MG100HDFX vs MG100HFX vs MG100HCFX

Chowbird · 07-03-2012, 01:01 PM

Anyone owned or played all three of these heads and can comment on the sound difference?? Thx. I know the knob/effects difference, just wondering about the sound. Appreciate it.

FFXIhealer · 07-03-2012, 02:50 PM

There shouldn't be any difference in the sound outside of the normal differences between the same amp models. No two amps are going to sound exactly the same, even if they have the same exact model or badge number because of variances in resistor qualities, age of hardware products, whatever you want to come up with.

HeHasTheJazzHands · 07-03-2012, 03:33 PM

Out of those three....

Marshall Mosfet 100, 8100, or VS100.

bvoris · 07-03-2012, 03:51 PM

They will all sound the same. There really isn't much difference in them they are built around the same circuit major difference is just the added FX.

To be honest I don't recommend any of them. Valve State series and Mosfet 100 are the best by far for solid state from Marshall. (That I have used.)

FennRx · 07-03-2012, 03:58 PM

Out of those three, I recommend the YJM.

Quasar-Kid · 07-03-2012, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FennRx

Out of those three, I recommend the YJM.

Have you met that total ass-face named HOLMs
You'll like him

Quasar-Kid · 07-03-2012, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bvoris

They will all sound the same. There really isn't much difference in them they are built around the same circuit major difference is just the added FX.

To be honest I don't recommend any of them. Valve State series and Mosfet 100 are the best by far for solid state from Marshall. (That I have used.)

There's definitely some Houston Jedi mind shit going on in that post somewhere..
But I can't quite make it out (it's definitely trickery of the Jedi type for sure)

****in' Houston Jedi Mind tricksters

FennRx · 07-03-2012, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quasar-Kid

Have you met that total ass-face named HOLMs
You'll like him

i have. he helped me get some Hammer pants to cover up the 4 hour erection my YJM gave me.

Quasar-Kid · 07-03-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FennRx

i have. he helped me get some Hammer pants to cover up the 4 hour erection my YJM gave me.

I understand that if your erection lasts more than 4 hours - you'll need to see a SPIDER II Line 6 - and you're erection will shrivel

FennRx · 07-03-2012, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quasar-Kid

I understand that if your erection lasts more than 4 hours - you'll need to see a SPIDER II Line 6 - and you're erection will shrivel

Well played, sir! I actually LOL'd

33KHD · 07-03-2012, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chowbird

Anyone owned or played all three of these heads and can comment on the sound difference?? Thx. I know the knob/effects difference, just wondering about the sound. Appreciate it.

Save your $ and do what I did....buy a 15 watt MG to hold you over while you find a decent tube amp for your application.

Had my MG for 2 months and can't wait to sell it....

santiall · 07-04-2012, 12:02 AM

the HDFX is the 3rd series of MGs, discontinued by early 2009 I think. The HFX and HCFX are the 4th series, completely different to the HDFX with 4 sounds and fully programmable. The difference between HFX and HCFX is cosmetic only.

thrawn86 · 07-04-2012, 02:05 AM

Thanx for clarifying, sir.

For those who are unaware, santiall is involved with Marshall and knows his stuff.

Darth Federer · 07-04-2012, 09:40 AM

I don't want to bash the MG series just because but if you are a new player I would seriously think about how passionate you are about playing and where you see your progression in a few months. If you want to inspire yourself to play then there is nothing better than having cool gear that you appreciate and can't wait to play. The minute you are exposed to tube amps I think you will find the MG very dissatisfying. I bought an MG100HCFX when I picked the guitar back up. The best thing that happened with that was I caught my mistake before the 30 days was up and I returned it. Otherwise it would still be at my house as a piece of unused furniture. You will see so many of those on Craigslist and the sellers can't hardly give them away. I would just consider this possible outcome before you purchase.

To address your specific question I loved the look of that MG HCFX half stack at first and for what it is it is decent enough. I think the HDFX gets the worst reviews of the ones you've mentioned. I think the best advice you've gotten is to get a little mg until you can afford a tube amp. For god sakes man, go get a Class 5 before they're gone.

Darth Federer · 07-04-2012, 09:45 AM

FennRx and Quasar-Kid,

That is some seriously funny shit. Yes, well played gentlemen.

FennRx · 07-04-2012, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth Federer

I don't want to bash the MG series just because but if you are a new player I would seriously think about how passionate you are about playing and where you see your progression in a few months. If you want to inspire yourself to play then there is nothing better than having cool gear that you appreciate and can't wait to play. The minute you are exposed to tube amps I think you will find the MG very dissatisfying. I bought an MG100HCFX when I picked the guitar back up. The best thing that happened with that was I caught my mistake before the 30 days was up and I returned it. Otherwise it would still be at my house as a piece of unused furniture. You will see so many of those on Craigslist and the sellers can't hardly give them away. I would just consider this possible outcome before you purchase.

To address your specific question I loved the look of that MG HCFX half stack at first and for what it is it is decent enough. I think the HDFX gets the worst reviews of the ones you've mentioned. I think the best advice you've gotten is to get a little mg until you can afford a tube amp. For god sakes man, go get a Class 5 before they're gone.

i think this is some really sound advice. My experience has been that good gear inspires me to want to play. I would save up a few more bucks and buy a small tube amp...a class 5 or even a Epi VJ.

If solid state is the plan, I would look for a different company. ymmv

Holme · 07-04-2012, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FennRx

Out of those three, I recommend the YJM.

kamran · 07-04-2012, 09:03 PM

Good to see you back on the web santiall

Also, I agree with the people saying to save your coin and buy a tube amp. I have an MG250dfx and while it sounds pretty good and very marsh ally and keep up decently with my JVM when the other guitarist is using the MG, it's just missing that signature ballsy depth and roar that a tube Marshall will provide in spades. I say if money is tight get a class 5, that'd definitely be more fun to play through than an MG.

Quasar-Kid · 07-05-2012, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Holme

What are you doing over here on this lowly MG100 thread..?
besides if you're over here I can't quite as easily talk shit about you

which I love doing

07-03-2012, 01:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chowbird Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5	MG100HDFX vs MG100HFX vs MG100HCFX Anyone owned or played all three of these heads and can comment on the sound difference?? Thx. I know the knob/effects difference, just wondering about the sound. Appreciate it.

07-03-2012, 02:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
FFXIhealer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lake Charles, LA Posts: 1,269	Re: MG100HDFX vs MG100HFX vs MG100HCFX There shouldn't be any difference in the sound outside of the normal differences between the same amp models. No two amps are going to sound exactly the same, even if they have the same exact model or badge number because of variances in resistor qualities, age of hardware products, whatever you want to come up with. __________________ 2007 Marshall JVM410H + 1960A Lead 2011 Fender Mustang V + V412 2010 Fender Mustang II 1985 Marshall Lead 12 3005 Microstack 2012 Marshall JTM1H 2012 Marshall JMP1H 2011 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst 2012 Gibson SG Special Faded 2009 Fender American Special Stratocaster 2007 Hagstrom Ultra-Swede Custom Warmoth Strat with S/D pickups

07-03-2012, 03:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
HeHasTheJazzHands Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,124	Re: MG100HDFX vs MG100HFX vs MG100HCFX Out of those three.... Marshall Mosfet 100, 8100, or VS100. bvoris likes this. __________________ Djong

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FennRx Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 508	Re: MG100HDFX vs MG100HFX vs MG100HCFX Out of those three, I recommend the YJM. ^AXE^, Holme, Quasar-Kid and 2 others like this.

07-04-2012, 12:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
santiall Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 226	Re: MG100HDFX vs MG100HFX vs MG100HCFX the HDFX is the 3rd series of MGs, discontinued by early 2009 I think. The HFX and HCFX are the 4th series, completely different to the HDFX with 4 sounds and fully programmable. The difference between HFX and HCFX is cosmetic only. pavs, thrawn86 and Söulcaster like this.

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07-04-2012, 09:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
Darth Federer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 917	Re: MG100HDFX vs MG100HFX vs MG100HCFX I don't want to bash the MG series just because but if you are a new player I would seriously think about how passionate you are about playing and where you see your progression in a few months. If you want to inspire yourself to play then there is nothing better than having cool gear that you appreciate and can't wait to play. The minute you are exposed to tube amps I think you will find the MG very dissatisfying. I bought an MG100HCFX when I picked the guitar back up. The best thing that happened with that was I caught my mistake before the 30 days was up and I returned it. Otherwise it would still be at my house as a piece of unused furniture. You will see so many of those on Craigslist and the sellers can't hardly give them away. I would just consider this possible outcome before you purchase. To address your specific question I loved the look of that MG HCFX half stack at first and for what it is it is decent enough. I think the HDFX gets the worst reviews of the ones you've mentioned. I think the best advice you've gotten is to get a little mg until you can afford a tube amp. For god sakes man, go get a Class 5 before they're gone. FennRx likes this.

07-04-2012, 09:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
Darth Federer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 917	Re: MG100HDFX vs MG100HFX vs MG100HCFX FennRx and Quasar-Kid, That is some seriously funny shit. Yes, well played gentlemen. FennRx and bvoris like this.

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