All user reviews of 4/5 for the Marshall AVT275

Marshall's Avt275 is a "ValveState" amp.
"ValveState" is a cool word for an amp that has a valve pre amp and a solid state power amp.
Basically, it is just a solid state that sorta-kinda-almost-sometimes emulates a tube amp.
It has a clean channel, two overdrive channels, and an acoustic simulator channel. It is equipped with a multitude of built in effects ranging from a couple of reverbs to flange and chorus.
It pushes 75W through each of the 12" speakers and it also has an "Emulated Line Out" that supposedly emulates the sound of the amp if you ever have the need to record it D.I.


UTILIZATION

The amp sounds great. Period.
My favorite thing about it has definitely been the versatility.

The clean channel is fabulous. It sounds delicious. It captures the tone and dynamic that you are looking for - no matter what you are looking for. From twangy blues to flat clean rhythm, the tone can be found. It is pretty incredible.

Both of the O.D. channels are usable. The first overdrive channel can give more of that old school crunch and classic Marshall Sound. The second O.D. is much heavier and I rarely use it. It can get out of hand very quickly. It easily becomes muddy and silly.
BUT...
As far as tube-like sound is concerned...
The amp absolutely under performs and will absolutely disappoint you.

The acoustic simulator is a joke. Don't even bother.

I have to give it a 9 in the Utilization category because of the versatility. I have used this amp on Punk records, blues records, indie, and reggae.
It is a solid choice no matter what it is doing.
The idea that it was supposed to be a decent substitute for a tube amp is ludicrous. Luckily, I bought it when I was so young that I didn't know the difference and therefore had no prejudice towards the claim.

If you want a tube amp then just get a tube amp.

SOUNDS

I primarily play a Schecter Diamond series.
It has a pick up and a humbucker, both are Duncan. It is a fantastic guitar but it has been through hell.
The plates for the control knobs are noisy and useless because of my need to quickly repair it with a sauntering iron.
It doesn't make sounds unless all of the knobs are all the way up.
Hence my surprise at the AVT275's versatility.

The Clean channel is perfect.
O.D. 1 is good.
O.D. 2 is usually silly.
The Acoustic simulator is useless.
The built in effects are actually O.K. but you will have to dial them in to the point of questioning whether or not any of them are really worth the time or effort.

I did a review on this amp a while back and I spent a whole lot of time talking about the "Emulated Line-Out" that is on the back of the head.
All that you really need to know about it is that you should just be miking the cab. It is basically just another headphone output and it sounds nothing like it claims.
Without the twin Celestion speakers to shape the sound, everything falls apart.

Again, being able to control the sound as much as you can with this amp(without using stupid effects), is truly fantastic.
But, all of the cool toys and gizmos and gadgets basically add up to nothing more than a waste of space.

It sounds great. Just remember that it is an amp- not an effects station.


OVERALL OPINION

Pros:
-Extremely versatile
-Can take a beating like a Marshall should(and probably will)
-BEAUTIFUL clean channel
-I noticed that it was one of the amps on stage at the end of School of Rock
Check it out:



Right behind the guy with the Flying V.

Cons:
-Silly toys and effects
-Acoustic simulator is just nonsense
-Sounds almost nothing like a tube amp
-Unusually heavy for it's size

As far as the price goes, you should definitely buy it used so that you have a chance at a reasonable deal. I am not sure whether they even make these anymore so it might be your only option.
I see one on Ebay for $500.
Considering the Clean channel and the versatility and the power(yes, it's frickin' loud), that is a reasonable price.

I use this amp every single day.

I play guitar for 7 years now and I was equipped with a mexican strat and a 20watter by samick till recently. three months before i bought the marsh from athens(this is in greece where i live) for 900 euroes(almost 998 $). when i played the ac. sim. i got a very pleasant sound. things did not change with clean channel,very warm sound and with some of the aeffects onboard it is great sounding. BUT the two od channels (with the scoop on) made blow up to the wall. it was the cheapest and the worst sound i have ever heard. if you turn of the scoop it can be improved.

i liked the clean tones with the excellent effects onboad

5,5,

4

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- What kind of amplification (lamp, transistor ,...)?
These are pramplis lamp
- What is the power dlivre?
150 watts
- What connection?

- What are the rglages the effects? ...
There are 16 assignable effects programs on the line acoustic / clean and overdrive the line. In the same Manir, a medium sharp bass equalizer on each channel

UTILIZATION

- The configuration is it simple?
Nothing too complicated j'tais a total novice when I had and it did not take me long to understand how

- Gets it easy to sound good?
After a few tweaks it sounds good vraimen

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
The manual is well done my memories of APRS

SOUNDS

- Is it your style of music?
I touch a little while and I'm going to nickel

- With what (s) guitar (s) / low (s) or effect (s) do you play?
Ibanez Musican MC500DS and fender telecaster squier

- What kind of sound you get and with what rglages ("crystalline", "bold ",....)?
I can not say too much, I had no other amp, and I would be afraid of talking nonsense, but surely more crystalline. Some sounds are fast becoming insurportables if a little time setting is not consacrbr />
- What are the sounds you prfrez, you dtest?
I love any type of sound is about as close to the metal, add distortion and other effects, but I think it is versatile

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
6 years
- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
His power and sound for the most weight at least

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
Not
- How do you report qualitprix?
Good enough
- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
I think I will try more in this line of amps before but I always like to be on this amp since the time and it still works well without trs Acuna Repair Tool or anything ( knock on wood)