On 2005-03-07, irishguitar rated this Marshall MG15DFX a 5...(10915)
Purchase: I bought this amp used off www.instrumentexchange.com for 80 bucks. I got it because, my first amp i had gotten with my guitar(it was a dean markley) was so terrible. I've played for over a year, and I am self taught. I play all kinds of styles from metal to rock to Klezmar to ballads. The amp comes with 4 digital effects, which i describe later in this review. My setup is a Ibanez GRX40 guitar with 1 humbucker and 2 single coils.
Pros: I love the distortion. My last amp was an extremely cheap dean markley 9 watt amp. This Marshall made my Ibanez GRX40(btw, a cheap guitar) sound like anything you hear in the studio. The distortion is rich, soulful, and crunchy. Now keep in mind that this is coming from a 160 dollar beginner guitar.
The digital effects are great. The reverb is incredible, the delay is to die for if you set it midway and use it with distortion. The chorus is good. An odd effect is that it really sharpens up the distortion, making it cutting. This can be a good thing or bad thing. If you're playing on the clean channel, it hurts the ears if you play the humbucker, but thats just the guitar. It is like an icepick sound without the chorus, but the chorus makes it more cutting.) However, if you play punk or the such, it is a great effect. If you play on the clean channel with the single coil, it is beautiful. Once again I can get the sound i hear on the radio all the time, even with my cheap single coils. The flange is okay, it doesn't really suit my need. It seems more like a gimmick, but it can sound really cool if the phase rate is set slow. Another great thing about this marshall is the bass. My previous amp had no bass. This Marshall really brings out the low end. It gives out as much bass as my friend's bass amp he plays through. Of course, some do not like the bass heaviness, but thats a matter of preference. This amp gets very loud too. I play it on a quarter of the volume on the distortion channel and 1/3 of the volume on the clean channel. Please note I play this in my bedroom, so it naturally will sound loud.
Cons: I do not like the fact that it buzzes at higher gain. It also takes a few seconds after you switch effects for the effects to kick on. I also do not like the fact that you can only have one effect on at any given time. But this IS a practice amp, so i really don't have a complaint.
Quality: The amp is built very ruggedly. It seems very tough, with metal knobs, and contruction. Review Summary: This amp is a great amp, hands down. I have not played crates or peavey amps, but i can say I can see why Marshall is considered top brand. It makes a great 2nd (or first amp) for those who just play as a bedroom hobby, as well as practice amp.
Bottom Line: Incredible amp. On 2004-06-25, Anonymous rated this Marshall MG15DFX a 5...(9232)
Purchase: Got this with a Yamaha Pacifica at Hooters, Watford: £299 for the set including other stuff as well, so the amp was probably £70ish if you deduct the rest of the kit (don't expect to get this price unless it's part of a pack).
Pros: This is a great amp. It's a really good size - not as small as the 10 watt model (which looks weedy) and about the right size for bedroom practice. I don't know about the sound though - I have turned the volume up to 2 (out of 10) and I don't really want to make it any louder in case I annoy the neighbours. It's pretty damn loud (hopefully)! It's really good having a headphone socket so you can practice silently, and the effects are great (although I don't use them much - this is Marshall's cheapest DFX amp). Overall a great amp, buy it!
Cons: The power plug is a bit short so it helps if you have a wall socket nearby or an extension lead. Apart frkom that it's great for the size and price.
Quality: It looks really tough and well made and I haven't had any problems. Review Summary: A great amp, definitely for bedroom practice but it can probably play really loud as well so for any use really. On 2003-11-13, Nathan rated this Marshall MG15DFX a 4...(6171)
Purchase: I purchased this amp new at Fletcher's in Big Flats, NY. I paid $220 with tax. I wanted a Marshall (solid state or not), and it sounded way better than the tiny Ibanez amp I was using at the time.
Pros: The tube emulation feature on this unit is fairly good, good enough that most non-anal-retentive guitar freaks couldn't tell the difference unless they were looking for it. Well, close. You can get some good rock tones going out of this baby, and still get a bit of sparkle clean. Also, for a 15 watter, it's pretty darn loud. The digital effects alone equal the cost of the amp. Also, it never hurts to be noticed lugging around a Marshall.
Cons: My only real gripe with this unit is in the digital effects' controls. One knob selected both the effect (reverb, delay, chorus, flange) and the rate, which made dialing in a specific sound (especially delay time) difficult to do quickly, and without bending over and studying it. The depth was selected with a different knob. Also, the clean channel has no gain knob, which is just a nice option to have, in my opinion.
Quality: I didn't find anything wrong at all with quality. The knobs didn't feel cheap when I turned them, which is something I'm very concerned with, for some reason. The amp got banged around a little bit, but no scratches or gashes. You start to forget that it was made in China. Review Summary: For any non-band situations, this is a great-sounding little rocker at a fairly decent price, considering that it's one of the most respected names in rock. I'm pretty sure I'll hang on to this one for recording (I've moved on to a Peavey Transformer 212), because it can blast out great tones that are normally reserved for tubed members of the amp family. Keep in mind, it isn't a tube amp, but the majority of people (and even a lot of guitar players) couldn't hear the difference. I love it, tedious effects and all. Viva la Marshallution! On 2003-10-08, Neldcore rated this Marshall MG15DFX a 5...(5784)
Purchase: I bought this amp at The Academy Of Sound in Manchester. The RRP is £109 but i got it for £100.
Pros: I've always been told that everyone needs a good practice amp, so thats what i was in the market for. When i saw the amp I couldnt believe it, a Marshall at £100? But I plugged it in and i was impressed by the huige range of sounds I could get from it. With my JEM, I can get sounds from Hendrix all the way to Cacaphony and everything inbetween. It has FDD, which simulates the way valves interact with the speaker, while this is not quite the same as my JCM, its still pretty impressive. The effects are decent, but im not a big effects user anyway. You get reverb, chorus, delay and flange.
Cons: Nothing, apart from sometimes setting the delay rate can be tricky and at low volumes the OD channel is slightly fizzy.
Quality: You could throw a brick at it and it would still be in one piece. Excellent! Review Summary: If your looking for a first amp or a better practice amp, at this price it begs to be tested. On 2003-07-28, Scott rated this Marshall MG15DFX a 5...(5348)
Purchase: I purchased this amp from Guitar Center for $159.99. After purchasing a new Strat, i was in the market for a new amp as my brother bascially commandeered my old peavey. After reading some positive reviews on this and other similar sites, i decided that this was the amp i wanted
Pros: Where to start...First off, like all other marshall amps, it just looks good. Clean design. Well placed knobs and inputs/outputs. For only having 15 watts of juice, this amp sure cranks out some decibels. It is definately loud enough for anyone looking for a good practice amp, but it probably isn't suitable for any gigs. The best part of the amp is the Digital Effects. I am yet to buy any effects (pedals, etc.) because i am not sure that they are necessary because i have been able to closely simulate pretty much all songs that i have wanted. It is awesome, and the best bang for you buck!
Cons: The only small gripe i have is that there is no master volume, but instead seperate volumes for each channel.
Quality: Awesome. Sturdy. Seems like it will last a lifetime. Review Summary: Anyone who is a beginner/intermediate looking for an amp that will not only be able to rock thier bedroom, but also allow you to immitate the sounds of your favorite songs, this is the way to go. It is also great for more advnaced players looking for a backstage warm-up, or home practive amp. This is the one to get!! On 2002-06-26, Rohit Trivedi rated this Marshall MG15DFX a 5...(2343)
Purchase: I was looking for a decent sized practise amp to play my new Epiphone les Paul through. I read 1 favourable review of it, and purchased it over the internet, from a shop in Newcastle, UK
Pros: This amp is great. Much better than My old MKII G10. Its as loud as you like, and the tone and feel of it is great, typical of marhsall. The Effects are a great bonus, and the Frequency dependant damping makes it sound as though your really using an all valve amp! Its perfect! if you need a practise amp, go buy THIS!
Cons: There is nothing i don't like!!
Quality: It measures 38cm x 38cm x 18cm. It is a solid unit, with easy to use knobs Review Summary: The bottom line is, this is a great amp. Its loud, Warm, and versatile. Go get one of your own!! On 2002-05-25, SLD rated this Marshall MG15DFX a 5...(2186)
Purchase: Purchased this unit online from a well known wholesaler for about $165, including shipping. I wanted a "bedroom" practice amp to play my Epi Les Paul through.
Pros: Actually, I like everything about the amp, it's quite a bit more versatile than I expected, and for a small unit, it's louder than hell. With the two channel set-up, clean and crunch, along with the onboard digital effects, I can mimic the sound of almost any guitar, in a song I want to learn.
Cons: What's not to like?
Quality: The unit appears to be very well constructed, The input jacks all feel solid, the knobs and switches are tight and smooth, all the corners have metal, gloss black caps, attached with brass screws- this toy was made to last. Review Summary: For anyone who wants a relatively cheap practice amp, that has the versatility to reproduce a wide range of different guitar sounds, and is loud enough to fill a fairly large room- this is the ticket. |
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