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  • GtisaGtisa

    Marshall MG30DFXPublished on 03/28/08 at 08:47
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    30w amp transistor characteristics already CITED

    UTILIZATION

    Use simple.j got a good sound with typical settings or crunch clairs.Le manual is well done.

    SOUNDS

    Many different opinions but I have 4 other amps Personal (7100 Pignose, valve junior, vox
    pathfinder 15r, and an old hohner panther 200), the MG30 I like it for its clear and
    the crunch aves a squier Ibanez AS73 51.Je and never had problems with the reliability
    unlike some of the forums.j 'have a small preference for the vox for riffs like "stones" but if the price is not bad at all for domestic use quiet at home.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have this amp for 3 years
    I do not like the distortion is mor…
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    30w amp transistor characteristics already CITED

    UTILIZATION

    Use simple.j got a good sound with typical settings or crunch clairs.Le manual is well done.

    SOUNDS

    Many different opinions but I have 4 other amps Personal (7100 Pignose, valve junior, vox
    pathfinder 15r, and an old hohner panther 200), the MG30 I like it for its clear and
    the crunch aves a squier Ibanez AS73 51.Je and never had problems with the reliability
    unlike some of the forums.j 'have a small preference for the vox for riffs like "stones" but if the price is not bad at all for domestic use quiet at home.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have this amp for 3 years
    I do not like the distortion is more of the first third
    Just Fine!
    I do it again this choice for use at home
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  • durendaldurendal

    Marshall MG30DFXPublished on 04/08/08 at 10:43
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    30W transistor 2 can. : Clear and overdrive.
    rglages basic (middle, gain, bass ... etc) + classical effects (delay, flanger, reverb ...)

    UTILIZATION

    Configuration simple enough for classic. The manual? ... here's what it's not a complex bte this amp. The right sound ... ben is all transistor, there are others who love and not everything is a matter of taste. Basically the price is good.

    SOUNDS

    It is not at all what I play (blues, heavy blues, delta ...) at the level of distortion but the price convinced me and a small pedals over and it's good.
    I use a fender stratocaster classic player, and I sometimes use an Ibanez wha home, a DS-1 or an Ibanez SM7 Smash Box. But…
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    30W transistor 2 can. : Clear and overdrive.
    rglages basic (middle, gain, bass ... etc) + classical effects (delay, flanger, reverb ...)

    UTILIZATION

    Configuration simple enough for classic. The manual? ... here's what it's not a complex bte this amp. The right sound ... ben is all transistor, there are others who love and not everything is a matter of taste. Basically the price is good.

    SOUNDS

    It is not at all what I play (blues, heavy blues, delta ...) at the level of distortion but the price convinced me and a small pedals over and it's good.
    I use a fender stratocaster classic player, and I sometimes use an Ibanez wha home, a DS-1 or an Ibanez SM7 Smash Box. But also a loopstation and flanger boss. The sound was not warm enough my taste, it is but I know that mtallique apprcieraient with our friends the mtalleux. The light is acceptable and the distortion is how to say ... too rough but the one must love.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for a year, bought after a failure 65W Valvestate the eve of a concert (bah brothel has made me curious) and I kept it because in fact the house is not bad actually. The report price is trs good quality anyway. 30W transistor so all trs low maintenance and a pretty good strength. The big snag is really personal: what disto! it's really rough.
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  • PanpanLikesMetalPanpanLikesMetal

    Marshall MG30DFXPublished on 04/21/08 at 04:21
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    - What kind of amplification (lamp, transistor ,...)?
    Transistor (with nanmoins FDD system simulation lamp)

    - What is the power dlivre?
    30W

    - What connection?
    clean channel Canal + overdrive

    - What are the rglages the effects? ...
    FDD system simulation amp lamp
    clean: volume, bass, treble
    drive: gain, bass, mdiums / contour, treble, volume
    effects: delay, reverb, chorus, flanger

    UTILIZATION

    - The configuration is it simple?
    yes

    - Gets it easy to sound good?
    it's sometimes more difficult, I have often rgler drive because I get tired quickly of the sound produced is not easy because it rgler the mdiums RULES also outline and for mtal is not practical. …
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    - What kind of amplification (lamp, transistor ,...)?
    Transistor (with nanmoins FDD system simulation lamp)

    - What is the power dlivre?
    30W

    - What connection?
    clean channel Canal + overdrive

    - What are the rglages the effects? ...
    FDD system simulation amp lamp
    clean: volume, bass, treble
    drive: gain, bass, mdiums / contour, treble, volume
    effects: delay, reverb, chorus, flanger

    UTILIZATION

    - The configuration is it simple?
    yes

    - Gets it easy to sound good?
    it's sometimes more difficult, I have often rgler drive because I get tired quickly of the sound produced is not easy because it rgler the mdiums RULES also outline and for mtal is not practical.

    - The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
    yes, and they offer examples of the DSE and rglage from which to work.

    SOUNDS

    - Is it your style of music?
    Only not quite (metal) I use pedals for distortion and more.

    - With what (s) guitar (s) / low (s) or effect (s) do you play?
    Ibanez GRG 170dx

    - What kind of sound you get and with what rglages ("crystalline", "bold ",....)?
    The clean sound with the FDD is not bad at all, even if AC would be better with a little of rglage mdiums more.
    The audio drive is dlicat: trs quickly becomes distorted when the crunch is hard, parcontre distortion is quite good for rock / hardrock, especially with the heat of the FDD, but is better to add pedals for a mtal and punk.

    OVERALL OPINION

    - How long have you use it?
    9 months

    - What is the particular feature you like best and least?
    most: trs not expensive and great power for that price, good for a first amp
    the least: drive through, I put more prfr knob of legalization and remove those effects because it can be pedals for that.

    - Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
    I had a simple amp, with legalization, but do not for the guitar while it is forcment better, but on other amps I have not had a chance to even me rgler So I took the sound they gave me.

    - How do you report qualitprix?
    pretty good, especially a 200 30W

    - With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
    I would recommend it for beginners if he wants to play at home or with a group it is very well, but it must evolve APRS.
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  • Nan.oNan.o

    Marshall MG30DFXPublished on 11/16/08 at 05:57
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    Transistor amp, 30 watts.
    An input jack, an output emulated cd (I've never used) and a CD input (it's nice on small amp), headphone out, footswitch input
    A clean channel with bass and treble, volume
    saturated channel with bass, contour, treble and gain, volume
    reverb, delay, chorus, flanger
    simulator lamps (?)

    To my taste a gain knob on the clean channel could have been a good idea.
    I do not find very convincing the delay (the cube 30 at the same price, is more fun for my taste) but I do not use.

    The simulator lamps? Hm ... I always turned it slightly changes the sound, can be a bit more heat ... but it is not his lights ^ ^

    For the price, it's okay.

    Ah, there's also…
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    Transistor amp, 30 watts.
    An input jack, an output emulated cd (I've never used) and a CD input (it's nice on small amp), headphone out, footswitch input
    A clean channel with bass and treble, volume
    saturated channel with bass, contour, treble and gain, volume
    reverb, delay, chorus, flanger
    simulator lamps (?)

    To my taste a gain knob on the clean channel could have been a good idea.
    I do not find very convincing the delay (the cube 30 at the same price, is more fun for my taste) but I do not use.

    The simulator lamps? Hm ... I always turned it slightly changes the sound, can be a bit more heat ... but it is not his lights ^ ^

    For the price, it's okay.

    Ah, there's also a small manual.

    UTILIZATION

    Well, playing with the knobs, we slightly modified the sound of the amp, but it remains relatively the same. It is rather "typed" Marshall, but it's not the lights for sure.
    it is easy to adjust the effects as well. it's a good point because I think this amp is designed for beginners.
    The manual, in general no one will use it, even a new p'tit. It offers three config '.

    SOUNDS

    It should be all for the blues and rock.
    I used it with a Squier Telecaster: a horror. Screaming. No slamming, screaming.
    I use a Les Paul in AZ, and frankly for the budget and my style of music is really nice.
    I do not think it would be appropriate for the metal, though playing with the outline ...
    But a metal zone pedal type is not too much I feel for hard styles.
    All this is quite bold, I would not say that are crystalline clear ... at least not with doubles.
    But at crunch is not runny, it is also significant.
    at that price, if one is attached to a specific style (think hendrix and angus and others), the marshall is quite suitable. metalheads ... there must be more suitable amplifiers.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for a little less than a year. I love his cleans and crunch sounds, below the quarter of the knob.
    I like its simplicity. I love the price! (I paid € 189)
    The biggest crunch is a little rough ... and would love a gain knob clean :-)
    I have not tried many amps, I played with the cube 30 of a friend and I prefer the marshall = P
    the quality / price is right, I still think we can have better paying a little more.

    I think with the experience, I would have bought a more expensive amp ... But at the same price, I would do probably the choice. A good first amp!
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  • Damage of puppetsDamage of puppets

    Not bad for a first amp

    Marshall MG30DFXPublished on 08/31/09 at 13:21
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    30 watts guitar amp transistors.

    Most:
    - 2 spares legalization, one for each channel (clean and overdrive).
    - 1 potentiomtre contour in the overdrive channel equalization, which strangely resembles a "Middle" reversed.
    - 4 numriques Intgr effects: Reverb, Chorus, Delay, Flanger.
    - One headphone jack.
    - A formulation output of HP.
    - From a CD.
    - Between a footswitch for channel CONTRL.
    - Boost HP 1 (FDD)

    The -:
    - No Middle potentiomtre or contour in the equalization of the channel clean.
    - No Middle potentiomtre in the legalization of the channel Overdrive.
    - No effects loop.
    - Footswitch sold separately.

    UTILIZATION

    It is easy to get a clean sound drin…
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    30 watts guitar amp transistors.

    Most:
    - 2 spares legalization, one for each channel (clean and overdrive).
    - 1 potentiomtre contour in the overdrive channel equalization, which strangely resembles a "Middle" reversed.
    - 4 numriques Intgr effects: Reverb, Chorus, Delay, Flanger.
    - One headphone jack.
    - A formulation output of HP.
    - From a CD.
    - Between a footswitch for channel CONTRL.
    - Boost HP 1 (FDD)

    The -:
    - No Middle potentiomtre or contour in the equalization of the channel clean.
    - No Middle potentiomtre in the legalization of the channel Overdrive.
    - No effects loop.
    - Footswitch sold separately.

    UTILIZATION

    It is easy to get a clean sound drinking (all mediums dpend dlivrs by the microphones of your guitar).

    With the overdrive channel, you can get sounds from the overdrive crunch lasts potentiomtres with just the outline and gain. Then simply dose the bass and treble (Treble) according to the microphone used on the guitar.

    Numriques effects are not bad but can not be otherwise than CONTRL intermdiaire two potentiomtres "Adjust Preset" to select one of 4 effects and "FX Level "To determine the volume of the chosen effect.
    It is impossible to switch via a footswitch, which requires the user to interrupt his game to manually switch the effects.
    Not very practical when you want to go directly to a clean sound with a lightweight chorus overdrive without a chorus, for example ...

    Boost the FDD does not really add the heat lamps for an amp, but gives some Dcibel supplmentaires when playing low volume. Thus giving the illusion of playing on a bigger amp.
    By ds against the volume to half Exceeds FDD seems to be inactive.

    Otherwise the manual is clear and trs offers some examples of rglages even for beginners.

    SOUNDS

    To play the blues, pop, rock or even hard rock's nickel! was not worth his lights but the sound is dynamic. As I said above, one can easily switch between the crunch a little distortion in large part thanks to the contour. You should know that the more even when the knob down, become more mdiums Submitted. Default that could be corrected with a knob Middle, but lowering the treble and / or by adding bass, the sound becomes much less synthetic. A word ...

    I happened to play Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and the Gary Moore without having to add peripherals (Whoever said What could not play Led Zeppelin with the MG30 should review the your guitar pickups). I play a lot of metal (Metallica, Opeth, Pantera ...) and I need for impractical against a distortion of pedals to make him spit sound really adapted.

    To clean, the fact of not being able to change the medium can make the sound a bit flat. I noticed especially with passive pickups. By adding an equalizer and / or an external compressor in the input (I prfr in a loop effects, Manir not lose power from the canal when saturated j ' using my multi-effects ...) can give a little more life this channel.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I bought this amp in 2003. It is therefore the Premire Marshall MG version.

    He even when the potatoes for a 30W transistor! In the rglant correctly you will no problem repeating with a group and may be even in small concerts.

    I had not tried other models before taking it because I thought it would be enough for beginners and it is clear that this amp is primarily intended for beginners. It is a bit limited for the metal (especially low volume) can be hand if we try to get one's a little runny Motrhead fawn ...

    Even when we can jam on a few pieces of hard rock in the style of AC / DC, Iron Maiden or even, but for lovers of big sound, it will be difficult to draw something really pr cis and surly without pedals for distortion.

    If I had the opportunity to try for a MG15DFX guitar lessons and frankly, I prfre 100 times the overdrive channel MG30DFX. Those who say that it spits a lot when pushing the gain simply trying to see an MG15 ... Mdr

    In short, I think this amp is not bad for its sound quality, it s'avre most versatile and dynamic as some competitors from other brands but it is frankly sad to see an equalization (clean channel) consists of only two knobs (Bass and Treble) in addition to volume, while the overdrive channel compensates for the absence of a Middle potentiomtre a "Contour".

    Moreover, I find that a loop does have effects far more useful than the four non-program effects pr footswitchable which are quickly forgotten APRS have acquired pedals or a multi-effects.

    If you beginners and the effects as much as you intressent amplification, see amps such as Line 6 Spider, Roland Cube or Vox.
    Sound level trs well they are doing, and have more numriques effects, which can be ordered at the foot this time.

    It is clear that I would do not have that choice because as I said before, there is now much better on the market in the same price range. Especially over whether the use is limited play in his room or repeating.
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  • HanghalzeHanghalze

    Marshall MG30DFXPublished on 08/23/09 at 23:28
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    It's a transistor amp, which dlivre 30watt, as there is the effect Delay, Reverb, Chorus, and one that vibrates the sound but I can not remember the name.


    UTILIZATION

    The configuration is very simple, just a normal amp is a little rule and it was a sound.

    SOUNDS

    The I'll be a little mchant.

    Trs = clear sound good! The clean sound is beautiful trs, in addition, with the effects, can get hundreds of different sound, a wide range that will satisfy the lover of beautiful sound <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="mrgreen" /> 8 / 10

    Its distortion = NO NO NO AND NO! The sound is trs ugly! I…
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    It's a transistor amp, which dlivre 30watt, as there is the effect Delay, Reverb, Chorus, and one that vibrates the sound but I can not remember the name.


    UTILIZATION

    The configuration is very simple, just a normal amp is a little rule and it was a sound.

    SOUNDS

    The I'll be a little mchant.

    Trs = clear sound good! The clean sound is beautiful trs, in addition, with the effects, can get hundreds of different sound, a wide range that will satisfy the lover of beautiful sound <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="mrgreen" /> 8 / 10

    Its distortion = NO NO NO AND NO! The sound is trs ugly! It has a super fat distortion, it looks like a saucepan. If you want to play Rock / Hard Rock / Metal Pass this amp. TRS is a good advice. 3 / 10

    I will put 6 / 10 in sound thanks to its good light and its effects more than surprising <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt="wink" />



    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for 5 months and tried many other models before. The report quality is bad because trs for that price, it was an amp well above the level of its quality.

    With experience, I will not remake obviously not the choice.

    But AC is a good amp (Marshall <img class="smiley" src="https://fr.audiofanzine.com/images/audiofanzine/interface/smileys/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="biggrin" /> ) But I repeat, distortion super ugly.

    I will put 6 for the overall opinion.
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  • Are-NowAre-Now

    Start From History

    Marshall MG30DFXPublished on 07/16/11 at 07:11
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    It is a Transistor Amp 30 Watts

    There are two channels: one clean and one overdrive. A button to switch the two.

    On clean, it is possible to adjust bass, treble and volume while on the overdrive, the treble, contour, bass, volume and gain (no middle!).

    It has four effects are reverb, delay, chorus and flanger.

    There is also a button "old" ... This gives a slight "fishing" to the amp.

    UTILIZATION

    The configuration is fairly simple (which replaces the middle contour).

    I have no manual as I bought it used

    can not be much different sound, but the chorus and the sound delay but it is still not accurate enough for my taste.

    SOUNDS

    He may have some but not e…
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    It is a Transistor Amp 30 Watts

    There are two channels: one clean and one overdrive. A button to switch the two.

    On clean, it is possible to adjust bass, treble and volume while on the overdrive, the treble, contour, bass, volume and gain (no middle!).

    It has four effects are reverb, delay, chorus and flanger.

    There is also a button "old" ... This gives a slight "fishing" to the amp.

    UTILIZATION

    The configuration is fairly simple (which replaces the middle contour).

    I have no manual as I bought it used

    can not be much different sound, but the chorus and the sound delay but it is still not accurate enough for my taste.

    SOUNDS

    He may have some but not enough to gain the metalcore ...

    I have a good catch with it but it sizzles a bit.

    When I play on another amp, I recognized a lot of mistakes while on it is not specific enough.

    I also play with an Epiphone Special II so the sound should not be very good (I play a Fender Stratocaster on mg100dfx and I recognize that the sound was much better) and the effects are those of the amp.

    I do not like the clean (too slammed with the bridge pickup or too choked with the neck pickup but also according to my guitar).

    OVERALL OPINION

    I use it for a year then (Used to a friend), I had a little amp "crap" epiphone I received in the pack of my special II) and the sound is still much better!

    What I like about this amp are the effects (I did not switch and therefore can not use 100%) .


    I think for the price, there may be still better!


    I think I would do not have that choice, this amp is sufficient (and again) if we want to play several styles of music but if you want a particular style, I think there may be a lot better in the range price.
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  • King LoudnessKing Loudness

    Eurgh...

    Marshall MG30DFXPublished on 08/14/11 at 09:36
    The Marshall MG30DFX is Marshall's attempt at a small wattage (30 watts) practice amp that follows the Line 6/Peavey trend of adding onboard effects. It features 2 channels each with its own EQ, a digital reverb, a few cheesy onboard effect (chorus, flanger, etc) and the promise of killer tone in a small package backed by the Marshall name. Here's a full list of specs:

    Features:
    Twin footswitchable channels - Clean and Overdrive
    Independent tone controls for Bass amd Treble on each channel
    Contour Control for dramatic mid sweep and "scooping"
    Emulated Line Out jack and Headphone jack
    CD input which allows you to play along to your favorite discs
    Built-in Digital Effects - Reverb, C…
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    The Marshall MG30DFX is Marshall's attempt at a small wattage (30 watts) practice amp that follows the Line 6/Peavey trend of adding onboard effects. It features 2 channels each with its own EQ, a digital reverb, a few cheesy onboard effect (chorus, flanger, etc) and the promise of killer tone in a small package backed by the Marshall name. Here's a full list of specs:

    Features:
    Twin footswitchable channels - Clean and Overdrive
    Independent tone controls for Bass amd Treble on each channel
    Contour Control for dramatic mid sweep and "scooping"
    Emulated Line Out jack and Headphone jack
    CD input which allows you to play along to your favorite discs
    Built-in Digital Effects - Reverb, Chorus, Flange, and Delay
    10 in. custom-voiced speaker
    FDD (Frequency Dependent Damping)

    UTILIZATION

    This amp is not easy to get a good tone out of simply because it's not a great sounding amp. Unlike similar practice amps from Vox, Peavey or Line 6, this amp just falls short tonally in just about every way. The EQ controls are near uselss for my tastes and the channels have a thin and metallic quality that's not pleasing to the ear at all. The onboard effects sound cheesy and don't help things either, and the stock 10 inch speaker is particularly wimpy and skittish sounding... a far cry from the excellent tones out of other small 30w amps of the same ilk.

    SOUNDS

    I've tried this amp with various single coil and humbucker loaded guitars and keep coming to the same sad conclusion. The amp really just does not sound good! The clean channel is lifeless and dull and can only really be helped when reverb is added. As a dry clean tone though it doesn't inspire creativity in the slightest. The drive channel is really just grainy and buzzy sounding. There isn't much I could do to make the sound work for my tastes... especially considering they took away the midrange control for a very strange and useless "contour" control that seems to just scoop the mids out as you turn it up.

    OVERALL OPINION

    All in all I think the Marshall MG Series amps are not a wise investment. There are many, many better options for a 30w practice amp with effects like the Peavey Vypyr 30 or the Line 6 Spider IV 30. This amp doesn't sound good, the controls really don't do much to help that, and given Marshall's questionable reliability as of late, I wouldn't expect one to last long without issues either... don't bother.
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  • iamqmaniamqman

    The best of this series

    Marshall MG30DFXPublished on 06/22/11 at 16:33
    This is about the same amp as the Marshall MG30FX and the others. This one has a unique feature called the FDD, which stands for Frequency Dependent Damping. This basically emulates the connection between a power tube amp and a speaker cabinet. This is a spectacular feature to have and makes this amp the best of the 30 watt MG series solid state amps from Marshall.

    Features:

    Twin footswitchable channels - Clean and Overdrive
    Independent tone controls for Bass amd Treble on each channel
    Contour Control for dramatic mid sweep and "scooping"
    Emulated Line Out jack and Headphone jack
    CD input which allows you to play along to your favorite discs
    Built-in Digital Effects - Reverb, Ch…
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    This is about the same amp as the Marshall MG30FX and the others. This one has a unique feature called the FDD, which stands for Frequency Dependent Damping. This basically emulates the connection between a power tube amp and a speaker cabinet. This is a spectacular feature to have and makes this amp the best of the 30 watt MG series solid state amps from Marshall.

    Features:

    Twin footswitchable channels - Clean and Overdrive
    Independent tone controls for Bass amd Treble on each channel
    Contour Control for dramatic mid sweep and "scooping"
    Emulated Line Out jack and Headphone jack
    CD input which allows you to play along to your favorite discs
    Built-in Digital Effects - Reverb, Chorus, Flange, and Delay
    10 in. custom-voiced speaker
    FDD (Frequency Dependent Damping)

    UTILIZATION

    Output (RMS): 30W
    Channels: 2
    Footswitchable Channels
    CD Input: yes
    Emulated Line Out
    Emulated Headphone
    Spring Reverb: none
    Digital Effects: none
    FDD
    Speaker: 1 x 10 in.
    Dimensions: 476 x 408 x 240 mm
    Weight: 9.6 kg

    SOUNDS

    If you must pick up one of the solid state MG amps from Marshall make sure you get the FDD switch on there. It really tightens the distortion up a lot and fills the tone out more. The tone becomes thicker and fatter much like a real tube amp from Marshall.

    The tone from this amp isn't that bad for being a solid state amp. This is an all in one amp for a beginner guitar player. Any one who has spent any time with a tube amp will not go for this other than to have as a practice unit for silence or office use. The crunch channel will get you a great classic rock tone. Trying using a Gibson Les Paul or SG and dial down the gain for some good Led Zeppelin tone or Ac/Dc crunch.

    The over drive channel is excellent for modern rock and will sound good with any guitar used with humbucker pickup.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Unfortunately this amp has been discontinued and the used market will be the only way to go to get this amp.I have seen them used on the classifieds for just over or around $100, which isn't that bad of a buy.

    If you are looking for a good amp that you don't have to worry about and just need for practicing or silent playing and you need that Marshall tone then this is a good amp for those purposes. This isn't going to go on stage anywhere or be good for recording, but if you need simplicity in a practice amp then this is a great amp for that. It has a good enough tone for getting your chops down or feeling out the neck of the guitar. I would recommend this to any Marshall fan looking for a solid practice amp.
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  • coolgamercoolgamer

    Marshall MG30DFXPublished on 10/01/09 at 11:27
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    Amp transistors 30 Watts;

    - 2 channels (Clean / Overdrive) with independent volume control.
    - CD input.
    - HP Output Emulation
    - Headphone output with HP emulation
    - 2 channel footswitches (Clean / Overdrive) with volume control
    independent.
    - 2-band EQ (bass and treble) for the clean channel and equalizer
    3 bands (bass, contour, and treble) for channel Overdrive.
    - 4 digital effects (Reverb, Delay, Chorus and Flanger) with control adjustment / selection and level control.
    - 1 gain control.
    - Channel selector.
    - 1 HP Custom-Voiced 10 ".
    - 1 CD input.
    - Ability to change channel at the foot via a footswitch optional (PEDL-008).
    - Dim (mm): 476 x 408 x 240, weigh…
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    Amp transistors 30 Watts;

    - 2 channels (Clean / Overdrive) with independent volume control.
    - CD input.
    - HP Output Emulation
    - Headphone output with HP emulation
    - 2 channel footswitches (Clean / Overdrive) with volume control
    independent.
    - 2-band EQ (bass and treble) for the clean channel and equalizer
    3 bands (bass, contour, and treble) for channel Overdrive.
    - 4 digital effects (Reverb, Delay, Chorus and Flanger) with control adjustment / selection and level control.
    - 1 gain control.
    - Channel selector.
    - 1 HP Custom-Voiced 10 ".
    - 1 CD input.
    - Ability to change channel at the foot via a footswitch optional (PEDL-008).
    - Dim (mm): 476 x 408 x 240, weight: 9.6 Kg

    UTILIZATION

    The setup is simple:
    volume, bass and treble controls for clean channel
    Low volume, treble, mid and gain for the overdrive channel.

    for the effects we have a knob to select the effect and others to adjust the depth or intensity.

    Is easily obtained with a good sound settings manually, otherwise tampering with a little one gets to have the sound you desire.

    SOUNDS

    It is particularly suited to my style of music I play everything but at the time where I had bought it I was in my period as metal.
    The Overdrive channel delivers more sound metal so the amp does not suit everyone but if you use a conmptez effects pedal on the clean channel.
    The delay effect on the overdrive channel gives a nice sound I think, especially to play some solos.
    The clean channel is not too bad either, we come to settle for a sound like stairway to heaven.
    simulation of tube amps do not seem to me important, I do not feel any difference.

    OVERALL OPINION

    It's been a year since I use it and I do not understand the negative opinions of people is a very good amp, it does not amount to a marshall lamp but it's still an excellent amp.
    I tried the Line 6 spider 3 and another peavey 30 watts, of the three was the marshall who had the best sound.
    If I had to repeat the same choice it will be a big yes.
    Excellent value for money.
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  • Stef-AlexStef-Alex

    Marshall MG30DFXPublished on 02/22/10 at 12:19
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    Transistor amplifier 30watts. (But the principle of the transistor means he must leave a margin basically the right sound you get up to 15 Watts in its metal and up to 20 in the crunch or clean, for rehearsals I use this amp and I cranked the sound of the 30/30 shot is a bit ugly but at least I get almost)

    Y has two channels: Clean and Distortion.

    I take off points because this amp can not play metal, I was forced to buy an effects pedal in addition to the shot, I also removed because the sound is not beautiful beyond 20 watts

    UTILIZATION

    Very simple configuration, there must also be said to 500 buttons ...
    The manual does not serve much use when you have no experience in…
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    Transistor amplifier 30watts. (But the principle of the transistor means he must leave a margin basically the right sound you get up to 15 Watts in its metal and up to 20 in the crunch or clean, for rehearsals I use this amp and I cranked the sound of the 30/30 shot is a bit ugly but at least I get almost)

    Y has two channels: Clean and Distortion.

    I take off points because this amp can not play metal, I was forced to buy an effects pedal in addition to the shot, I also removed because the sound is not beautiful beyond 20 watts

    UTILIZATION

    Very simple configuration, there must also be said to 500 buttons ...
    The manual does not serve much use when you have no experience in the field of effects ...
    Readily obtained a good sound.

    SOUNDS

    Gee I said earlier, without pedals with this amp can not play metal! For those who are not interested in this style of music if there are no worries it does the rest.
    After the sound depends heavily on pickups you so I can not say more needs to be tested.

    I take off points because of its metal nonexistent.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've had it about 3 years (this is my first amplifier).

    What I like about the amp? Bah what is an amp, it comes out the sound.
    I do not like the sound metal! (Yes I will not let you go).

    Value for money? It is good enough, then I'll have the opportunity personal thinking before I buy it to save money.

    With experience you do again this election?
    No, it does not suit my style of music and it's expensive effects pedals has.

    If you do not play metal, this amp will be great for you there is no problem it's a great amp!

    I detach myself from this amp and my pedal to buy an amp all-in-one with more power, because 30 watts is to train at home but repeated if nag your mixer (such as mine) Do you get almost nothing, and forgets all concerts now!
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  • denieddenied

    Not bad, better options out there

    Marshall MG30DFXPublished on 04/28/11 at 20:41
    - Solid state

    - 30 watt output

    - 10 inch speaker

    - 2 channel

    - CD in

    - Emulated line out

    - FDD (You're going to want this on)

    - Chorus, Reverb, Flange, and Delay

    - Controls for volume, treble, bass, contour, and effects level

    UTILIZATION

    Pretty simple layout. The drive channel has a full 3 band EQ which is pretty useful.

    Pretty easy to dial in a good sound, but you aren't going to get it sounding a whole lot better than that no matter how you try. The volume is alright, just enough to keep up with a loud drummer.

    You can only really dial in one effect at a time which is a little annoying.

    The manual is pretty clear and straightforward, no surpris…
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    - Solid state

    - 30 watt output

    - 10 inch speaker

    - 2 channel

    - CD in

    - Emulated line out

    - FDD (You're going to want this on)

    - Chorus, Reverb, Flange, and Delay

    - Controls for volume, treble, bass, contour, and effects level

    UTILIZATION

    Pretty simple layout. The drive channel has a full 3 band EQ which is pretty useful.

    Pretty easy to dial in a good sound, but you aren't going to get it sounding a whole lot better than that no matter how you try. The volume is alright, just enough to keep up with a loud drummer.

    You can only really dial in one effect at a time which is a little annoying.

    The manual is pretty clear and straightforward, no surprises.

    SOUNDS

    It is "ok." Nothing more, nothing less. The clean channel is alright, if a little dull and dry. But it is a decent platform, and takes pedals very well. It isn't going to produce bright and glassy fender cleans, and definitely doesn't have any kind of tube response, FDD or not. But for what it is supposed to be, a basic beginners amp, the cleans aren't bad.

    The drive is a little more difficult to get an ok sound out of. It IS pretty versatile, you can dial it in for a a light bluesy OD, or heavier high gain settings. It isn't as thick or full of a distortion as some might like, but its not horrible.

    The effects sound pretty decent and are a good starting point for someone looking to become familiar with their uses.

    OVERALL OPINION

    In short, this is a decent amplifier for a beginner who wants a basic two channel setup without the hassle of tubes. It is not the best sounding amplifier built, and a little overpriced in my opinion, but not the worst choice in the world. It was my first amp, and I was thrilled with it for about a year.

    Overall, I would recommend spending the same amount of money, but buying something a little better at used prices. This one will probably not last more than a year or so.
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  • StormleaderStormleader

    Be afraid, be very afraid. Run as far as possible from this amp.

    Marshall MG30DFXPublished on 03/22/11 at 09:14
    Made in China

    Solid State

    30 Watts

    Two Foot switchable channels

    Reverb, Delay, Chorus, and Flanger effects built in

    Clean channel has Volume, Bass, and Treble controls

    Overdrive channel has Gain, Bass, Contour (Almost like a reverse Mid control) Treble, and Volume controls

    CD in

    Speaker emulated line outhead phone out

    Frequency Dependent Dampening push-button switch

    10 inch speaker

    UTILIZATION

    I want to start off by saying that I didn't actually buy this amp, it has a hand-me-down from my older brother. That being said, it was my first amp. Let me tell you, this amp is nasty in all respects. The foot-switch cable for the channel switching was always shorting, the tolex is…
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    Made in China

    Solid State

    30 Watts

    Two Foot switchable channels

    Reverb, Delay, Chorus, and Flanger effects built in

    Clean channel has Volume, Bass, and Treble controls

    Overdrive channel has Gain, Bass, Contour (Almost like a reverse Mid control) Treble, and Volume controls

    CD in

    Speaker emulated line outhead phone out

    Frequency Dependent Dampening push-button switch

    10 inch speaker

    UTILIZATION

    I want to start off by saying that I didn't actually buy this amp, it has a hand-me-down from my older brother. That being said, it was my first amp. Let me tell you, this amp is nasty in all respects. The foot-switch cable for the channel switching was always shorting, the tolex is uber thin, and the power cord frayed very badly where it met the amp chassis. Marshall really did cut just about every corner that they could with this amp, even the knobs feel cheap when you turn them. It both looks and feel incredibly cheap when compared to my Peavey Ultra.

    SOUNDS

    The sound picks up where the quality left off. The clean channel is dull and life-less, and the Overdrive sounds like a jar-o-bees. I ran this with a BC Rich Warbeast NJ Deluxe with EMG's that had the 18 Volt mod done to them for about 6 months until I got a better amp, and even with that guitar it still sounded horrible. I would even take a Line 6 Spider over this any day of the week, it's just that bad.

    The contour knob is almost useless, it goes from way too middy and overbearing to very scooped very quickly. I'm not sure why Marshall didn't just put in a normal mid control here, it would have been much more useful.

    As far as effects go, you have two knobs to control them. One knob selects which effect and the length/rate, and the other controls the volume. I can't honestly say that the effects sound any better than the rest of the amp.

    OVERALL OPINION

    Overall, I have to say that even if you are just looking for a practice amp to use in your bedroom there are still MUCH better amps out there. The Vox Valvetronix's are good for clean stuff and lower gain rock, and the Roland Cubes are decent for higher-gain rock and metal. I know I sound like I have nothing positive to say about this amp at all, but I do know something that you can use it for and it actually does well as: a doorstop. Though it is a little big, maybe that's why Marshall made the 15 watt version? ;)
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  • moosersmoosers

    Marshall MG30DFXPublished on 11/06/10 at 22:22
    The Marshall MG30DFX is a guitar combo amplifier with built in effects. The amp has 30 watts of power and a single 10" custom speaker. The amp has two separate channels and is a solid state, not tube, amplifier. It's got all sorts of different 1/4" jacks including for input, a foot switch, an aux jack (CD in), and a line out/headphone out.

    UTILIZATION

    The Marshall MG30DFX is split up into two separate channels. The first is a clean channel that consists of parameters for volume, bass, and treble. The second is an overdrive channel that has knobs for gain, bass, treble, contour, and volume. There's a button the amp to switch between the two channels, but you can also contro…
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    The Marshall MG30DFX is a guitar combo amplifier with built in effects. The amp has 30 watts of power and a single 10" custom speaker. The amp has two separate channels and is a solid state, not tube, amplifier. It's got all sorts of different 1/4" jacks including for input, a foot switch, an aux jack (CD in), and a line out/headphone out.

    UTILIZATION

    The Marshall MG30DFX is split up into two separate channels. The first is a clean channel that consists of parameters for volume, bass, and treble. The second is an overdrive channel that has knobs for gain, bass, treble, contour, and volume. There's a button the amp to switch between the two channels, but you can also control this with a foot switch. Lastly, the effects section has a knob for choosing between the four different types of effects (reverb, delay, chorus, flanger), and another knob for setting the amount of the effect you'd like. The amp isn't difficult to use, so I wouldn't think that you'd need a manual.

    SOUNDS

    The sounds heard from the Marshall MG30DFX is just a bit above average in my opinion. The clean channels is just and crunchy in the sense that it almost sounds like it's compressed a little bit, while the overdrive channel is a bona fide Marshall distortion. The distortion is definitely where this amp makes it's money, but the clean sounds good enough to fall in line with it as well. The effects aren't the best at all, especially the modulation ones, but the reverb is decent enough for sure. It's nice that you can get a number of different sounds all in one place between the two channels and the effects...

    OVERALL OPINION

    The Marshall MG30DFX is a great amp for a beginning guitar player who wants something better than a simple speaker. This will give you options to mess around with and to get yourself started with. The amp is even fine for more experienced players who want a practice amp that's a bit more in depth. Personally I wouldn't use this for recording, but I've used it for a few shows a while back. A friend of friend left this amp at my friend's house for a few months so we ended up using it for practicing and a few shows, although I wouldn't use it for a show now. The Marshall MG30DFX is a fine practice amp for the money, and is a great way to go if you're looking for the Marshall sound in a compact device.
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