Marshall Review: S80 8240 Stereo Chorus combo

History:

Purchase: I bought my 8240 from a friend of mine who runs a studio. I needed a bigger amp to cope with gigs and regular studio runs and this marshall was ideal. I payed £200 for it which, for what you get is pretty damn good. I have seen cheaper ones around but i managed to find one in good exceptionaly condition, although it may need a good service.

What I Like About This Marshall S80 8240 Stereo Chorus combo: It's an amazingly heavy duty, its from an older marshall range which means it would be built well. The stereo chorus gives such a warm rotating feel. The reverb is responsive and not too OTT. It has two channels (footswitchable), both channels, clean and overdrive really do give ya a kick in the back when ur standin in front of em. 2 X 12 Eminence speakers which are very versatile, producing everythin from a warm flowing sound to hard hitting roars and screams. They handle all gains/volumes on 10, even most celestions dont manage that.

What I Do NOT Like About The Marshall S80 8240 Stereo Chorus combo: erm...well when i first got the amp i was concerned about a slight electronic hum (i mean so quiet you had to stick head inside the cab), the amp has been through a few years and needs a service which probly would help quieten it down, its probly nothing, im picky lol. The inputs could have been metal and not plastic, it could have been set on casters (its a bitch the keep picking up and moving with one handle at the top), could have had a few more AUX outputs ect. finally the effects loop in it seems to cut out half the volume of the effects when you put any pedals through it. craazy, didnt bother me as i just run into the input.

Marshall S80 8240 Stereo Chorus combo Quality Rating: As far as quality and construction goes, its a Marshall! not really much else to be said. 98% in my opinion

Review Summary: Great sound, great build, great features great amp! Just find one thats not too old, naturally they become more of a liabilty without servicing.

Rating of this Marshall product: 4

This Marshall S80 8240 Stereo Chorus combo Guitar Amplifiers Review Submitted By: Chrisy Harris

Review Date: 2005-03-19