a bit limited but sometimes a surprise even me every day!
+ Crunch, channel diversity of its saturated (despite what you may say)
- Its not really a clean reference, you can not just ask
With the experience I remake this choice because it must be said that Marshall is no longer the same amp today m'enfin there is still so much to test it in other brands. For cons for beginners, average players I highly recommend it, and of course the player rock, hard rock, blues, but those who make the metal must go ailleus, even if it's still good hard mousatches Granny lol
If you hear it, ask me some examples, or go under the heading guitariste.com DFIS, pseudo Tino78

Transistor amp, 80 watts, two channels (clean and crunch) and lead (1 and 2 plus fat), reverb, contour to change the types of distortion, gain, a fooswitch ...

UTILIZATION

Very simple configuration,
we get a good sound easily
I do not have the manual so I can not judge

SOUNDS

My style rock hard rock (mtellica. ..)
jackson dmk 2 micro korg pdalier seymour duncun more. only small BMOL to find the sound you want to look for it (if one is a little pointillieux. against it by going to the consuming mtal in a flash button plutt A cozy. it is true of all same as this amp came out some time ago and that his dj tchnologie e ^ may be a little old and again ... its a bit rverbe lgre my taste .

OVERALL OPINION

Two years.
convenient as easy to transport for RPET is more than enough.
excellent quality price ratio it is not wet and it was a proper amp.

See previous opinions Amp hybrid preamp is a lamp and transistor ...

UTILIZATION

Nothing really complicated, all the buttons on the front, in agreement with the advice that was given before me ...

SOUNDS

Well frankly I reckon that there are ways to find better now in the same price range. I tried other amps while transistor that sounded better now in my opinion that this hybrid amp. The sound is clean or me correct, but the reverb really is not top. In saturation, the sound quickly becomes very imprecise, fat, too baveu, a little sauce ...
So it is essential to have good pedal next to really be able to draw something ...

OVERALL OPINION

I used this amp for 2 1 / 2 years to start is still correct, but I reckon we can find better now for the same price (Peavey Bandit for example), but one time all depends on taste everyone try and make up your own mind ...

I think everything adj t said ... So read below!

PRECISION:
I do not notice saying "Be indulgent, it is a transistor."
I note from all the amps (eg a 10W transistor will be branded a note to 0, a mesa boogie lamps - or otherwise - will not killer to 10).

UTILIZATION

Trs configuration simple, we like the sound is easily found, unless it is too demanding and that requires more than this amp can who knows its limitations (Note: For the price, the limits are Gentillet, c ' is a good amp).

SOUNDS

Its clear
Hon done everything except mdium, as with any Marshall. I would not go up that silent sound hot, but as long as you play on a guitar correctly, may do so. Crunch sound is nice too, too personal to j'vite of acute and makes good, but I think the amp is simple enough not to go rgler in dtails.

And especially with the reverb intgre, it is seen!

Disto:
I never tried to get the blues, but I think it's easily playable.
Thanks to the possibility of CONTRL contour, can be passed this amp on a lot of musical styles. You decide if the sound you are looking for your style can be obtained, but I think the personality of the Marshall is always INTERESTED. Now the saying that only Marshall to have a great disto ... It is particulire, that's all.

Personally I play punk / pop / rock ... just like Blink182 may be, sometimes with a penchant Nirvana. I really sound apprci Marshall, fits well with everything that is a little punk or grunge. I'm not a fan of mtal, but I do not think it's really for prvu, mtalleux to test it by setting the contour knob to 0. For punks, to 10. The others, well, amid what!

In gnral: very versatile, even if Marshall can be buried on the quality of sound for small to have a little more than average. But that price guarantees. on the other hand for note, I RPET, I compare with all that can be found as amp, transistor or not!

OVERALL OPINION

I've used for about 2 years and 6 months, it is about 3 months that I do more playing on it.

His most: it's a real amp, it has a good sound, as long as you love the sound Marshall (which is my case but I'm not big fan, my inclination is towards Mesa / Boogie) . It can find a lot of distortion diffrent, and clear sound is also quite variable.

Its less ... : Move quickly on the lack of medium to address the real problem of this amp: the fragility! a stepfather is curious srieusement he should live between 5 and 10 years for the lucky ones. Once the fault permires meetings, expect a failure SERIES (o MARCHEMAL the nickname). I have a friend who confirms rprateur see often go home. Valvestate on, there are often problem of knobs. I have not had me.

Report QualitPrix:
Quality of the ITS / Price: Trs good (and for the diversity of particulirement kind of effort to find).
Quality of the work (Longva) / Price: Trs means.

Personally I do not do more OPG, he's dead and buried. I m'achte a Mesa / Boogie F30 Combo next month (yay, I'm happy ...). In the long run, is cheaper to me, plus I would have a much better sound (bright lights amps).

DSOL to be a bit long in my comments, + + +

80w amp hybrid. A lamp ECC83 Marshall (who feels the dead rat for channel Overdrive
Supplied footswitch for changing channels and reverb
Rglages equalizer Gain, Medium, High, Low -> Channel 1 Clean / Crunch
Gain equalizer, Medium, High, Low, Counter and Volume -> Channel 2 Disto 1/Disto 2
Master Volume, Reverb ..

UTILIZATION

Good to the rglages is according to its tastes. The 3-band channel EQ will not give any clear, the knobs have no effect bcp, especially that of Mdium
It has a large pannel of sound in the Overdrive channel, although it still sucks, low and loud.
Full manual but is a little nothing.

SOUNDS

The clean sound is cold, without being ashamed.
The Overdrive channel is really bad shit, too much crunch, imprcis, weakling, you get no sound but it would be saturated when apprcie prsence of the same contour knob.
I did not understand if the lamp used is really something, at least we can have a really clear sound sympatoche on Channel 2 but TFW of the Contour knob ...
80W? Yeah, must get high qd same, it not really boost ...
I used a MT2 with pedals, silent sound nice, except when we turn up the volume too high.

OVERALL OPINION

It's been a year since I had this amp, I could sell it as 100!
Its clear medium overdrive rotten ... the reverb is not bad even qd
The Master Volume knob of spit and cut the sound sometimes, so it is urgent to change.
I also had a problem of "crunch" that sometimes appeared when I played, the sound became really filthy.
Problem with the footswitch also, sometimes going on Channel 1 to Channel 2 by itself without me doing anything.
Price lev for a crappy amp.
Obviously I do not absolutely do it again this choice for an amp that's really not worth peine0.

Hybrid amplifier
+ + Channel 1: clean / crunch (tt transistor) a gain, an "adjustment" bass, a "control" medium, a "setting" acute, a switch clean / crunch on the amp
+ + Channel 2: overdrive / lead (1 lamp preamp and power amp transistor) a gain, a 3-band eq with knobs, 1 volume and a contour
- + Power: 80 w
- + Connectors: input, line out (for output mixing desk or pc .. why not), footswitch, bouccle effect in and out
+ + Reverb integrated
+ + Sw channel footswitch with a 1 / 2 and a reverb on / off

Everything looks good in the features it lacks can be an extension speaker, a headphone jack too ...

I note according to its class, because you can not compare this amp to a 10 watt transistors or a small 100 watt Soldano ..

UTILIZATION

+ - The settings are very simple, just turn the head so one of + or - it's not a big deal on this amp.
- The pots have influence only from uin certain volume before it is useless to set it always sound the same!
+ + The manual? I know I've never seen the color but not required!
- From a volume too loud the sound becomes inaudible and downright dirty, too leaning toward the treble

:: I put 6 for ease of settings that will suit perfectly for a beginner, you get the sound you want after a short time, finally, be careful not to ask too much is not crazy about this amp precision !

SOUNDS

I jouepas lot of rock, made up of 70's or riff with palm pTis AccordD in the sum of the fine or 41 lead to satriani (I do not know if you can call it beautiful little experience saw my guitar!)

.. I play on cort m600 and I do not use my amp in the multi purpose because it produces too much breath (it's the multi purpose) so jai a raw sound that fits in the amp

+ - Then clean it is not horrible but I can not find the sound I was looking for (warm sound a little crunchy on the Soldano, or just like pink floyd) remains Honorable .. But no versatile .. I did not find overwhelming clean ...

+ - + I play some blues, but sometimes I use the crunch for flirting and minitier blues and I find it quite nice, you really push the gain so that it is good especially with the guitar neck pickup in position .. pity he does not arrive before

+ + - Ah the disto c'estr part quite successful on this amp .. OD1 channel bah I do not use it, or very rarely, there is no sound I'm looking for against the OD2 channel is really good ... harmonics are good ... c not accurate enough for my taste but not too runny either honnnorable so it is versatile enough thanks to the pot edge even though he is a gd role!

--- The reverb is very good to put one but it would be even better now if it was not there just to decorate and make a footswitch knob + of the amp .... because it is very very feeble that!

I put 5 because the sounds are not great but not bad either it's still nice as it remains at a reasonable volume 3 to 4 with a gain in half. From 6 it gets too rough and worn to the acute

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year so I really amlpi around this, but it allowed me to find the sound I'm looking for one I love and then direct me to a later model with a its more defined. He made a lot of my services and never failed (apparently I'm lucky!)
:: I recommend for beginners is a great amp to start, of course if it is in good condition! Not too expensive, you can start a scene with little (well not too long because you get tired very quickly on scene to play with)
:: If I referrer I began the same choice but DAHS or I am I want to pass on a good vieu tt kind lamps rivera chubster example!

.. I put 6 because I find them quite interesting distos even if they are not fabulous and it is still a pretty good value for money knowing that € 250 amps new one does what? not much!

Combo 80W (rms) as the name implies. Is the transistor with a lamp pramp for channel overdrive. Take a look at previous ones advice for more details.

BMOL first, the amp is standard, no doubt to the potential buyer can easily understand why it is more expensive than the 8040 ... It is heavy and pnible carry, but sturdy. Never had a problem with the pdalier, apparently well made.

The original lamp was cram after 4 years

UTILIZATION

The configuration of the amplifier could hardly be simpler, the receiver supports a lot of stress, I lug around every 5 years .. any problem of this ct.

The footswitch allows you to enable / disable the reverb, and of course to move the channel to clean lead. Too bad we can not go from clean to crunch and a lead in lead 2 with the foot (and vice versa).
Eq indpendante depending on the channel used (clean and lead).

Short simple and effective, even when damage to the footswitch limit.

SOUNDS

I play on a lag Rockline std for the saturation I often use a Zoom Tri-metal. I play a lot of neo, but the coolest stuff: radiohead, smashing ...

Power level for an apartment is more than enough for a repeated or a concert is mostly limited to the directory mtal, say it still lacks at least 20 W. I had the opportunity to play in stereo on two 8080 concerts, silent power then sufficient.

Level quality sound on clean channel is quite satisfactory, even if it is clean trs pushing hard enough for the transistor is happening is not the strong point of amplicependant.

The Crunch channel is limited, it will pass without problem sen, it offers little intrt.

The lead channel offers its relativevement close to a light amplifier, a change of synthetic low distortion amplifiers in the same range, it has something extra (well actually a lamp. For cons must not too esprer out metal sound from beyond the grave, the sound is plutt rock / Noisy. The 8040 offers a better distortion, but less power Obviously.

The Reverb is passable, but it at least has the MRIT to exist, 've heard of worst amps lamps ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use since 8080 for a lease, end of the 90 THE REFERENCE c'tait hybrid amps. In the silent era it was not given in OCCAZ can be a good plan to take things too violent (in concert).

It's a versatile amp that does not really sound bad, even if it is far from the quality of an amp lamps. Probably the best amp This category in this era of price range.

All t adj said on this point.

UTILIZATION

I never had the manual, but I do not think it needs it.

The amplifier behaves like a 4 channels: clean channel / crunch channel and crunch / overdrive.

SOUNDS

I use a Boss GX700 and CE3 (BOSS from home too).
The clean sounds are not great but not certainly not bad either.
I mostly use the crunch channel 2: gain 5-7 overdrive1 mode and channel volume grow well. Mode 2 loadings are not bad either, and especially thanks to the contour button that allows to play on the frquence of medium, and changing the type of overdrive rdicalement obtained (vintage -> Modern).

With the GX700, I add a little compression, delay and I play with the legalization of the amp because it is may be not efficient enough. Moreover, it is my opinion, the only ngatif of this amp.

OVERALL OPINION

This amp is no opportunity for trs expensive right now. Obviously, a is not an all-tube, ... so what! It trs what is asked of him, with sounds plutt flatterers and overdrive sounds with a very nice plutt (must still spend some time rgler the amp). There is everything you need in terms of connectivity. Oh yes, just another small default, the buttons that get dirty quickly, but not rocket science rpar.

- What kind of amplification (lamp, transistor ,...)?
Transistor with a 12AX7 tube in the prampli (lamp need replacing in my opinion a electroharmonix, at least in my case)

- What is the power dlivre?
80 watts

- A guitar input
- Normal section (Channel 1): 1 win, 3 Equ. Bass / Middle / Treeble, a switch Clean / Crunch
- A switch Channel 1 / Channel 2
- Boost section (Channel 2): ​​1 win, 1 switch OD1/OD2, 3 Equ. Bass / Middle / Treble, Contour 1, Volume 1
- Section Master: 1 deffet loop (send / return) switch and 0dB/-20dB rglage deffet for the loop, a reverb, 1 volume (volume general), 1 output and a Line Out between footswitch

UTILIZATION

Relatively simple setup, you have to turn the knobs what.
You can get a pretty decent sound without trying, if biensur we are not too demanding. Personal I still had time to find my sound.
On the clean channel equalization is very simple, and the overdrive channel, the contour knob to switch quickly from its very vintage has a more modern sound.
The reverb is not great you can feel the difference too in the settings but hey it is still there.
I put 9 because the use is very simple and effective.

SOUNDS

- Is it your style of music?
I play mainly mtal (Deftones), rock (RATM, Muse ....) passing through trips like Beatles or Pink Floyd. And I must say it suits me enough.

- With what (s) guitar (s) / low (s) or effect (s) do you play?
I play with a Lag RM200 climbs emg-hz (say what you ca also sent in the clear, even if they remain passive).
I have a zoom 505II multi effect but it produces a lot of blows on the amp so I use it only when I need chorus, pitch, etc. wah.
To boost the gain I added an Ibanez TS9 home.
I intend very soon to take me a pedal of equations that I will in the loop to refine my sound.

- What kind of sound you get and with what rglages ("crystalline", "bold ",....)?
The clean channel out of the ordinary but not bad all the same. When I boost with the TS9 ca produces very very slight crunch friendly enough and it brings a little warmth to the sound.
I do not like the crunch, it is cold I think, finally I know exactly why but I is not missing too much fishing I think. I prefer the OD1 used with a low gain, which can produce sounds rather like vintage Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Beatles ... and by boosting the gain of the OD1 you get easily get closer to a sound RATM modern overdrive type.
Then the boost overdrive OD2, the AC becomes more interesting. As I said above, the contour knob to switch from vintage to modern in a second. The equalization is quite correct, in the middle inks you get a sound mtal that sounds good, but still its a really mtal it lacks a bit of gain I think, that's why I boost with the TS9.
By the gain 20, bass at 13, middle is 7, 14 and a reverb treeble a 4 I have a good disto degeulasse not want that as well in the severe acute with good fishing. For more trash I push the contour has 15ou16, if I put a 7ou8.
But I insist that if you want a very strong mtal wins should boost earnings, see buying a distortion pedal to appropriate.
In the Global sonnorits and versatile enough to suit my musical style.
To also say that the lamp of pramp plays his part well, even if it is not light, when we feel even a slight difference with a pure transistor amp, it brings a little warmth to the sound (normal is made for that).
Power level, you should know that 80 is a Valvestate amp that sees its sound improves when you increase volume. To play in your room is nice but when pushed a little on really wake up the beast ^ ^
Well to repeat small caf-see concerts but otherwise it should be restarted with the 4x12 "in my opinion (never live test but simple observation).

OVERALL OPINION

I've had two months and I regret not having bought it despite all the bad reviews that reoit I think it's a very good amp, especially for the price (bought in a OCCAZ EH 240 with new lamp and knob with no spitting)
Likes: The grain Marshall overdrive channel (especially OD2), the clean is pretty decent boost surtt potentiometer contour which is really useful. The price is relatively low for the quality.
I dislike: the reverb is effective, the crunch that lack of energy, the lack of slight gain distortion.
In retrospect I think I would do this choice because even if much better elsewhere (mesa, engl, h & k. ..) the ratio quality price is more than COMPTITE (it's OCCAZ ' too)

View the previous opinion.
Full for my taste, effect send return connector on the front, easily switchable spring reverb, two channels anyway, but several possibilities how clean and crunch on the first channel.

UTILIZATION

I record the moment a group Dub - dance hall, the guitarist played on this amp. He leaves two in which my stud, so I could test it at leisure with my Lone Star Start.
I've always had a priori Marshall on this series and I know why: it is mostly metal guitarists who buys this type of gear overdrive and they put the bottom, or one of its rather bland especially for the style . In fact, it proves a Valvestate versatility interresting if you really want to use it.

SOUNDS

Let me explain:
- Not really clear of her, in Marshall was always a hint of crunch. But with a good instrument, it sounds clean / crunch on the first channel. Very fine, slightly slap it, it's quite round, very usable as well as in groups to save. If we go, always on the same channel in crunch mode, with half the gain is already a distortion so much rock seventies. J'aprécie.
- Channel 2: without using the boost, the distortion is really nice, the contour can dig frequencies, and sends the guy without really flinching, GT 75 celestion oblige! It was the marshall in the fingers!
- However, the very large distortion does not ring! Why do so many metalheads have they bought this amp?
I want to emphasize the total lack of clear sound: Listening, playing on the guitar amp plugged in, it can feel like a clean sound on the first channel but with a microphone in front of the headphone as soon as we record it is almost impossible to get a really clear: always a touch of drive! I tried several taken without result. For this, we must switch to another amp.

OVERALL OPINION

A marshall of good quality, powerful and versatile sound. Very nice for the crunch, the distos seventies. The equalizer is not very good (you turn the knobs a lot before the machine does not respond), but found his sound. A play with a quality instrument to gain accurate, otherwise it must seriously drooling!
Metalheads, go your way. Fan of seventies rock and blues roots is good for you especially if finances are light. Interresting to repeat, playing at home or even make small gigs without seeking the big sound quality.

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I get to the "interesting" Where I want to express myself, I just read the
opinion and I am a bit surprised.

I sincerely ask the question in the interest of the lamp in this amp.
Why?
Well, it's simple, remove, and try to hear the difference, with the same side retaining the lamp ... So, well here, that it be or not, you do not feel the difference.

Big problems typical marshall is asthmatic critters there, it blows incredibly. Unbearable!

The overall tone of the amp, marshall typical: too much treble.
The sound may seem hot, but in fact it is an illusion, it completely hides the character of the guitar you plug into it.

And when pushed a little strange that crackles as if it had placed too high a gate input, weird (maybe it was mine)

The clean sounds are not too bad after all, fairly bright, but I have this feeling that they give a clear side "metallic" sound.

The crunch?? I do not recall a sound interesante with the channel on crunch combo

The distos, Marshall typed as always, full of medium and treble that feedback (too well) quickly. Go ahead and blow it, it seems to be sitting next to a fryer.
Nice to have fun at home, but it does not break 3 feet a duck, you have to practice a distortion in short.

This amp has a strong point, but in fact it is not thanks to Marshall, but Accutronics is the reverb is excellent.

But finally, I have found another use for this amp ...

OVERALL OPINION

Half a score of years that you have in my box set
I appreciate: the reverb.
I hate: the sound
Quality / price ratio:, bah OCCAZ of € 200, given the sound, I find it expensive compared to other competitors in the same range so try to home Attax Series Hughes & Kettner).

In addition, electronics, and the welds are of very poor quality, they dry very quickly and you will start to issue apli cracking in all directions. Redo the welds is an investment too expensive for what this amp is.

Fortunately, we gave it to me, otherwise I would not have bought it, and if I had to buy an amp, it would certainly not this one.

I could not sell it, and I have found a very nice use: I transferred all the electronics and have kept the carcass with the celestion on how I connected a jack. The output of the preamp in and it makes me a guitar back not too bulky: D

Good transistor amp with ECC83 in pramplification
is a 80 watt
an effects loop, footswitch, reverb

UTILIZATION

Relatively simple setup
I put a lot of time to know Avand exploit thoroughly but in any case if you find the right setting fire to it works a combo of this type
purchase
no manual for me

SOUNDS

For me it fits me as a good clean sound and reverb cool
the distortion can be trs Burin we have a good crunch on the amp and a good distortion if you want dirty
I play with my fender telecaster over his sounds pretty
ca mailing dessu not bad for a 80 ca is arrived when a concert is not n'tait ramplifier or its sound and well over the battery

OVERALL OPINION

This is my first amp it's been 3 years since I was it is convenient to use I think I keep it as aditional amp to repeat it more convenient than the head and cabinet
I think as a transistor amp AC is suitable for a beginner or an intermediate as it is not an amp pro pluis but it started when nikel
ca is easily used for a relatively good price in the 150 euros