All user reviews of 4/5 for the Marshall MS-2

This is the miniature pocket amp version of a Marshall halfstack. Half top, half useful. You can power it with an AC plug or a 9 volt battery. Also features a belt loop in case you wanted to rock out on the go.

Knobs are Clean or Overdrive switch, Volume and Tone.

I read that Dave Grohl used one of these on the first Foo Fighters record for layering guitars. No kidding, it works great! Throw a 57 over it and it can really add to the mix.

I believe I paid about $40 for one in a music shop.

The overdrive is fun. A bit thin, but hey what do you really expect out of a 1' speaker?

I also enjoy the looks I get from people when I tell them I use one to track guitars in a studio with!

It is cheaply made. I dropped it about 3 feet onto carpet and it broke. The input jack is soldered directly to the internal PC board and that is what came undone. I had to take out about a million unnecessary screws to dis and reassemble this beast.

Cheap, see above.

Fun amp that can be useful to get a different tone. Well worth $40. It will also work as a nice headphone amp.

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I bought it from a local music shop for £21.00. I got it as a stopgap before I can afford a better amp and guitar.

I like the looks of the little unit, just like a tiny half stack, and its surprisingly loud for a tiny little amp. Also the clean channel sounds quite good.

The overdrive sounds quite poor unless the volumeis turned right up full, and the battery flap rattles when its turned up loud.

The unit is well built other than the rattling battery cover.

Not a bad amp. To get around the problem of the dodgy overdrive I play it through my pc, by putting a double ended jack lead in the headphone socket on the amp and into the mic socket on my PC.

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Just bought the little amp today for 35 bucks via a SamAsh not too far away from my house.

Well, i've read many reviews prior to actually purchasing this mini-amp, so i was at first a little hesitant. BUT, this little amp is very cool. Of course, its not exactly studio quality sound, but its a fun little toy. And also...the overdrive isn't half bad(well, it IS a marshall)and comparing it to my actual marshall halfstack i wasn't too disappointed.

Isn't much not to like about this amp. EXCEPT maybe the clean channel could use a little adjusting, its a little too quiet and not too clean.

The construction of the amp is very solid, I just got it today so i dont know how it will fair when dropped, but im pretty sure it will hold up very well.


This is a great little amplifier to just mess around with, (dont take it seriously!) plenty of fun, and besides its a marshall, goes along great with a real halfstack...so cool...


by the way, i'd rate this a 4.5 but there's only a 4 and 5 bubble...so yeah

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Small marshall amp. Nice design, beautiful finish. Works with a 9V battery (battery life for that matter). 2W.
Potassium 3: Volume / tone / switch OFF-ON-OD
An input jack
Headphone output: the luxuries!

and yes, the luxury, there's even the "full" ...

A beautiful gift for a friend métalleu looking for power and the Marshall

UTILIZATION

Very simple to use, you can even use it to play the harmonica by plugging a microphone on it (which I do)
Right on the beach is the ideal, but we tend to use only the "saturated" because its clear lack of energy (compared to its saturated).

SOUNDS

I do not use it often, but he bcp success! Then you can clear out quickly given the weight!

Very original!

OVERALL OPINION

Its minimum: the transformer 9v DC power supply is not supplied with it is still not given ...
The advantage: good looks, strong enough

Walk with 9 V battery or adapter.
1 tone knob, one volume and one knob OFF / Clean / Disto
1 headphone jack
A strap attached: convenient for the con in the street or night!
Sturdy plastic all over.

UTILIZATION

Easy to use, nothing to add.
My dog ​​would come to use it!

SOUNDS

It is a good solution for the trip because the sounds are really good trs, but better play for a good distortion for distortion.
The tone is not gadget, it is really equalizer!

I had fun with the couple pedals (wah cry baby, boss sd-1, and Vox ToneLab Vamp) and I can tell you that it does not grsille! It even comes out pretty Feedback!

OVERALL OPINION

Well I know you will find me enthusiastic trs. We must focus all this in prcisant this little gadget is just for fun. However, it is useful for collection outdoor fun but also to play home or while traveling, without Dranger everyone.
Try it it's funny. I used it even to accompany a friend's dryer!
I do not compare with the competitors.

So even if it's good enough, I put a 7 because it bores me to put more than a jcm!

Petit, 2Watt, 3 knob: volume, tone knob and an on / off / overdrive ... for an input jack, an input for headphones and for power sector 4V.

UTILIZATION

Never seen as simple as using, not to be a pany! the tone is not used much ... and the volume is winning!

SOUNDS

The distortion is ok for a trs pti "amp" 2 watts ...
against by the clear sound is something else! ds that are pushing the volume is a crunch ... is better now in use distortion.

OVERALL OPINION

I have used it for 1 month

+ It: it looks Marshall, a small, convenient to work in the evening without Dranger family, take a vacation ...

-Less: the clear sound!

-No need to try other models because I think it's a bit all the same thing!

Trs-No expensive for what it is, I pay 39 euros.

I refer this choice because it is convenient ...

- What type of amplification
transistor

- What is the power dlivre?
about 2 watts but it really in the belly
in distortion there is a way to jam as long as the percussionist is moderate

- What connection?
a simple jack 6mm between an output jack (still 6mm) for headphones or other
- What are the rglages the effects? ...

for adjustment, a volume / gain a tonal and a switch off / on clean / distortion is

strictly the minimum, I would like to have a vrimaent gain and a separate volume, the distortion for Avior good rock spit it must be done thoroughly and not harm to play the top ..

UTILIZATION

- The configuration is it simple?

besion not have been ena to understand how to use 3 portards and plug a cable into the hole or there is described "in" ...

- Gets it easy to sound good?

bah in clean, we do not hear them at an interesting level, but always unpeu higher than the non-branch scratches.

if not for the distortion, I usually play on disto fairly thin as mesa or Soldano (in amp simulator), is the sound that I did not use a distortion very similar to "one day in France "black version of the cd in a little dirty
but hey do not forget that this amplifier costs only 50 and is obviously not comparable to "real" amp ...

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

I have not opened, really useless, except to pass the time with some reading during the course of philosophy.

SOUNDS

- Is it your style of music?

not really but I adapt has made me discover new style, so in the end quite beneficial

- With what (s) guitar (s) / low (s) or effect (s) do you play?
Start with us, sometimes a lag has a buddy, and soon a peavey vortex.

- What kind of sound you get and with what rglages ("crystalline", "bold ",....)?
distortion of pretty grimey and slobbery, Marschall's what ^ ^

- What are the sounds you prfrez, you dtest?
I would not hate it but the clean is not terible vriament

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
I have been with me for a week but I'd often try in-store before

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
+ Price
+ Cot the gadget with the luxury Marchall
-Clear sounds underpowered
-Lack of a separate volume knob for gain, the very large defect that makes me hesitate to rapproter the store, and take the fender which has a

Well there's no much to say it is not a stage animal, either!
I put six to the side a bit "cheap", the limit of the toy

UTILIZATION

Well no need to believe we will be able to repeat with the ms2 ... is not done ... it's just an "amplifier" to play anywhere, in her garden in her kitchen, on the beach, at work ... briefly a nomad. So by buying it, do not expect to use it as your real amp.
for the grip, no worries, apart from being really con found dessuite how it works ... the manual is really to look pretty, it is pointless!
I put 8, I find it really convenient to play anywhere, anytime without having to seek p'tite outlet ...

SOUNDS

Well, as said before not expect an amp, even a champion in 15-watt Fender sounds better. the channel clear of food grain scratches connected ... my Deluxe Start takes a hell of a slap, so typical sounds are absent ... no fishing, no grain ... not transcendent! od channel is better, potato, and pushing volume, distortion is not too bad, and sends a 2W ca ... after, I do not think it's possible to work the sound, apart from plugging the pedals, but this moment is more in the mind wandering
I put 5 ... Hurts limit sick at heart to put a 5 to a marshall but hey it is not his strong point, and it is not designed to sound good ...

OVERALL OPINION

I've had two weeks ... I prefer it on my JVM 410, there's no photo ... but for going out with friends to the sea, the holiday clio, breaks at work or relaxing in the garden, it's quite the case. if you buy this amp, it's only for a bit of his was lugging anywhere, not for the amp that kills. J'dirai it's not a toy, even if not breathing quality (made in china ...), but it's handy!
I put 8 as the use that I made quite suits me!

The Marshall MS-2 is a solid state, extremely small and portable guitar amplifier. It contains only a measly single watt and is powered either by a nine volt battery or a power supply. It has the look of a real Marshall stack and it really does pack a lot of punch for such a small amp. It has a 1/4 inch input in the front of it and the power supply isn't included with the amp.

UTILIZATION

Using the Marshall MS-2 mini amp is a really easy thing to do as it only has a limited number of parameters. The amp has knobs for volume, tone, and a fixed knob to choose between on, off, or overdrive. It couldn't be any easier to use this amp and anyone with any experience at all with guitar amps will have no troubles at all. Even if you've never seen a guitar amp before, I would bet you could figure it out in a minute. I don't have the manual for the Marshall MS-2, so I can't say how helpful it is or not but the amp is extremely easy to use and you really don't need it if you don't already have it.

SOUNDS

The sound of the Marshall MS-2 is surprisingly pretty good considering it only has a single watt of power. Of course it is limited in its use because of its small size, but does have both a pretty good clean and overdrive tone. While its really designed for portable practicing, which is what is really excels in, I've also heard of people using this for recording with good results. I haven't had the chance yet to try it out myself, but it makes sense because of the loud tone you can get in such a small amp. While this won't rival the sound of any larger Marshall amp or otherwise, considering the small size it has a pretty impressive sound.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using the Marshall MS-2 for about three or four years and I've found it to be a great little amp. If you are looking for a cheap, reliable and portable amp to practice with on the go, the Marshall MS-2 is your best bet. It packs a huge sound for a single watt amp and you won't be disappointed unless you are expecting too much. The price is extremely cheap and of all the little amps out there, this is my favorite. If you want a portable amp for practicing, the Marshall MS-2 is a fine choice.