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Audiofanzine FR
Published on 11/02/08 at 15:45
(Originally written by Gratt'oche/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
Hybrid amp with one tube within a solid-state design.
Marshall indicates 100 watts. Compared to a JCM900 full stack, this "small" amp is nothing to laugh at. I think it actually does provide 100 watts... The "plastic" electronics produce a surprisingly good sound.
Comprehensive connections: FX loop, channel selection footswitch, 2 speaker outputs, one headphone output with speaker mute function and line output with speaker simulation for direct connection to a mixer...
Very comprehensive settings for a compact amp: 3 channels, shared EQ for both distortion channels and Contour function (OD2 channel) that increases the sound range.
UTILIZATION
Nothing surprising if you have already used a guitar amp. The setting is very easy, simply turn the knobs... It's plug and play...
You'll have to take a few minutes to find exactly the sound you need, but you don't need to be an engineer.
I have no user's manual and I don't miss it... But I know Marshall user's manuals are very comprehensive.
SOUNDS
The sound is surprisingly good... Of course it doesn't sound like a JCM but it's really good for the money...
You can use the amp with every kind of guitar no matter if it has single-coils or humbuckers... Marshall isn't famous for its clean tone, but it is still decent enough. Both overdrive channels provide all distortion levels from slight crunch to fat overdrive...
OVERALL OPINION
I bought this amp really cheap to a friend of mine who gave up guitar. I recently saw this amp at a shop (secondhand) and it was even cheaper.
It's super reliable (advantage of transistors over tubes) and robust. It's loud enough to play with a drummer and it offers an excellent value for money.
It's an excellent choice if you want a budget amp with a good output power and a respectable sound. I prefer tubes but I'll still keep this amp!
Hybrid amp with one tube within a solid-state design.
Marshall indicates 100 watts. Compared to a JCM900 full stack, this "small" amp is nothing to laugh at. I think it actually does provide 100 watts... The "plastic" electronics produce a surprisingly good sound.
Comprehensive connections: FX loop, channel selection footswitch, 2 speaker outputs, one headphone output with speaker mute function and line output with speaker simulation for direct connection to a mixer...
Very comprehensive settings for a compact amp: 3 channels, shared EQ for both distortion channels and Contour function (OD2 channel) that increases the sound range.
UTILIZATION
Nothing surprising if you have already used a guitar amp. The setting is very easy, simply turn the knobs... It's plug and play...
You'll have to take a few minutes to find exactly the sound you need, but you don't need to be an engineer.
I have no user's manual and I don't miss it... But I know Marshall user's manuals are very comprehensive.
SOUNDS
The sound is surprisingly good... Of course it doesn't sound like a JCM but it's really good for the money...
You can use the amp with every kind of guitar no matter if it has single-coils or humbuckers... Marshall isn't famous for its clean tone, but it is still decent enough. Both overdrive channels provide all distortion levels from slight crunch to fat overdrive...
OVERALL OPINION
I bought this amp really cheap to a friend of mine who gave up guitar. I recently saw this amp at a shop (secondhand) and it was even cheaper.
It's super reliable (advantage of transistors over tubes) and robust. It's loud enough to play with a drummer and it offers an excellent value for money.
It's an excellent choice if you want a budget amp with a good output power and a respectable sound. I prefer tubes but I'll still keep this amp!