I actually really like this amp...
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- Marshall MG-50:
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Intro: 0:04
Front Panel: 2:36
Back Panel: 3:51
Footswitches: 4:24
Clean Channel 7:30
Crunch Channel: 8:55
OD1 Channel: 10:07
OD2 Channel: 11:10
Footswitch Upgraded: 13:50
Outro: 13:50
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This is the best review that I have seen on this amp. Too many reviewers just want to show off their playing skills and not talk about the features. Good job on this.
Thank you! Hope it helped a lot 😎
El peso !!!
Agreed
Love that you did this with a room mic. When the amp is mic'd close, the tone seems to differ a lot.
● I Like that MARSHALL. And I Really Like that "Les Paul"(Darkish RAW Color).🤟☆🤟
How does the tone sound at lower volumes for at home play that won't disturb the family? I have a Marshall 25w and it is super loud cranked so I have to turn the volume almost all the way down.
Personally, I think it sounds great. I use an attenuator for my Marshall JVM though to play at low levels.
Just found a b stock for 250e. Hopefully it;s in good condition, can’t wait to get it! I’ve tried fender and boss and blackstar and they’ve ll been great but as a mid-aged dad rock/blues guy, Marshall is the tone I know best, feels like home.
It’s a great amp. I’d say if you want the “Marshall tone” you do need to go for a tube amp. Just my 2 cents!
hi, i was still use the old mg50dfx and avt50 for 14yrs.that was a great amp.love the marshall.
Awesome! Thanks for your comment! 🙏🏼
Personally I don't like the channel 2 overdrive tones on these Marshall MG series but the clean channel takes drive pedals really well. You put any good Marshall-in-a-box type distortion or OD pedal in front of these and they sound great.
It’s not a bad OD. It’s not metal or high gain but I remember enjoying the “crunch” I got from it. Thanks for your comment!
These are the new version of the MG series. Most people still refer to the older models.
Sounds fine , can't understand all the hate the MG series from Marshall get .....
It’s definitely not a match for my JVM but it does what it needs to do and has decent features imo!
@@JorgeSalasGuitar thinking of getting one in addition to my Fender mustard LT25. The LT25 is fine but i wanna have the Marshall sound too and don't have the money for a tube amp....
@@robertb.3651 I'd save for a Tube amp honestly. The MG is a good amp for the price imo BUT it's not the "Marshall Sound". I think the Marshall Origin does a good job with getting the "Marshall Sound" for a budget but its a LOT less versatile.
That's mosty because of its speaker.
I like when the guitarists do a review playing some simple rock or metal stuff, because, let's be honest, majority of us that might buy this amp are playing simple riffs and chords in our bedroom for fun aswell.
My sweep-picking sucks 😭 lol but thanks for the comment and I’m glad you enjoyed the review!!
@@JorgeSalasGuitar I will most likely get this amp, but had to watch every possible review just in case 😅
It’s a good practice amp bro. Not super high gain but what you heard is accurate! Use the affiliate link if you can 🙏🏼
Nice vid, I once had the MG30FX, and it was the only amp I regret sold it, that leaned me towards this one, and after one year, no complaints. Dampling I think scoops the sound.
It’s a great practice amp. I won’t use it for recording. I might use it live but most likely not.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make and post this awesome video on *Marshall MG50GFX* ♫ I love the sound for sure♪♫♪
Glad you do! 🙏🏼
I sold my katana 50 MK2. It was too much to deal with for me. Being 54 years old, I want something more simple. I'm really leaning towards the mg 30 gfx. I think it would be perfect for bedroom playing.
I like the Marshall sound. Marshall amps are all I’ve got. It is simple but the foot switching can be a little complicated. It’s worth it though!
right? I am actually selling katana head mk2 for the same reason, I feel kind of tired of all these effects and EQs and softwares...
Just bought one of these , it is excellent
Great video too 👍
Thank you so much!
I was between boss mkii and marshall 50gfx, in the end I chosed the marshall.Did I made a big mistake?
Hmmm I can’t say for sure I haven’t played the Boss amps!
@JorgeSalasGuitar ok thanks, though.You could make a video about boss mkii,I will will watch it if u do am very curious to see the performance of this amp (which is a top tier amps As i have heard.)
On stage as alternative to miking amp can you use the speaker out to run direct into stage box/ mixer/ di . If so can use guitar cable ?
No sir it’s not emulated and it will damage the amp.
Thanks. I have an older 15 which has a line out . I wonder why they dropped it on older versions. Anyway ,I just did an outside gig before about three hundred audience and they miked it. I took a larger tube amp expecting that the Marshall mg15 would be way too small. But the sound guy miked it and was happy to run with it. Go figure ?! The current mixers and pa systems are so much better these days. I suppose if you do heavier rock /metal etc and bigger venues bigger amps are required. It does make you wonder though wether buying and lugging around 100 w are drawing to a close.
These ‘gold’ series amps are good. They’re going to become one of those desirable cheap amps after Marshall discontinues them.
100% agreed
Hi, when you played on crunch channel with Gain at 100%, did you turn your guitar volume and tone knob to 100% as well?
Tone and vol knob is 100% throughout I believe :)
I like that it has a sealed back. I want the sealed 12" sound. I wonder what this would sound like with my 2 tubed Demonizer up front. I don't believe they make them any more. It's a double preamp driver that used 2 12AX or AY7 with one channel running into the next, and 2 tone controls for each. With my old,, small Marshall Solid State, it sounded good when I ran a BOSS HM-2 in the input with the Tone set, the distortion not set, and the level all the way up. I got this info from an Aussie in the store, and he was right. It was very sensitive to the touch, and would throw off harmonics and sustain for ages. I want a pratice amp; I have a B-52 half-stack with triple rectifiers. I don't use it at night because I don't want to blow the neighbors out of their places. I don't like open backed cabs for guitar, I use ports for my bass cabs.
Thanks for the review man! Can I set the settings per drive channel and just click store button?
Yes you can sir!
Thanks for watching 🙏🏼
Wait until the fan dies or the amp just stops working on the overdrive channel and you take it in to have it fixed . You will get it back but it will still cut out , I would never buy the 50 MG guess the others are ok . Yes I went through it never again !
Good thing it’s a cheap amp and I have two other main ones ;)
I’ve had it for 1.5 years and banged it up for practices. Still going strong!
I'm happy that your's is working well I liked the amps sound but I had bad luck with mine. Id buy a 30 or 15 but not the 50 again.
@@joeblowporkhead864 Maybe you got a bad one? I hardly use mine nowadays though
I really like that you’re honest and said that a solid-state amp really can’t replace a good tube amp and I agree. I’m choosing between a Marshall tube amp or Blackstar tube amp?
but yeah that little Marshall does sound good it’s good enough for practice for anyone, so yeah it’s pretty cool and also I like that you go to church that’s cool.!
Marshall is classic… it’ll hold its value pretty well and the name is famous. However, if you want something more versatile, I’d go Blackstar. Had one years ago and wow. I believe that some guys quit Marshall and created Blackstar. Again, all my opinion. Best of luck and thanks a ton for the comment 🙏🏼
@@JorgeSalasGuitar About holding their value, it seems inconsistent right now in the used gear market. This amp currently sells new for $499 (if it's not backordered), but I see the "carbon fiber" version of this amp used at Guitar Center for
Never had a bad Marshall. They're tippety top to me.
They’re great! Switched over to Mesa Boogie little over a year ago and… well, glad I made the switch!
built-in loudspeaker sounds good?
No complaints. Switching out isn’t too difficult
@@JorgeSalasGuitar :)
Is it loud enough for hard rock playing with a band with a loud drummer?
Yes it is
@@JorgeSalasGuitarand can you connect your phone to jam with? And can you lower your phone volume and guitar volume with the knobs to get a good balance between the different sounds from the backing track and the guitar itself?
@SE9SE9 no it can’t do that
Great demo man, because I'm meeting a dude to buy this Amp tomorrow.
Sub to your channel, see what else you have, as im always looking to learn new things, and like many players, searching for my tone 🤟😎🎸
Awesome man! I hope this channel helps you out! Cheers!
I had the 30W version and found the OD1/OD2 channels largely unusable for gigging on a small bar where it was miked. The overall output of OD/OD2 was much quieter than Clean/Crunch channel. Does the 50W have this issue?
I don’t think so. I find the levels pretty good! 👍🏼
Valve amps have a sweet spot that usually requires turning them very loud to get there. I saw a Led Zep cover band recently and the guitarist had a very nice JTM 45 and 4x12 cab but it sounded horrible because the club was too small to get the amp cooking without deafening everybody. Conversely I saw a band where the guitarist was using a small Marshall combo that sounded very good. I went to have a closer look assuming it was going to be a DSL or something but it turned out to be a ...MG 30.
Agreed!
Why is John Dolmayan teaching me about guitar amps?
Thanks for your review! I got a katana 50 mkii, for the power amp input, that i using with my multieffect zoom g6. But...i ' m thinking to get the marshal that has send return and se 4 cable mod to connect the zoom. Did you ever use it with a multieffect? Could be a good choise? Thanks in advance!
Thanks for the comment! I haven’t used any amp with a multi-effect just because I feel like I could be going direct front of house with a multi-effect unit. I’m sure it would be great just be sure to turn off the amp sim and the IR on your multi-effect 👍🏼
Will Sqoe LP 500 sound good with this amp??
I don’t know what Sqoe is?
@@JorgeSalasGuitar It's a guiter brand. It's a HH guiter. It has two Sqoe humbukers. I want to know that will this guiter sound good with this amp.
@@MD.WalidIbneObaid No idea man
@@JorgeSalasGuitar Ok.
I used to have a 100fx but I fell in love with tube amps, it's a different feeling, I sold it and bought a dsl1hr and pluged it to a 12'' celestion creamback cab, I love it
Absolutely agree. I have a JVM and it’s the best.
@@JorgeSalasGuitar yeah man i have JVM 410h and its the best amp ever.. great sounds on every channel
@@MrOzgooner JVM is the best amp IMO. I've been playing Suhr Amps lately too and MY GOD. They give the JVM a run for the money.
Great gig machine right here. Great sound, Effect loop, onboard fx, very light, 500 bucks new... Yeah, best for the buck! My next amp! I'm so done with power tubes blowing, breaking the bank. I've been using MG heads for 2 years and love 'em more every day. Tube preamp into the loop, or the onboard preamp, either one I use live, and love every way I use these amps, and will never switch back to tubes... Unless I win the lottery lol
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Why so much hate for the mg amps ?.sure that have plastic jacks but other then that I love them
Did it seem like I hated the amp? My bad, I don’t.
Hi there.......Is there a headphone jack on that amp......Thanks
Not sure I don’t have the amp anymore unfortunately:(
Yes there is a jack
Do you ear some feedback noise when you get fron od1 to od2 by using the switch pedal? tks
Hmmmm there’s a BIT of feedback on Od2 if you push it crazy hard
this amp sucks I hate mine
To each their own! It’s ok for me but I know what you mean!
@@JorgeSalasGuitar yea once you've had the pleasure of playing thru a nice fender tube amp it's hard to find joy in a amp like this it's ok but not worth $500 but that's just my opinion...great channel my friend love your videos...
@@fenderstrat7547 100% understand that. Thank you for watching!
Thanks for the review. Very nice
My pleasure
I have the MG30DFX from early 2000s, is this similiar?
Sorry, I’m not familiar with the model from early 2000s
@jorgeSalas loved this demo! I had a question.. what is the difference between the FX Button and the External FX Button? I assume the FX Button if for he built in effects (chorus, flange etc.) if that is the case what does the External FX do? Thanks!
Hey! So, I don't have this amp anymore... I wish I can look at it real quick and tell you but I don't remember. I am so sorry!
External FX is to activate effects pedals that you may have plugged in the back
@@WillFox-rq6zk Oh ok, makes sense thank you! So for example, if I had a loop station plugged into the back, in order to use it I would have to have the External FX Button pushed in then correct?
Also can I still switch between all 4 channels if the External FX button is activated? Thanks again!
@@JorgeSalasGuitar No worries at all! I appreciate the response!
@@Klassen223 yeah exactly. On the bigger foot switch shown on the video you can set it up to toggle the External FX on and off, so you could set that up alongside if you want to move back to the digital effects on the amp. But it’s basically giving you a choice of built in digital effects or effects from whatever pedals you want to use
Some one who knows to get that Slash tone from this amp? What setting?
You need a Marshall tube amp probably man.
As far as solid state goes . It's hard to beat Roland . They make killer solid state Amps . The cube series are fantastic especially the blues cube .
You think this would be a better option then … the orange crush 35rt ??? I like orange but .. not a fan of the overdrive ..
RANDALL
I have a Roland JC-40 and am looking for a Marshall that would pair well with it. Hard to know without getting to try it in person, but there's no stores near me that carry what I want to try. Mostly wondering about the MG50 and MG30.
Very cool thanks! Needed to show off the effects this amp has too!
Thanks for the comment! Cheers!
Fantastic review, sounds great. Thank you sir! I just picked up one of these with that Stompware pedal tonight for a great deal. Very excited for it!
Glad you liked the video! Thanks for the comment!
Great demo man, because I'm meeting a dude to buy this Amp tomorrow
@@Calif5150 Hell yeah man hope you enjoy it!
Just subscribed, such a good and informative video!
Glad you enjoyed!!!
Can we use the CODE50 footswitch?
Good question… I don’t think so? Might have something about it online.
Since i pressed it, it turned red and it is always like that, how do I make it work?
Solid state can sound as good as tube.. it wont sound the same as tube but it can sound as good. What I mean is you won’t get sag or the same compression but u can work with pedals to recreate that. Either way if you can live without that the actual tone itself can be just as killer. Theres nothing wrong with solid state and i personally like how much more versatile they are and trouble free. I recommend a speaker upgrade bc thats the most important part of any amp and these come w cheaper speakers like the origin combos. When u eq the amp according to its needs and solid states do require different eq settings with a good speaker this could easily become a main gigging amp. Personally I’d save precious tube amps for studio recordings where the idiosyncrasies of the amp matters more. In a gig setting no one is going to care about your tone but you. And even then you can get killer results with solid states. They are arguably the best pedal platforms when you hit them through the clean channel with an always on pedal and two or three more gain stages.
To each their own, right?
@@JorgeSalasGuitar for sure but just remember tube snobs do exist and they will tell you that no matter what they can always identify tube amps and solid state blah blah. In a blind test i rly doubt you could tell the difference under gain. Thats most people as well. A cheap amp will sound cheap while one that costs more will sound great no matter whether tube or solid state. Take a jazz chorus for example. A 120 is the same money as a deluxe reverb reissue and they sound incredible clean and with pedals. Meanwhile a cheap tube amp like a bugera does not sound good. It’s all relative. One last thing… bass amps are good examples of a good solid state circuit and speaker. They are full frequency so when you plug a guitar into one they tend to have the fullness of tubes but even say a quilter combo which has a similar cabinet structure to a bass amp along with a good speaker tends to have that same fullness. If you haven’t tried it yet try plugging into a bass amp you’d be surprised with the results. After all the marshall and box circuits were designed to replicate the fender bassman which is a bass amp.
@@Coolbeans1492 well to be 100% honest with you, in my experience, there’s a huge difference in Tube and solid state. I would 100% choose tube amps over solid state and I can easily tell the difference. While there are GREAT solid state amps, I (personally) wouldn’t record with one or even gig with one. They are great for rehearsals or home practice imo. But you’re right, all relative.
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How does the save button work?
It saves your preset
hey man i just bought the same amp n the sound is really muffled and muddy no matter what eq parameters i have (or it has a slight difference but its still sound muffled) how can i fix this?
Thanks for the comment. Hmmm if it’s that muddy, maybe try some kind of boost? What you heard on this video is what you got so I’m not sure what your settings are. Try playing with it some more.
@@JorgeSalasGuitar i had the same settings as you in the video, i really tried to recreate the sound i heard in your video (which sound really gound like every channel sounds good) but mine just sucks lmao i'm more of a metal player so maybe thats why, but even with your settings the sounds still sound muffled n od2 sounds really bad on mine, od1 a little bit less tho..
@@amano334 Man dude I'm sorry to hear that. I'd try the clean channel then putting a metal distortion before the amp. Try that?
@@JorgeSalasGuitar i thought about that or just sending back the amp for a boss katana100.. maybe its also just the time for my ears get used to this new amp i dont know, thank you for your help brother!! appreciate that
@@amano334 Best of luck to you! Thank you!
Just bought a 2015 model today, seems like a great amp although I been a Vox fan since the early 80's. This is my first Marshall.
Seems prettty good but I need to get familiar with it to dial in the sound I like.
Nice and loud though.
Take some time! I’m with Mesa Boogie now but that was a descent combo amp!
ask for this unit can be use for GIG?
Yes it can
great video thanks
My pleasure
Love that sustain - cool efx panel low levels condo crib settings
Bang for the buck 💥💥 +++ IT'S a MARSHALL! 😎
Yes!!!
Were you using a noise gate??
No sir 🫡
Great video 😊
Thank you 🙏🏼
I like this channel. Well done
Thank you!
Thanks, that was a great/informative/useful review. Especially discussing the pedal you bought as an extra; it would seem to be the way to go to get the best from the amp. Cheers from the other side of the planet.
Cheers! Thanks for the comment!
I just picked up a Marshall MG30CFX and is pretty much in mint condition..for just $50 USD on Offerup..
And a week for that, also on Offerup, a 2000 Marshall ValveState AVT 2000 (Made in England) also in excellent condition for just $30 USD..
All in all, two very good Marshall amps for just under a $100 dollars..
And I own a lot of amps, and the CFX is actually a very good sounding amp..I almost want to say that it gives my more recent purchase (Sweetwater Music) Blackstar Silverline Special 50 a run for its money.
Jesus that’s an amazing deal!!! I’ve wanted to try that valvestate amp for a while. How do you like it?
@JorgeSalasGuitar I love it because like an all tube amp, it takes several seconds to warm up. I wish the reverb was more studio and not spring. Tones are good but not as good as the MG30CFX just because it offers more variety. I think after I take the ValveState to a guitar amp repair specialist, and there are three really good ones within reasonable driving distance, it'll get a needed clean up and new tube since i think it still runs the og tube. But considering its age, and that it was still made in England, it's a gem and a keeper! You won't get a deal like that for a ValveState 2000 AVT for $30 bucks. The guy who sold it to me was a Homie/Cholo and probably just didnt know any better. He could have sold it for more. But i love it, and it will make an excellent FX Pedalboard platform for those pedals I have, but never have reason to use.
You got a great deal! Glad you like it so much! @@Strato13
@@JorgeSalasGuitar Thanks bro!
Is it MG30FX30w 1/10 ??
I don’t understand
do you think I can use it in live situation without problem with my drum guy? HAHAHAHA. 50w is enough?
Yes sir! It’ll be loud enough!
I have the previous version mg50 cfx...I played in studio with drums and it was loud enough...
He's holding the amp on his lap like it is a cat or a dog.
It’s a cat cmon man