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Published on 10/04/06 at 02:45
Hybrid amp head, preamp tube (12AX7), section transistor amp, 350W, effects loop, mono, 4-channel switch solo, reverb.
UTILIZATION
4-channel amplifier configuration (2 x 2 channel amp)
AMP1 setting common channels CLEAN and CRUNCH.
AMP2 common setting OD1 and OD2 channels.
I would rather have four completely independent channels.
SOUNDS
The clean channel (1 amp, channel 1) is one such model. With GAIN control is adjusted warming subtle sound while maintaining a broadband frequency response. The transistor provides amplification due to its capacity reserve keeps a dynamic and frequency response for an incredible amp. All tube amps compress the sound and eat the treble, there is not the case! This is probably the channel clear reference to Marshall (and others!)
The crunch channel (1 amp, channel 2) is just as good. It should exaggerate the gain of this amplifier is then due to the volume of the guitar that we choose the level of distortion. As the lamp compresses the sound on that channel, no concern for volume (it remains at the same volume on 3 / 4 the volume knob on the guitar). The dynamics of the game on the strings of the guitar allows an excellent mix of distortion. This channel has a crunch on the Marshall, but is much better than other amps of the brand with the precise dosage of the distortion. Attention guitar volume background, level of distortion is extreme.
The overdrive channel 1 (2 amp, channel 1) is the classic 4. This is equivalent to a channel saturated Marshall tube amps. No surprise the sound Marshall is there. It still feels a huge reserve of power under the fingers (used only on channel 4).
Using an equalizer in the effects loop allows you to boost bass and treble without the power amplifier is undermined. So you can sculpt the sound at will if necessary.
Finally, the overdrive channel 2 is really the channel is more saturated than Marshall ever made. The preamp section saturates the sound over a wide frequency band. Mid control can work to get the sounds made a very powerful bass. This channel is really new to a Marshall amp and really sets this amp head.
Bafle 4x12 "indispensable, I use a 1960 factory cutaway (not tampered), the sound is softer than the equivalent Bafle MF. Matter of taste.
OVERALL OPINION
In summary, this head is surprisingly sound and power. The choice of a hybrid (tube preamp + amplifier transistor) could discourage me at the base, but the sound is quite the go thanks to the excellent preamp tube. The powerful amplifier section (350W into 8 ohms) provides a record of its broadband, plus the ability to play high and low volume without taint the sound would be equivalent to the lamp.
Channels 1, 2 and 4 are the strengths of the head, the channel 3 is more conventional but useful to keep the Marshall distortion.
Finally hybrid technology has the advantage of being less fragile (same preamp section, but without amplification section power tube) for musicians who are running.
Although the head can not compete directly with a Diezel VH4 head type (the reference!), It has the sound and dynamics Marshall and more. It is really the high end at Marshall, it is not nothing!
I think this is a very good choice. The price is not excessive if you already have a 4x12 "indispensable.
UTILIZATION
4-channel amplifier configuration (2 x 2 channel amp)
AMP1 setting common channels CLEAN and CRUNCH.
AMP2 common setting OD1 and OD2 channels.
I would rather have four completely independent channels.
SOUNDS
The clean channel (1 amp, channel 1) is one such model. With GAIN control is adjusted warming subtle sound while maintaining a broadband frequency response. The transistor provides amplification due to its capacity reserve keeps a dynamic and frequency response for an incredible amp. All tube amps compress the sound and eat the treble, there is not the case! This is probably the channel clear reference to Marshall (and others!)
The crunch channel (1 amp, channel 2) is just as good. It should exaggerate the gain of this amplifier is then due to the volume of the guitar that we choose the level of distortion. As the lamp compresses the sound on that channel, no concern for volume (it remains at the same volume on 3 / 4 the volume knob on the guitar). The dynamics of the game on the strings of the guitar allows an excellent mix of distortion. This channel has a crunch on the Marshall, but is much better than other amps of the brand with the precise dosage of the distortion. Attention guitar volume background, level of distortion is extreme.
The overdrive channel 1 (2 amp, channel 1) is the classic 4. This is equivalent to a channel saturated Marshall tube amps. No surprise the sound Marshall is there. It still feels a huge reserve of power under the fingers (used only on channel 4).
Using an equalizer in the effects loop allows you to boost bass and treble without the power amplifier is undermined. So you can sculpt the sound at will if necessary.
Finally, the overdrive channel 2 is really the channel is more saturated than Marshall ever made. The preamp section saturates the sound over a wide frequency band. Mid control can work to get the sounds made a very powerful bass. This channel is really new to a Marshall amp and really sets this amp head.
Bafle 4x12 "indispensable, I use a 1960 factory cutaway (not tampered), the sound is softer than the equivalent Bafle MF. Matter of taste.
OVERALL OPINION
In summary, this head is surprisingly sound and power. The choice of a hybrid (tube preamp + amplifier transistor) could discourage me at the base, but the sound is quite the go thanks to the excellent preamp tube. The powerful amplifier section (350W into 8 ohms) provides a record of its broadband, plus the ability to play high and low volume without taint the sound would be equivalent to the lamp.
Channels 1, 2 and 4 are the strengths of the head, the channel 3 is more conventional but useful to keep the Marshall distortion.
Finally hybrid technology has the advantage of being less fragile (same preamp section, but without amplification section power tube) for musicians who are running.
Although the head can not compete directly with a Diezel VH4 head type (the reference!), It has the sound and dynamics Marshall and more. It is really the high end at Marshall, it is not nothing!
I think this is a very good choice. The price is not excessive if you already have a 4x12 "indispensable.