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Submitted March 7, 2006 by a customer from comcast.net
"Welder Bags a Frailing Marshall."
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I still love & have my Crate G 20 Anniversary Spec Ed after 20 years, with no desire to sell.. I should be satisfied with this one from here on out, but i would like an all-tube amp. I just prefer the reliability of solid state.
Sound
It has a great clean channel; nice and clippy, good country popping. The dirt channel has a great, fat,classic Marshall sound that works well with my Cry Baby Wah. My Ibanez Super Chorus is wicked bad on clean.The amp has a big sound, even at low volume. I play both a Les Paul & Strat, and they cook at all volumes. Forget a more expensive tube amp: this is a bad boy for home and small venue performing.
Ease of Use
I wasn't given a manual, although I asked.
Quality
No worries.
Value
Hay-ell yay-uss.
Manufacturer Support
N.A.
The Wow Factor
Not really, just a good functionality.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist & formerly active musician.
Musical Style:
Hard Rock
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Submitted February 24, 2006 by a customer from dot.state.ia.us
"It good. It's loud. It's Marshall."
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I expect this amp to keep serving me for a long, long time. It has a specific task. It does it well. I would replace it if it were damged in transport.
Sound
I bought two of these in 2000 to use with a chorus/delay/flanger setup.. I haven't had any problems. (From the downloaded picture, I'm not sure if these 50's are the same as the models I own. It looks here like the control configuration has changed a bit.) I use them everyday. They are plenty loud for smaller (club size) venues. They work very well with Boss, Morley, Electro-harmonix. Respond very well, and they have that Marshall character, and sound. If these newer versions are anything liike what I've been using, then I would sincerely recommend them. They are a little on the spendy side, but you will notice the Marshall quality.
Features
Came with a foot switch. made of metal.
Ease of Use
Marshall will include a very helpful (and clearly written) instruction booklet to give you some suggested settings. Then you can modify from there.
This amp does have one quirk. You must let it warm up for at least 5 minutes before you start wailing away. It does need that tube warm up time.
Quality
There are a lot of wonderful amps out there. fenders, Mesa, carvin, but marshall will meet or exceed anybody for quality.
Value
I always wish they could do it cheaper, and the merchant be happy with a smaller mark-up, but I have not regretted what I paid for these amps.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't had any real problems. Did need a couple of tubes after a long period of daily use of at least 2 to 4 hours nearly everyday since 2000. These amps have performed flawlessly for me. I have heard about the cooling fans going out, but I have not, nor do I know anyone who has had that problem.
The Wow Factor
great looking amp. Sexy? I guess not, but I'm not really attracted to amplifiers. I just want them to produce an inspiring sound. This amp can do that.
Musical Background:
active musician
Musical Style:
progressive rock
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