Marshall MG100DFX Guitar Combo Amplifier (100 Watts, 1x12 in.)
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2 channels. 2 modes per channel. Includes footswitch.
Overview
This compact, gig-ready, 100W, 1x12 in. combo is a powerhouse of killer tone. Its 2 footswitchable channels offer a pair of selectable modes -- clean/crunch on the clean channel and OD1/OD2 on the overdrive channel. Each channel has independent tone controls for bass, middle, and treble, and the overdrive channel also features the critically acclaimed contour control for tonal versatility.
Higher gain settings on the clean channel will yield a healthy, bluesy overdrive, especially when the "crunch" mode is selected. This said, when in clean mode, this channel has bags of headroom which makes high levels of clean performance easily attainable. The overdrive channel's OD1 mode is reminiscent of the throaty drive that has made our vintage amps famous, while OD2 is brimming with modern, high gain aggression.
The MG100DFX's specially-voiced DFX section offers chorus/delay, delay, chorus, or flange effects plus a natural sounding digital reverb with its own individual control. Add in revolutionary FDD technology, a parallel effects loop (with switchable level an effects mix control), 12 in. Eminence speaker, CD input, speaker emulated headphone, and line output plus a master volume control, you have a world-beating combo.
Features
Twin footswitchable channels -- clean and overdrive
2 modes on each channel -- clean/crunch on clean and OD1/OD2 on overdrive
Independent tone controls for bass, middle, and treble on each channel
Contour control for dramatic mid sweep and "scooping"… read more
Emulated line out jack and headphone jack
CD input which allows you to play along to your favorite discs
Built-in digital effects -- chorus/delay, chorus, flange, and delay
Separate digital reverb with level control
Parallel effects loop with mix control
Master volume
12 in. Eminence speaker
FDD (Frequency Dependent Damping)
Supplied 2-way footswitch (clean/overdrive, DFX on/off) read less
Higher gain settings on the clean channel will yield a healthy, bluesy overdrive, especially when the "crunch" mode is selected. This said, when in clean mode, this channel has bags of headroom which makes high levels of clean performance easily attainable. The overdrive channel's OD1 mode is reminiscent of the throaty drive that has made our vintage amps famous, while OD2 is brimming with modern, high gain aggression.
The MG100DFX's specially-voiced DFX section offers chorus/delay, delay, chorus, or flange effects plus a natural sounding digital reverb with its own individual control. Add in revolutionary FDD technology, a parallel effects loop (with switchable level an effects mix control), 12 in. Eminence speaker, CD input, speaker emulated headphone, and line output plus a master volume control, you have a world-beating combo.
Features
Twin footswitchable channels -- clean and overdrive
2 modes on each channel -- clean/crunch on clean and OD1/OD2 on overdrive
Independent tone controls for bass, middle, and treble on each channel
Contour control for dramatic mid sweep and "scooping"… read more
Emulated line out jack and headphone jack
CD input which allows you to play along to your favorite discs
Built-in digital effects -- chorus/delay, chorus, flange, and delay
Separate digital reverb with level control
Parallel effects loop with mix control
Master volume
12 in. Eminence speaker
FDD (Frequency Dependent Damping)
Supplied 2-way footswitch (clean/overdrive, DFX on/off) read less
Specs
Output (RMS): 100W
Channels: 2
Separate EQ per channel: yes
Clean/crunch Switch: yes
OD1/OD2 switch: yes
Contour control: yes
Footswitcable channels: yes
CD input: yes
Emulated line out: yes
Emulated headphone: yes
Digital effects: yes
Digital reverb: yes
FX loop: yes
FX loop level & mix control: yes
FDD: yes
Speaker: 1x12 in.
Dimensions: 590 x 556 x 275 mm
Weight: 23.6 kg
Footswitch (supplied): PEDL-00009 included
Channels: 2
Separate EQ per channel: yes
Clean/crunch Switch: yes
OD1/OD2 switch: yes
Contour control: yes
Footswitcable channels: yes
CD input: yes
Emulated line out: yes
Emulated headphone: yes
Digital effects: yes
Digital reverb: yes
FX loop: yes
FX loop level & mix control: yes
FDD: yes
Speaker: 1x12 in.
Dimensions: 590 x 556 x 275 mm
Weight: 23.6 kg
Footswitch (supplied): PEDL-00009 included
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(313 ratings)
Submitted August 10, 2005 by a customer from yahoo.com
"try it you'll like it !"
This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful.
keep it . eventually buy other amps one at a time to suit my needs
for different types of music.
Sound
before i start i should explain that i once owned the, mg100dfx. i lost my job, so i had to sell the amp back to the store along with other gear i had bought at the same time i bought the mg100dfx. sad i know, but needed to pay my bills. anyway, i am a blues/jazz guitarist, so i experimented with all settings on the mg100dfx and for the price i was amazed of the tone quality no matter what level i had the volume set at. the clean channel gives out a pure pristine tone, while the overdrive channel gives out vintage overdrive, hard rock, heavy metal to a grunge, alternative, and any point in between. even when the onboard fx were applied,in the clean, or the overdrive channel the volume and tone remained unaltered. i then hooked up my, alesis quadraverb gt,fx processer to the, mg100dfx, i had never heard the alesis come so much to life, stereo tones, reverbs, and echos. yep, i tried all the alesis presets through the, mg100dfx, sweet!!! i then hooked up the, behringer fcb1010 midi foot control board to the, alesis quadraverb gt, i experienced true quadraphonics coming from own fingers for the first time not in a studio but in my own home, the, mg100dfx, came to life with rich tones, volumes, and fx. this is unmistakingly a marshall amp, but with a sweet pristine clean tone. my wish is to get this amp back, but i am currently without job,… read more so have to use my income to pay bills until i get another job. this amp is mezmerizing.
Features
the mg100dfx comes with a two button footswitch, 1.) channel select between, clean, and overdrive channels. 2.) fx on and off. has 1/4 inch jacks for cd/tape player( for playing with your favorite band, or group), headphones out, and guitar input. lead solos can be played on the overdrive channel with customized settings fx include, reverb, chorus, delay, and flange. expermentation with these fx will give out deep lush echos, or jet flanging, my favorite is to play clean lead solos with chorus at different settings. i found the headphones output very useful for practice, this way i can't bother anybody no matter what time it is. i wish the mg100dfx foot control had three or four buttons to shift and change fx by foot thus adding more texture to my solos. all of the other features on the, mg100dfx, are perfect as they are.
Quality
this amp is built for the working musician as well as the student my son carried it out of the store and he is a very rugged individual he brought it into my home and i could'nt tell if this amp had been handled. yah, the mg100dfx is a pretty tough amp. given reasonable care this amp will last along time what ever along is. this amp is road worthy as long as it's not runned over.
Value
i would have to say the, mg100dfx, is worth every penny you pay for it.
Manufacturer Support
never needed any support the amp was self seffient.
The Wow Factor
the traditional marshall tuxedo look, a beautiful amp.
Musical Background:
lead guitarist
Musical Style:
blues,jazz, rock, country, pop, alternative, latin(jazz,salsa,samba) read less
Sound
before i start i should explain that i once owned the, mg100dfx. i lost my job, so i had to sell the amp back to the store along with other gear i had bought at the same time i bought the mg100dfx. sad i know, but needed to pay my bills. anyway, i am a blues/jazz guitarist, so i experimented with all settings on the mg100dfx and for the price i was amazed of the tone quality no matter what level i had the volume set at. the clean channel gives out a pure pristine tone, while the overdrive channel gives out vintage overdrive, hard rock, heavy metal to a grunge, alternative, and any point in between. even when the onboard fx were applied,in the clean, or the overdrive channel the volume and tone remained unaltered. i then hooked up my, alesis quadraverb gt,fx processer to the, mg100dfx, i had never heard the alesis come so much to life, stereo tones, reverbs, and echos. yep, i tried all the alesis presets through the, mg100dfx, sweet!!! i then hooked up the, behringer fcb1010 midi foot control board to the, alesis quadraverb gt, i experienced true quadraphonics coming from own fingers for the first time not in a studio but in my own home, the, mg100dfx, came to life with rich tones, volumes, and fx. this is unmistakingly a marshall amp, but with a sweet pristine clean tone. my wish is to get this amp back, but i am currently without job,… read more so have to use my income to pay bills until i get another job. this amp is mezmerizing.
Features
the mg100dfx comes with a two button footswitch, 1.) channel select between, clean, and overdrive channels. 2.) fx on and off. has 1/4 inch jacks for cd/tape player( for playing with your favorite band, or group), headphones out, and guitar input. lead solos can be played on the overdrive channel with customized settings fx include, reverb, chorus, delay, and flange. expermentation with these fx will give out deep lush echos, or jet flanging, my favorite is to play clean lead solos with chorus at different settings. i found the headphones output very useful for practice, this way i can't bother anybody no matter what time it is. i wish the mg100dfx foot control had three or four buttons to shift and change fx by foot thus adding more texture to my solos. all of the other features on the, mg100dfx, are perfect as they are.
Quality
this amp is built for the working musician as well as the student my son carried it out of the store and he is a very rugged individual he brought it into my home and i could'nt tell if this amp had been handled. yah, the mg100dfx is a pretty tough amp. given reasonable care this amp will last along time what ever along is. this amp is road worthy as long as it's not runned over.
Value
i would have to say the, mg100dfx, is worth every penny you pay for it.
Manufacturer Support
never needed any support the amp was self seffient.
The Wow Factor
the traditional marshall tuxedo look, a beautiful amp.
Musical Background:
lead guitarist
Musical Style:
blues,jazz, rock, country, pop, alternative, latin(jazz,salsa,samba) read less
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