Appetite4Democracy Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 I've been playing guitar for about 3 years now (a squire and 15 amp kit), and as i am a student i didnt have much money to fork out on equipment, but now i have a summer job and want to buy a decent marshall amp, for about £200-300 and am not sure which one to get, I have looked at the mg 250 and mg 100, but am not sure which would be the best (if one of these 2 are the best choice), if anyone could sugest which one or even another amp, or a good place to buy them from the UK then I would be very greatfull!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnfnr86 Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 (edited) Dude, i have the marshall MG100HDFX, which is basically the head unit version of the MG100DFX. Check out marshall's website for the specs. It's an awesome amp, i've had it for about 1 year, it hasn't been gigged only used for home use and a few band practices, but since my band split about 7 months ago i haven't used it as it's just too big for bedroom use. Plus i'm off to uni soon so i have no use for it. I sold the cabinet that went with on ebay a while ago. If you want to make me an offer on it PM me. I'd be looking for about £120 for it as it is in great condition, besides 2 scuffs on the outside. Comes with a footswitch aswell. It'd be the perfect half-cab for gigging etc.EDIT: oh and i'm in the UK aswell. We could always do it through ebay if you want to make sure everything is secure etc.And this goes for anyone who is interested. Edited June 16, 2005 by gnfnr86 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosak Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Don't get a marshall MG-series! theyre absolutely horrible, in my opinion. get a used peavey 5150 combo. they go for about 600 $ on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max™ Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 (edited) Marshall AVT-100.www.gak.co.uk Edited June 17, 2005 by Max™ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 I have to agree with the above, the AVT series are a gorgeous sounding bunch. I have the 150 and it has never done me wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appetite4Democracy Posted June 21, 2005 Author Share Posted June 21, 2005 (edited) Hi thanks for all of your help, I'm now thinking of getting the AVT 100 (possibly the 150 depending on how rich im feeling :oS) but i was just woundering what the difference is between the MG and AVT series? why is the AVT more expensive? Cheers for all your help! Edited June 21, 2005 by Appetite4Democracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosak Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 atleast consider the peavey 5150. Go try it out in a store if possible. It's all tube, wich in my opinion is better, vs. the marshall who is not. Don't just buy the marshall because it's a marshall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bainzy007 Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Hi thanks for all of your help, I'm now thinking of getting the AVT 100 (possibly the 150 depending on how rich im feeling :oS) but i was just woundering what the difference is between the MG and AVT series? why is the AVT more expensive? Cheers for all your help!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>basically its more expensive because the AVT series contain preamp valves/tubes for processing the sound, and the MG series use transistors. valves/tubes (same thing) are generally accepted as giving a better sound, especially for distortion. they distort smoother and have a much greater harmonic range, where was solid state transistors lack harmonics richness and have a wide frequency rangethis should help explain toohttp://www.shredaholic.com/valve.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisi Rokks Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 atleast consider the peavey 5150. Go try it out in a store if possible. It's all tube, wich in my opinion is better, vs. the marshall who is not. Don't just buy the marshall because it's a marshall.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Peavy suck balls. Get an AVT if you cant afford anything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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