Marshall 100 DFX guitar amplifier review

Music, Marshall 100 DFX guitar amplifier review

[@das27]

Had this mg100dfx for over a decade. Love it. Great built in effects. Does clean, blues, rock and metal. The delay and reverb are really solid as he mentions at the start.

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hi Johnny, they're terrific amps and great value considering the amount of effects they have, as you say. It'll save a fortune on aftermarket pedals and the delay is one of the best I've ever heard :-)

[@robertailman5092]

Yes, the EFX can be chosen&adjusted via a rotary knob and then the EFX can be mixed into the output via another rotary knob- then you have a separate effects send and return on the back. The audio on this vid is really outstanding to get the presence which this amp achieves. I just got one for an obscenely cheap price and I'm totally obsessed with it's versatility.

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hi Robert and thanks :-) The thing is that big amps are really difficult post so if you're buying one on the used market you can usually get a bargain if you're collecting. Cheers, Gary :-)

[@tomsmith184]

My father in law sold me a guitar stand, straps, picks, and this amp for £30 because he was so happy I was learning guitar lol, best purchase ever

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Wow! Well done! I hope this has inspired you to keep it up. Usefully, there's an 'aux in' and a headphone socket so you can let it rip without upsetting your wife :-)

[@tomsmith184]

@@FoxysGuitarShow I’ve been playing/practising very consistently for what will be 2 years in a couple days I believe, my girlfriend (future wife) is very supportive and sometimes suggest i turn it up when I’m playing maiden or Metallica lol I love it

[@gringopig]

I always think that delay gets in the way of the note unless it's set really low in the mix. Too much and it just turns into a swampy reverb.

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hi Gringopig :-) It's an incredible delay for a built in amp effect. You're quite right, it's so pronounced you can literally harmonise with yourself if you get the timing right. Cheers :-)

[@gringopig]

@@FoxysGuitarShow great channel 👍

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

@@gringopig Thanks Gringopig 🙂

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Thanks Laurena, these amps are soooooo inexpensive for the features and power. Glad you liked it :-)

[@matthewjdouglas6471]

A guy is selling one for £100 he said he brought it, but never used it more than a dozen times. It looks brand new. Should I buy it. I'm looking for an amp. The fxs are something I would want as don't want pedals, less is more? Something like that. The demo has convinced me this is the one for me

[@zSpacetundra]

I love your energy and not just with the guitar, great review!

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hi SpaceTundra and thanks :-) More six string tomfoolery on the way! Cheers, Gary :-)

[@TimetoloseAgain]

Bought it yesterday, for just 200$. It's an amazing amp for that price!

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hi there Toulouse :-) Yup, you certainly bagged a bargain there! Terrific sound, utterly dependable and definitely loud enough to fill a pub. Better still, all the effects you'd reasonably need are contained right there within the amp so you already saved a bundle on pedals - cheers :-)

[@stratboy1000]

Ended up buying this amp for USD200$. Replaced the noisy fan and added a NoiseGate pedal to kill the OD2 noise. My only criticism is that it could use 4 channel footswitch instead of 2. The crunch is so good I'd like to be able to switch between clean/crunch and then another switch for OD1/OD2. Anyone experiment with other footswitches?

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hi Stratboy :-) That's a great price for one of these. I haven't tried other foot switches so lets hope you get a response on here. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Cheers, Gary :-)

[@HigzyTeflon]

Cool review. I'm about to snatch one of these up for $275 CAD considering the same amp is selling on Ebay for $807 US.. an absolute steal! Thanks Kijiji! By the way, I believe the 'CHD' stands for Chorus/Delay.

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Ah, thanks for the info about the CHD. $275 sounds like a deal considering what you get :-) Kind regards

[@HangmanHorror]

i'm about to get this for 40€.... amazing deal

[@fordism.01]

Mg's are nice. The drive is sweet the delay is cool. Chorus is nice. The reverb is really superb . Just love the Marshall MG's . I got two a mg 30 and the mg 50.

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

I couldn't agree more. Without doubt the best built in delay I've come across in a combo amp and having built in effects of that quality is not only useful but it'll save you a ton of money on outboard effects. Kind regards

[@henrikjensen3524]

I was in my local pawn brokers (NZ) and sat in the corner of the store was this amp with a $20 price tag.the condition of the cabinet and front was 9 out of 10 but the Marshall logo was half missing.When i enquired about it they told me it crackles a lot hence they just want to get rid of it.It came with the foot switch as well BTW.Anyway got it home and sprayed electrical cleaner on the pots but noticed it was not very loud.Before taking it in for a possible repair I checked the speaker connections, spraying and also cleaning the speaker jack. The connection plate attached to the Eminence speaker had become dislodged and was sitting on top of the speaker cone.Quick bit of reattachment and a spot of superglue fixed that.Also fitted a cable holder to the speaker wire to insure it didn't get pulled out again.I haven't quite got to grips with this amp yet but have owned the mdfx 30 and 50 version.The 30 with its 10 inche speaker is a riot in small clubs and pubs and to my ears just as loud as the 50 but with a better voicing.Thanks for this post mate and keep on Rocking!

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hi there Henrik :-) Wow, 20 dollars? The speaker or cabinet alone must be worth more - you scored! My 'go-to' electrical contact cleaner is Servisol Super 10. My cousin in the states tried to get some but it wasn't available over there (made in GB) but there must be plenty of alternatives. Also, super glue is one of my favourite weapons. Cheers :-)

[@stuartmacdonald5361]

Bought mine new in 2006 (or about that time, cost me £200. I actually had a REAL Marshall amp). Got it home and I hated it. That fan was crazy loud and it would have clanging spurts for the first few weeks. My mates came over and tried it and we all agreed the distortion sucked on it, but the reverb, delay etc. FX were pretty good and clean was also very good. In most of the internet forums the MG's were hated. If you said you had a Marshall MG you were laughed out of the place. But about a year later went over to watching a band do some practice and the guitarist tone was just awesome. Yep he had a MG 100DFX. I copied down his settings and he was saying what a great amp it was if you knew how to dial in a good tone, and he was so right. I still have it to this day. The fan hardly makes a sound now and it does seem to sound better now than it ever did. This is a loud amp, but it sounds great at low volume too. I once tried an E chord on volume 7. The windows shook and I was deaf for a week.

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hahahahaha hi Stuart:-) Yes, the noisy fan was a known problem that luckily this one didn't suffer from. The delay is one of the best I've ever used for sure. Amp-wise I'm so addicted to my little Blackstar ID Core 40 that I bought two just in case the first one went wrong. My grandson now uses the spare when he comes round for his weekly lesson so I guess I'll have to buy another at some point! Cheers :-)

[@customconcern1]

Mine is loud at first then quiets down. I love it. Hated it at first now I use it all the time love the fx looper and the distortion built in with a foot pedal

[@WickedFesterBand]

I have 3 of these. A 50 watt combo and 2 100 watt heads. (One is purple) $150 US each and I love them!

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

They represent great value for money. I have two Blackstar ID Core 40's just in case one of them goes wrong! :-) Kind regards

[@musicisfun]

I have exactly the same one as a head. It’s my main guitar amp for various reasons.

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hi there MIF :-) Yup, no two ways about it these have features a-plenty and they're utterly brilliant value for money. I've tried so many amps over the years trying to find a worthy alternative to the Vox AC30 I had in the seventies and that little Blackstar ID Core 40 is, for my purposes, perfect. Naturally, these things are subjective and one man's meat is another man's poison etc. Cheers :-)

[@musicisfun]

@@FoxysGuitarShow thanks. Brilliant and totally correct answer.

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Thank you, we need to keep it real and honest :-)

[@Aries_Alpha]

I've had one of these since 2002!

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hi Gary :-) Blimey mate, that's longer than either of my marriages! Brilliant amps and they'll defo fill a pub. Cheers, Gary :-)

[@bryanwinchell8065]

Just bought a used one from Sam Ash for $135- listening to reviews at work so I can go home and have a better go at it. Thanks for the review

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

My pleasure :-) $135!!!!! That is an absolute steal!!! Well done; you won't be disappointed - they're fabulous amps :-) Kind regards

[@danielhartman5086]

Nice demo of this amp. Plus your a funny dude ya know mate.

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Thanks Daniel, these things really put the power out and they're not expensive especially if you can find a decent used one and thanks for the compliment :-) Kind regards

[@karenrobertson4257]

Niiice review! I have a older Marshall 50 DFX Combo. Would love a larger one but i sure dont need one, lol. My friend has 2 full stack Marshalls & I'm jelous,, which is rediculous as he can actually make the sound coming out great (as you do) while i'm intermediate at best, lol. 😂

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hi Karen :-) Hmm. Over the years I've noted that we all have guitars and amps that suit our style. I think I've been lucky finding a combination that I feel suits me at the tender age of 64! I would say that you can probably whittle down your selection by researching KZbin videos but there's nothing quite like taking a cynical friend along to a music store to try them in the flesh. My other advice would be to choose another lady otherwise you'll run the risk of having things "Mansplained" to you hahahahaha. Cheers, Gary :-)

[@gabrielpinon4581]

I own this amp i use it for sunday service when i first used it immediately everybody notices somthing diffrent and louder lol great addition to any guitar rig 9.5/10

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hi Gabriel :-) I bet the acoustics where you are will help, too. They'll certainly fill a room so they're great for gigging and I like all the effects they have on board. Cheers, Gary :-)

[@redfrozenseven]

I got this amp the HDFX for $50 with some random cabinet with 2 speakers. It’s awesome Sounds really great with my SCRAN pedal! Pure rock and roll!

[@dannyturner7967]

I just got one of these for 150.00 going to add a 12in greeback speaker

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hi Danny :-) That's a deal. An ear-melting deal! Cheers, Gary :-)

[@TheBedo69]

Hi, congratulations for the video! I have the same amp, and for some time now, when I play some notes, especially the lowest ones, the amp's chassis vibrates a lot. What could it be about? Is there a specific do-it-yourself job on this amp that you could recommend? Thanks a lot!

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hi there and thanks for the question :-) Although this one has long gone I could only think that nipping up the chassis bolts may be an option but my best advice would be to take it to your local guitar tech. They're not usually expensive for the jobs they do and they generally have plenty of experience in these fields. Cheers, Gary :-)

[@TheBedo69]

@@FoxysGuitarShow Thanks so much for your valuable advice. I disassembled the chassis screwed every single screw better and now it seems to be better. Thanks again and Rock on!

[@stratboy1000]

Robert Gilmour just texted me and he's pissed you didn't get his name right. Haha. Nice video tho. I'm about to go try one of these amps for sale

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hahahahaha, hi Stratboy :-) Can't believe I didn't get Robert Gilmour's name right - it's not rocket surgery! Yes, great amps and if you can try it first it's always your best litmus test. Cheers, Gary :-)

[@jackdanielteasdale598]

I found one on ebay dirt cheap that only needs a little fixup before it's giggable, how easy would you say it is to fix the input jack :)

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hi there, Jack. I reckon that if any fix was that easy then current owner would have done it. The difficulty and annoying thing I find with eBay is that people always say "....just needs...." Yeah, well, if it "just" needs and it's so easy, how come you didn't do it? My instinct would be to give it a miss unless you're very electronically based. If it really is just the input socket it would probably be a bit of a faff but inexpensive and relatively straightforward. You pays your money, you makes your choice. Kind regards :-)

[@colinjwilliams6149]

Great video mate 😊

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hi Colin and thanks :-) I honestly can't believe how much bang you get for your buck with these - awesome things! Cheers, Gary 🙂

[@nuttinbutmusic3383]

Hey, great vid by the way. I have one of these, can you tell me what settings the amp is on

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hi there, I'd love to tell you but it's long gone now so I'd really only be guessing (which wouldn't be helpful). What I can tell you is that for a single speaker combo it doesn't half put some power out! Cheers :-)

[@mxteozx]

Where can I buy a good used one for a good price and pretty fair condition?

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hi there, I'm afraid they haven't made these for a while although there are modern equivalents but sadly the new ones are really expensive. That said, you can usually pick these up for anywhere between £100 - £200 depending on condition although if you're looking on eBay, they're usually collection only due to size and weight. I would start by doing a 'nearest first' search on eBay and Reverb. The other thing you could do is write down all the specs you like and see what else fits into your needs. Usually, amps can be bought pretty inexpensively providing you can go and collect them. Kind regards

[@DzoniMakaroni]

Have you ever played a Fender Mustang III? I'm looking to trade one for this amp.

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

The only Mustang I've had was a Squier Cobain-a-like one and I was really impressed with it. I reckon your guitar is worth more than the amp tbh

[@markoz777]

Don't do it buddy. I own the 100DFX, great amp for the price and have played the Mustang, it's too digital.

[@DzoniMakaroni]

​@@markoz777 I went for a Peavey Studio Pro 112 because it was cheap, kept the Mustang III but I'm selling it. The Peavey kicks the Mustangs ass.

[@markoz777]

Cool buddy. Oh, you have the Mustang, I thought you have the Marshall. So my recommendation was aimed to prefer the Marshall over the Mustang. Well, good to know about that Peavey!

[@DzoniMakaroni]

​@@markoz777 The Mustang is pretty bad in clean tones, the Peavey has a crystal clear sound, and an even better hi-gain distortion. The Mustang is just dead and has no dynamics. Then again, I was very happy with it when I got it, because it was my first amp.

[@melodybrizuela1528]

i’m looking for a new practice amp and i found a used one for 200 usd. is that a good deal? thanks :)

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hi there, great question. It would depend on one's budget and requirements I suppose. I use a Blackstar ID Core 40 and it's my favourite amp since I had a Vox AC30 back in the seventies. For $200 you have a pretty extensive budget for a practice amp so if you're going to spend that kind of money make sure it does absolutely everything you want it to. I paid £100 ($120) for mine and it has more features than I'll ever use so choose wisely. Ultimately, if it's what you want and it makes you happy then that's money well spent :-) Kind regards

[@benjam2396]

Hi, i have a question, who amp is better this or the line 6 spider v of 30w?

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Great question and a disappointing answer. The fact of the matter is that as with all things, the sound of an amp is largely subjective so it really comes down to the user. I know that's not helpful but at least it's the truth :-) Kind regards

[@HigzyTeflon]

Without question, this particular Marshall amp blows away Line 6 Spider 30.

[@jameswulf635]

Great video, very informative! 😉 👌

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hi there James and thanks :-) lovely sounding amps with great features at a very affordable price. Nothing not to like about these and they'll fill a pub easily! Cheers :-)

[@audiomonster303]

I still use cds...lol

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hi there Audio Monster :-) I'm trying to learn how to download tunes from BandCamp on a stick with the intention of being able to play them back through a stereo. It's only been a couple of years since I've stopped using wax cylinders!

[@audiomonster303]

@@FoxysGuitarShow I still wax on wax off lol

[@alfaman4113]

Do you know the model of the footswitch

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hi there Alfaman :-) I believe it's the Marshall PEDL90004 with two buttons that operates the channel and the DFX. TBH, probably any of the two button items would work but always check with a dealer first. Cheers :-)

[@neuralgene]

What type of celestion speaker inside?

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hi there, I believe that it's a generic speaker with an MG sticker on it. However, I did read a post that said it had a Celestion fitted as standard and I know that the appropriate Celestion replacement is a a Celestion G12K-100 so perhaps that's what they're fitted with. Of course, this may depend on where they were built so there could be geographical differences :-)

[@RickJando]

So, nobody really knows what the speaker is, is this amp a China special or will we be lucky enough to find made in Milton Keynes for a pleasant change 🤔 ?

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hahahaha, yes, a Milton Keynes amp would be something special indeed! I think this one was made in India but the quality was outstanding. As memory serves, the speaker had a Marshall sticker on it and, certainly, the known direct replacement is a Celestion. So, who knows? The originals could possibly be rebranded Celestions. Whatever they are, they sound fabulous :-)

[@RickJando]

@@FoxysGuitarShow Hiya Roxy, thanks for the reply, yes I have heard that Indian made Marshall are a bit better than the Chinese amps, I have a chance to get one for around fifty quid tho it's the older version without that awful fourth channel lol ! thanks for the video and best wishes to you. 😁👍

[@walterferrero1546]

hola. que modelo de footswicht utiliza?

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hola Walter :-) estándar de dos botones para controlar el canal y la reverberación. Gracias :-)

[@sickbreaking4011]

6:53 was so good

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Thank you :-) What I think is truly amazing, and I had no idea it was possible, is the way you put a timestamp hyperlink in the comment! I love technology, just wish I knew more about it :-)

[@sickbreaking4011]

@@FoxysGuitarShow its so easy, just type the numbers you wanna timestamp and thats it, also that part sounds like christie front drive, dont know if you know them. You should check them out!

[@Zhanibek.S]

this is valve lamp amp?

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

It's only a little Blackstar ID Core 40 bedroom amp. It's my favourite amp since I had a Vox AC30 in the 70's :-)

[@pez---]

bit of Frankie Howard in there :)

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Ooh no, stop it! Goodness, you’re making your own up now 😂😂

[@phackwer]

I love the fact you can't remember the name of anybody. It's so just like me: I just play, sometimes people ask me "references" and I can only answer "me and whatever the fuck I heard before, but not in that order".

[@phackwer]

At 5:00 you sound like Heroes del Silencio, Entre dos Tierras kzbin.info/www/bejne/iavMnp-bqb11ba8 El reverb con el delay y todo mas....

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hahahhahahha, that's really funny......and true! Wow, just had a listen to that track and they're absolutely brilliant! Thought I was going to see Antonio Banderas at some point and I love that Cancion del Mariachi number....especially the part on the video where he smacks a guy in the back of head with his guitar :-)

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

Here you are again, my man, whilst me hunting for a new amp. You're just like Thanos: inevitable.

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hang on, I thought Thanos was a Supervillain :-)

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

@@FoxysGuitarShow Well, his background is irrelevant in this instance, but his ubiquitous inevitability - is! Please don't do the 50% of population disappearance finger clicking act though, I'm hearing Bill Gates got that honour already. 💉😶

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

Get yourself an agent. You should be acting!

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hi The Devil :-) I've considered joining an AmDram group but I'm so busy! I genuinely appreciate that, thank you so much. Cheers, Gary :-)

[@christhompson9378]

😂 haha Robert Gilmore brilliant

[@FoxysGuitarShow]

Hi Chris :-) Could have been worse - I might've said Gary Gilmore! Cheers, Gary :-)

[@christhompson9378]

😂.

[@christhompson9378]

Mine has the eminence and is a 2004, strange

[@christhompson9378]

I feel people dont eq these amps properly and dismiss them too quickly