Attention MG users; Need your opinions QUICK!

wackocrash5150 · 11-11-2008, 10:13 AM

Ok here's the scoop. Tonight I'm going to look at and possibly buy a MG100HDFX 1/2 Stack. It's been in my local classifieds and he can't seem to get rid of it. Apparently it is in great shape and works fine. The price is a surprising $340 CDN Now I've read some reviews and it's a mixed bag. Basically I would plan to use the head as is or with a Line6 PODxt Live. Keep in mind that i already have a JVM 410H and 1960a. I just figured I could leave the JVM at the rehearsal space and use the MG at home instead of lugging the JVM back and forth. Is it a waste of even that small amount of money?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

stock_hippie · 11-11-2008, 10:29 AM

sounds cool...under rated amp...but thats cheeeeep...GET IT!!!

wackocrash5150 · 11-13-2008, 10:18 AM

Ok ... got this thing home last night. Seems to be not a bad little amp. Amazing for the price I paid. It's smaller that I thought; about 3/4 of the size of my other 1/2 Stack. My wife says it "looks cute." Sound wise? Not too bad; distinctively Marshall. I have but 3 complaints. Firstly, the usual fan noise that others complain of. Secondly, noticed that the crunch setting on the clean channel is quite a bit louder than the others. Lastly, not alot of bass from this thing compared to my JVM. Right now I'm running my old POD 2.0 into an EQ and then into the effects return. The EQ is pretty flat with the exception of the 2nd last band which is turned up about 1/2 way. This setup works very well. Perfect for a loud and cool looking practice amp. No regrets thus far. Only thing I might do is see if i can swap the fan for a silent one as I work at a computer store and fans are easy to come by. Just thought I'd let you all know how I made out.

poeman33 · 11-13-2008, 12:27 PM

Hey neighbor...I'm in Lakefield. I saw the same ad and thought it was a good price. I have a DSL half stack and had no need for it, but thought it would be good to use for practice...should I ever be successful in finding a group to play with around here...

Are you going to the open house at Rawkspace this weekend? I thought I would check it out. Maybe I'll see you there

wackocrash5150 · 11-13-2008, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poeman33

Hey neighbor...I'm in Lakefield. I saw the same ad and thought it was a good price. I have a DSL half stack and had no need for it, but thought it would be good to use for practice...should I ever be successful in finding a group to play with around here...

Are you going to the open house at Rawkspace this weekend? I thought I would check it out. Maybe I'll see you there

THAT'S HILARIOUS .... small world!!! (for those that don't know my area, turns out that poeman33 lives about 15 min from me)

Yeah that ad was on there for a while and the price just kept going down. Passed by Bud's (local guitar shop) and they were listing the 1/2 stack at about $825 +tx so, I pat myself on the back for a good find.

dcooper830 · 11-18-2008, 12:42 AM

I have a DSL 100 / 1960AV half-stack.

But I also have an MG100HDFX half stack and I really enjoy it.

A lot of people don't like 'em cause they can sound pretty harsh.

I dial mine in with the CONTOUR all the way to 0 (for good mids). I keep the BASS all the way up. And I keep the MID and TREBLE controls down to 3 or below. It's a setting I learned from a Harmony Central reviewer.

At first I thought "No way that will work......." But when I tried it I was amazed.

Here's my MG halfstack:

Probably another reason the MG's are kinda un-popular is the speakers that come with them. I mean, look at those tiny magnets.

So I replaced them with some Warehouse Speakers Veteran 30's (Vintage 30 clones) and it sounds much bigger and more full... and doesn't harsh out at higher volumes.

steelhorse · 11-18-2008, 03:56 AM

Great looking rigs!

poeman33 · 11-18-2008, 06:00 AM

Excellent pictures! Very easy to compare the before and after.

11-11-2008, 10:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
wackocrash5150 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Peterborough, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 16	Attention MG users; Need your opinions QUICK! Ok here's the scoop. Tonight I'm going to look at and possibly buy a MG100HDFX 1/2 Stack. It's been in my local classifieds and he can't seem to get rid of it. Apparently it is in great shape and works fine. The price is a surprising $340 CDN Now I've read some reviews and it's a mixed bag. Basically I would plan to use the head as is or with a Line6 PODxt Live. Keep in mind that i already have a JVM 410H and 1960a. I just figured I could leave the JVM at the rehearsal space and use the MG at home instead of lugging the JVM back and forth. Is it a waste of even that small amount of money? Any thoughts would be appreciated. __________________ . . . 1997 Peavey Wolfgang Standard; 2007 Gibson Les Paul Standard "Un-Burst" Limited (Guitar of the Week #44); 2007 Ibanez SoundGear Bass; 2008 Martin HD-28; 2008 G&L Legacy 3-Tone Sunburst 2008 Marshall JVM 410H w/ 1960A Cab; 2007 Marshall MG100HFX 1/2 Stack; Ampeg BA115HPT Combo *If you polish a turd, it's still a turd ..... it's just shiny now.* :

11-11-2008, 10:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
stock_hippie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 626	Re: Attention MG users; Need your opinions QUICK! sounds cool...under rated amp...but thats cheeeeep...GET IT!!!

11-13-2008, 10:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
wackocrash5150 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Peterborough, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 16	Re: Attention MG users; Need your opinions QUICK! Ok ... got this thing home last night. Seems to be not a bad little amp. Amazing for the price I paid. It's smaller that I thought; about 3/4 of the size of my other 1/2 Stack. My wife says it "looks cute." Sound wise? Not too bad; distinctively Marshall. I have but 3 complaints. Firstly, the usual fan noise that others complain of. Secondly, noticed that the crunch setting on the clean channel is quite a bit louder than the others. Lastly, not alot of bass from this thing compared to my JVM. Right now I'm running my old POD 2.0 into an EQ and then into the effects return. The EQ is pretty flat with the exception of the 2nd last band which is turned up about 1/2 way. This setup works very well. Perfect for a loud and cool looking practice amp. No regrets thus far. Only thing I might do is see if i can swap the fan for a silent one as I work at a computer store and fans are easy to come by. Just thought I'd let you all know how I made out. __________________ . . . 1997 Peavey Wolfgang Standard; 2007 Gibson Les Paul Standard "Un-Burst" Limited (Guitar of the Week #44); 2007 Ibanez SoundGear Bass; 2008 Martin HD-28; 2008 G&L Legacy 3-Tone Sunburst 2008 Marshall JVM 410H w/ 1960A Cab; 2007 Marshall MG100HFX 1/2 Stack; Ampeg BA115HPT Combo *If you polish a turd, it's still a turd ..... it's just shiny now.* :

11-13-2008, 12:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
poeman33 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 467	Re: Attention MG users; Need your opinions QUICK! Hey neighbor...I'm in Lakefield. I saw the same ad and thought it was a good price. I have a DSL half stack and had no need for it, but thought it would be good to use for practice...should I ever be successful in finding a group to play with around here... Are you going to the open house at Rawkspace this weekend? I thought I would check it out. Maybe I'll see you there __________________ --------------- Marshall JCM2000 DSL50 Avatar Vintage 4x12 cab Fender American Deluxe HSS Strat Ash body

11-18-2008, 12:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
dcooper830 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 131	Re: Attention MG users; Need your opinions QUICK! I have a DSL 100 / 1960AV half-stack. But I also have an MG100HDFX half stack and I really enjoy it. A lot of people don't like 'em cause they can sound pretty harsh. I dial mine in with the CONTOUR all the way to 0 (for good mids). I keep the BASS all the way up. And I keep the MID and TREBLE controls down to 3 or below. It's a setting I learned from a Harmony Central reviewer. At first I thought "No way that will work......." But when I tried it I was amazed. Here's my MG halfstack: Probably another reason the MG's are kinda un-popular is the speakers that come with them. I mean, look at those tiny magnets. So I replaced them with some Warehouse Speakers Veteran 30's (Vintage 30 clones) and it sounds much bigger and more full... and doesn't harsh out at higher volumes. __________________ Videos of me playing guitar.

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11-18-2008, 03:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3,951	Re: Attention MG users; Need your opinions QUICK! Great looking rigs! __________________ www.ricojronline.com 760-956-6619 Garmopat Pedal Mods "I wouldn't mind hearing your head smash through a glass door. That would be cool..." luekmeyer

11-18-2008, 06:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
poeman33 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 467	Re: Attention MG users; Need your opinions QUICK! Excellent pictures! Very easy to compare the before and after. __________________ --------------- Marshall JCM2000 DSL50 Avatar Vintage 4x12 cab Fender American Deluxe HSS Strat Ash body

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