MGR/Rod Z. « Marshall AVT275 »
Published on 04/15/02 at 15:00I acquired this amp from Guitar Center in Cleveland - $899. I was looking for an amp and pedal effects that was more portable than my 8 space rack and 5150 head and 4x12 cabinet.
My combo amp selection was narrowed down to the Fender Pro Chorus. One of the features that I was looking for was a stereo effects return, so I could use just the power section of the amp and bypass the preamp entirely if necessary.
It happened that 2 guitarists were trading licks in the music store, one player on a Fender Ulitmate Chorus, the other on the Marshall AVT275. The Fender player was much better, but the guy playing through a Les Paul on the Marshall amp had unbeatable tone in such a small package - my decision was made and a potential "tone catastrophe" was avoided.
Full sized tone out of a small, easily portable package. Also more features on this little amp in terms of 4 channels and on board effects, plus stereo output, when compared to most head/cabinet products, but delivers a believeable "full sized" sound.
I wish it had casters, maybe it is an available option, but mine was new and in the box, without wheels. Nothing a quick trip to the hardware store won't fix.
It appears to be rock solid construction
A little more expensive than other compact combos w/ effects, but again it has 4 separate channels, has the Marshall look and sound - worth every penny.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
My combo amp selection was narrowed down to the Fender Pro Chorus. One of the features that I was looking for was a stereo effects return, so I could use just the power section of the amp and bypass the preamp entirely if necessary.
It happened that 2 guitarists were trading licks in the music store, one player on a Fender Ulitmate Chorus, the other on the Marshall AVT275. The Fender player was much better, but the guy playing through a Les Paul on the Marshall amp had unbeatable tone in such a small package - my decision was made and a potential "tone catastrophe" was avoided.
Full sized tone out of a small, easily portable package. Also more features on this little amp in terms of 4 channels and on board effects, plus stereo output, when compared to most head/cabinet products, but delivers a believeable "full sized" sound.
I wish it had casters, maybe it is an available option, but mine was new and in the box, without wheels. Nothing a quick trip to the hardware store won't fix.
It appears to be rock solid construction
A little more expensive than other compact combos w/ effects, but again it has 4 separate channels, has the Marshall look and sound - worth every penny.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com