Marshall MA Series

Post by **Mike** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 6:50 pm

Don't understand the "Marshalls are pricey" thing.

You can get JMP/JCM800 2x12" Combo second hand for less than Â£400 all day.

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:43 pm

Mike wrote:Don't understand the "Marshalls are pricey" thing.

You can get JMP/JCM800 2x12" Combo second hand for less than Â£400 all day.

I was suggesting these models are pricey, they look budget to me and as you just pointed out you can buy tried & trusted models second hand for considerably less.
Maybe they're ace and once someone high profile says so everyone will be buying them, but judging by the response in this thread people are'nt overly impressed.

Markn951 · Post by **Markn951** » Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:52 pm

Mike wrote:Don't understand the "Marshalls are pricey" thing.

You can get JMP/JCM800 2x12" Combo second hand for less than Â£400 all day.

do you think it would be more expensive in the US because Marshall is a british brand or w/e? That sounds like a ripping deal. 700 bucks for a JCM800? DO WANT!

Post by **Mike** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:30 am

Well yeah, they're more expensive, but we get fucked on Fenders over here. It's Â£649 for a Hot Rod Deluxe, that's like $1300 when the exchange rate is strong, it's because they're exported and then marked up.

I was referring to Proggies "I'll never afford a JCM800" comment Fran, I got one of the most desirable heads for Â£499 in Mint condition. The combos are less desirable and especially in lightly beaten condition can be had for less tahn these amps on ebay. You just need to set up searches and wait.

Post by **Mike** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:33 am

On the subject of these, I think it's ace they have independent EQs.
Resonance for added low end thump HAS to be a good thing, right?
3 Gain Levels?

I'm sorry guys, these look fantastic for the price to me.

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 7:49 am

I'm a skinflint mike, i expect to be drooling at sub Â£600. Maybe when they become established amps I'll eat my words.

Post by **Mike** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:02 am

Thom wrote:MA 100H Â£599
MA 100C Â£663
MA 50H Â£480
MA 50C Â£548

Three of these are sub Â£600 and the one that isn't is a 2x12". Seems pretty reasonable to me.

Chances as you will be able to find them cheaper aswell elsewhere. I don't really know what people want from amp companies these days. Marshall made the Haze stuff and everyone was like "OMGZ it's too low wattage and EWWW it has FX in it", then they make this simple 2 channel affair and everyone's like "I WANT TEH FOOTSWITCH TO RUB MY FEET WHEN I GET HOME FRMO WORK" or something.

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:28 am

wANT onboard flaNGer!!

Post by **Mike** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:29 am

The Haze has that, innit.

Progrockabuse · Post by **Progrockabuse** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:38 am

Mike wrote:Well yeah, they're more expensive, but we get fucked on Fenders over here. It's Â£649 for a Hot Rod Deluxe, that's like $1300 when the exchange rate is strong, it's because they're exported and then marked up.

I was referring to Proggies "I'll never afford a JCM800" comment Fran, I got one of the most desirable heads for Â£499 in Mint condition. The combos are less desirable and especially in lightly beaten condition can be had for less tahn these amps on ebay. You just need to set up searches and wait.

it's more the fact i need the money from the sale of the tweed to fund the 800. i can't buy one without selling the other and i can't sell the other without getting the new one. can't be amp-less. i don't think my old vox would stand up to gigging now.

Post by **Mike** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:42 am

Just get to saving. With six months of frugality I'm sure you can raise the funds to make a bid and get a Marshall and then sell the Tweed shortly after.

You really need to get over your fear of ebay, it's fucking up your life.

Progrockabuse · Post by **Progrockabuse** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 8:54 am

i'm one step closer, verified my PP the other day.

benecol · Post by **benecol** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:37 am

Next step: sell those eleventy guitars that you don't play anymore.

Post by **Mike** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:39 am

Seconded.

Progrockabuse · Post by **Progrockabuse** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:51 pm

that plan is in progress. i'm selling everything apart from the stang, tele and strat.
think you should get a melody maker bencol, oh hang on i have one for sale

chisa · Post by **chisa** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 1:58 pm

Progrockabuse wrote:that plan is in progress. i'm selling everything apart from the stang, tele and strat.
think you should get a melody maker bencol, oh hang on i have one for sale

hey man, have you got my PMs?

benecol · Post by **benecol** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 1:59 pm

I would buy your pink paisley tele, but have recently worked out that it's only imaginary.

Justyn · Post by **Justyn** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 4:50 pm

I'd still rather get a Twin or a Super Reverb and load up on Dwarfcraft, Devi Ever and Meik

Post by **dots** » Mon Oct 12, 2009 5:02 pm

Justyn wrote:I'd still rather get a Twin or a Super Reverb and load up on Dwarfcraft, Devi Ever and Meik

it's a valid plan, sure, but to me it's apples and oranges. . . er, apples and marshalls in this case.

Progrockabuse · Post by **Progrockabuse** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 2:27 pm

chisa wrote:
Progrockabuse wrote:that plan is in progress. i'm selling everything apart from the stang, tele and strat.
think you should get a melody maker bencol, oh hang on i have one for sale
hey man, have you got my PMs?

PM'd

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