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On 2004-11-06, Wolfy rated this Marshall AVT275 a 5...(10496)


Purchase: I was looking for an amp with some good overdrive, excellent tone and a decent power output. I found it in Music Maker here in Dublin, in the good ol' Republic of Ireland. I paid 800 Euros for it, a bit pricey, but I was happy to part with it.
Pros: First off, its a Marshall, so it will definitely be a favourite for most guitarists out there. I didn't buy it for the Acoustic Sim as many people who buy it do. I bought it for the OD Channels. The OD1 is fantastic for the sound that made Marshall famous, good old Crunch, just about any crunch sound is achievable from it. The next step up is the OD2, where the gain is far more sensitive and a lot bassier than its predecessor. Good for extra ear drum pounding action for all death metal fanatics out there. All in all, excellent output. The Clean Channels are not to be snubbed though, the Acoustic Sim is good for not needing to switch guitars in mid play, but the volume on it is equal to half that on other channels, and the Clean Channel itself does incredible clean to a nice Bluesy break up.
Cons: Not much, the Acoustic Sim is weaker than the other Channels in terms of volume, thats about all I dislike. Other than that fault, it's a great Amp.
Quality: Rock hard construction. The combo's closed back gives a fantastic Bass response for the Clean and OD's. But a complete retard could ruin this by opening it up for a look, sealing it back up, and doing a real shit job of it. Always leave an amp untouched but by an experienced technician.

Review Summary: Quality, simply, quality

On 2004-05-21, Nick Botfield rated this Marshall AVT275 a 5...(8949)


Purchase: I got this amp six months old off a well known internet auction site for £345. It retails for £560 - bargain! I bought it because I was looking for a powerful combo for gigs.
Pros: I love this amp. I looks brilliant, and the range of sounds you can get out of it is frankly terrifying. The four channels - acoustic simulator, clean, overdrive 1 and overdrive 2 range from jangly piezo acoustic to the most metallic metal. Each channel has a seperate gain and volume control, so the channels overlap nicely. There's a master volume and master prescence knob, too. There are two FX channels - one for acoustic simulator / clean, and one for overdrive 1 and 2. These sound really good, especially considering they're inbuilt.
Cons: This combo weighs as much as a small cow! It doesn't have wheels, either, so get a roadie, or get down the gym. Also, the power cable is only about a metre long, so it needs to be close to a power point. The number of knobs on the front means that you'll have to be on top of things if you want to change settings during a gig.
Quality: I think this was actually hewn out of stone, or perhaps made from the remnants of a collapsed star. Everything is sturdy and possibly bomb proof. Some of the knobs feel a bit wobbly, though.

Review Summary: If you've got the cash, this is a brilliant amp. The range of sounds is great, and it is loud enough to fill a decent sized club without needing to be mic'd up. Genius!

On 2003-08-20, Darrell rated this Marshall AVT275 a 5...(5492)


Purchase: Cash £470 New Local Store "Mark 1 Music". Deal,Kent. Required a "versatile" amp, for clubs, pubs and large venue work. Looked at the Marshall DSL/TSL and Fender Hotrod Deville. Read an article on the AVT Series so decided to have a listen to the AVT 275, Marshall's AVT Flagship. What an amp, well O.K. compared back to back with the DSL or TSL it lacks a little, bit in a live mix it really does cut it.
Pros: Versatile tone , and all shades in between. That doesn't seam to suffer the sound wave clipping problems of many solid sate amps. 75w stereo ( 150w) through 2x specially designed celestion 12" speakers, sealed in an enclosed cabinet. Driven by a hybrid pre-amp, 1x ECC83 (12AX7)dual triode valve. 4 channels clean,acoustic sim, OD1 & OD2. Clean, OD1 & OD2 channels have independant gain and volume controls and bright or scoop buttons. While the acoustic simulator channel has a depth, body and volume control. The clean channel is one the amp's best kept secrets, crank the gain right up, add a touch of EQ and reverb to taste, sit back and soak up the tone of that 12AX7 singing like an angel. If that doesn't float your' boat try OD1, from crunchy rhythm to full on blues. OD2 does what Marshall does best, Hendrix drive to " all hell's broken loose" harmonic scream. Acoustic simulator, another good solid usable tone, sparles with single coils but humbuckers add that touch of "dreadnought body" tone. 16 on board effects, sales gimmic or after thought ? Who cares !. They sound good, "very" similar to Marshall's range of stomp boxes !.The Controls have been integrated into the amp with such simplicity you won't need to open the manual ( or get your kids to show you !). A presence control, on a solid state amp, that does what it should, what ever next. Emulated line's out (Stereo) FX Loop (Stereo) Supplied with a 6 way foot switch Ready to gig !
Cons: Not a lot. It's heavy ( small price to pay for the tone ) and easy solved with a set of castors or a roadie ! The gain on the acoustic sim channel struggles to compete with the other three channels. However can be over come by prudent use of the master volume.
Quality: It's a marshall. It's heavy It's solid Good quality dials, switches and jacks

Review Summary: I own a number of amps including a couple of old valve amps. And play regularly in a couple of bands covering a wide genre of musical styles, blues, soul, rock ect. Me, play a solid state amp, Never This amp attends more gigs than any of the others !. Go listen to one ! Well done Jim and team

On 2003-04-16, rated this Marshall AVT275 a 4...(4713)


Purchase: I play guitar for 7 years now and I was equipped with a mexican strat and a 20watter by samick till recently. three months before i bought the marsh from athens(this is in greece where i live) for 900 euroes(almost 998 $). when i played the ac. sim. i got a very pleasant sound. things did not change with clean channel,very warm sound and with some of the aeffects onboard it is great sounding. BUT the two od channels (with the scoop on) made blow up to the wall. it was the cheapest and the worst sound i have ever heard. if you turn of the scoop it can be improved.
Pros: i liked the clean tones with the excellent effects onboad
Cons:
Quality: 5,5,

Review Summary: 4

On 2002-04-16, Rod Z. rated this Marshall AVT275 a 5...(2017)


Purchase: I acquired this amp from Guitar Center in Cleveland - $899. I was looking for an amp and pedal effects that was more portable than my 8 space rack and 5150 head and 4x12 cabinet. My combo amp selection was narrowed down to the Fender Pro Chorus. One of the features that I was looking for was a stereo effects return, so I could use just the power section of the amp and bypass the preamp entirely if necessary. It happened that 2 guitarists were trading licks in the music store, one player on a Fender Ulitmate Chorus, the other on the Marshall AVT275. The Fender player was much better, but the guy playing through a Les Paul on the Marshall amp had unbeatable tone in such a small package - my decision was made and a potential "tone catastrophe" was avoided.
Pros: Full sized tone out of a small, easily portable package. Also more features on this little amp in terms of 4 channels and on board effects, plus stereo output, when compared to most head/cabinet products, but delivers a believeable "full sized" sound.
Cons: I wish it had casters, maybe it is an available option, but mine was new and in the box, without wheels. Nothing a quick trip to the hardware store won't fix.
Quality: It appears to be rock solid construction

Review Summary: A little more expensive than other compact combos w/ effects, but again it has 4 separate channels, has the Marshall look and sound - worth every penny.

On 2002-03-08, Greg rated this Marshall AVT275 a 5...(1841)


Purchase: Daddy's Junky Music It's a great amp $900.00
Pros: This amp rocks. It's got four channels with a six button footswitch. The acoustic channel sounds great with single coil pickups. The clean channel stays clean even at high volumes. OD1 is great for hard and classic rock, or if you turn the gain down it's great for blues. OD2 is your Godsmack kick your a## distortion. You get great harmonics and great bottom end as the back of the speaker cabinet is closed. Reverb and chorus effects are good.
Cons: Nothing
Quality: Seems very rugged and well built. Hey it's a Marshall. It is a very heavy unit.

Review Summary: I think anyone that wants a versatile amp without a hugw pricetag should check this bad boy out.

On 2001-12-01, AVT Series - 150 W Combo rated this Marshall AVT275 a 5...(920)


Purchase: I acquired this unit from Guitar Trader (online) ... they had the best package deal with a Les Paul Classic ... I paid $799 for the 2-12, 150W combo amp
Pros: This unit's acoustic channel (4th) is awesome ... makes your guitar sound really close to an acoustic without changing guitars ... also the OverDrive 1 & 2 channels are great for leads ...
Cons: I wish it were not so heavy ... about 60 lbs. .. but it is solidly built .. so that is probably why ... also wish there was a digital display of which effect is being used ... it is set up as a rotary dial know with 16 positions ...
Quality: Rock solid Marshall construction ... well laid out controls ... sturdy durable footswitch to change channels

Review Summary: If you want a great amp, this it it!

On 2001-09-25, Microchip7 rated this Marshall AVT275 a 5...(675)


Purchase: I acquired this great combo amp from guitar-trader.com out in San Diego, CA. Special price of $800 ... a real steal for Marshall's flagship AVT series Stereo 2 x 75 watt (150W) combo amp.
Pros: I like everything! Especially the new "Acoustic" channel (one of four channells). It simulates an acoustic as easy as clicking a footswitch. The other 3 channels are Clean, Overdrive 1 & Overdrive2. The amp also has 16 digital effects & accutronics "real" reverb. The effects range from stereo chorus, to flanger to multiple "room/hall" reverb settings. Has a 6 switch footswitch to select channels and on/off for digital effects. The unit also has a headphone out for silent practice (very handy) and a stereo DI line out for recording or sending the signal to your PA system ... also very cool! Stereo effects in/out also included on back panel ... Best part is the sweet Marshall sound from the enclosed back Celestion speakers (2x12").... great bottom end for a combo !!! This unit is awesome and has tons of power to crank out that great Marshall sound! Also, the master volume can be turned down to get that sweet sound at a lower level ... good thinking Jim!
Cons: Nothing ... it's a perfect combo amp!
Quality: Rock solid! Feautres well laid out ... easy to access ... cabinet is super solid Marshall construction ...

Review Summary: GO check out one of these amps ... you'll love it as I have found no better amp for club work than this one ... A Les Paul Classic - 1960 Re-Issue sounds great with this combo!

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