Marshall MG10G (CHEAP & Classic Marshall?)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- The Marshall MG10 is the smallest and cheapest in the MG line of amps. It's really straight forward, has no bells and whistles, and it could be a great little practice amp for you and your guitar. Is it? Let's find out.
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My first amp. The best cleans on the MG10 are on low gain overdrive channel. I was so shocked when I found it out
I have this amp and I love it. The plus points for me are it's great to practice on a low volume in my flat, not everybody can turn amps up to hear the flaws with them. Also it looks beautiful with the gold and black colour scheme, you cant see ths really in the video but in real life it's very apparent. Makes you happy when you practice! I am glad I found your channel as you review gear I have, I can't afford high end guitars and stuff.
can you please tell me how you set it? because mine has an horrible sound, it’s so robotic and has an annoying foggy noise in the background
@@nellysoncini9970 I ended up selling mine as I was gifted a Vox Mini Go 3, unfortunately I can't really remember how I had it set up, sorry!
A six inch speaker will never sound like a Marshall to me, he says while listening on his phone 😊
For real
Really great you do these "affordable" gear reviews, Elmo.. so much better than reviews with affordable guitars being played through high end rigs. Much more relatable for the average guitar nut. 😊
The amp I practice with is a Marshall mg30fx and I think it’s pretty good. Thanks for the solid review!
Cheers!
Sounds better than I would expect a 10-watt amp with a 6.5” speaker to sound, but I’d still say that if you can save up enough to buy two of these, you can afford something really, truly nice. Great demo, as always!
Cheers!
like what?
The MG10CD was my first amp back in 2006 and is definitely worth it for the headphone jack. I have mixed memories associated with this amp, and in a way, that makes it more special to me.
I had practiced so irregularly, mostly due to my psychologically abusive family(ablest an narcissistic) and it was even stolen by one of my sisters when I moved out temporarily from home. In fact I so rarely used mine because drawing attention to myself in any way led to significant and prolonged bullying from my siblings.
Mind you all, I chose not to take lessons for reasons I wish weren't the case. I was self-teaching and it wasn't going to sound decent for several more years, which hopefully highlights that none of my siblings had any musical experience and were just pushing buttons knowing they'd change my behavior and perception.
To this day, almost nobody has heard me play guitar. I don't feel inspired to share it either. It's not about my ability, but that I don't wish to receive feedback at all. Headphone jack ftw
It doesn't matter whether you're good or bad on the axe brother. Enjoy every bit of your gear and play it proudly your way!
Don't play anytime it makes you upset. It's supposed to be for enjoyment but it stirs up memories, too.
I’m the same way , it’s all my own therapy and I’m not the type to want to be seen 😂 I’d dreamed to be a Rockstar as a kid but then later knew it wasn’t my gig so i literally play for my own enjoyment and the less people that hears or even knows I play the better it sounds to me 😂
Damn right. I know how it feels to have psychologically abused.
Stepdad whos a complete ass hole and an overcontrolling mother.
I became a very damaged 30 year old kid.
Good thing the Lord took care of me during my dazed and rebellious phase.
I couldnt make any sound when i was young and never learned to express myself.
I think music wants me to scream and move to the rhythm, which i never let myself be
This amp is great for a little apartment. I have this one to practice in my little one room apartment and when i go into a studio its so much fun to have a big amp and turn the volume up. This amp definitely has its permission to exist.
Thank you for this excellent review and video. I enjoy how in a short amount of time you put it through its paces and show where its limits are. In California you can buy these on sale for about $100 new (€94), and about $60 (€56) in the used market. I have the MG15 model, that I bought used for $80 (€75)... 5w more and larger speaker/cabinet with better sound for really about the same price (comes with Equalizer, no delay/rev). What you said is true about these amps, they keep you focused on your skill rather than get caught up and confused with tone settings. Thank you again for a great review and all the best from California.
Nice review pretty nice tones for a budget Marshall ...always good seeing you review gear
A few years ago I walked into a local GC and in the used gear section spotted a Marshall MG15 with a price tag of $9.95. I figured at that price there must be something drastically wrong with it although it looked brand new. Plugged a guitar in to discover it was fine. Obviously I bought it. A bit later I put a Celestion Eight 15 in it. It's just been in the past year that I discovered that the contour knob on a Marshall works like a mid in reverse. Yeah, I was that unaware.
Wow! I just looked on the web page of Guitar Center. They list $170 for that amp. Now I begin to understand why these Guitar Centers are so often in financial straits.
@@daniellarson3068 I never did figure out why it was so cheap. Just happy I stumbled onto it when I did.
I love my little MG10, which I bought cheap second hand. I own several amps and even a quad box but I mostly practice with the MG10 - usually clean-ish and with the amp high on a table right in front of my face at a lowish volume so as not to disturb the household. I would recommend adding a reverb pedal and then you’ll get a very pleasant sound- especially with single coils. The overdrive is, to be sure, so-so but no worse than any other small amp. I’ve also got an ancient ‘50s no-name tiny tube amp that is probably a bit broken but has a great low volume distortion when I need it. But, it only has that one sound. I find the Fender far more pleasant than the Roland cube which I also own. BTW, I’m on the lookout for a MG15R.
Honestly, these small MG are great. I used to play the old MG and gigged with it during my college days and it was a lot of fun. Eventually upgraded to a Mesa Boogie F30. Tone is in the hands!
Elmo, you need to check out the Marshall tones on the Valeton GP 200 range. With the Fender YJM OD pedal, it sounds amazing. Greetings from Liverpool, UK brother. Carlo 👍🏼🎸
No a bad little fella, not great. For a beginner though I think it would offer some decent tones. I did really like the clean channel. I think it's something in how a Marshall is voiced that is so unique on their clean channel that sounds good to me. Apparently they keep that voice even in their little practice amps. Fender, vox, even the Roland microcube clean is always so pristine and with Marshall there's always a little rasp to it. Lovely to the ear. Great video Elmo!
Thanks for showing how the Contour knob works, NK. 🙏
I wish amp manufactures would'vr learnt by now to put a speaker out on these little amps. They always sound KILLER through a proper cabinet.
My first amp. I love this awesome amp. Also love my pathfinder. But to play in my roo late at night ir preffer the Blackstar Fly, NUX Mighty Lite or Micro Cube. Less power, great sound.
I need to finally buy an amp and start playing. I have a guitar for a while now and all the time been playing it without an amp. Never had spare money to buy anything yet but I think I might get this Marshall or Blackstar Fly 3 as for HB I have my doubts about the random quality of their products. Thanks for the video man! Love watching them
And thank you!
Same. I used to play a lot, but sort of gave up over the last decade. Recently bought a new guitar but have been unable to decide on an amp, though.
Due to limited space, though, I've realised I can very cheaply run my guitar through my laptop and a fairly decent set of speakers for less cost and more flexibility than I will ever get from a sub-£200 amplifier.
@@peterclarke7240The used market is the way to go, 200 can get you something decent if you know what to look for
Thanks for the review! Love it!
Cheers!
Hola, mi Amigo! I used to have an MG10CF, the only visible difference being carbon fiber covering instead of Tolex (thus, “CF”).
To make a long story short, it was the noisiest piece of garbage I’ve ever owned. Even without a guitar plugged in, hiss and hum city. I even went through an exchange thinking it had to be defective, but same story with the replacement. I wound up giving it to my son, who was just starting out at the time.
Sounds like Marshall must have made some major improvements, since that was over 10 years ago.
Yeah, this ain't too bad, but not too good either.
I too have an 'MG10CF' here with the same problem, lots of hiss and noise, even with no input and all knobs at 0... I even reveived FM radio at one time! I really don't understand how many people like this amp, perhaps the QC is not the best and I got a bad batch? Cheers
It was my first amp. But since I switch to a joyo bantamp + orange 8" cab. For approximativly the same size, a much better sound!
I was checking out the JOYO's myself. Which Bantamp did you get?
I like this amp. Very basic but the overdrive sound suits me...doesn't have the high end fizz that some Marshalls have. Gives a chewy distortion that sounds great with a Les Paul style guitar. I have a 50 W Marshall combo that doesn't sound as good at bedroom level..
Struggling with my guitar lessons and practice at home because I have a huge Marshall amp my cousin gave me, sounds great on lowest volume, though my neighbours don't aggree 😂. So been looking for something quieter without loss of quality.
Audio interface + free modeler. And at least there will be significant room to expand.
Or even an $60 plug with headphone output and usb-c "soundcard" would be better now in my opinion.
Speaking as a former mg15 owner
That's exactly the conclusion I've come to recently.
If you already own a pc or laptop, and have a decentish set of speakers, adding a £20 AI and downloading a free amp/effects modeller is definitely the way to go.
Thanks, doesn't seem bad! Just fyi, those old Roland micro cubes seem to be getting quite expensive on the used market, at least in my neck of the woods. More expensive than, say, a Katana mini or Fly3 brand new.
The overdrive on its own actually sounds pretty decent for an inexpensive practice amp.
Just another proof that tone is in the fingers🤷♂️😄 (because Elmo always sound amazing)
The Roland Cube and Peavey Badit would show this tiny amp why
you need at least an 6 or better still 8" speaker.
Yes it sounds OK but buying a good used amp means it has been broken in and will
come with more features, there are plenty for sale on the auction sites.
This is where i bought my Vox VT40X it was in mint boxed condition and came with
the 4 way footswitch at a good buy it now price for not much more than this tiny Marshall
Makes perfect sense for practicing.
I wonder if you didn't use any other effector or devices. I have MG10 but it gives really massive noise and bad balance among frequencies. Is my guitar culprit of them?
As you say The old Lead 12 or even the Bass 12 would be better.
Though people have realised their worth these days so their prices have gone up.
"It's small, but doesn't need two hands to carry" she said
It's warm in Finland this week then 😂. Same in UK never mind the valves cooking nicely I am also cooking with them in my practice space. Seriously though enjoyed the review. Seriously think that Marshall are falling behind in the cheap practice market.
Agreed, the solid states they made in the 80s were better...the valvestates from the 90s were better...
Thank you for your review. I'm currently on the lookout for a practice amp to plug my Boss GT-1 fx unit into and sound... good. Judging from how the MG10 handles pedals... I'll have to keep looking.
(I bought the GT-1 two years ago because I wanted nice sounds, but it sounds like crap when plugged into my old beaten Vox DA5)
The Boss GT-1 is a decent unit which I have used for practice and rehearsal. At a scratch it can also be a decent backup at a gig. The trick is to plug into a pa speaker or frfr. I use a Yamaha DBR10.
Try one of the Orange Crush series, fantastic value for money
I have an MG10 and a Zoom G1xon. Works perfectly fine. Try using an EQ or amp simulators
I was expecting this amp to not sound that great but then again I come from a time when anything under £100 sounded like an angry cat in a can ! 😂
For the money and especially the brand it's an ideal amp for a beginner
Look the truth is if you can't find your 1st used or even new practice amp for a $100 or less you've got problems. And here's the facts, if you can't find your 1st pro stage and amp worthy to record with buy into the current trend of assholes padding there pocket's with money they don't deserve, live and learn. Alex.
@alexgasiewski4970 I agree especially in these current times with the selection available out there! Back in the 80s when I started playing it was a bit harder to find good gear on a budget unless you got something from a mate which is how I got started and then borrowed money and paid it off weekly for the better gear 😄
For what it is I think it sounds pretty good.
The Marshall mg15 for only 20 bucks more is the better sounding amp. Nice Video 👍✌️
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Hey Elmo, I just want to say that Thomann links doesn't work, It says page not found (Unfortunately, you used an old or broken link. Please use our homepage or our search function to find the page you are looking for.). I don't know if it's because I'm from Croatia, or what... Cheers man!!
This is an really good amp for the price. And I will say why - Last time when I was in guitar shop trying out guitars - I didn't want to bother guy to get me like - better and bigger amp - so I chose this smallest solid state amp in the shop - and you guessed it right - it was this one. Now. I didn't try out overdrive , but the clean channel was really usable , amp is super light , that 6" or 6.5" speaker sounds bigger than it is. Amp doesn't sound like " tiny box " and it really filled the room nicely. And most insane part - price is 80-85-90$. :D Like , insane. ^^ Now - If I didn't need USB connectivity in an amp and if I needed " regular practice amp without USB connection " , for sure I would walk away from shop with this one - It's a really cool amp. :D But maybe some if sometimes in near future I have 85$ extra to spend - for sure I would go with this amp. It's just cool deal for the price. Very very descent amp.
Why you need usb connection? I’m starting now
@@murilojuchem2557 - You can record demos with amps which have USB connection without like interface + microphone stuff. So pure amp into PC via USB. But yeah, if I didn't need that, for sure I would get that Marshall, it's pretty cool amp for starters.
Thanks
I already ordered one and a Yamaha Pacifica 012 to start happy
@@murilojuchem2557 - Yamaha has cool affordable stuff, those are cool guitars. Happy playing. But yeah, nice starter combo that Marshall and that Yamaha.
Interesting, could you tell me what the sound of the Micro Cube Classic Stack setting compares to the Marshall as it is what it is supposed to emulate. Like when I have compared it's black panel to a Fender Princeton (like it is to emulate) only the clean sounds similar but it does not react like the Fender, an actual amp. I have gone back and forth on getting one of those, it sounds great for a practice amp and it is not a modeling amp.
Hi I'm looking for a small amp to carry out during my vacation. This one, or a Blackstar Fly-3 for same price? thanks
I have this amp and I use an Boss GT8 which can simulate other Marshall amps, Plexi included. I am running the effects on the clean channel, but somehow the overdrive alone on the marshall seems to me that it sounds a bit better than any amp simulators. Any ideas on amp simulator pedal to use in the clean channel that can get that Marshall sound? I am thinking of getting the Marshall Gov'nor but I have a Distortion pedal and that alone doesn't do the trick. The MG10 seems to have some "color" that you don't get with just a distortion pedal. Any ideas? BTW the amp sounds way better in real life.
Please I need a help. I wanna to have Malcolm Young plexi sound, but not loud. Is there any practise amp, which can do that ? I own J. Rockett 0.45 pedal.
Is for example Blackstar Fly 3 good ?
I'd go for Spark Mini in that case.
Excellent video.
I have the jcm 800 .and it's so huge .that's what she said then I said the 900 is on its way .the she said let me know when you get that plexi.i said well how about you...
For something so cheap it's really better than it should be
Just buy it so you have a marshall in the room guys .
Still better than the frontman 20
Any idea how it would sound with some nice processor like Hotone ampero? Gotta keep some space at home, going to sell my beloved PRS MT15 with a 1x12 cab and getting some little home friend
4:45 spinal tap
The amp after awhile has hum and feedback. I don't recommend it. Probably better to get different amp. Also, these marshall's are made in vietnam. So quality control won't be the top of the line.
I will buy one just to sound like Elmo's guitar! 😁
:)
checking my calendar - it's not the first of April. I am so confused.
Fooze Dayz
Is fender mg 10 good? Or is better this marshall???
Are older MGs better/worse than newer ones? I'm interested in versions like MG30, MG50 and bigger
The MGs 50 DFX or 30 DFX are really better !!!
will it still sound good if i use pedals to play metal on it?
Good advice for young guitarists
I don't like it very much but it's fair. As you said: nothing special. I love your honest reviews. Kiitos paljon! ✅🎶🔥
I paid $1,000.00 for a Marshall DSL 40C. Tubes burnt out in 5 years of easy use. Had it fixed but the guy I took it to said Marshall sucks now. Made in Vietnam.
Which songs are the best songs i can play with this?
How will it handle heavy distortion?
Dunno.
great as a first amp if youre just starting out or need something small to practise in a flat or something but for more advanced players it doesnt fit the bill/ Thats my opinion though and Im sure someone else might disagree.
Does it have a loud background hum?
What guitar are using in this? Please let me know
A custom built Strat.
Wow amazing my friend 😊😊😊😊😅😅
Krikey. I had a little mg in the mid 80’s.
What guitar is that?
you remind me of them yorke for some reason
Never start with a bad amp. NEVER. Buy a cheap guitar but never buy a cheap amp.
True facts
You sir...are an incredible player.🎸👍
It's a Bomb! 😊 Awesome!
Does it have a constant background hum? In some reviews it exists and is horribly loud.
No bass, no highs, buzzes like a bee; but what to expect for the price ;)
Once their was a man called Jimmy, iff this amp was the thing for practice it
Should be this!
My first amp was a Peavy Rage 158-15W, IMHO this Marshall is horrible even for beginners...
If I recall correctly the rage even had spring reverb
🤙 MG 10 🤙
10W Marshall: "Oh classic sound in such a small size, also cheap! Nice tones for budget amp!"
10W Fender: "What a pile of crap I can't stand its horrible noises. Why you exist?!"
FFS i just bought a Joyo 😅
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08:09 😅😅😅😅
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I have it and i dont like it, just dont buy it
Why? Be precise, pls.
Hums @@chickenlover657
Thats realy Bad🤮
Take a Harley Benton for about 58€ and you got a better sounding one!