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malymal86
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Re: New Marshall mgfx 100w head and cab!!!!!!!!
god no!! more like Rancid,Bad religion, old Greenday Pennywise.
god no!! more like Rancid,Bad religion, old Greenday Pennywise.
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TheProphet
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Re: New Marshall mgfx 100w head and cab!!!!!!!!
The MG Halfstack at BB is (by my rough inspection) around $600
for that you could get a 5150 2x12 Combo, a Traynor combo, certain Mesa Combo's, Old JCM 800/900 Combo's or Heads.
Not as bad @$$ed looking as a half stack, but it will definately sound better. Additionally, the 4X12 cab for the MG series is utter crap.
If it were me, I'd pickup a Traynor EL34 based Combo and a DS-1
The MG Halfstack at BB is (by my rough inspection) around $600
for that you could get a 5150 2x12 Combo, a Traynor combo, certain Mesa Combo's, Old JCM 800/900 Combo's or Heads.
Not as bad @$$ed looking as a half stack, but it will definately sound better. Additionally, the 4X12 cab for the MG series is utter crap.
If it were me, I'd pickup a Traynor EL34 based Combo and a DS-1
ImmortalSix
John Mayer's Mankini
Re: New Marshall mgfx 100w head and cab!!!!!!!!
If you love it, then love it and enjoy it!
If you love it, then love it and enjoy it!
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malymal86
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Mattr4president
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Re: New Marshall mgfx 100w head and cab!!!!!!!!
Ok. So it's a pretty standard punk sound then, I know rancid and fletcher from PW swear by Mesa Duals but you're probably not finding one of those for $600 buck, but also you don't need to. As mentioned a 6505+ Combo has more then enough gain on tap and can get you into that chunky palm mutes of PW, IF that's what you're looking for. Plus you could always add an extension cab to it. That's 600 bucks new. You don't NEED a H/S as stated but if you really like this MG thing then go for it. I've just seen people love these amps the first week then they're ready to upgrade.
Ok. So it's a pretty standard punk sound then, I know rancid and fletcher from PW swear by Mesa Duals but you're probably not finding one of those for $600 buck, but also you don't need to. As mentioned a 6505+ Combo has more then enough gain on tap and can get you into that chunky palm mutes of PW, IF that's what you're looking for. Plus you could always add an extension cab to it. That's 600 bucks new. You don't NEED a H/S as stated but if you really like this MG thing then go for it. I've just seen people love these amps the first week then they're ready to upgrade.
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malymal86
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misterwhizzy
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Re: New Marshall mgfx 100w head and cab!!!!!!!!
You came here for congratulations, and I'll give it. I hope you enjoy your new amp! If it doesn't work for you, then feel free to come ask for more advice.
You came here for congratulations, and I'll give it. I hope you enjoy your new amp! If it doesn't work for you, then feel free to come ask for more advice.
phil_104
Cheesesteakologist
Re: New Marshall mgfx 100w head and cab!!!!!!!!
Fender blues deluxe, Peavey Windsor, Traynor amps, etc..... those all rock in that range.
True. If you are happy, that is all that counts.
Fender blues deluxe, Peavey Windsor, Traynor amps, etc..... those all rock in that range.
True. If you are happy, that is all that counts.
King IzzO)))
Ultimate Kitten Puncher
Re: New Marshall mgfx 100w head and cab!!!!!!!!
If you like it, great. The problem is those things have no resale value and, chances are, you're gonna outgrow it quick. Not to mention that it's overpriced for what it is. You can do much better on the used market, ESPECIALLY on the cab. MG cabs are undersized MDF crap. You should be able to find something like a Peavey Windsor and a Peavey MS12 cab for less than $600 without much effort and it will last you longer and you'll still be able to sell it when you're ready to upgrade.
If you like it, great. The problem is those things have no resale value and, chances are, you're gonna outgrow it quick. Not to mention that it's overpriced for what it is. You can do much better on the used market, ESPECIALLY on the cab. MG cabs are undersized MDF crap. You should be able to find something like a Peavey Windsor and a Peavey MS12 cab for less than $600 without much effort and it will last you longer and you'll still be able to sell it when you're ready to upgrade.
Nightburst
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Re: New Marshall mgfx 100w head and cab!!!!!!!!
I know you wanted to hear how it's cool and congratulations like everyone has done now but really 600 bucks for something that won't sound good, isn't really good quality and that doesn't have much resale value?
I think you would be much happier with some advice: for that money you can get something much better. Have you even tried out other amps? Just because it's punk doesn't mean it has to be bad? Those punkbands you mentioned don't play marshall mg's, they all play real tube marshalls or mesa's...
I hope you will take this the right way and rethink your options.
I know you wanted to hear how it's cool and congratulations like everyone has done now but really 600 bucks for something that won't sound good, isn't really good quality and that doesn't have much resale value?
I think you would be much happier with some advice: for that money you can get something much better. Have you even tried out other amps? Just because it's punk doesn't mean it has to be bad? Those punkbands you mentioned don't play marshall mg's, they all play real tube marshalls or mesa's...
I hope you will take this the right way and rethink your options.
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Kam
Shaftologist
Kam
Shaftologist
Re: New Marshall mgfx 100w head and cab!!!!!!!!
But you listen to '80s metal. Which is all about perming your hair, pouting and shoving socks down your pants, right?
Anyway, yeah, some punk dudes have bad tone and some punk dudes have bad tone and don't care but I'm assuming that, since the OP is on a pickup company's forum, he IS going to care about his tone.
And anyway, it's not just the sound. As others have mentioned, amps like this have trouble cutting through a mix with clarity. Which does matter, even if you're playing punk. They're not known for being exceptionally reliable and I don't think that the head or the cardboard cab would stand up to a lot of rough treatment travelling to and from gigs, which possibly matters more for punk than a lot of other genres. If you want to generalise, that is.
But you listen to '80s metal. Which is all about perming your hair, pouting and shoving socks down your pants, right?
Anyway, yeah, some punk dudes have bad tone and some punk dudes have bad tone and don't care but I'm assuming that, since the OP is on a pickup company's forum, he IS going to care about his tone.
And anyway, it's not just the sound. As others have mentioned, amps like this have trouble cutting through a mix with clarity. Which does matter, even if you're playing punk. They're not known for being exceptionally reliable and I don't think that the head or the cardboard cab would stand up to a lot of rough treatment travelling to and from gigs, which possibly matters more for punk than a lot of other genres. If you want to generalise, that is.
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Condemnedsoul
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Re: New Marshall mgfx 100w head and cab!!!!!!!!
An MG, if you are serious, go for it. Solid state, been there several times often due to budget limitations and left them with many mixed emotions.
Please realize that once the honeymoon is over, you might be wanting more.
Maybe you'll think the head is good but you need new speakers. As Helloween stated many years, "The Chase is On."
The BB in my area selld Vox, Marshall, Line-6, Fender and Peavy. You might be better off with a Nighttrain and a cabinet than a MG. By all means look at used gear.
Please, if at all possible try as many different amps as possible in your price range. let your ears do be your guide.
An MG, if you are serious, go for it. Solid state, been there several times often due to budget limitations and left them with many mixed emotions.
Please realize that once the honeymoon is over, you might be wanting more.
Maybe you'll think the head is good but you need new speakers. As Helloween stated many years, "The Chase is On."
The BB in my area selld Vox, Marshall, Line-6, Fender and Peavy. You might be better off with a Nighttrain and a cabinet than a MG. By all means look at used gear.
Please, if at all possible try as many different amps as possible in your price range. let your ears do be your guide.
saladin
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Virtual Kevorkian
New member
Re: New Marshall mgfx 100w head and cab!!!!!!!!
Unless you're 16, have only been playing 2-3 years, or are strapped for cash and ONLY want to buy new, you're making a huge mistake.
Actually, those are all just justifications - you're making a mistake no matter what.
Unless you're 16, have only been playing 2-3 years, or are strapped for cash and ONLY want to buy new, you're making a huge mistake.
Actually, those are all just justifications - you're making a mistake no matter what.
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