I've owned several amps over the past few years, three Marshalls and two Mesa/Boogies. Believe it or not, this little device emulates the Marshall and Boogie sounds perfectly. I've used it for recording, and I am about to use it live, instead of an amplifier. As we all know, Marshalls have a very distinct tone that has not been duplicated by anyone else, ever. The SansAmp comes VERY VERY close. So close that if you hear it on a recording, I guarantee you will not be able to tell that it's not really a Marshall.

Bear in mind that this device is NOT a distortion pedal that can be plugged into your amp. It is an amp simulator that is designed to be plugged directly into the board or PA. It simulates the sound of a miked speaker cabinet, so there is no need to drag an amp and a 4X12 cabinet anywhere for gigging. You will need a monitor on stage, otherwise you won't be able to hear yourself play.

There's no science to it - you plug your guitar into the right side, plug the left side into your PA (or recording gear), and fiddle with the knobs and switches. The "California" switch setting sounds exactly like the Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp I used to use years ago. The "British" switch setting sounds like the JCM 800 I used to own. You have three different mic placement settings, all of which have their own distinct characteristics.

It's built like a tank. Made in the USA.

This unit APPEARS expensive, but that's just because it's so small that you'll be thinking, "for this amount of $$$ I'd sure like something larger than this". But its size is what makes it so awesome.

Never had to call them.

I'm amazed that someone was able to duplicate Marshall stack sounds without an actual amp.

Active musician

Rock

99% mesaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa booogie!

I cant effort mesa boogie,but this thing does great!!im just use it to get my rectifier distortion..and HE DOeS IT PERFECTLY WELL

Push up down,turn left right..let your ear dicide.and its easyyyy

never had a prob with it since last 7 month..still look new

its like having a mesa boogie with a cost just around RM700. But from where i came from..thats preety xpensive for a pedal.aniway, GREAT STUFF WORTH EVRY RINGGIT

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I have ROlandMicroCube when i 1st played mesa boogie sound, its kindabit computerized but..still work good for me..and then,i feel like needed the real thing and guess wat..dont have it in my country (if any used Mesa,its not a tube)..cost very expensive. This thing sure save me a lot.

Active Musician, composer

Mathcore,Screamo,HC,punk,norma jean rock!!

Using it at gigs & rehearsals.I'd used Zoom 707II and Digitech RP50-100 and are all digital sounded craps.This piece really kicks ass sounds analog which I've been looking for years.Thumbs up.

The cabinet and mike placement switches especially Mesa-Boogie style.Splendid.

Very easy to use.

Deserves every penny.

I've emailed 3 times and directly got a reply from the manager.Satisfied really:)

Active Musician

Grindcore Crust,Hardcore,Punk

Provided you are prepared to work on setting the pedal up properly with your amp (or recording setup) this unit is by far the best I have ever heard. The tones are just 'right' to my ears and easily dialled-in from the switches. Sure, there is some noise on the higher gain settings, but the real amps do that....it really is excellent.

It isn't particularly fancy but the supplied features are all you would need anyway. Plus they work.

No problem getting great sounds...just start with the manual settings....

Very good...built to last.

Haven't needed to contact them....

Outstanding...getiing these sounds elsewhere would involve a LOT of money.

30 years as professional musician, music educator

Jazz, Rock, and various types of sessions.