I play a lot of styles: Satriani and Vai, Metallica, Cradle of Filth, Blues and I can get a good tone for each style. I don't use effects (except for a wah), I got rid of my Digitech RP2000 because this amp provides all the tones I need.

I can't think of anything I'm missing on this amp. If I have to mention 1 thing to add: a headphone out on the front would be handy.

I received mine in perfect state and it has served me flawlessly for 1,5 years now. I don't use it on the road, but I expect it's made fot it like my other Marshall. I believe this amp will last ages.

You get 2 excellent distortion channels, plus a very warm clean channel. Also, the acoustic channel is useful now and then and the footswitch is versatile and built as a rock. Ah.. I almost forget the FX! Useful too though somewhat limited.

If you like Marshall amps, you'll love it.

Active Home Musician & Composer

Gothic Shred Metal

The sound is awesome, for someone into bluesy overdrives. It is still very awesome if you are trying to get a heavy distortion sound. The 275 AVT version is better but it depends if you wan to pay more for stereo sound.

The channels rock with that tube sound. My only complaint is that the reverb is not seperate from the other effects.

I got my Marshall used, but ever since I've had it (1 year) it has been great.

I haven't dealt with the support.