I have one of these for about 20 years and it still works as it did when it was new. I've even used it for playing music from from MP3 players, smartphones, and as a Google Chromecast Audio huge speaker Via the AUX channel 2 input.
Wow!! Best sound and use of the sound tone settings Really the best review on this Marshall As50d i bought one and will receive in 2 days. You really convinced me trully ❤❤ This is a legend Amp since 1982
Couple of extra nuggets for those interested in buying one - the amp has been around for a while as the R designation (maybe over a decade) but is now sold as the D (Marshall AS50D Soloist). The significant change as far as I can gather on Marshall boards is the D is fully digital on the effects, has tweaks to the speaker and has phantom power (DC12v) on the mic channel which some condenser mikes require - otherwise it's the same amplifier and controls in the same cabinet. Some suggest the R is a little warmer because of this but sound is subjective and Marshall obviously thought the upgrade was a good play. I've checked again and we have bought a D - sounds great to at a live venue. We put a decent source into it (J45) which is part of that I guess. I can confirm Dave's info re the tone control settings - without this knowledge and used to playing an SG through a Marshall we initially set bass at 2 and treble at 4 o clock and the amp actually started to break up and distort (with an acoustic) but it wasn't pleasant or useful for a gig. We now have bass at 9 o clock and treble at 11 - perfect. On the guitar / Baggs we are middle both controls. Feedback cancelling, it really works as dave says and will be needed if you go within 2 feet of the amp. In practice we tend to sit a good 3 feet in front on a stool but have the cancelling engaged in any respect. We have had a howl at a live gig and it's not pleasant (obviously).
Excellent review and player. I just loved the humour and of course the slide playing. 😊 I ordered one of these amps. I'm hardly waiting to receive it and playing it. 😊
I could listen to Nutshell for hours on end man, I never considered a Marshall acoustic amp before, but I think this video has changed things. Killer slide playing Dave!
Thanks Dave, only just found this and been looking at getting one of these for ages now and your vlog has sold me on it ..tks dude ..you rock ..Jonny Reyn :-)
have the Marshall AS100D where myself and my buddy use two acoustics and a mic and have done small pub gigs with and it's amazing how crystal clear these amps are as you say we use separate effect for each guitar and mic through the front and it sound amazing. great demo again as usual.
Pulled the trigger on one. Have to say it sounds great. I have only played it through the Mic input with a cheap condenser mic It really does voice my guitar very well. My guitar sounds like my natural guitar through this. Just a volumed version! No colour to the sound what so ever. That's all we ever want as acoustic players. This is laying to waste many many amps that come in at 4 times the price. It does what it says on the tin. At £225, it's a total bargain!!
Just got one of these and as you pointed out!it also took me by the ears great warm ballsy sound and delicately enhances evething your love about your acoustic!!thanks for your very entertaining and informative vid bud you've gave me great pointers and by the way great playing love your slide!terrific sounds!!@cheeers!!
Those amps are even good looking. Brown Marshall blues breaker amp, black SG supra guitar (that would be my signature gear if I ever come to be famous ;) )
Thanks for the video - helped me get more out of the amp. I can comply on the quality and suitability - my son has been gigging through one of these with a Gibson J45 / L R Baggs for a couple of weeks now and it's solid and flexible - two channels both with their own tone controls and speaker. 50 Watts easily good enough for small venues, pubs, school halls etc - we are not getting near to full volume (guitar's own volume at middle). The RCA phono ports are useful - my son plugs in his electric drum kit at home - outputs this fine to give him audible without headphones (i.e. like an acoustic drum kit). Overall it's not too heavy to lug about either (unlike our DSL40C) Best wishes. Great reviews always and down to earth.
This little amp is insanely good value . A decent set of chorus and reverb pedals would nearly set you back the asking price alone. I think I need one of these in my life. Damn you ! TH-cam ! 😩.
Dave, whenever I'm looking for an opinion on a piece of kit and I find one of your clips - its happy days! I've just waded through four characters essentially reading the marketing gluph while gesturing towards amp with knowning nods and toothpaste advert smiles [groan, who believes that crud?] - But I love yours. The bits of info we need, the CONS, the good bits, and your mad humour that has me grinning from start to finish. Most importantly a real opinion. Background: I've learnt my lesson with lovely big amps that sound great - but then have to be carried from the car, up five flights of stairs, then all the way back again. The AS100 sounds great, but I'm an old fart that has a suspicious ambulance team in the background trying their best to look innocent whenever I lug an amp about. The AS50 caught my eye a few weeks ago. Nice size and not heart attack level weight at 16 Kg's, 2/3 of the AS100. Please keep these clips coming, they really are stunning.
I'm gonna throw my Tanglewood away, it must be defective it doesn't sound half as good as yours, LOL. Another great video Dave, fantastic sound too, what a present for your band mate. 🤘🏻
Hahahahahaha that full chorus moment was hilarious! I hardly hear a difference between an FX loop and plugging in through the front of the amp so I think as far as I'm concerned the FX loop is useless so that wouldn't bother me
Dave - loving the videos, a mate introduced me to your stuff. When are you next playing live and where? I think you're not too far from where I live, are you still gigging?
Thank you very much indeed. I am playing next on the 20th May in Newark at the Fox & Crown. I am gigging when i can get gigs but its getting difficult and there drying up fast. :(
I think these are Marshalls best seller. Easy to see why. They are getting a bit dated these days but why change something that just works. Cheap as chips as well. You can get these for not much over £230. I find mine such a useful amp.
Hey Dave S ! U rock! from Michael t Wyman fellow TH-camr and rock guitarist/bassist West LA, CA USA (we are fairly close to LAX close to the beach, too) . We enjoy your charming vids ! I have a question for u ! ...about Strat hardtails, bro. We saw your fab Hardtail vid ....hit me back sometime soon, k? THANKS and U ROCK!
Hi Dave. This is the first time I've seen this one and I know it was done a few years ago, but do you still recommend this amp over others? Im currently looking. Between this and the Boss singer live.......I think.. Thanks
Hey Dave, i just got myself a MG100HDFX! Now i'm curious what cab you're using. It's obviously a 1960 cab, but when was it build, is it vintage and do you use the stock speakers? I'm thinking about getting a 1960A aswell, but i've heard the newer ones sound pretty bad because the speakers are made in China. 1960As from 1970-1990 are supposed to sound much better, but it's really hard to find those for a good price. So, what do you recommend and use? Thanks!
Sorry if this was answered already but how does this sound with an electric guitar? just for practising and newbie. also will my boss rc30 loop pedal work well with this amp? thank you in advance :)
@@thedavesimpson - no problem, enjoy your channel and honest reviews mate, breath of fresh air from the stores who tend to recycle official marketing or favour those giving them the best deal. Keep it coming. You have helped us directly with amps and guitar choices :) and like this review you tell the stuff we need to know like best settings and good / weak features (effects balance control / effects loop). Cheers.
I have one of these for about 20 years and it still works as it did when it was new. I've even used it for playing music from from MP3 players, smartphones, and as a Google Chromecast Audio huge speaker Via the AUX channel 2 input.
Wow!! Best sound and use of the sound tone settings Really the best review on this Marshall As50d i bought one and will receive in 2 days.
You really convinced me trully ❤❤
This is a legend Amp since 1982
Couple of extra nuggets for those interested in buying one - the amp has been around for a while as the R designation (maybe over a decade) but is now sold as the D (Marshall AS50D Soloist). The significant change as far as I can gather on Marshall boards is the D is fully digital on the effects, has tweaks to the speaker and has phantom power (DC12v) on the mic channel which some condenser mikes require - otherwise it's the same amplifier and controls in the same cabinet. Some suggest the R is a little warmer because of this but sound is subjective and Marshall obviously thought the upgrade was a good play. I've checked again and we have bought a D - sounds great to at a live venue. We put a decent source into it (J45) which is part of that I guess.
I can confirm Dave's info re the tone control settings - without this knowledge and used to playing an SG through a Marshall we initially set bass at 2 and treble at 4 o clock and the amp actually started to break up and distort (with an acoustic) but it wasn't pleasant or useful for a gig. We now have bass at 9 o clock and treble at 11 - perfect. On the guitar / Baggs we are middle both controls.
Feedback cancelling, it really works as dave says and will be needed if you go within 2 feet of the amp. In practice we tend to sit a good 3 feet in front on a stool but have the cancelling engaged in any respect. We have had a howl at a live gig and it's not pleasant (obviously).
Excellent review and player. I just loved the humour and of course the slide playing. 😊
I ordered one of these amps. I'm hardly waiting to receive it and playing it. 😊
Best review I have seen so far and I have learned a lot from it. Thank you!
I could listen to Nutshell for hours on end man, I never considered a Marshall acoustic amp before, but I think this video has changed things. Killer slide playing Dave!
Thank you very much indeed. :)
Yeah got to be abit of Nutshell for me too for sure, what a tune
Thanks Dave, only just found this and been looking at getting one of these for ages now and your vlog has sold me on it ..tks dude ..you rock ..Jonny Reyn :-)
Absolutely brilliant demo and now I hope to set up my AS50R so it sounds right........ Can't thank you enough Cheers!!
Two 8" Celestions! I run my MV50 into mine. And the front panel is only shiny until you've seen the Harley Benton / Monprice tube amp!
have the Marshall AS100D where myself and my buddy use two acoustics and a mic and have done small pub gigs with and it's amazing how crystal clear these amps are as you say we use separate effect for each guitar and mic through the front and it sound amazing. great demo again as usual.
There great aren't they. Thank you very much indeed for watching. :)
Hi Dave, that's a great review, I'm actually looking to buy one of these at the minute on Market Place.
I think you might have made my mind up for me.
Thanks for the amazing review
Thank you. :)
@@thedavesimpson I just got one today 🤣 🤙🏾
I love my As50d!! I run through a Mesa Rosette acoustic pre-amp pedal.., endless possibilities..
Pulled the trigger on one. Have to say it sounds great. I have only played it through the Mic input with a cheap condenser mic It really does voice my guitar very well. My guitar sounds like my natural guitar through this. Just a volumed version! No colour to the sound what so ever. That's all we ever want as acoustic players. This is laying to waste many many amps that come in at 4 times the price. It does what it says on the tin. At £225, it's a total bargain!!
Just got one of these and as you pointed out!it also took me by the ears great warm ballsy sound and delicately enhances evething your love about your acoustic!!thanks for your very entertaining and informative vid bud you've gave me great pointers and by the way great playing love your slide!terrific sounds!!@cheeers!!
I'm late to the party, but this is by far the most entertaining amp review I've ever seen.
Best video! I understand and love my Marshall!
I have the AS80R , these acoustic amplifiers are amazing
10:30 comedy gold Dave, nice to see something acoustic and as always great video
Thank you very much. :)
Good review Dave. Thanks.
Slide is so cool, I’ve got one of these Marshall’s it’s fab😎😎😎👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Mate your review is class haha going to buy one second hand tomorrow and this review has made me all the more confident!
Thank you very much and they are stunning amps. : )
Those amps are even good looking. Brown Marshall blues breaker amp, black SG supra guitar (that would be my signature gear if I ever come to be famous ;) )
Thanks for the video - helped me get more out of the amp. I can comply on the quality and suitability - my son has been gigging through one of these with a Gibson J45 / L R Baggs for a couple of weeks now and it's solid and flexible - two channels both with their own tone controls and speaker. 50 Watts easily good enough for small venues, pubs, school halls etc - we are not getting near to full volume (guitar's own volume at middle). The RCA phono ports are useful - my son plugs in his electric drum kit at home - outputs this fine to give him audible without headphones (i.e. like an acoustic drum kit). Overall it's not too heavy to lug about either (unlike our DSL40C) Best wishes. Great reviews always and down to earth.
Thank you very much indeed. :)
Holy Shizzle Lad!
Is there any style you can't play?!
Awesome once again!
Theres quite a few yeps. :) Thank you for watching. :)
This little amp is insanely good value . A decent set of chorus and reverb pedals would nearly set you back the asking price alone. I think I need one of these in my life. Damn you ! TH-cam ! 😩.
Thank you for watching. :)
Great slide playing! Sounded really good through that amp!
Thank you very much. :)
This is better than the Marshall's Video yours is REAL sounds awesome. Thanks
Thank you very much indeed. :)
Just got one :-) a real piece of kit sounds amazing vocals as well as guitar....thank for the vid ...ps mine a as80r
Thank you very much. : )
Great Review, extremely comprehensive and thorough.
Thank you very much. : )
Not only is it a great amp. Great speaker to hook up your DVD player or TV too
Man that slide......................... awesome brother! Enjoyed!
Thank you very much indeed. :)
Dude quite a setup!
Awesome playing man. Thanks for the video!
Thank you and thank you for watching. :)
Good video - I'm on the verge of getting one of these, fingers crossed ✌😊🎸
Thank you very much for watching. :)
@@thedavesimpson yw in the end the guy had a Laney, and it sounded better on the night, so I got that instead. However, the Marshall looks better 👍
Hi Dave love your playing especially the slide was a Rory Gallagher tune ⁉️🎸
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It was the introduction to "out on the western Plain " by Rory Gallagher... well spotted!!
Thank you very much indeed. :)
Ryan Darcy cheers mate Rory was amazing player I should have known the tune , and I'm Irish as well 🇨🇮🤔‼️LOL
rock on dave! love your dorian usage and improv!
Thank you very much indeed. :)
Dave, whenever I'm looking for an opinion on a piece of kit and I find one of your clips - its happy days! I've just waded through four characters essentially reading the marketing gluph while gesturing towards amp with knowning nods and toothpaste advert smiles [groan, who believes that crud?] - But I love yours. The bits of info we need, the CONS, the good bits, and your mad humour that has me grinning from start to finish. Most importantly a real opinion.
Background: I've learnt my lesson with lovely big amps that sound great - but then have to be carried from the car, up five flights of stairs, then all the way back again. The AS100 sounds great, but I'm an old fart that has a suspicious ambulance team in the background trying their best to look innocent whenever I lug an amp about. The AS50 caught my eye a few weeks ago. Nice size and not heart attack level weight at 16 Kg's, 2/3 of the AS100.
Please keep these clips coming, they really are stunning.
Thank you very much and shall do. : )
ahhhh Nutshell....the feels
Me too, definitely did not expect that from Dave
haha maybe he's a secret AIC fan
No secret. I love Alice and have for a long long time. :)
Marshall this is class !!! I wont this comb.
I'm gonna throw my Tanglewood away, it must be defective it doesn't sound half as good as yours, LOL.
Another great video Dave, fantastic sound too, what a present for your band mate. 🤘🏻
Thank you very much indeed for watching. :)
Awesome video man. Made me laugh and informative 🍻
Brilliant review
Hahahahahaha that full chorus moment was hilarious!
I hardly hear a difference between an FX loop and plugging in through the front of the amp so I think as far as I'm concerned the FX loop is useless so that wouldn't bother me
Thank you for watching. :)
Loved it. You are nuts !
Nice playing with the slider. :)
Thank you very much. :)
Impressive guitar chops. Marshall should pay you!
Thank you very much. :)
Dave - loving the videos, a mate introduced me to your stuff. When are you next playing live and where? I think you're not too far from where I live, are you still gigging?
Thank you very much indeed. I am playing next on the 20th May in Newark at the Fox & Crown. I am gigging when i can get gigs but its getting difficult and there drying up fast. :(
Just found one used $200 US.. Looks a little big for busking although I have seen this on the street once. I guess I can dolly it around.
brilliant
I think these are Marshalls best seller. Easy to see why. They are getting a bit dated these days but why change something that just works. Cheap as chips as well. You can get these for not much over £230. I find mine such a useful amp.
Out on the western plain threatened for the opening there mate,.. sounds great!
:) Thank you very much. :)
Very butiful gitar!
Great amp and video, i wonder how it wouuld sound with '' your '' version of bedroom lick!
Thank you very much indeed. : )
Dude, you're fucking hilarious. Loved this video. Very knowledgeable, but to the point as well. Wicked fuckin slide brother! Keep livin'!
Thank you very much. : )
love your vids dude
Thank you very much. : )
Hey Dave S ! U rock! from Michael t Wyman fellow TH-camr and rock guitarist/bassist
West LA, CA USA (we are fairly close to LAX close to the beach, too) .
We enjoy your charming vids ! I have a question for u ! ...about Strat hardtails, bro.
We saw your fab Hardtail vid ....hit me back sometime soon, k? THANKS and U ROCK!
Wow that slide... ..You so need to do a how many tones with Derek Trucks 🤞. 👏
Thank you and I'll see what i can do. :)
Hi Dave. This is the first time I've seen this one and I know it was done a few years ago, but do you still recommend this amp over others? Im currently looking. Between this and the Boss singer live.......I think.. Thanks
I do still recommend it. I wouldn't gig my acoustic without one. :)
09.47 Run to you (BA). That made my day! Thnx!
Dave, I wonder how it would sound when you plug in an electric guitar with some overdrive? Maybe you might do a video someday?
"...it won't, don't worry!"
LMAO. You're hilarious man.
That intro!! ..should remaster some westerns sound track, maybe... "Once Upon a Time in .. Lincolnshire" :D
Haha. :) Thank you for watching. :)
Sounds awesome! Is the breakup the amp or camera?
Thats the camera. I had the amp a little to loud. Thank you for watching. :)
Dave.....are there any limits to your capabilities on a six string?...and LMMFAO at the end of the vid...!
There are many limits to my ability yeps. :) Thank you very much indeed for watching. : )
Hey Dave, i just got myself a MG100HDFX! Now i'm curious what cab you're using. It's obviously a 1960 cab, but when was it build, is it vintage and do you use the stock speakers? I'm thinking about getting a 1960A aswell, but i've heard the newer ones sound pretty bad because the speakers are made in China. 1960As from 1970-1990 are supposed to sound much better, but it's really hard to find those for a good price. So, what do you recommend and use? Thanks!
Howde. I use a JCM900 cab with celestion 75 watt speakers. The 900's are my Favourite cabs. Thank you for watching. :)
Dave Simpson So are you using a vintage one, did you get a used one or did you buy it yourself?
I'm on the verge of getting one of these from Facebook marketplace 😃
Sounds amazing!!! You should do a cover of Venice Queen on your acoustic
Thank you very much indeed and i can't believe that song didn't come to mind. :)
Sorry if this was answered already but how does this sound with an electric guitar? just for practising and newbie. also will my boss rc30 loop pedal work well with this amp? thank you in advance :)
So much fun 😂💖
Indoodle. :)
Superb playing again!
Thank you kindly. :)
❤
Heard that Frucante
3 thumbs down = 3 people are jealous of you! I get that crap on every post of mine and I know who it is. Great vid...
Thank you very much. : )
What do you think
of the Johnson digital amps?
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Thank you very much. :)
@@thedavesimpson - no problem, enjoy your channel and honest reviews mate, breath of fresh air from the stores who tend to recycle official marketing or favour those giving them the best deal. Keep it coming. You have helped us directly with amps and guitar choices :) and like this review you tell the stuff we need to know like best settings and good / weak features (effects balance control / effects loop). Cheers.
I only have 50€ for an (electric guitar) amp what do you recommend (I only need chorus and gain)
I would say go to any second hand store and see what you can find. You can normally get some steals in there. :)
Can you play flamenco guitar using that amp? :)
I'm sure you could yep. : )
What’s the difference between the AS 50-D and the AS 50-R?
One has digital reverb (as50d) and the other is spring reverb (as50r). :)
@@thedavesimpson thanks for the info.
Hi, how does it sound with an electrical guitar ?
Not good.
what is the difference between the as50d and the as50r?
One had spring reverb (r) the other is digital reverb (d)
@@thedavesimpson thanks Dave great playing by the way and great review
What do you reckon about plugin a Strat into it?
Its an odd sound. It usable but not the best. If that makes sense. : )
Haha the aliens are coming. 😂
There on the hills. :)
And the past recedes
Roight noice as they say here in Norwich
Thank you very much. :)
And then the past recedes..... :)
And I won't be involved
henrique machado my man ;)
The effort to be free
Seems pointless from above
you're looking down at me
pls do stop promoting things I can't afford that are "great". I want that one! :)
Sorry. :)
Aliens! Hahaha! 😁
:) Beware and grab the tin foil. :)
buskers amp plug a mic and see what it sounds like