Is the Marshall Mg10 a Good Practice Amp

Is the Marshall Mg10 a Good Practice Amp
Time for some wood shedding. Is this amp, the Marshall Mg10, a good practice amp? Yrs, it's great because of how bare bones and basic it is. It can easily show you all of the imperfections in your playing to help you polish your chops effectively. It's solid state, so you can rely on this thing working for years to come. It has your basic two channels, clean and dirty alongside a contour knob which helps you dial in your eq. Lastly it comes with a headphone jack to keep your neighbors happy, and a input jack which works well with mp3 players, phones, and amp modelers.
I'd say the Marshall mg10 is quite a good practice amp, it really gives you the options to practice in anyway you'd like especially if you add a amp modeler into the mix. Even without one, you're going to get a decent no frill practice tone out of this amp, that will help take your playing to the next level.

[@DustinAlford]

Thought I'd bring out ol' faithful today, let me know what you think of this bad boy.

[@g.sferrazza10-13]

The new ones have a hiss to them even on the clean is that true for these older ones too? or are these better

[@DustinAlford]

I just tested my amp out, it has your typical amp hum on both channels (more noticeable on the distorted channel), but it doesn't really hiss. It's an early 2000's model. I think the MG line in general has been using cheaper and cheaper parts as time goes on. I hear the same complaint about the MG Heads as well.

[@g.sferrazza10-13]

@@DustinAlford thanks I meant the hum, sorry have you ever used the emulated out for recording? Any good?

[@DustinAlford]

@@g.sferrazza10-13 It's totally a hummer of an amp even with the line out. I haven't recorded with it because it really can be quite noisy. If you were to record with it though you could always throw a vst noisegate into your daw afterwards to act as if you had one going through an fx loop that this amp doesn't have or just throw a physical one in between the line out of the amp and your interface. The clean tone is generally decent in terms of hum.

[@g.sferrazza10-13]

@@DustinAlford wow so even the emulated line out hums... so that means whatever component causes the noise is in the pre-amp stage prior or during tone shaping that sucks... the manual says to just put a jack on the phones out for quiet recording but i guess that only takes car of the speaker not the hum... www.manualslib.com/manual/99253/Marshall-Amplification-Mg10cd.html?page=4#manual

[@timrussell1559]

Have tons of practice amps, but always seem to gravitate back to the little mg-10. There is just something about it that has that little bit of unique sound that the others seem to be missing. Its like a bad relationship in that you know you should walk away and find somebody better, but you just can't resist the good over the bad. Love the little marsh!

[@DustinAlford]

Ha ha, very well put Tim, you really do wave the flag for Mg10 fans everywhere. I definitely feel the same way, it's got a lot of charm to it that I just can't quite escape lol.

[@drewjsmalls]

I'VE had several amps over the years playing rock and metal ranging up to 100 watts with different heads ,cabinets and free standing amps with several manufactures and I still have my little MARSHALL MG10 !!!! It actually I think sounds better distortion metal tones than some of my more expensive amps and I still use it lots today just messing around with it playing heavy gain metal in my den!! I actually LOVE this little gem!!!!! THX for the upload!!💯💯💥💥💥💯💯

[@artamussumatra6286]

It’s a great practice amp, my favorite actually. I’ve had some of the bigger ones in the MG range, but I always liked the tone of the 10 best.

[@DustinAlford]

The mg10 definitely has it's own vibe. I've played a good portion of the mg amps and they are all very solid amps.

[@voiceofexperience]

Agree 100%. The 10 & the 15/15R crap all over their big bros when it comes to being capable of bringing real old-school Marshall tone.

[@rodbelding9523]

I found this amp at a thrift store and it actually exceeded my expectations. Marshall did a good job emulating their sound in a small amp.

[@BeamMonsterZeus]

I've had mine for over 15 years. It's been my only amp as I've not enjoyed/understood solid body+backline setups. It still let's me groove out to some rich tones.

[@DustinAlford]

Nice, it rocks!

[@MyKarambol]

@@DustinAlford where was it produced?

[@DustinAlford]

@@MyKarambol Not sure

[@Davidthestratman7]

I have the 40 watt version and I love it. Never parted with and it's been years and it's still a work horse no matter how many hours I've put into it.

[@DustinAlford]

The 40 watt is sick! My buddy has one and it is definitely a workhorse. I hope you get many many more hours out of it!

[@davidcurrie8564]

whats the difference between the two i know its 40 watt but are they just the same size and shape

[@Davidthestratman7]

@@davidcurrie8564 the head room

[@davidcurrie8564]

@@Davidthestratman7 sorry?

[@almalakii96]

I love how passionate you are about it

[@DustinAlford]

Thank you Mahdi, passion is what this channel is all about.

[@kommandant.357]

Have my Marshall MS-2. Seeing this video makes me want to buy the MG10 immediately, think I will love the built-in overdrive like the ms2 has.

[@DustinAlford]

I think you'll like it. It's a definite step up from the MS-2.

[@mikerauter1859]

Try an MS-4. I've recorded many CD's with it.

[@kommandant.357]

@@mikerauter1859 thanks!

[@sleevelessace]

seeing a tele shred and thrash like that is something ive never seen before very cool

[@gwugluud]

I was surprised with how good mine sounded. Good gritty clean tones, didn't expect that. And the dirt channel sounds great close-mic'd. I found I really didn't miss having bass/mid/treble EQ as much as I'd assumed.

[@DustinAlford]

Yeah, once you get it somewhat honed in on what you want the 3 band isn't as necessary. It's a nice luxury though.

[@Moun0oooo]

Mine is 12 yrs old and still no complain at all! With my cheap zoom multieffects does the job. Nice... liked n subbed 👍

[@DustinAlford]

Thanks for the like and the sub, I appreciate it. The zoom and this amp sounds like a solid setup. This thing will last forever.

[@masterbastard7521]

Serves it purpose for me. Can get decent sounding distortion, albeit sorta basic. Headphone jack is nice, plus loud enough to barely hear over drum's. No complaints

[@DustinAlford]

I feel the same way. It gets the job done!

[@soggycreeper5679]

Crazy I scrolled through all the comments and all of them you’ve replied to. Great video. 👍

[@DustinAlford]

Thank you SoggyCreeper! I try to talk to everyone who is cool on my channel.😁

[@zerosoma33]

I just brought this home. I have a stack of tube heads - Marshall, Orange, Mesa… this is my favorite tiny practice amp ever. It doesn’t try too hard or have too many features like other amps these days. Just don’t mic it, it’s not made for that. If you can’t get a good sound out of this it’s you, not the amp…

[@malding1]

Very helpful, thanks a bunch

[@DustinAlford]

Glad I could help 👍

[@soulfire_shardmc6527]

I think that the mg 10 is a great amp for a beginner because a beginner needs to focus more on their actual playing and less on fiddling with their different amp settings.

[@thallestiti]

it seems an amazing amp! Thank you so much, mate! I'll shopping it

[@Beachbumartist]

Thanks man, great playing and that little amp sounds good.

[@DustinAlford]

Thank you, I totally appreciate it. Glad you liked it.

[@sebrc]

3:55 Scorpions 🤘 got the mg80rcd myself, bought back in the 90's , been dragged round Mates houses on a skateboard, gigged, still going strong!

[@DustinAlford]

The Scorpions rock, I love those guys. The ol amp on a skateboard is a classic amp hack. I've had two mg's and these things last forever. Keep on rockin man. 🎸

[@michaelfajardo7225]

This amp is also pedal friendly. It has that marshall sound. And fender cleans on a budget kind of amp.

[@DustinAlford]

It's a keeper!

[@AdamDushay-rw8zn]

Yes it has fender clean.

[@MetalKillsRap2]

I hook my mxr EVH 5150 overdrive pedal to the clean channel and it sounds awesome

[@douglasvaughn9349]

Sounds good Dustin ! That tele rules🤘🏻

[@DustinAlford]

Thanks man! It's such a solid working guitar. Looking to eventually get a Charvel to give it some company lol.

[@dextermorgan4366]

@@DustinAlford is this amp good for playing Buddy Holly music

[@karatecadepijama]

I just bought one here in Brazil for the bargain of 50 US dollars. I have one portable 1W Marshall amp so this is quite an upgrade. But this small amp can rock even without any other devices plugged in.

[@murilojuchem2557]

Eai ta curtindo? To comprando minha primeira guitarra e encomendei esse amp mas to vendo muita critica nos fóruns americanos. Será que não era melhor ir logo de cara num maior. Eu nem aprendi a tocar ainda e fico pensando isso kkkkk

[@murilojuchem2557]

Paguei 750 reais no Paraguay tá 400 tenso

[@karatecadepijama]

@@murilojuchem2557 eu gostei. Tem melhores mas no geral pra quem toca pra praticar não precisa mais do que isso não.

[@karatecadepijama]

@@murilojuchem2557 pagou caro. O meu foi 250 pila.

[@boshijim]

Awesome sound! I’m in the market for a amp. Btw, nice Jim Root guitar 🤘🏽

[@DustinAlford]

Thank you, glad you liked it! This amp is solid.

[@rickmurray2389]

Dude!! Bad ass review! Was just looking at the MG10G and now I’ve decided if I’m getting one or not!

[@DustinAlford]

Awesome man and thanks! The MG is a totally solid practice amp, I still use it to this day.

[@smao3756]

I have this amp. It is my first amp and the only i can afford back in year 2008. Recently, I am hearing cracking and popping sound when i turn the knobs.

[@DustinAlford]

It could be dust under the knobs. If you spray it out with duster or take the knobs off and clean them, it might remove some popping.

[@davidlalremruata]

Gnarly Marshall juices are sparkling all around n the clean is rather warm for it's speaker size. Not bad at all. Thanks.

[@DustinAlford]

Yeah it definitely has some good toneage for it's speaker size.

[@rockhurstalum09]

Just bought it yesterday @ Guitar Center in Nashville, TN!

[@DustinAlford]

Nice, never been to Nashville, I bet they have some amazing music stores out there.

[@JSustain]

Great video, man!

[@DustinAlford]

Thank you, glad you liked it.

[@robertb.3651]

I'm a beginner and have a Fender Mustang LT25 but wanting something more straight forward and simple without 10000 adjustments, so I'm getting the MG15 🤗🤗🤗

[@DustinAlford]

Sounds good, they are nice and simple amps!

[@robertb.3651]

@@DustinAlford have now the MG15 and send back the fender. Love the MG 15 so much more!!!!

[@goodboy5022]

in my opinion i think that as loud as it goes is perfect not too quiet not to loud

[@DustinAlford]

It's perfect for the home.

[@goodboy5022]

@@DustinAlford exactly

[@calebproductions5970]

I didnt know they still made it lol....I bought mine back in 1997 .

[@DustinAlford]

Yeah They're still pumping these babies out like they're going out of style lol. Good to see another old school mg vet here. The older mg's sound better in my opinion because they tend to use cheaper parts in the new ones.

[@kailzedillo]

alright yeah I made the right purchase

[@DustinAlford]

Congrats man it's a pretty baller amp.

[@DustinAlford]

@STAND UP! It should be loud enough forplaying at home. I don't think it'd hold up to drums though. Tonewise it's a bit rough around the edges but it still has that great Marshall punch and charm to it.

[@dannykeith5719]

Hahahah

[@dannykeith5719]

@@DustinAlford dustin can u explain about combining little gain clean with distortion pedal. Is that good to get metal sound? P/s im using mg10 too, just bought it week ago

[@DustinAlford]

It depends on how much gain your pedal has. For pedals I usually use a super clean channel with the least amount of gain possible with the treble bass and mids at 12 o'clock and the put the pedal in front of the amp. Depending on your pedal you might need to dime the distortion knob on the pedal. As for the eq I generally go for a balanced tone usually bass at 12, mids at 10 or 11, and treble at 1 for cut. Check out my other videos on distortion pedals to help you find a good setup. Every pedal is different so it's hard to tell you what to exactly do with your setup.

[@RobertDaHobbit2]

I have the amp, and it is good. I'm being honest. I used a shitty 10watt amp before. The adapter broke at the block. No, there wasn't enough wire to splice it. I also used a shitty patchcord. In total, the amp with a good patchcord and a capo costed about 170 something dollars. And, I can make my guitar sound like a heavy metal guitar. It's perfect.

[@DustinAlford]

Good to see you upgraded your amp. The Mg is a totally solid amp for heavy guitar!

[@elizabethanderson2968]

Good overview

[@elektrik-fz4up]

2:28 for whom the bell tolls? Great informative video btw 👍

[@DustinAlford]

Thank you, and It's totally for whom the bell tolls, I love that song.

[@TheBluesJammer]

Songs good! I just bought that same model off eBay.

[@DustinAlford]

Sweet, have a fun time blasting some licks out on it! It's a solid amp.

[@katarina5169]

This was a nice demo, It helped me figure out that I want to get this amp more! Thank you! But I have a question, Is this a good amp for heavy songs Or Would the Orange be better?

[@DustinAlford]

Thank you I'm glad you found my video helpful. Both this amp and and Orange will work well for heavy songs especially if you throw an overdrive in front of them. Oranges are a bit fatter sounding on the low end and Marshalls generally have a more balanced mid friendly tone. You can't go wrong with either brand. I use both on a daily basis.

[@katarina5169]

@@DustinAlford It really Is! I went with the Marshall And Will see how It goes when It arrives. I don’t think I will be disappointed. Thank you for the Information! 😃😃

[@giselle319]

@@katarina5169 is it good? Does it have good distortion?

[@levivolaju883]

@@giselle319 in low volume, distortion is fantastic. Doesn't need a tube screamer at all

[@Xero6969]

add a metal zone and you get every teenage budget rig hehe

[@DustinAlford]

That's a good idea. I was thinking about rebuying a metal zone just for the meme possibilities.

[@mmaattcch9070]

I love the Van Halen poster!

[@DustinAlford]

Thank you. They're my favorite band.

[@davidlalremruata]

But you make it sound so gnarly great👍

[@DustinAlford]

Thanks man, I totally appreciate it!👍

[@shreddymcshredface]

Yo dude, you look like bass legend; Krist Novoselic!👍🏾🎸

[@DustinAlford]

Thanks man, he rocks!

[@shreddymcshredface]

@@DustinAlford All cool man!

[@DustinAlford]

@@shreddymcshredface Have an awesome day man!

[@shreddymcshredface]

@@DustinAlford Thanks dude; keep rocking!👍🏾🎸🌺

[@venum1773]

Great demonstration man, would you recommend this one over Katana Boss mini? Idc much about the cleans

[@DustinAlford]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked my demo. I actually like the Katana mini more then this amp. It has more features, has a better sound, and it's portable.

[@paul_henderson]

"keep your neighbors happy" - unfortunately that's very valid. They don't appreciate the decent sound not to mention high gain *voice from the Abyss*. The only thing I like about low tier Marshall amps are knobs, so cool to tweak, they're surprisingly pleasant and heavy to touch and move. Don't get me wrong, just despise whole MG series, I'm sentimental about Valvestate 2000 AVT series tho

[@DustinAlford]

I like Mesas and low end Marshalls because you don't have to crank em. The tube Marshalls from my experience always need cranked I talk about it more in my upcoming Dsl video.

[@ivandalegundran6535]

That Jim Root Tele tho! Been out for more than a decade now right! You make the amp sound like it's expensive! Was keen on picking this up but I've read your comment replies and you recommend the Orange Crush 12s Thanks alot! Hope your channel will grow more!

[@DustinAlford]

Hey sorry I didn't get back to you, your comment was held for a review a week ago.Thank you so much for the kind words. Thd guitar is fantastic. The Orange Crush 12 is totally worth the money, it has a fuller sound then the mg10.

[@ivandalegundran6535]

@@DustinAlford no worries. I hope to buy a Crush 20 this week. Keep safe!

[@DustinAlford]

@@ivandalegundran6535 You too, the crush series is awesome. I hope to buy the cr120 one day.

[@ivandalegundran6535]

@@DustinAlford got the crush 20 last week! they chug even at volume 1! Thanks for your inputs!

[@DustinAlford]

Awesome man! The crush series really lives up to it's name. Great amps! Glad you're enjoying it.

[@CizerKedi]

ofc

[@iamaghost7971]

Hey Dustin. I’m a beginner. Currently looking for an amp for practicing at home. What do you suggest? This, blacstar fly 3 or Orange crush 12? Lovely playing btw.

[@DustinAlford]

Thank you! If you're playing at home I'd totally go with the Orange Crush 12. The Blackstar fly 3 is good, it just doesn't have enough grit to put it on par with other practice amps. As for the mg, it's good, it's just doesn't sound as good as the crush amps. Best of luck!

[@xrzaynixers6884]

@@DustinAlford what do you think about the BOSS Katana Mini 7-watt Combo Amp?

[@DustinAlford]

@@xrzaynixers6884 It's awesome I use it almost everday. Best portable amp you can buy imho.

[@amri8674]

great video! would you recommend the marshall mg10, vox pathfinder 10, or orange crush 12?

[@DustinAlford]

Thank you! They are all exceptionally good amps and the differences between all 3 are very small. If I were to buy one of the three today though I'd probably lean more towards the Orange Crush because they sound slightly better to me then the other two amps.

[@nicholaskirvysy1956]

hey dustin! i find this review very helpful, i just have few question if this amp gets shrieky when i turn it very loud or no? does it play well with a multi fx pedal and what is better for a telecaster, this one or an orange 12w or 20w? thank you so much!

[@DustinAlford]

It does get a bit shrieky when cranked very loud, I'd suggest a 50 watt or above if you ever want to play with a drummer. It works very well with a multi fx pedal. As for which amp, an Orange or a Marshall, it all just comes down to what you like best. I use both and they are honestly just as good as each other. The Marshall does has a channel switch though to go between distortion and clean and that really helps out for practicing, the Orange crush 12 doesn't so it may be a bit bothersome unless you use pedals for your distortion.

[@nicholaskirvysy1956]

@@DustinAlford thank you very much! i finally decided to go with the orange 20 as i will be playing with a band, thank you for your time :)

[@gvozden540]

oh nice Jim Roots guitar

[@DustinAlford]

Thanks you, glad you like it, it's s great guitar!

[@xfreshu7382]

Is it better to buy mg15 or mg10? I am rather a beginner guitarist but I would prefer something a little better but I also thought about it.

[@DustinAlford]

I think the 15 is better mainly because it has a three band eq on it.

[@xfreshu7382]

@@DustinAlford Ok, thank you!

[@xrzaynixers6884]

@@DustinAlford will it be too loud for home practice? I don’t have enough budget for a good headphones

[@DustinAlford]

@@xrzaynixers6884 No it's not. The volume is very versatile.

[@michaelhall859]

If you plug headphones in, does the sound only go through the headphones ? Looking for a little one for the young fella but with 2 small kids, really need it to do that and not wake the little ones

[@DustinAlford]

It will only go through the headphones when you plug them in. Best of luck!

[@crazymyner]

Hey, i was wondering if the amp comes with a cable for the guitar or if I have to buy a separate one, which cable should I buy if I need to buy a separate one?

[@DustinAlford]

It doesn't come with a cable. If you do get a cable get a "instrument cable".

[@crazymyner]

@@DustinAlford that’s what I got

[@voiceofexperience]

Yes, it is.

[@hellothere_24]

I can still play a little silent with distortion in my room with a 15w amp if I just lower the volume right?

[@DustinAlford]

Yeah it should work fine doing that.

[@MegaLotusEater]

I have this amp. It sounds pretty crappy on it own, but with my Boss GT-10, it does the job

[@DustinAlford]

Nice! It works pretty well with modelers. I usually use a Korg Pandora with it.

[@rodjos5463]

💯

[@liaa2380]

Hi Dustin, solid video! Thanks a ton for this. Tho I need a piece of advice, if someone likes to play the strokes, arctics monkeys, the 1975, phoenix, nothing but thieves, sza and some of joji’s type of songs. Is it better to get marshall mg10 or vox pathfinder or boss katana mini? Or even blackstar? That prolly compatible with reverb effect / pedal (but lower priority). Thank you! New guitar player who just bought some squier affinity, the price for the amps won’t matter since I will buy a used ones

[@DustinAlford]

All those amps are very similar to each other. I'd personally buy a amp you can plug in at home if you are looking for the best tone and travel isn't a concern. I like the MG10 and the Bigger Boss Katanas. I have the Mini and it's good, especially for travel, but it's just not the greatest tone wise.

[@ColtraneTaylor]

Why 10 watt and not 15 or 20? Is a 15/20 really not an improvement for just a little more money? This drives me nuts, I'm almost certain it's some kind of trend.

[@DustinAlford]

Marshall sells a 15 watt version of this amp, though I've never played it so I can't say if it's any good or not. I've played a 30 watt valvestate before and it's a definite step up from the mg10.

[@ColtraneTaylor]

@@DustinAlford Ok, that's good to know. People are saying many great artists used 5W's to record albums and that may be true. But in a room afaik they sound tinnier than a regular amp ... hence my confusion. And a bigger speaker in a higher watt combo must mean better sound I imagine.

[@DustinAlford]

@@ColtraneTaylor I'm not 100 percent sure how they recorded back in the day but I'm guessing they used low watt so that they could crank the tubes on their amps before the master volume and hot plates became a thing. As for what sounds best in a room I prefer a bigger amp as well. Mic placement is very tricky when recording either a small amp or a big amp. You can get good results with both if you are patient enough with your experiments.

[@ColtraneTaylor]

@@DustinAlford I suppose I might get one of each small and big and start placing those mikes. If even the Brothers in Arms album relied on luck for that big sound even amateurs could get results eventually.

[@DustinAlford]

@@ColtraneTaylor Miking amps and production in general is definitely an art form that takes years of practice. Best of luck!

[@Rikardiho]

Im gonna return my fender frontman 10g and buy this one instead!

[@DustinAlford]

Awesome! The Mg is totally solid!

[@Rikardiho]

@@DustinAlford seems like it, I also saw another review video and the Marshall sounds much better than the fromtman. The fromtman sounds like farts

[@DustinAlford]

@@Rikardiho The newer frontmans are definitely not great. I started off with one from the early 90s and it was solid.

[@Rikardiho]

@@DustinAlford I can confirm that the Marshall MG 10 is waaaaay better than the frontman 10!

[@DustinAlford]

@@Rikardiho Did you trade your Frontman in for the MG? If so that's awesome, rock that thing!

[@davidlalremruata]

If it had a speaker out then it would be even better n more tones can be coaxed out of it. Maybe I'll get a used one cheap n modify it, huh? I'll let you know.

[@DustinAlford]

You can get somewhat of a speaker out like feature using the headphone jack into a power amp. The raw signal has some good grit to it.

[@ian.hartono.official]

wow, i didn't know if john petrucci got his beard and hair cut.. 🤟😎

[@DustinAlford]

Ha ha, thank you, he is a big hero to me.

[@davidcurrie8564]

Cheers for the heads up on this amp i have just bought one as I am taking up the guitar bought a Fender Strato but can i ask you.. what made you and most of the music world pick the telecaster? I have seen most of the rock world with the telecaster even the rolling stones

[@DustinAlford]

I just thought it looked cool lol. Honestly I'm more of a strat guy, but tele's have a special place in my heart too.

[@davidcurrie8564]

@@DustinAlford cheers Mate!.. I love the stratocaster!.. mines is black with the white pick guard.. I had a strat copy back in the early 80's but was on 12 hour nightshift with no time, so that put paid to that! now that i have retired i have plenty of time!

[@M4ti4sG]

Las pastillas de la guitarra ayuda mucho sobre todo si es doble

[@DustinAlford]

Estoy de acuerdo, las pastillas ayudan a impulsar el amplificador

[@xrzaynixers6884]

Which should I get for a beginner? Marshall MG10G 10W Guitar Combo Amplifier Marshall MG15G Gold Series 15W Guitar Combo Amplifier Marshall MG15GR 15-watt 1x8" Combo Amp w/ Reverb MG15GFX 15W Guitar Combo Amplifier Or if you have other please educate me! Sorry for so many questions, im just nervous on if my decision is right or not

[@DustinAlford]

If money isn't an option I'd go with the MG15GFX . Seems like the best bang for the buck.

[@xrzaynixers6884]

@@DustinAlford thank you!

[@voiceofexperience]

MG15GR

[@irfanlana607]

Hi bro, love your video. If Im buy this so don’t need to buy effec distortions? Im Beginer guitar

[@DustinAlford]

You don't need to buy any effects. This amp comes with distortion. Best of luck!

[@rohinsalallisxsclass7b397]

Man did you use some pedal or some processor or is it just the amp ?

[@nejaukii]

Beginner guitarist here. I bought a used one. But the thing is, it sounds more like a bass amp than a guitar amp. The sound is completely different, something along the lines of Motörhead. Is there something wrong with it? Any way i could fix it?

[@DustinAlford]

That's interesting. Maybe the speaker got changed out. Try to get inside it and see what speaker is in it.

[@TheKingacevedo]

Hoping you can answer my question. I just picked up a used one just like yours, but it always has a very noticable hiss, even with nothing plugged in, clean, and every knob down. Is this normal for a MG10CD? Other amps I've owned (not Marshall) didn't have this. Thanks!

[@DustinAlford]

I just checked my Mg10 and I don't get a hiss with nothing plugged in and with the knobs down. I do however get hiss when I am on the distortion channel and have the gain past 12. Hiss is normal for this amp but I think you might need to look into your amp's issue a bit further if it is still hissing with nothing in it and with the knobs down. Maybe check for ac hum or grounding loops first and if that doesn't resolve it then I'd personally bring it to a pro to see if it's a wiring issue. Best of Luck!

[@TheKingacevedo]

@@DustinAlford I was afraid of that. Thanks for the quick response.

[@DustinAlford]

@@TheKingacevedo Anytime 👍

[@mjphoto45]

Try ground lift plug in

[@lecobra418]

I'm a beginner and someone is selling this amp and a Jim Harley guitar for 100€ (around 120$ I guess) does it worth them? Thanks for the review!

[@DustinAlford]

Thank you, sounds like a good deal I just haven't heard of Jim Harley guitars before.

[@lecobra418]

@@DustinAlford Thanks!

[@Andehirt]

I found one at 65 euros

[@andrewpepmeier268]

Would you rather rock this or a vox pathfinder 10?

[@czzzls]

I've tried the vox and the gain really doesn't sound great , the overdrive isn't good too

[@DustinAlford]

I prefer the MG, I haven't tried the pathfinder yet.

[@liepziede]

Is mg10g the same?? Or is it worst better

[@DustinAlford]

The older models like the one I have in this video are better but the 10g is still pretty decent. The new models have cheaper components to them.

[@kotayu2356]

can marshall mg10 be used by an acoustic guitar?

[@DustinAlford]

Yes you can totally use an acoustic guitar with the MG10.

[@lennon1482]

so the cd input acts like a fx loop when you plug in your modulation effects?

[@DustinAlford]

Not in a traditional sense where you can put effects after the preamp of your amp while still using the preamp of the amp for your main sound. It works similar to plugging your guitar and a effect in to only one side of an fx loop so that you can bypass the preamp and play strictly off the power amp. It's missing the second output needed for it to actually be used as a real fx loop.

[@lennon1482]

@@DustinAlford thanks mate

[@professorwhite7634]

what's the difference between this and a vox headphone amplifer? would the vox amp sound better? does more watts mean it sounds better? sorry for asking a lot i just bought a new guitar 🎸😂

[@DustinAlford]

The headphone amp doesn't have a speaker to output noise. Wattage generally refers to how much electric it uses but most guitarist think about in equivalence to it's loudness. The headphone amp or this should sound pretty good overall, it just comes down to if you want to use headphones or not.

[@professorwhite7634]

@@DustinAlford thanks lmao, I made my mind up and I don't care what the neighbours think about me so I ain't using any headphones amp 😂. I found someone selling a used Vox Pathfinder 10 for a good price (80$) and a used Fender 15CE for only 90$. What do you recommend? Fender's reputation is really making me hesitate 🤔

[@professorwhite7634]

I also forgot to mention I have a Squire HSS Bullet Stratocaster with a hardtail bridge...

[@DustinAlford]

@@professorwhite7634 I'd probably go with the pathfinder unless the Fender is a 90's amp or older. The cheap Fender practice amps got pretty bad around the 2000s.

[@professorwhite7634]

@@DustinAlford Ooh i see. Thanks, I was also siding towards the Vox Pathfinder 10. I haven't discovered what I'm into but I'm pretty sure im more of a blues guy and it would sound great on the Vox amp. I really don't have anyone to talk with my same interests so I'm glad communities like these exist 😂❤️

[@Dzul32]

Hello bro . I just bought new marshall mg10 . The sound clean and od okay . But when i connect pedal distortion to amp . Why my amp get noising sound humming . Even i grip the string ,the noise still have . This amp not like my another amp brand CHARD . The noise humming will silent when i grip the string . Can you give some suggestion?

[@DustinAlford]

All distortion pedals will have a natural hum to them, if you use one on the distortion channel though you may be getting too distortion layered on. Try using the pedal on the clean channel and it should clear up, if not you may want to lower the gain knob on the pedal.

[@maximinoandentuarvallecas7065]

con ese pequeño ampli para dar el tostonazo a los vecinos ya vas sobrado

[@DustinAlford]

Ja, ja, eso es gracioso.

[@elie4946]

do u recommend this for begginers?

[@DustinAlford]

Yes this is a great amp for beginners.

[@BoringDudeOnCrek]

Can I use pedal on it? I've never own an amp but I'm buying soon. Just really need to know if it can I'll buy it. I hope you replies.

[@DustinAlford]

Yeah you can definitely use a pedal on it. This is a great first amp to start with.

[@carlosajonia]

I’m thinking of ibanez ibz10gv2 vs this marshall ? Have tried the ibanez ? If yes how is it compared to marshall 10g ?

[@DustinAlford]

I haven't tried it, but if it's Ibanez I can assure you it's probably solid! They make quality.

[@officerofftap]

Would my korg r3 synthesizer sound ok ?

[@kasteeltjekasteeltje9045]

Hi, Can I use a microphone on it? I found this amp in the cellar. Can I plug in an ukelele? Thank you in advance :-)

[@DustinAlford]

Yes you can totally plug a mic in with it. Just keep it on the clean channel.

[@kasteeltjekasteeltje9045]

@@DustinAlford Thank you :-)

[@rands278]

Does anyone know how this would compare to a travel amp, like a blackstar fly 3?

[@DustinAlford]

The fly has a few more features like delay and the ability to use batteries. In terms of tone and sound though, I'd say the fly slays the mg. The fly's distortion channel seems much more focused then the mgs. I've never played one but the fly seems like a better deal new, but if you can find an mg on sale it might be an overall better deal.

[@alexanderdelosreyes2802]

which would you recommend more... blackstar fly 3 or this amp??

[@DustinAlford]

I think this amp is better then the Blackstar Fly 3, but if you want to travel and play anywhere then go Fly 3.

[@fedefrew]

Hi Dustin, random Q but where did you get the pinboards for your wall? Thanks

[@DustinAlford]

Thanks for the question, I bought one of them at the Home Depot and the other at Ace Hardware. I spray painted them both flat black.

[@rytmnabensa3012]

I'm pretty much confused between this bad boy , Blackstar debut 15E and Vox pathfinder 10 , can you please educate me on the matter ? sorry for the poor grammar as English is not my mother tongue either :-/

[@DustinAlford]

They are all very similar and they will all give you similar tones. The biggest difference is that the Blackstar is 15 watts, so it's slightly louder then the other two and it comes with delay as well for cool lead tones. The prices are similar as well. You really can't go wrong with any of them it's really just up to what you like the most out if the three.

[@smokeywings6875]

I'm currently getting a deal on this amp for $55 Is it worth the money?

[@DustinAlford]

That's a pretty decent price for a used mg19. I'd say it's worth the money.

[@Lifeishard21]

Does this work with guitar effects?

[@DustinAlford]

Yes it does

[@indefected7056]

hi would i be able to plug headphones into this?

[@DustinAlford]

Yes you totally can plug headphones into this amp, love your avy btw.

[@indefected7056]

@@DustinAlford thank you!!

[@yxz5198]

Should i get this or a vox pathfinder 10? Im kinda stuck here

[@DustinAlford]

That's a tough one. They are very very similar amps. I haven't played the pathfinder but I know it sounds pretty good. The Marshall, I've had it for years and it was well worth the money I spent on it. Given the choice I'd probably go with whichever one looks the coolest to you. In terms of quality and sound they are very very similar.

[@-Nick-]

Hey Dustin, I'm a beginning guitar player and I just bought a brand new Marshall MG10 amp. But when I turn the amp on I'm constantly hearing some sort of 'buzzing' noice coming out of it. When I strum a string the buzzing goes away but after that it the buzz gets back. I don't know anything about amps so do you have any idea how to fix this or if I'm doing something wrong? Thanks

[@DustinAlford]

Some buzzing is generally normal especially if you are using the distortion channel. If you are getting buzzing while you play though you may have a grounding issue with your guitar. From your comment it sounds like you are getting normal feedback to me.

[@-Nick-]

@@DustinAlford ooooh thank god! Thank you for your reply, I got a bit scared because of the buzzing sound

[@ryagfr2550]

Why mines has noises like a truck or smth

[@DustinAlford]

I'm not sure. It could be a grounding issue.

[@mohdalif5792]

4:32 can anyone tell me what song that is from? thanks

[@DustinAlford]

That's just a riff I made up for an original song.

[@rozzer666]

I hear this amp has a lot of problems with hiss. Possible earthing issues? What you think?

[@DustinAlford]

It is noisier then most amps I've played. I think it's mainly the preamp because I have no problems with it when using an fx unit plugged straight into the cd input. If this unit had a fx loop, using a noise gate through one would completely obliterate the noise. That said all of the other Mg's I've used that were 15 watts and up didn't hiss as bad as this amp can. There could be some earthing issues, but I think the preamp is the biggest component of the noise.

[@rozzer666]

@@DustinAlford how would you compare marshall to blackstar? I'm new to electric and want to get a home amp not sure to go 10watt or 15watt or what brand.

[@DustinAlford]

@@rozzer666 Blackstars are a bit more on the cutting edge of technology and more modern sounding then Marshall has been as of late They are both great brands, Blackstar was actually started by a lot of ex-Marshall guys. You really can't go wrong with either one. If you're going to soley play at home anything in the 10 to 30 watt range will be good. For Blackstar I'd suggest checking out their ID Core line, and for Marshall check out their Code amps. The Mg's are all decent too, they just don't come with a ton of effects.

[@BrisaNunes]

between the marshall mg-10 and the peavey backstage, which one should i choose?

[@DustinAlford]

To be honest they are very very very similar amps at very similar prices. I don't think you could go wrong with either one. I think it really boils down to which one you just flat out like more.

[@BrisaNunes]

@@DustinAlford okay, thanks for the answer? what about the peavey 158 against the marshall mg-10? do you think the peavey wins in this case?

[@BrisaNunes]

i mean, peavey Rage 158

[@DustinAlford]

@@BrisaNunes Yeah the Rage 158 is a much better amp for around the same price and under if you can get it used. I would totally go for that over the MG10 and the backstage.

[@BrisaNunes]

@@DustinAlford ok thanksssss a lot!!!! you’ve helped me a hundred percent!

[@milenao4455]

Is it loud enough to play in practice, with the drums?

[@DustinAlford]

I don't think it'd be loud enough unless your drummer is unusually quiet. You'd be better off getting at least a 50 watt amp.

[@chickenlover657]

Why do all you people stick a mic in it? Show without mic.

[@Dzul32]

Hello bro ,Which one is better mg 10 or orange crush 12 ?

[@DustinAlford]

I like them both but I think the mg10 is better for practicing because it has a channel switch and a aux input.

[@ahead8162]

did you use a pedal?

[@DustinAlford]

I use a Tube Screamer at the 7 minute mark.

[@ahead8162]

Thank you sir