Marshall MG50 GFX Combo - Review & Demo

Sam takes a look at the latest reincarnation of the popular Marshall MG series, the GFX, which reverts back to their iconic black and gold styling...
Check out the Marshall MG50GFX Guitar Combo Amplifier here: goo.gl/TgTSLn
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The Marshall MG50FX is part of the new GFX range of guitar amps, offering great features and tones at an affordable price. This 50w, 1x12" combo is right in the middle of the range, small enough for home practice but loud enough for rehearsals and small gigs.
Featuring 4 programmable channels (Clean, Crunch and two Overdrives), all of the MG series amps have 100% analogue drive and tone circuits with digital effects. Modulation effects include Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Vibe and Octave which can be combined with separate reverb and delays to create some truly huge tones!
The MG-50 also features a headphone output, effects loop, MP3/Line In and foot switch connectivity (Marshall Stompware sold separately). Take a quick look and listen with PMTVUK and check one out at your local Professional Music Technology...
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[@tannerboil6765]

I played the 30w combo version today at a GC, as well as a 100w head version, these MG series amps sound allot like a solid state version of a DSL, which I own and like very much. I am not a fan of their Code series, but I did like the MG. I also think the MG sounds allot better then the new Line6 and Boss solid state amps.

[@danieltv123]

Same here. I moved from MG to DSL. DSL is more dynamic, or more organic, etc. But I also miss the MG, it sounded really good.

[@hewittdurand9414]

Yea the codes suck as but I like their MGs also

[@indigos290]

"Oh I like that. He's not king but he's still so proper."

[@dnah02]

I have a fender mustang from back in my college days but its a digital amp and I really want to give this amp a go. especially now since Im planning on going back to playing guitar after a 6 to 7 year lay off.

[@1W454CCU53D0FMURD3R]

Hey, I have a mustang II, and planning to switch to this one. How's your experience? Does it work good with pedals too?

[@jamessullo2599]

I have MG15CFX and MG50CFX the 15 has a great sound out of the box, the speaker in the 50 lacks luster, I replaced it with a Celestion Super 65 and the amp sounds incredible I user these all the time while my Fender Twin doesn't get used much

[@jorgevenditi]

Hi, could you make a video showing your MG50 with the new speaker so we can see the result? Thank you!

[@dariuszl.7072]

H

[@mkultravamp]

@@dariuszl.7072 H

[@millsinfotech1]

That sounds fucking awesome

[@KitariItsSomethingRottenHere]

*Sounds terrific! love the effects.*

[@zagozago9893]

Getting one soon. I used to be a Valve Snob, but Solid State is so much more ergonomic.

[@Da_Publick]

Did you mean 'economic?' Because that's what's driving today's 'Cheapanistic' market.

[@viennapalace]

I was going to buy the 30 watt version but I think I'll keep saving my pennies for a while longer... Sounds like it will be worth it!

[@Poochpatrol]

It will be. I can’t play anything under 50 watts.

[@fondoman3884]

@@Poochpatrol .. lol .. and I was thinking about the size of the speakers .. bigger ones move more air .. can feel the air hitting my face 😬😀

[@jessehutchings]

This amp sounds freaking amazing dudes

[@Da_Publick]

No, it doesn't. It sounds like someone playing a cheap Behringer Super Fuzz through a cheap speaker.

[@stogierogy]

@@Da_Publick Well you know what they say about opinions.........

[@Da_Publick]

@@stogierogy Yes, they say this amp stinks. 🤣

[@sebastiangutierrez2962]

This amp includes a 2 button footswitch right?

[@Djgab04100]

Yes

[@jessehutchings]

Switch comes separately

[@fenderstrat7547]

I just got this amp delivered the other day and im very disappointed, it sounds terrible and even worse when using the onboard effects, I play thru a fender supersonic 60 combo and bought the marshall just to have something lighter to carry for practice and smaller gigs but I cant get any decent sounds from it and regret buying it......just my opinion

[@genekloszewski5484]

I have the 30, & you are correct! I got mine as a "sometime use toy",, it does sound like a marshall,, just not a tube marshall!

[@Disabledguitarist1985]

I hate mine . I’ve been trying to sell it with no luck. It sounds soo muddy . The boss katana is 1000 Times better

[@Disabledguitarist1985]

@@fenderstrat7547 give the katana a try it’s great

[@reiiplaysguitar03]

Yes i have the code 50 i dont really like the sound its sounds like not a marshall i think 100 below sounds terrible i prefer my old one blackstar

[@RickeyMathis-kb4ir]

You tried different strings what tone you going to heavy or bright...

[@robertoetojo5861]

Damn good guitarist

[@shredding51]

Sounds like an improvement over the old mg models. I had an older mg model and hated it.

[@Klassen223]

@PMTVUK Hello, I just bought this amp and I had a question… Whenever I switch from either Crunch or OD1/OD2 to the Clean channel I am noticing that the Clean channel is very much louder than any of the distortion channels. Also when I engage the FX (either from Clean or Crunch/OD) it also increases the volume significantly. I have tried playing with the Volume & Master Volume but have had no luck in creating a same level volume for Clean, Crunch/OD & FX. Clean and FX always make the volume significantly louder when switching to them. Is there a way to accomplish this? Thanks so much!

[@medaner1974]

The key to your problem is to use the store settings...in every channel store the settings you wish and adjust the sound...less for the clean and more for the crunch and more for od1...so when you dial with the stored channels, the sound will remain as you wish...

[@tetrodotoxin9782]

i like the carbon fiber cover, not an easy to rip off

[@stealthbum34]

How transparent would you say the overdrive channels are? There’s lots of chugging in the demos on KZbin which sound great. But if I’m playing a strat with single coils am I gonna end up sounding like Gary Moore instead of Stevie Ray? 😂

[@supergroovalistic1]

I think this has helped me to decide to get the 101 or the 102.... 🤘

[@pepico6988]

I ordered the 102

[@robertoetojo5861]

WHAT A PLAYER YOU ARE AWESOME.. ESP THE METAL AND CRUNCH SOUNDS . GUTSY AND MACHO

[@mikeymicalraymance7005]

This or the mg102gfx?

[@bpy4073]

Great demo and playing got one on the way.

[@phili.b975]

Is it any good dude am thinking of pulling the trigger on the 50 watt one

[@AndreeTheGuitarist]

Difference with old MG50FX (mg4)? Except octaver, 2 reverbs and 4 delays. Tone? Distortion? Speaker? Thanks

[@DarthAlexious]

What is better? The MG50GFX Combo or the MG100HGFX Head? They are located around the same price, but of course the head needs a separate speaker i can get for the same price as the amp. But the fact that the head obviously doesn't include speaker, would mean that its better built, since its the same price as the combo. And talking just amplifier, which one takes the cake? Is there a big difference or should I save some money and get the combo? It is just for home use at the moment. Thanks!

[@user-vu6rm2dh9g]

If you only buying for home practice and your budget is low, then you should must go with the MG50GFX but if you can afford the MG100HCFX, then you can go with that. But if you want to do small shows or gigs, then you should must go with the MG100HCFX. It will be more better and perfect for gigs.

[@nacksving2464]

This amp, with an Epiphone les paul standard with slash’s Seymour Duncan pickups, do you think I can sound like him?

[@erictoniaschwab1009]

PewDiePíe 2 Well... none of us can sound like Slash. He’s a living legend for a reason. But I think you’ll get in the ballpark. My first serious rig was a Valvestate 8100 (precursor to MG) and Epiphone Les Paul with Seymour Duncan Invader pickup. And it rocked hard.

[@Daniel-wp8fq]

Don’t underestimate yourself, slash is still just a human with a top hat 🎩

[@subzero308]

@@erictoniaschwab1009 slash is overrated.

[@Edgar_Randolph]

Yes. & if you grow your hair long & stick your fingers in an electrical socket you can even look like him too

[@CarlosFerreiraOfficial]

Just one quick question. Is the external loop before or after the built in effects? I am asking this because I do not know if by putting a noise gate in the loop I would be cutting the repeats of the built in delay.

[@megalol2121]

My dude sounds like Bill Burr doing a character

[@franklespaul7150]

please make a demo of Marshall mg102gfx 100watts thanks.

[@pablodquezada2892]

Does this sounds good if I use it for pedals!?

[@user-vu6rm2dh9g]

Of course. Even the MG30FX with padels sounds very good. So, the MG50GFX will sound insane with padels.

[@lilwayne1994]

What would you all choose?Katana 100 212 or this?I'm all for the sound...

[@mouth4207]

But you can't play guitar

[@insomniac5904]

Katana

[@CanadianCharlie64]

Don't these go to 11?

[@ninjasancho6711]

Got one almost to 12 last gig

[@RuiMaguis]

I was thinking of buying a Marshall MG50GFX amplifier and an MX112R speaker. However, I notice that this amplifier model only has one speaker output, which is used for the combo itself. My question is: is it possible to split this output into two, in order to simultaneously use the combo's own speaker and an external speaker?

[@timborek7109]

Yes. There is a video of a many who uses a headphone splitter in the Speaker Out jack to connect add an extension cabinet. The adapter has a 1/4" male plug on one side and two female 1/4" jacks on the other. Half of the video is his disclaimer that he's not responsible for your damaging your amp. Regardless, the total speaker load shouldn't exceed what's marked on the Speaker Out jack.

[@powerslave7876]

Is this enough for a band?

[@Alex-ve3it]

I mean, it will definitely be loud enough to hear over an un-mic’d drum set, and if mic’d, depends on how loud the drum set is

[@leigh4205]

Would this be good for home use/practice? :)

[@PMTVUK]

It sure would! The headphones out and master volume make it a great home practice amp.

[@leigh4205]

PMTVUK great thank you :)

[@Fox250R]

PMTVUK Pick up mine tomorrow at GC! Can’t wait to see how it sounds with my white zombie :) I got the 102 2x12 btw

[@kimikhuzaimi9402]

@@PMTVUK 30 watts is enough for room practice and record? And small gig?

[@azmanazmanudin7981]

@nQ_Ash 99 hahahaha...stupid question

[@Nr1from1978]

Is this a full tube amp or transistor?? I need to know 'cause I might get one.

[@medaner1974]

Transistor

[@kjb8198]

So the MG 30 should sound the same. Just less power, correct?

[@AuroraLuxi]

no, the speakers are smaller of the mg 30 (if I'm not mistaken). always buy an amp with at least 12" speakers for good quality sound. smaller than that is 'meh'.

[@genekloszewski5484]

The 30 sounds good, & i am going to cram a 12" speaker in it! I have also ported the back panel

[@imaybenick]

Checkpoint 4:15 so I can listen to this and try to play

[@reidandersen3558]

Could I play the intro to welcome to the jungle with that bishhhh?

[@drecord838]

3:05 The Cure-In your house?

[@jaedenmk5544]

Денис Гринёв Run to you- Bryan Adams

[@sthakshay18]

What’s that guitar at your back, a V shaped one?

[@mikecharlie794]

Is the MG101GFX a bit overkill for a second amp when I just practice at home? I have a MG15FX, but I don’t like the small size of it

[@georgecharleston2597]

Yes 100 watts is extremely powerful/loud, not good for home practice unless you want to shatter some windows

[@subzero308]

@@georgecharleston2597 not true at all I have the MG101GFX and it is just fine for home use not even in a basement either just in my bedroom.

[@dustyboi8975]

@@subzero308 I mean it depends where you live and how loud you have it but I’d say it’s overkill unless you have a dedicated music room in a house or something. For a bedroom in an apartment block it’s overkill.

[@Edgar_Randolph]

Size matters

[@tobylangdon2187]

did all of these sounds come through the amp

[@DdumoChannel]

Can i use it with mooer ge200 multieffect or zoom g5n?

[@azmanazmanudin7981]

Hey dude..i also use same multiefek thats ge200 with mg50fx .the sound is very good..awesome

[@sicboyslim7531]

Was planning on getting this with a zoom g5n. Would that be a good choice?

[@erictoniaschwab1009]

Sicboy Slim I think that would be a great choice for a guitar rig.

[@theloniouscoltrane3778]

Please please make a tutorial for Marshall MG 50CFX..THANKS

[@user-vu6rm2dh9g]

Both MG50GFX and mG50CFX is same. The difference is only in the colour. So, there is no idfference in the tone of these two models

[@Da_Publick]

How about reading the owner's manual?

[@beardedgiant4136]

Are GFX and FX the same?

[@sleepy4x]

gfx is just a newer version

[@timborek7109]

Just to clarify CFX are the silver-faced "carbon fiber" wrapped amps, which share the same internals with the GFX (gold faceplate), just different cosmetics. The FX models (two letters) are three generations old. Not sure of any preamp differences, but I know the FX models don't have as many effects on the bigger amps -- no Vibe, only one reverb style, and fewer delay types.

[@adamwatson6916]

why are all modern marshall demos done with with teles and strats where are the led paul and gas . I am not into fender so it's had for me to gauge my response . with fenders I don't like what I'm hearing I need to play one on person with one of my gibsons to see how they work for what I like.

[@ScanianSwede]

It may be a Tele, but it's loaded with humbuckers... Pretty sure you wouldn't hear a huge difference between this and a Les Paul over KZbin

[@jimiguitar6324]

And many more cant stand the failing Gibson Company..overrated and way overpriced..no Gibson guitar can justify the ridiculous price tags and horrible builds..

[@subzero308]

Strats r the best lol. Love me a les paul tho and a Gretch... But strats r my fav because of Mr Hendrix.

[@darrantankard1493]

Does yours buzz a lot?

[@JHamzig]

I own the Marshall MG50, but I cannot get a decent metal sound out of the OD1 channel like in the video. I even tried to copy the settings from the video. Could you give me the settings you used to get that metal sound, please?

[@user-dy5pi7bm6f]

It probably is the guitar that wont let you get a decent metal sound, try getting different tones by switching between channels and pickups.. By the way , other than that , im thinking of buying it and id like to hear your opinion on it

[@Thantas]

For metal sounds I use this amp together with the boss gt1 multi effects pedal.

[@azmanazmanudin7981]

I use this amp with mooer ge200/zoom g1xfour to get the metal sound ..i like it...the sounds its cool

[@aliffdzulhailie4599]

@@azmanazmanudin7981 bro pakai fender single coil mmg xleh dpt sound berat eh Adehh..aku beli amp ni..pakai dgn yj..adui mcm x gain sgt..sbb gitar ke

[@csh9853]

I use this amp with a berhinger tube screamer on the 3rd dirty channel and this amp likes high output picks for high gain

[@SZebS]

3:08 what song is that?

[@SZebS]

sounds like en la ciudad de la furia but i doubt this guy would play soda stereo

[@harryliem2419]

"Run to You" By Bryan Adams

[@staffanholm7138]

What did he play right before 'Run to you'?

[@ceceliapriyanganiefernando4846]

Are you using any pedals

[@underinfluence9001]

He’s just using then effects on the amp.

[@depeche1013]

there is a difference to the "Marshall MG101 GFX" model, apart from the different wattage?

[@user-vu6rm2dh9g]

Of course. As there is the difference of wattage. you will get completely different tone in the MG101 GFX compared to the MG50GFX. And for shows or gigs, the MG101GFX is perfect. The MG50GFX is also perfect but you know, the MG101GFX is an amp of 101 watt. So, the power it will genarate is best for gigs.

[@Da_Publick]

I want to like it, because it's a Marshall and I love their MG10. But this sounds way too fizzy, like one of those SS amps from way back in the 80's and '90s.

[@georgichernenko5847]

Code 50 or MG50 ?

[@hexa8700]

Would it be good for nirvana?

[@Edgar_Randolph]

Not now. He died mate.

[@peteralexanderharrison9309]

What kind of speaker does this amp have? Should I replace this speaker with an upgrade?

[@layartancep9263]

it's a custom made 12" Speaker... which to me is decent enough.. upgrading any MG Speaker would be a game changer... in my own opinion... MG is a great solid state amp... but often have bad reputations due to it's cheap speaker of it... If you have a chance to try your MG... I mean... any Marshall MG into a proper Cabinet.. you would be amaze how significantly better the output.... and last but not least... always hungry for tweaking your amp... Tweak is the key!!

[@muhammadfirdaus-ty2kk]

@peter From Miami have you swap the speaker? I have mg30cfx and I think I want upgrade the stock speaker with celestion. And if u have swap it can you tell any improvement? Tq

[@timborek7109]

I have the MG50CFX, and I find the stock speaker totally adequate, but I haven't given the amp a real workout yet with Master over 3. I am considering swapping in a Celestion Vintage 30 8ohm to add a little top-end clarity, or maybe a WGS Retro 30, which I think is rated for 60 watts power handling.

[@natanielroska7508]

would this amp be good for prog metal? I'm torn between in what I should get.

[@Whydoweneedhandlesagain]

yes

[@kimikhuzaimi9402]

@@Whydoweneedhandlesagain what difference between 30 vs 50 watts series?

[@xdx2653]

@@kimikhuzaimi9402 first are the watt second the speaker that one have 12'' and the 30 model have 10'' also that one have a fx loop at the back so you can use your favorite delay reverb etc pedals. if you are between this and the 30 model please dont take the 30 you will regret it :)

[@stogierogy]

@@kimikhuzaimi9402 20 watts, 2"

[@ninjasancho6711]

Grabbed a used 50Cfx in a pinch to keep up with the band. We get loud as shit and this amp is a fooken tank! It keeps up easily. The OD channels and some of the effects are shit. It has a decent reverb and I only run it clean with a little reverb + DS1, Big Muff, & Compressor into the front. I let the pedals do all the work. It's a bit of a muddy amp. If I keep it ,I'll consider swapping speakers and opening up the back just a bit..

[@nievegamer0732]

can i put it pedals?

[@dannythejester]

This comment over two years old, no response, I think that you already know the answer, but I'm still going to say it. Yes, the answer is yes.

[@stevehalling816]

I've got a fender lt25 which hate I cannot dial in the sound I want so it's by by fender hello Marshall mg30

[@luboetr]

Hello there! :-) what model is this Telecaster?

[@chrismarx916]

Don't think it's a Fender T. Running on two full-size humbuckers.

[@PatataClub]

Does the amp have tubes?

[@AuroraLuxi]

No tubes. Just transistor. The sound quality on the other hand is surprisingly good for the price. It's not a legend like a JVM, but for the price you get a great quality sound of it (unlike the CODE series that actually used cheap materials to build it). You can use this as a semi-professional or maybe a starting professional.

[@gustavofalcon1132]

So its the same sounding as the cfx series???

[@motorrebell]

Looking at the layout it could be identical to the cfx - maybe the Speaker has been upgraded .

[@mikeymicalraymance7005]

I think the C is for chrome and the G is for gold. But I'm not sure

[@alexdamaceno]

Everywhere I looked it up they say it’s the same amp, apart from the visuals

[@cameronmarsh6910]

The GFX is gold and the CFX is carbon fiber.. they’re identical in every other way

[@AuroraLuxi]

I heard that "not much" is changed aside from the looks. So there could be some small changes on the inside, but that would be very minimal.

[@jimiguitar6324]

And you left out their much more reliable than any Tube Amp i dont buy into the Tube Amp crap anymore these Marshall MG models Stand toe to toe with any Tube Amp and their more reliable than any Tube Amp

[@johnmcardle9816]

is this demo using external effects?

[@Da_Publick]

You know it is. There's a review of this amp where the guy's using a phone mic, and it didn't sound even this good.

[@catmakesmusic182]

this amp or mg30gfx ?? in my country there is around 6000 diffirence on the money.

[@user-vu6rm2dh9g]

If the difference is 6000, then you should must go with Marshall MG50GFX. It's my suggetion and personally I will buy the same amplifier in 2025.

[@catmakesmusic182]

@@user-vu6rm2dh9g it's been 6 months and i still haven't had purchased it cuz lack of money. and at this time, i took a look to that amp. I really liked it ngl. it looks like i'll be buying it in 2025 too :D lol.

[@paulskinback717]

i wanna buy from pmt romford the mg30 but its 10 squid more than other places

[@Critterpig]

Does it play clean

[@likeabumblebee]

Sure it does

[@markostojanoski7380]

does it come with the footswitch?

[@richardpayne2751]

Yes, the 2 button one.

[@Disabledguitarist1985]

What’s better for metal and rock. This or the boss katana

[@IllusionaryFuneral]

Boss Katana is better for metal, but this is better for Rock.

[@Disabledguitarist1985]

@@IllusionaryFuneral I ordered the Marshall cause the effects sound way better on it. I don’t need to play anything too extreme. Judas Priest , Metallica , megadeth , pantera , sabbath. If I can play that I’ll be ok

[@IllusionaryFuneral]

@@Disabledguitarist1985 That’s probably your best bet if you’re playing old school metal. Boost it with an Overdrive and you’ll be just fine.

[@Disabledguitarist1985]

@@IllusionaryFuneral Thankyou for the response 😎

[@IllusionaryFuneral]

@@Disabledguitarist1985 No problem! Have fun jamming on that amp, man.

[@grizz1887]

Only thing missing is putting ur own settings to store it on 1,2,3 or 4. Like Vox and Boss have. Otherwise,good sounding amp

[@PeterDad60]

You can store your settings on each and all 4 of the channels so what are you talking about Grizz?

[@greggotoole1675]

Whats the difference between the gfx and cfx models in the mg series

[@tibimaerean9066]

just the looks

[@michaelcollins6107]

GREGG OTOOLE good fx/crap fx

[@zbaby82]

I think the Micro Stack/Lead 12 series from the 1980s sounded better.

[@peteralexanderharrison9309]

I have the exact amp. It constantly has a terrible hum. Should I replace the speaker? Thanks, Peter

[@smokestakz]

What guitar are you using...what pickups

[@axeanimation2417]

4:30 4:38

[@PeterDad60]

Wow a real ignorant reviewer. I mean this is his job and he misses one of the most useful features ant guitar combo amplifier can have. He left out the (RED) 8 ohm speaker out connection, which is a great feature. I have mine running through an 8 ohm 410 speaker cab and I love it. I can also connect to an 8 ohm 212 cab or into the internal 8 ohm speaker and also to another 8 ohm 12" cab and even a 16 ohm cab. This feature makes this into a professional amp in my opinion. Very few solid state/digital/non tube amps can do that.

[@themusicroomcoventry]

Anyone know how to get the tuner to work?

[@richardpayne2751]

I think you need the 4 button footswitch (pedl-9008?) which has a display for the tuner. It can be from either button 4 on the footswitch, or by pressing the tuner button on the amp.

[@Jenzemannen]

Is this too powerful for homeuse?

[@Edgar_Randolph]

On volume 10, yes. But there's a trick you can do - turn the volume control to the LEFT. That turns the noise down (makes it lower)

[@stogierogy]

@@Edgar_Randolph lol

[@ThunderousThrasher]

I had this combo amp once and i absolutely hated it, sounds absolutely awful, Marshall could have just put a volume knob in the front panel and the result would have been the same, there wasn’t any use for other controls since the sound was the same no matter what kind of settings you used.

[@Calvine_The_Rockers]

pretty cool, but i'm not rich, sad story

[@michaelcollins6107]

Calvine The Rockers it’s budget tho

[@smokestakz]

These are 400 dollars...if this is too expensive get a katana or a mustang....

[@sumanrabidas7984]

Which one is better Mg 50 cfx or Mg 50 fx??? Plzz help me

[@kaptenbarbosa1436]

Mg 50 gfx

[@azmanazmanudin7981]

Hey dude..the diffrent only colour

[@ivorharden]

This is more expensive than a Code50.

[@tannerboil6765]

IMO...the MG is alot better then the Code series.

[@AuroraLuxi]

That's because the quality of the sounds you get from this is better than the code series (which is terrible)

[@xdx2653]

code is garbage why you mention that amp lol

[@mikenike1730]

Dont waste your money like I did this amp blows

[@Wooburnmusic]

oh the distortion, listen to the soddin distortion ! Can anyone out there play good guitar without hiding behind that soddin distortion !

[@Celatra]

Half the video is without distortion

[@jasonism123]

What is soddin?

[@fondoman3884]

@@jasonism123 .. opposite of niddos, I guess 😬

[@ashuzguitar]

Who is this guy? I was expecting the other dude, so i'm not going to even watch this video!