Marshall MG10 review and Fender Frontman 10G comparison.

[@miketurnbull7410]

Just love these clear and unfussy reviews, from the home rather than a full-on studio - something we can all relate to. Thank you.

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

My pleasure!

[@dextermorgan4366]

@@JohnCouplandguitar is this amp good for playing Buddy Holly's music

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

@@dextermorgan4366 Both would do the job, just keep the distortion fairly low. Back in Buddy's day when an amp distorted you took it back to the shop and complained!

[@dextermorgan4366]

@@JohnCouplandguitar what should I keep the distortion at

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

@@dextermorgan4366 Start clean and edge it up until it becomes unpleasant then back off a bit.

[@CarloSikkink]

He seems like such a cool dude!

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

I uploaded the rough version by mistake so here is the finished product. Thanks to those who spotted this and to the other 267 of you ?????

[@boomer61ful]

I loved the rough edit.Its like a behind the scenes of how things are done Keep up the good work. I have been a fan for years

[@MartinJG100]

Bring back the rough version. We love rough.

[@ferlez2370]

I would love to have a tea with Mr Coupland and talk about guitars, amps and music.

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Well if you are ever in Scotland.......

[@ferlez2370]

@@JohnCouplandguitarWell that is very unlikely, Best regards from Honduras, Central America!

[@apihtahe]

I love how music unite us all....

[@ColtraneTaylor]

@@JohnCouplandguitar I left a guitar behind in Scotland. And still have the no brand bass I bought there.

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

@@ColtraneTaylor That calls to mind the image of a baby bass abandoned on the steps of the orphanage!

[@jasmine8718]

this man just seems so sweet. i hope you are doing well and i loved your review!

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Thanks Jasmine, God bless.

[@OwenMiller-ge5lo]

Who would dislike this? This guys freakin awesome!

[@SoniaGail]

Good to see someone demo the natural sound. Not recorded threw all u beaut studio gear

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@HektorBandimar]

Good review very interesting, I have the same noise problem with my MG10, but it's a great little amp.

[@russellmcilhinny6663]

Great video,a real down to earth guy could listen to him all day

[@GibboEmcee]

Thank you so much John! I’ve had this amp for years and you’ve helped me find the right tone.

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Glad to help!

[@bilbono5823]

Finally a good informative video

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pedro-tp3nd]

Hi John , fellow Scot here and avidly watch all your reviews. However, i own the fender frontman and feel it has more to offer while on overdive, it really is capable of producing some growl on the correct settings. Also using the guitar tone and volume with the amp volume and gain together is a magical learning experience in low budger sonic sensibilitys, or it will blow your cotton socks off when verything is in its right place. cheers, keep the reviews coming . i watch them over big name channels because you provide intelligent information in an easy to understand manner.

[@kyrieirving1775]

could listen to u all day

[@thedivineherself]

What an amazing review

[@clayton56tube]

regarding the hiss which goes away when you touch the strings, I've gone so far as to run a wire from the tailpiece to my waistband touching skin. I then went to more trouble and added a wire to run along the length of the guitar cable. One end touches the input jack (unscrew metal sleeve, insert wire, screw the sleeve to hole the wire in) and the other end to the center screw of the wall outlet or some other ground. If you are using a power strip, one of the screws in the box of the power strip may work. Tone vastly improves when that hiss is canceled out.

[@chickenlover657]

That background static hum would drive me insane.

[@felipecc2728]

The Fender Frontman has less noise than the Marshall and a good clean, but bad distortion, the marshall has a very surprising distortion, i am between the Fender Frontman and the Vox Pathfinder 10, good review man, greetings from Chile!!

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Yes, that about sums it up. Cheers Felipe.

[@theblytonian3906]

Interesting short pragmatic review John. Most people who play electric have a small practise amp of some description, and have to choose one if not gifted by package inclusion. Important to those just starting out IMV is price point, until certain of commitment. Those two and the Vox Pathfinder are inexpensive, available, and make a noise, yet one is always torn by that "if I spend just a little more" triage temptation. Blackstar's LT Echo series is close in both price and performance too, although the cosmetic form factor of the Fender is cleverer in its appeal. My pick of the superb value lower budget and output home practise amps would be a Fender's Champion 20 or Blackstar's ID:Core 20. Simplicity and tone, that Fender Champ. Overall versatility for the price the Blackstar ID:Core. It's a fairly hotly contested segment with plenty of choice. I didn't include Yamaha's THR series as although outstanding units, they are significantly more expensive (relatively).

[@vibhavsharma3134]

How about Laney lx 10 or smaller line6 spider?

[@hashirb]

my serotonin went from 0-100 after hearing you play

[@voiceofexperience]

Hope you're doing well and staying healthy, John!

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Still soldiering on Jeffrey.

[@moimeme7839]

The fender is made for single coils that's why the overdrive isn't the same. Fender amps have a very different type of distortion, you have to lower the treble on them as you get the gain up

[@Doowopsid]

Great job comparing these two popular amps. Ironic how the Marshall doesn’t fair as well since they have always been held up as the quality standard in amps. The hiss is unacceptable even at this small size and relatively modest price. Like your low key style and obvious experience sharing your knowledge. Thank you

[@caseylee12]

I have my son one of these little Marshall amps last year, and regretted it ever since. Today I found one at a pawn shop for $30! Good little amp!

[@markscars1069]

Glad I found this video as looking for a practice amp and the MG10 is top of my list currently. So cheers for this. And you appear to hold a pick the way I was always told not to. I never agreed 😀

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Ah, the perils of being self taught.

[@sopitamaruchan1335]

Good job John, thank you very much, I know what amplifier I'm going to buy, greetings from Uruguay. Sos un crack diríamos en mis tierras

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

You are welcome!

[@faumv4337]

Compraste el Marshall MG10, que tal resulto? jajaj

[@AllSpace]

old people are cool calm and relaxed

[@stephenstringer6547]

I own a Marshall MG10. Yes, it’s a very “noisy” amp. Spoils the experience, for me.

[@declanuttley7158]

Stephen Stringer better get used to playing loud if you want to go far with guitar! Anyways one thing i really like about this amp is that when you crank the volume the noise gets a lot fuller and fatter instead of just louder (like most other amps) great little practice amp in my opinion Btw ive had mine for about 4 months and i have no regrets

[@ColtraneTaylor]

@@declanuttley7158 MG10 or MG15 which would be better for recording?

[@declanuttley7158]

@@ColtraneTaylor I've not used the MG15 but I reckon both would work fine :)

[@ColtraneTaylor]

@@declanuttley7158 Ok. I'm thinking about the small speakers though. Don't they always produce a poor tinny sound unlike a 12"?

[@MOMOMOMOMOMOMOMOM]

Thanks your review sir.

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

My pleasure

[@ryanstark2350]

I have an older MG15 MSII. This is one that comes with the mini speaker stack. It has real spring reverb and is surprisingly good sounding especially for clean tones. However, it has exactly the same buzzing noise problem which ruins it’s potential as a recording amp at low volume. The noise doesn’t disappear when you touch the strings. I think the problem may be cheap transformers. The MG amps seem to get much hatred directed towards them. Maybe because they are not valve but I think they are pretty good.

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Yes we had a lot of problems with the Chinese Marshalls. (Good name for a movie?)

[@piyachansri5719]

Hello from Thailand John. I have the Frontman 10G, for clean I go for : Gain - Mid, Volume - Mid, Treble - 7, Bass - 7. Sawasdee ;)

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Folks should find that useful, many thanks.

[@vikfm8655]

Currently practicing with a THR10, but I use pedals (including a Fuzz) that it doesn’t handle well. Think I’m gonna grab this

[@ashisheetrishabkachhap2812]

Damn, the old hag got a lot of skills. I wish my grandma to be like him. Well you're pretty awesome. Doing things in your old age. Many people just try to rest that time....

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

As Jethro Tull sang, 'You're never too old to rock and roll if you're too young to die.'

[@indethbed2546]

Imagine if the neighbors come for noise complaint xD Nice video sir

[@unknown-he6yo]

Which amp would be better to buy if I want to learn mostly soft songs? Btw great video, thank you so much!!

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Thanks RB, Fender is better for all things clean.

[@unknown-he6yo]

@@JohnCouplandguitar okay! Hope you’re doing well and healthy!!

[@EvertonLuizBastiani]

Waching it in 2021. Great review. Thaks a lot. Regards from Brazil.

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

And greetings from Scotland.

[@iam.sandipan]

Hello Mr. Copland I like this video.. Thanks form INDIA 🇮🇳

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Thanks and welcome

[@radeesfury827]

I had a terrible Fender Mustang LT25: even with its metal oriented emulated amps, even with OD/DS pedals, and even with the help of a professional guitarist that has helped me trying to pull out something good from that amp.... the sound was ALWAYS super weak, no crunchiness, nasal, distant, "twooty", with the big strings non playables. Nothing is worst than a Fender for metal! Peavey is way better, Marshall and Blackstar 2nd place Btw, very pleasant review my gentle Sir: FINALLY someone that let us hear THE AMPS, and not reverbs, delays and super noisy drums added through pc software: all tricks for inducing the people TO BUY SHITTY AMPS New subscriber ♡

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Thanks RF, much appreciated.

[@darth_testies2637]

I was going to get this exact marshall but I ended up buying a crate gtd 120 and feel that it is a bit over the top, although I love how big the sound is, I would seriously love a marshall to practice on.

[@onewell6894]

Nice and simple

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Thanks for watching.

[@goober650NX]

"Oh my goodness! Well I'm blowed. Hissing Sid has swallowed Toad!"

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Was that before or after he got a job with Marshall?

[@hball6695]

I've got a Frontman 15R and ever since I upgraded the speaker to Celestion 8 15 it is my go-to practise amp for clean tones. The drive channel is better, too, but still pretty nasty. I think I'd have to give a pass on the MG10 with that poor grounding. Good review!

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Thanks HB

[@redlinewanted]

I wish to be your neighbor man 😁👍🎸🎸🎵🎸🎸🎶🎼🎵🎸🎸

[@SF_Curious]

Abuelo rockero 🎸 Gracias 🙏!

[@rickcontreras59]

Thank you Sir

[@unknown-he6yo]

Which amp has better clean sound? Thanks!

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

The Fender would be my choice.

[@unknown-he6yo]

@@JohnCouplandguitar okay, thank u so much

[@ITSSIRWAN86]

Marshall MG10 For Me Its Really Good Mate Maybe I Buy It

[@elie4946]

thanks grandpa

[@phackwer]

The buzz sometimes is solved by simply rotating the power if your connector has only 2 pins. :-)

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Good tip although here in the UK everything is 3 pin.

[@rahulbanerjee2970]

Thanks a lot! You're awesome!!

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Glad it helped!

[@swedendive]

Great video!

[@czyprodigy]

I have an MG 10, if you can get a deal on it def worth it

[@kennethsaid2006]

Hi john, Have seen a you tube video called fleetwood mac played by skeetguitar. Wondered if you seen it and if so do you know what guitar he is using. Im a newbie to all this but would love to be able to play this one day so looking for my first guitar and last so any tips on which classical electro guitar would suit the albratros music would help me choose the right guitar. Many thanks

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Hi Kenneth, He is using a Fylde Orsino steel string guitar. One of these will set you back #2,500 and of course it is not a classical. Fylde is probably the best guitar maker of steel stringers on this planet. Regarding a guitar for life consider this. A regularly played guitar will be at its best about 2 years after you buy it. The treble will still be bright and the bass should have mellowed nicely. From there however it is all down hill. As the wood dries the treble vanishes and that lovely zing disappears. It happens so slowly that the player does not notice and by the end of year 12 it is time to start again with a new guitar. The frets may be worn and while a re-fret is possible, like all major surgery, it comes with risks like warping the neck. Old guitars, like old men develop pot bellies which will raise the action beyond comfort. The electronics have a similar life span. The salesmen will of course deny all of this but have an obvious vested interest in flogging someones 1960's crap. On a reasonable budget the Takamine electro-classicals are a safe bet. All the best, John.

[@kennethsaid2006]

Thanks for the reply John. Ive no chance of getting that one then. Lol

[@trustno1481]

good job, mister!!

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@johnwescott1500]

How to set the amp controls - all EQs at noon, just a little bit of reverb,

[@liberioescriba6158]

Wrong channel

[@mariolestingi6078]

Where I can buy that guitar??

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

They have a Facebook page and can be found on e-bay under the name of 19music. Although I replaced the stock pups, the originals were pretty good. I did a review on this channel, 'Quincy Vancouver.'

[@roberthdavies]

Hello John,Have you ever reviewd any Eastman guitars i am thinking of purchasing an acoustic electro ACTG2E,Id love your thoughs about if possable,thanks.

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Hi Robert, Sorry but I have never had the chance to play one.

[@pay9011]

That Marshall buzzing would seem to be annoying at lower volume playing. Is it only there during moderate distortion? Can it be dialed down?

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

It buzzed 24/7 regardless of settings.

[@roshanshah131]

You are soooper cool 🙂

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Thanks for listening Roshan.

[@J03-w9s]

Is the input jack smaller than regular ones?

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

The aux input is a mini jack while the guitar input is a standard 1/4".

[@J03-w9s]

@@JohnCouplandguitar would a 1/8 be the mini jack?

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Yes

[@J03-w9s]

@@JohnCouplandguitar thanks just ordered one off of eBay

[@leighsayers2628]

That hiss from the Marshall was very annoying...i have the fender but havent used it yet ..

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Let us know what you think when you get around to using the Fender.

[@davidlalremruata]

A young friend of mine is trying to sell me his used one n thought I'd check it out n here I found you again. How are you? Good to see you again😊

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Doing just grand David. That said I do feel the years taking their toll, I think of a project, estimate the time it should take then multiply the answer by three!

[@davidlalremruata]

@@JohnCouplandguitar God be with you, John. You've been a pleasant company😊

[@yutianqin7976]

cool

[@babaabba9348]

Good stuff grandpa

[@trainerrrss]

Scottish accent is ❤

[@juiundheli]

Hi Mister Coupland, I`am from Vienna and my English is not the best. Dont`t understand your last words. Which of them do u mean is at least the better one ?

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

I found the Marshall to have the better over-drive (distortion) but it comes with a lot of unwanted background hiss. The clean sounds are equal but the Fender is better built so that is the one I kept and I sold the Marshall.

[@juiundheli]

@@JohnCouplandguitar oh, great, thanks Mister Coupland for your quick answer.

[@mjphoto45]

I like my marshall

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Generally they are fine. I have a DSL1 which is great.

[@harrisonh5004]

That hiss would definitely bother me after awhile

[@timothypowell8624]

Get the best cable you can. Kills the noise problem on the Marshall

[@goose-ir1tc]

Can we use pedals with it?

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Amps and bikes have one thing in common, both work best with pedals. Just remember that for every pedal you add, another lead is required unless it really is a bike in which case forget that last sentence.

[@goose-ir1tc]

@@JohnCouplandguitar will you recommend it? Because im new to electric guitar. Is it good for home practice?

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

@@goose-ir1tc Its background noise level lets it down so I would recommend you look at the Peavey Backstage II instead.

[@whenvioletsturngrey9597]

Fender. Forget the dirt channel. Set your EQ, then crank it up to 10. Other than that, these amps will always sound like they want to be a big amp someday.

[@savagesyt2622]

I am a beginner guitarist and have bought the fender front man 10g

[@oli1233]

How is it working for you ? I'm a beginner also and just ordered it ?

[@richie100257]

I love you

[@jimcamp2423]

Both are practice amp noisemakers.

[@guttablade3765]

I have the same Marshall amp and I get a shit load of buzz my Jackson sounds like crap..I don't know what the problem is.

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Poor shielding on the amp and possibly on your guitar and cable? Lining the control cavity and cover plate on your guitar with tin foil may help but be careful not to short anything out. Quality guitar leads such as Fender are worth buying rather than the freebies you get supplied with guitars.

[@savagesyt2622]

Hey I am from India

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Good to hear from you YT.

[@TheProVirus-80]

Can it play metal ?

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Strictly speaking its the guitarist that does that.

[@dextermorgan4366]

@@JohnCouplandguitar exactly

[@goldenglowladore3842]

​@@JohnCouplandguitar I like your sense of humour :)

[@voiceofexperience]

The quality of the clean tones on the Marshall really surprised me. The OD was pretty darn "authentic". The Fender OD is a joke.

[@JohnCouplandguitar]

Yes the Fender harks back to the very first generation Fuzz Boxes. They were pretty awful.

[@soozikins]

I'll stick with my wee Yamaha THR5 John. :D

[@JerryAss]

Xd

[@samalamaduma2557]

you look like john lennon

[@jesusbarbadojordan517]

Primero afine la guitarra....🤣🤣

[@alienlovesmusic2231]

John Lennon 360p