sell it and get something different. teeej78 . #1 Marshall MG50DFX sound problem 11-12-2010, 09:09 PM Hi All Ok so i bought a mg50 dfx today off ebay, the seller said it was working, but when i got it, it didnt work. No matter what, you can't get a crunchy sound out of this amp, or a light distortion. - . . Great sound, it used to have! 10 of 12 people (83%) people found this review helpful. Guitar Amplifiers / Marshall / Marshall: MG50DFX MG50DFX review by Marshall. I wish there was a footswitch control for the reverb, it's always on or always off unless you set it at the amp. It also has an independantly controlled reverb to give you that "stadium" effect. Marshall: MG50DFX | Reviews @ Ultimate-Guitar.com I don't know how this would suit your type of music but the peavey valvekings are quite good, i have the 50 watt version and its perfect for small gigs, QUOTE (slash3000 @ Mar 12 2007, 08:23 AM). 24 views 3 comments . Marshall Cheers! Thanks for the help! Web0:00 / 1:35 MARSHALL MG50DFX Qaysters Cave 547 subscribers Subscribe 1.1K views 2 years ago MARSHALL MG50 DFX mic-ing with Shure SM57 direct into the audio interface. Anyone have any ideas on why. The effects are kinda cheesy sounding,especially the Reverb,which is very bright.But I found out if you turn it down all the way,it's not bad.I use a DigitechRP50 anyway,so the built in effects aren't really important anyway. Worth checking. You won't be disappointed. . It comes with a channel select and a DFX (digital effects) on/off footswitch. which IC do you recommend changing? Always Enabled Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Our goal is to provide you with a quick access to the content of the user manual for Marshall Amplification MG50DFX. You say you like your friend's DFX. zZounds.com. Marshall Amp Input Busted - my.marshall.com Here's the problem: the DSL 401 has a impedence selector WebThe FX loop seems to be the culprit. I use an Ibanez RG8 which is an 8 sting guitar. 26 of 28 people (93%) people found this review helpful. Welcome to r/guitar, a community devoted to the exchange of guitar related information. Considering the reliability issues, I now wonder if this Marshall is worth the money. fender yeahor just something vintage tube will do you good. Mine does that, doesnt do it when its being played through headphones though so I guessed it was something to do with its power amp? Probably busted If you want to quickly view the content of pages found on the following pages of the manual, you can use them. Thank you for submiting reviews! paper. this is a great combo amp from one of the most respected amp makers. Your amp accounts for most of your tone. Marshall MG of 1 people (0%) people found this review helpful. I use this amp with a fender strat and the combo is great. & --- ..-. You know yesterday a neighbor knocked on my door asked if I wanted to buy a amp. 9/10 (i'd give it a ten out of ten but its not a tube amp,although it has a switch that simulates a tube amp) Footswitch included. Hi. JavaScript is disabled. Other than the weak effects and lack of reverb switch, it's pretty much all I need right now. I mainly use this amp on the clean channel with the DFF on and my BOSS ME-70 on the Rectifier EQ setting, which gives me all i need and a bit more. I am going to have to clean up or replace the jacks but for now it is working again. Note: Check size of the old fan. Any ideas? If you have guitar related questions, use the "Search" field FIRST, Then ask the community. Did you? not marshall/mesa though or anything like that, QUOTE (roobagnall @ Mar 11 2007, 02:25 PM), fender yeahor just something vintage tube will do you good. No problems. Below you will find previews of the content of the user manuals presented on the following pages to Marshall Amplification MG50DFX. I agree with what Kurtlives says about the overdrive. 1 of 1 people (100%) people found this review helpful. Marshall MG50dfx -. Just replaced the power amp module. 13NA7exoZVPGBAxnKXcQAz35JQ5PvnhYDE. Just replaced the power amp module. So far, i havnt had to tighten any screws or anything. Don't mess with it, even if it's an easy fix. Ideas? Thanks for visiting. I've attempted to bend the 2 metal pieces that make a connection to the male jack down, but to no avail. Marshall MG50CFX Problems WebThe amp turns on but there is no sound that comes out of the speakers and the only noise comes from the back and it sounds like the fan just running really loudly. Fair price but they should get rid of the multi-effects and lower the price some more.. ill probably keep it around for 5 to 10 years but ill probably look to get a bigger amp in the next 1-3 years dunno yet honestly, the sound is nice on the clean channel it has a nice crisp sound nice and easy on the ears but it can also be fearce when u put it in over drive letting you play your favorite hard rock/metal riffs, this amp comes with alot of features its a bit confusing but they all r good the it provides you with chorus/delay, delay, chorus, flg. If you're a fan of rock/metal/grunge you'll definately love this amp. Wherever. Kudos to you for being able to fix an MG! WTF? #1 Spooksie Member 237 posts Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Original Name: Spooksie Posted 06 March 2007 - 01:17 PM right, i'm playing a quality Fender Jaguar through all manner of pedalsmy dive into live performances has meant my crappy practice amp just won't cut it anymore. Thanks. The rex is brand new so it's far from broken in, but the amp is already much smoother with no lack of high end detail. If it's brand newtake it back. Sorry, manual briefs data are unavailable at this moment. I recommend always having the fDD button turned on, because without it, it doesnt sound very good. There should be 2 on the circuit board I also read. It was a cracked solder joint on capacitor C2. Also check out the Fender Blues Junior. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Long story, friends amp used for gigs = no problem. It's a marshall. Its a great amp, but I think the price was 50 bucks or so over. 2 of 2 people (100%) people found this review helpful. A lot of people talk about the poor power supply of this amplifier, but that is not the real reason for random interrupting of sound or clipping. This is hard to do if you don't like the equipment your using, or it just sounds bad to your ears. I think the one I sold had a selector for 4, 8, 16 ohms? Seems to be lacking a bit in the bass tones. From the legendary Marshall Plexi to the ever so versatile JCM 800, Marshall has made its mark in music history. . Hi. 1997-2023 Marshall Amplification PLC. Did you? This is my amp. 6 comments share save hide report 100% Upvoted I play blues and classic rock, all types within those genre's. This amp sounds good no matter where it's at, basement, on stage, or backstage. new territory for mecould use a little help, Misadventures in converting modern to 50's wiring by a complete novice (When is it time to bring in the professionals? I bought one used for 125 dollars. The stock one is lacking badly. The equivalent Vox amp needs to be looked at closely to make a good buying decision. Marshall MG50DFX problem WebDownload How to use this site? MG50DFX Lokks great, sounds great, easy to transport. Buying A New Tube Amp All, Need Some Input! You are using an out of date browser. not marshall/, QUOTE (kurtlives @ Mar 11 2007, 03:50 PM). I usually only work on tube amps, but a friend asked if I could help him with his Marshall MG50dfx that is having issues. Because it's cheap and poorly built! Probably some broken solder joint or wire or something the overdrive channel is sick but id suggest getting a footswitch. & -- .- -. .-.. ..-. overall its a great jam/ small gig amp for any playing style whether your a metal head or blues lover or a country lover. With a little work, these amps can sound pretty good Well, got the amp today and practiced with my 3 piece band this afternoon. The plug fell inside. If it isn't the power IC is getting hot and shutting down. --- --- -.. & -- . . If the fan is running you probably have a colder solder joint in the power amp section. MG50DFX I've worked on a bunch of these amps. Is the fan running? If it isn't the power IC is getting hot and shutting down. If the fan is running you prob Several functions may not work. Yours does it too hey. How old is it and how often does it do it? Mine just started doing the other day after just over a year. I know people bag t Gain, bass, mid, treble controls for both channels. + 'co' + 'm') ]. I bought mine for $400 bucks and it's worth every penny! This amp is so good looking, u may just want to go out with it! I would suggest an amp stand for it. Marshall builds good quality amps, and hope to play for years without needing support. I bought this same amp from a used music store in Texas on a trade in for only 80 USD out of my pocket, (I Traded a Dime Blacktooth 20W) You must log in or register to reply here. This amp sounds amazing. I have MG50DFX that I'm working on. For your convenience ^^which is what i prefernever really had needing for the effects..looked good though..keep contour at about five to six for good marshall vintage tone..and bass all the way uppgain at three or four = classic rock all the wayy. Very good quility except for the adjusting knobs, that are slightly inperfect. ). Marshall By continuing we assume that you're ok for us to store cookies on your device. so: http://www.guitarguii&BrandName= It still refuses to make sound without me holding the wire up; otherwise, it'll just make feedback. Edited by Spooksie, 12 March 2007 - 01:59 PM. It looks good, black, gold, and a nice white Marshall logo. The pedal is good. Fiddle with the knobs until you find that tone you love, where Slash has that Marshall 80's hard rock tone that a lot of people love. Sorry, it's the best way to describe it. IMPORTANT NOTE: Does NOT fit the MG50FX, MG100FX, or MG100HFX models - these are the models with the large "MG" on the front panel. So I end up using it as a monitor, and plugging the line-out to a DI box, so I can plug it into the PA. Our goal is to provide you with a quick access to the content of the user manual for Marshall Amplification MG50DFX. This amplifier has been Decent, however it has a few drawbacks like the Fan making a really bad grinding noise, but this usually goes away after a min or two, The amp has a Weak Overdrive channel for metal, but it is great for indie or blues. I probably would have treated it as a disposable and tossed it in the bin. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Copy above address and paste into Bitcoin app right, i'm playing a quality Fender Jaguar through all manner of pedalsmy dive into live performances has meant my crappy practice amp just won't cut it anymore. 1995-2022 Harmony Central, Inc. All rights reserved. & .- -.- & -.-- --- ..- .-. It is a very loud amp, so the volume is never a problem. First thing that I noticed was a lot deeper tone. Over time it got more frequent and is now at a point where it almost never works. letting you change the sound for hard rock (like guns n roses!) JMP-1 powers on but no sound output at all. 2 channels. Unacceptable or overly critical? yes, I have one. I've already taken the amp's motherboard out from the cabinet and taken the piece of plastic off of the top of the jack. I researched online and I read it is a good chance it is the fuse to the channel. Most of the times it is an oscillating opamp in those Marshall amps. MG50DFX yeah i dunno wat everefects worked and they sounded O.K. Marshall MG50DFX issues Never had a problem in the years I've had it. 14 of 16 people (88%) people found this review helpful. My main gripe with my 201 was the ice pick highs, esp with my strat. Also, I checked the C2 cap and no change. I also found that this amp doesn't quite cut it for gigging, as the sound doesn't carry too well. Not dealt with company. I've got a Marshall MG50CFXI checked around on Ebay and such and it goes for around 400$. This is *still* a fine amp and a good value for the money. No problem at all.A 6 yr old could master this in a matter of seconds. Anyone have ideas on where to find these parts? Did you? MG50DFX I was wondering if replacing the resistors and the caps would be a good idea to improve the sound. I am a complete newbie when it come to amp troubleshooting and repair so any suggestions would be appreciated. effects sound amazing as well. price:a very good deal considering you have reverb delay flanger chorus ect ,ur robbing them I wouldn't have a problem playing a small gig with this amp. It gives your amp that responsive feel of marshall stacks in a small combo amp. It's not very good quality. Marshall I've However, The digital reverb is excellent. Thoughts? Did you? sure you can create some decent sounds with the effects but in the long run you are better off with seperate pedals that give you more control over your desired sound. The effects built in are nice, the footswitch is good quality. But this amp has a serious problem: the gain of the overdrive channel. WebThe amp turns on but there is no sound that comes out of the speakers and the only noise comes from the back and it sounds like the fan just running really loudly. It may not display this or other websites correctly. A long while back this would have been a 10, but it's still fairly sexy.