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Rating And Reviews: Marshall AS100D Amp

4 channels. XLR and 1/4 in. inputs.

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"A Amp With Punch That Didn't Color My Tone" submitted April 8, 2010

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Musical Background: Active Musician
Music Style: Rock, Blues, Country, Funk
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Sound: I have tried many brands and models of acoustic combo amps and never quite found that one amp to cover all my needs. Then I tried the Marshall AS100D and knew I had found the holy grail. It's the first acoustic amp to reproduce exactly what my acoustic guitar sounds like unamplified. Most amps have a tendency to color the tone of the guitar which may or may not flatter it. The AS100D not only retains my guitars tone but it also gives it a tight punchy sound with out any distortion. With the anti feedback controls I can completely eliminate that issue all together. I have played professionally for nearly 40 years and have played many styles of music my favorite being 70's rock and Southern rock. The AS100D has no problem handling these styles what so ever. I haven't had the chance to try it in an outdoor setting but in doors it performs incredibly. I wasn't sure how the AS100D would handle my Digitech Vocalist Live 4.It did require a little adjusting of volumes on both the amp and effects unit to quail the mics feedback. Once the sweet spot was dialed in the two performed as if made for each other. Feature: I love the Feedback feature it's so nice not to have to worry about that anymore. Ease of Use: Well I'm not a engineering genius but to figure out how to setup the AS100D is a no brainer. At first I thought I was an idiot because I couldn't get the effects to work. Then I discovered that I hadn't clicked the footswitch and once I did that...Walla. Other then that I didn't even open the manual that came with it, it's that easy. Quality: I've owned many brands of amps and all of them were built very well and the Marshall AS100D is no exception to the rule. She is very well constructed even the knobs on the face turn smooth as silk. One thing I noticed is that there is almost no waiting for the amp to warm up, I press the power button and in seconds I am ready to go. One of the things I wasn't expecting is how nice the amp looks the best word I can think of off hand is ( PLUSH ). Value: Compared to other brand amps of this type I would say the AS100D is well worth the selling price. Manufacturer Support: Haven't needed them so far. The Wow Factor: I wouldn't change a thing about the looks of this Amp, to me she is nothing but gorgeous. I'd say she is way nicer looking aesthetically then just about all the other amps out there of this type. Overall: As long as Marshall produces this kind of quality amp and of this type I can't see me purchasing any other brand. Other brands would have to create an amp that tone wise would leave the Marshall in the dirt. So far I haven't heard one that can.
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"Marshall AS100D Acoustic Guitar Amp" submitted May 13, 2012

By John Jacobsen in Newark, CA
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Musical Background: Been playing 3 years. Country, southern rock, I play acoustic guitar, write and sing originals mostly, and do covers
Music Style: Country, southern rock, blues,
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Overall: My dealings with Zzounds first of all were, and always are, effortless, fun, exciting, and offer the best deals. Pricing is great, shipping is always fast and trouble free. This purchase was no exception. I bought a "blemished" model, but I can't see a single thing wrong with it, other than it was obvious that the packing had been redone, as this was a return product. In any event, the item works perfectly. Now, about the amp! The tonal quality of this amp for acoustic guitar is just really astounding... if u are into music at all then you know that all amps and guitars have their own personality of sound and vibe. I would say that this Marshal amp retains some punchy and clear "electric" nuance that works really good for an acoustic and adds some edge to the amplified sound without changing the guitar character. The volumes levels can go to quite good decibels with very little or no feedback problems. My biggest COMPLAINTS: 1. the effects are homogenous across all channels. you cannot have seperate effects on different channels, and I dont want delay on my guitar. I just want delay on my vocals, so that is a huge flaw for me... Also the efffects options available, seem to be more of a Marshal legacy menu i.e. "electric guitars with distortion effects" than true acoustic vocals or recording studio effects. Also, while their are seemingly lots of effects, the changes betweem most of them are fairly insignificant. I purchased this amp mainly because it had 4 channels which I have yet to fully utilize, but I have played drum tracks through the RCA channel and found that to be quite an efficient option, as it allows me to carry in one less box (drum tracks amp) into my gigs. The fit finish, look and feel are extremely compelling... I am proud to load in to a bar with that meaty heavy Marsahl amp carried in my hand... and ultimately it does provide VERY good clean full sound with vanilla effects such as reverb / chorus / room / hall etc... My guitar sound is very good as are the vocals, but again, I prefer seperate vocal effects than my guitar effects.... I think this amp is a super road warrior and I have yet to really put it a thorough use cycle of many months, but Ill keep it and use it because it is a real bullet proof solid and good sounding acoustic amp that I am sure will eventually proove to be of great value, albeit as a sort of no frills effects unit, with super good amplification and pure acoustic presence.
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"The best acoustic amp in it's class period. And sounds beautiful with a electric as well if your looking for a pure, clean sound" submitted March 21, 2006

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Musical Background: 30 yr hobbyist
Music Style: Contemporary Christian
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Sound: The sound is pure and the cleanest of cleans. My Fender Custom Shop Showmaster Standard sounds absolutely awesome, and my Takamine EF400SC 12 string which is what I really bought the amp for sounds angelic, sounds like a beautiful piano on steroids. Feature: Crisp Clear vocals through the built in mic channel. Ease of Use: Lot's of features to learn to use properly but after owniong a AVT150H and a AVT275 was a breeze. Quality: Quality, fit and finish are great. Manufacturer Support: Haven't needed them so an 8 to be safe. The Wow Factor: If Looks mean anything It has a very well designed layout, looks very profesional. Overall: I've owned to many amps to count in 30 yrs, Fenders, Crates, Peavey's, Marshall's, After the AS100D I wouldn't go back to any of them.
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"Marshall AS 100 D is as natural a sounding acoustic amp as you can get." submitted October 7, 2010

By a customer from greschel.info
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Musical Background: Play weekly for church
Music Style: Contemporary Christian and classic rock
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Sound: I compared this Marshall acoustic amp with a Fender Junior, and a few others. This one sounds more natural than the rest. I couldn't be happier with how it brings out the sound of the acoustic. The effects - especially the hall (reverb) and the delay really add to the sound of the Acoustic. I also play an electric guitar through it for practice. Sounds awesome!!! Feature: I bought it used with no accessories. Most useful features: extra channels for another instrument and for mics; the effects, especially the hall and delay effects, but also has chorus and flanger, and a few others. Ease of Use: Extremely easy to figure out. Quality: I haven't had it that long, but seems very sturdy. It's heavy for its size. Value: It seems kind of like a high price new, but I'd pay the price for one of these new over a Fender or any other comparable acoustic amp. It sounds that good. Manufacturer Support: n/a The Wow Factor: I think it looks way more cool than the Fender. Before I tried this one I wanted a Fender Acoustasonic Pro. But I'm glad I got the Marshall. Overall: I would definitely buy another one if something goes wrong with this one.
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