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Marshall MA100C Guitar Combo Amplifier (100 Watts, 2x12 in.)
The Marshall MA100C offers classic crunch for a great value. With 100 watts of all-tube power, the MA100C is a fine combo amp for rock.
Overall User Ratings (based on 6 ratings)
Submitted June 23, 2010 by a customer from gmail.com
"Classic, beautifull, warm, sexy marshall tube amp at a musicians price"
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The only reason I would buy a differant amp is if money was no object. Musicians and money are rarely in the same room. I looked for a long time for a tube amp I wanted and could afford, I played everything from bugera to peavy and nothing in this price range even comes close.
Sound
For the price and it being a marshall tube amp you cant beat it. I played this live the other day with my gibson lp studio and it completely blew me away. The overdrive needs some tweaking to find your own sound, I just used a ibanez tube screamer with my dunlop crybaby through the effects loop on the clean channel and it sounded amazing. The boos channel on the footswitch was nice gives more gain and volume on solos. the 2x12" with 100 watts is plenty of power for a un mic'd gig. Buy it
Features
Comes with the footswitch to change between clean, overdrive, and the boost channel. Overdrive isnt the best for hard rock or metal but it doesnt loose any tone or warmth if you use it. The boos channel was awesome even through the effects loop it didnt skip a beat.
Ease of Use
Easy to use, just like any other amp you buy find your sound by tweaking and experimenting
Quality
Seems like a sherman tank that has speakers built in it. Classic beautifull marshall looks and quality.
Value
Easily the best bang for your buck on the market right now. Its an all tube marshall that speaks for itself.
Manufacturer Support
Checked five because I havent had to deal with any problems or customer support. It comes with a five year warranty if you fill out and send in the registration card.
The Wow Factor
Again, its a classic marshall it screams rockstar
Musical Background:
Active musician
Musical Style:
blues,hard rock,alternative
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Submitted February 3, 2010 by a customer from excite.com
"Much better than the old Valvestate 2000 series amps"
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Hey its a tube amp, you aint gonna get this sound with solid state.
I think you can do better than this Marshall only if you are willing to pay more for a boutique amp, or if you prefer Fender they are also fine and have a louder clean channel watt for watt.
Sound
Comparing this 100 watt tube amp side by side with my 8 year old Valvestate 50 watter with one 12 inch speaker, I can say that this new tube amp has a much better sound, tighter cleaner bass and more presence. The 100 watter on the clean channel has glassy shimmering highs like the old Led Zep stuff. I bought this amp primarily for the 100 watt clean channel as the single volume control insures a continuous tapering of increased volume when turned up without the annoying gain knob that pop up on Bogner and Peavey clean channels. The distortion channels are a bit of work to dial in so I prefer clean channel wit a pedal like the Roger Mayer Spitfire or my old yellow metal DOD fx-50 preamp/overdrive pedal.
Quality
The tolex had a tear on my new amp and I needed to place a sticker over it, no big deal, its made in Vietnam. There is also a torn piece of pressed wood that represents the back panel. The workmanship is not perfect. It needs to be improved.
The speakers are made in China, they are 75 watt Eminence and are not bad. Think Roland Jazz Chorus with tubes and no chorus and you have this Marshall. The 50 watt version is the same size as my 100 watter so thats why I bought the bigger amp, plus I need the clean headroom, 50 watts isnt enough clean headroom with Marshall. Personally I think the distortion channels are for dorks but thats just my opinion. I use pedals instead.
Value
I think this isnt a bad deal since Marshall charges twice as much for their British made amps.
Musical Background:
guitarist
Musical Style:
blues and rock
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