MG100DFX and New MG4 Series

BluesDisciple · 11-01-2009, 05:21 PM

Does anyone know if there are significant differences in the sound and quality between the MG100DFX (I have one) and the new MG4 101 or 102 that are on the market now?

What "improvements" have been made in the new design?

speedtravis · 11-01-2009, 09:06 PM

I ABed the MG30s and the new ones were much better sounding than the old ones. They also can be fully programmed. Perhaps your best option is to compare them in the store.

JohnH · 11-01-2009, 09:48 PM

Ive tried the 30W and 50W versions. My impression is that they have significantly improved the low/medium gain crunch sounds - much less fizzy than before, plus all the programming stuff.

But I wouldnt suggest spending $ upgrading from an old model to a new model however, since a pedal or two up front could achieve similar tonal results. Better to hold out for something better overall.

John

wkcchampion · 11-02-2009, 04:17 AM

A silly question:
are the MG 50, 30 and below amps the same as before?

JohnH · 11-02-2009, 05:39 AM

its a whole new range, all different to before

wkcchampion · 11-02-2009, 05:40 AM

but, am I wrong, opr the model names are the same?
How can you tell the difference?

JohnH · 11-02-2009, 06:45 AM

The new models are called, for example Mg30FX, wheras before it was called Mg30DFX

wkcchampion · 11-02-2009, 06:54 AM

oh yes, there's a D that's missing!
Are they any good for real, as practice amps?

JohnH · 11-02-2009, 07:05 AM

I think they are fine as practice amps, but for the money, Id check out the small Vox's, Rolands and Oranges too

wkcchampion · 11-02-2009, 07:07 AM

oh well I'm not willing to buy one, I usually use my GT-10 in computer monitors for practice.
But some people may like to hae one to fool around or study at home at speech volume!

11-01-2009, 05:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
BluesDisciple Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 18	MG100DFX and New MG4 Series Does anyone know if there are significant differences in the sound and quality between the MG100DFX (I have one) and the new MG4 101 or 102 that are on the market now? What "improvements" have been made in the new design?

11-01-2009, 09:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
speedtravis Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 21	Re: MG100DFX and New MG4 Series I ABed the MG30s and the new ones were much better sounding than the old ones. They also can be fully programmed. Perhaps your best option is to compare them in the store.

11-01-2009, 09:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
JohnH Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wollongong NSW Posts: 641	Re: MG100DFX and New MG4 Series Ive tried the 30W and 50W versions. My impression is that they have significantly improved the low/medium gain crunch sounds - much less fizzy than before, plus all the programming stuff. But I wouldnt suggest spending $ upgrading from an old model to a new model however, since a pedal or two up front could achieve similar tonal results. Better to hold out for something better overall. John __________________ DSL401 8412 cab Crate Powerblock 1 x 12 Vintage 30 cab '76 Shergold Masquerader '93 Les Paul Studio '83 Roadstar

11-02-2009, 04:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
wkcchampion Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 146	Re: MG100DFX and New MG4 Series A silly question: are the MG 50, 30 and below amps the same as before?

11-02-2009, 05:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
JohnH Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wollongong NSW Posts: 641	Re: MG100DFX and New MG4 Series its a whole new range, all different to before __________________ DSL401 8412 cab Crate Powerblock 1 x 12 Vintage 30 cab '76 Shergold Masquerader '93 Les Paul Studio '83 Roadstar

11-02-2009, 05:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
wkcchampion Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 146	Re: MG100DFX and New MG4 Series but, am I wrong, opr the model names are the same? How can you tell the difference?

11-02-2009, 06:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
JohnH Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wollongong NSW Posts: 641	Re: MG100DFX and New MG4 Series The new models are called, for example Mg30FX, wheras before it was called Mg30DFX __________________ DSL401 8412 cab Crate Powerblock 1 x 12 Vintage 30 cab '76 Shergold Masquerader '93 Les Paul Studio '83 Roadstar

11-02-2009, 06:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
wkcchampion Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 146	Re: MG100DFX and New MG4 Series oh yes, there's a D that's missing! Are they any good for real, as practice amps?

11-02-2009, 07:05 AM	#9 (permalink)
JohnH Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wollongong NSW Posts: 641	Re: MG100DFX and New MG4 Series I think they are fine as practice amps, but for the money, Id check out the small Vox's, Rolands and Oranges too __________________ DSL401 8412 cab Crate Powerblock 1 x 12 Vintage 30 cab '76 Shergold Masquerader '93 Les Paul Studio '83 Roadstar

11-02-2009, 07:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
wkcchampion Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 146	Re: MG100DFX and New MG4 Series oh well I'm not willing to buy one, I usually use my GT-10 in computer monitors for practice. But some people may like to hae one to fool around or study at home at speech volume!

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