How close are the modern solid state Marshall's? Do they give you good tone at the lower volume levels. I don't gig but love the sound of Marshall. I'm considering an mg series, probably the 102?
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How close are the modern solid state Marshall's? Do they give you good tone at the lower volume levels. I don't gig but love the sound of Marshall. I'm considering an mg series, probably the 102?
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You're likely to get a varied response about the MG series Marshalls, with a good number saying, "They suck!" and another group saying, "They rock!" I've played through a couple of the MG4 series, and thought they were good, solid amphs, capable of getting very close to that Marshall crunch. They WILL require some tweaking to get them where you want them.Originally Posted by Photomike666
That said, I played through the previous version (before they came out with the MG4), it was a half stack. It sounded like a fizzy mess.
Here's a link to "Marshall Theatre," where they put one through its paces. Clicky
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Go for a modelling amp if you want reasonably realistic tones at low levels. The Vox Valvetronix amps for instance have power attenuators built in and some nice models of classic Marshalls (and Voxes, Fenders, etc). You will never get good low volume sounds out of a 2x12 100w Marshall be it valve or solid state. The SS amp will probably have a headphone socket though.
As Dee said, Tech21 do it in an analogue manner. I had a TM60 for years, great tones but the "Marshall" side definitely sounded better at stage volumes.
If it has to be a Marshall, look on eBay for a "Lead 12" or "Reverb 12" combo (model 5205 rings a bell here) from the 80s. Now there was a solid state Marshall that had "that sound". I got one for free once when a friend found it in his attic.
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Holy carp! I just found this vid of a JTM 45 and a Strat. With a couple pedals, this thing sounds flippin' HUGE! I want one, but I'll never be able to afford it... unless someone wants to buy a kidney. (Just kidding... the kidney's not for sale.)
Displaced Texan
PM'd.
EDIT: Oh, you were kidding.. sorry.
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Never afford it ?
I thought about that when I purchased the Marshall 1974x, but add up all the money that you already spent on amps and the money you will spend in the next ten years more equipment , it makes sense to buy one amp which will last and last.
Just my two cents
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I might remind you that not everyone is in the same financial situation, so not everyone can just go out and buy something expensive. What has been spent is spent, and what will be spent over the next 10 years is not cash in hand at the moment. Different folks have different circumstances, that's all.
Guitars: Gibson LP Studio, MIA Fender Precision, Carvin C350
Amps: Genz Benz Shuttle 6.0 + Avatar B212 / Genzler 12-3, Acoustic B20
Pedals: Pod HD500X, Diamond Compressor, Tech 21 VT Bass, Sonic Research Turbo Tuner
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Eric
I do agree but then again how much money do people waste on things like cigarettes, drink etc. I saved up for years so that i could buy a decent amp, don't forgot things are cheaper in America compared to the UK.
Displaced Texan
I hardly think this needs pointing out, guitartango was just giving his opinion.
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