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Marshall’s exclusive, groundbreaking FDD circuitry plus 30 watts of power for killer tones. The MG30FX includes a 10 inch speaker, four switchable channels, and a 3-band EQ that lets you shape your tone. FDD (Frequency Dependent Damping) circuitry gives the MG4 Series the unbelievable depth of sound and unique feel of their legendary, all-tube amps. It does this by emulating the way an all-tube power amp interacts with the speaker(s) it is driving. Plus the easy to use panel controls include gain, followed by a three-band EQ, volume and Master Volume.

Channels

On the MG30FX guitar amp combo, the 4 channels are Clean, Crunch, OD1 and OD2. Switching seamlessly between channels is easy with the push button controls. Plus the amp features two modes: Preset and Manual. Preset mode stores the position of all the controls except the master volume while the manual mode is the actual physical position of the controls. Settings for each channel can be customized and saved for instant recall.

Effects

The MG30FX provides two simultaneous effects, Reverb and one of these four digital effects (Chorus, Phaser, Flanger or Delay). The Delay can be manually set using the front panel Tap button.

Recording or Practice

The combination line out/headphone out features speaker cabinet emulation, giving you full Marshall sound when recording or practicing through headphones. A line input allows you to play along with MP3 and CD players. The optional Stompware footswitch provides seamless transitioning from sound to sound and tap tempo, plus a built-in tuner with LCD display.

Marshall MG30FX Guitar Combo Amplifier (30 Watts, 1×10 in.) Features…

Output (RMS): 30 Watts

Speaker: 1×10

Channels (storage): 4

Digital Effects: Yes

Digital Reverb: Yes

MP3/Line In: Yes

Emulated Headphones: Yes

MG Footswitch: Optional

Dimensions: 480 x 420 x 225 mm

Weight (kg): 10.8

Buy Marshall MG30FX Guitar Combo Amplifier (30 Watts, 1×10 in.)

"You fell short Marshall, try again."

Not hardly.

A little on the high side. If you want to try one I suggest get a used one.

It's foreign made in China (at least mine was.), so it's as good as it gets. Well….,it looks like a Marshall, but it's not.

Never had to use them. Didn't even have it that long.

a customer from verizon.net (2/1/2009)

"Gut pounding distortion!"

I've play on Peavey and Crate and as far as sound this beats them both especially the distortion is heavy and has alot of punch. Work the effects in and get hundreds of sound.

Compared to similar amps with the same features, I'd take this for the sound alone. It's my first Marshall but won't be my last.

Haven't had it long but seems to be well built.

Never had a Marshall but this one was affordable and after playing it I'll be buying Marshall. Great sound. You get thundering distortion.

a customer from msn.com (2/3/2009)

Lionheart represents everything Laney’s learned through forty years of Laney tube heritage, distilled into a single amplifier range. Designed to deliver the ultimate tone of a tube being pushed hard – warm and expressive, at an output level which can be used in everyday environments. This amp provides the evocative, classic tones of hot tubes pushed hard, but at a volume level your neighbours can live with!

Featuring the purest of designs – ’single-ended’ Class A output achieved with a single EL84, driven from 3 x 12AX7 preamp tubes. The L5T112 also features gold plated PCB’s and jack sockets. Sealed gold contact relays are used in all signal paths for minimum sound coloration, and the amp comes fitted with the renowned “Type 4″ large spring line reverb for the classic guitar reverb sound. Each L5T112 features a hand stamped ‘build number’ in the order they come off the Laney production line, and comes with a custom made ‘Lionheart’ dust cover.

Laney Lionheart L5T112 Guitar Combo Amplifier (5 Watts, 1×12 in.) Features…

Power RMS: 5 Watts

Inputs: 2x Jack, Hi & Lo

Channels: Clean & Drive

Equalisation: Passive Bass, Middle and Treble

Bright Switch: Yes

Preamp Valves: 3 x 12AX7

Output Valves: 1 x EL84

Class: Class A

Reverb: Yes

Footswitch: FS2 (Included)

Speaker connections: 2x Jacks

FX Loop(s): Yes

Impedance: 4 and 8 ohm

Drivers 1 x 12 in. : Celestion Heritage G12H

Baffle: Marine Grade Plywood

Cabinet Design: Marine Grade Plywood cabinet with retro banding strip, leather strap handle and folding tilt back mechanism

Weight: 19 kg

Dimensions (mm): Width 562 x Height 423 x Depth 253

Channel Controls: Gain (Clean), Gain & Volume (Drive)

Master Section: Global EQ, Reverb and Tone controls

Buy Laney Lionheart L5T112 Guitar Combo Amplifier (5 Watts, 1×12 in.)

laney lion heart

amazing little combo with a great class a power sound dispite the 5 watt. very versatile and expressive sound. highly recommanded for studio works , home or gigs. ive played for 23 years and i owned and played a lot of stuff(marshall, fender, boogie, smf, peavey ,bogner,custom audio etc..).this is a great "boutique " amp at affordable price.

faisant nicolas from chateauroux france (Dec 26, 2007)

Bad Company

Very loud, saturates early, and really responds to a boost pedal. I run a Boss DS-1 with the gain off, tone and level maxed, and this kicks my drive channel into blissful classic rock chunk and lead on the drive channel. An Alternative dream. A perfect studio amp just waiting for your favorite pedals. Made in England. Once the Greenback gets broken in, you'll marvel at the tones. I sometimes stare at the back panel and drool! If you can't get this to scream, you suck as a guitar player, period.

Stuart Campbell from Louisville (Aug 12, 2008)