Marshall MG15G Guitar Combo Amplifer, Practice Amp Suitable for Electric Guitar - Black and Gold

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Long story short, yes. Considering the styles you play (or are learning to play) is an important process to undertake when buying yourself a practice amp.

Marshall amps need no introduction. You'll no doubt have seen their famous logo and inimitable look emblazoned across many stages around the world. Having been around since 1961, their long and illustrious history now stretches over more than 60 years! This powerful little unit produces the type of tone other amplifiers can only try to imitate. By developing reliable high quality solid-state analogue circuitry and combining it with the flexibility of digital control the Marshall MG15CF provides access to a vast range of quality tonal options.

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Take a look at the bands or artists you like for inspiration on this – most often, you'll be able to buy a more practice-friendly version of the amps they use – or at the very least, you'll get an idea for the characteristics of their amps and their sound. What features do I need? Here at Guitar World, we are experts in our field, with many years of playing and product testing between us. We live and breathe everything guitar related, and we draw on this knowledge and experience of using products in live, recording and rehearsal scenarios when selecting the products for our guides.

Modelling amps seek to digitally replicate the sound of particular amps. As a result, you can get a wide range of tones, making them really versatile. The sound and response is rarely identical to the real thing, but you can get pretty close. You’ll also usually find effects built into modelling amps. Size & output

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Known for their signature “crunch”, Marshall were game-changers in developing the saturated “distorted” sound that we are all familiar with. Think about how much power you need from your amp. Do you want to take it gigging? If so, how big are the venues you’re playing and will your amp be mic’d up? A 50W tube amp can be great when you’re playing in big clubs, but it might not be as practical if you’re only wanting something for home use. Within our list of the best Marshall amps there are solid state, modelling and tube amps, all of which have certain characteristics that players love. Tube amps are more traditional – this is how they were made when Marshall were just starting out and many guitarists claim they’re also the best.

You can trust Guitar World Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing guitar products so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. Integrating the already highly respected BIAS tone engine with some pretty incredible smart technology, the Positive Grid Spark has taken the world of the best practice amps by storm - and we can definitely see why. The vast majority of practice amps that are available in today's market come with a huge array of effects, different amp voicings and even easy recording functionality. Some also feature remote control over parameters via a tablet, laptop or mobile device, as well as savable and shareable patch editing. Long story short, amps these days have become very smart – and very capable of recreating near enough any tone you can think of. Do I need to consider the styles I play? First and foremost, we are guitar players, and we want other guitarists to find the right product for them. So we take into careful consideration everything from budget to feature set, ease of use and durability to come up with a list of what we can proudly say are the best practice amps on the market right now.

Why Should I Choose a Marshall Practice Amp?

If you're familiar with amp and effects manufacturers, you'll know all about Line 6. Famous for its Spider and POD amps, and more recently its Helix and HX floorboards, Line 6 has upped the ante in the amp-modeling game and in turn, created some of the most highly sought after products on the market. With 30 amp models and 40 effects onboard, the Spark is a catalog of great tones - and with 10,000+ more tones on the online library, you’ve got plenty of options. There’s Bluetooth connectivity to stream music, as well as ⅛” Aux and headphone inputs. You’ve got USB inputs and outputs too, which enable you to use your Spark as an audio interface for when you need to capture that next great idea.

You’ll see JVM series guitar amps played by some professional players, and it’s no surprise why – they’re incredible. You get a fair bit of clean headroom, and you can forget all the dated preconceptions about Marshall amps not having a great clean sound, because the JVM205 has a beautiful clean channel. You’ve then got Plexi-style overdrive, as well as JCM-800 style crunch, and saturated high gain sounds, ideal for modern and classic metal. Expanding their range with combos, acoustic guitar amplifiers and bass amps over the years, Marshall provide guitarists and bassists with incredible tone and quality. Simply put, these humble home combos can enable you to practice your guitar without worrying about the noise levels – and better yet, many of them are fully loaded with effects and other handy features that make practicing way more enjoyable. Orange amplifiers are something of a connoisseur’s choice in the amp world. Beyond the garish colour scheme, the British brand’s most signature element is the unique gain sound they offer.Early amplifiers included the iconic ’59 Super Lead (“Plexi”), a tube-powered head with incredible volume and headroom that could fill the biggest of venues. Legendary acts such as Led Zeppelin and The Jimi Hendrix Experience used this amp, cranking them to pioneer that famous Marshall grit. Tube amps tend to be more dynamic, yield a nicer overdriven sound and respond better to a player’s touch. They're also usually more expensive and can often be heavy. Solid state amps on the other hand are mostly cheaper and lighter, but they don’t respond in the same way. The distortion may also not sound quite as organic but, unlike most tube amps, the clean channel will stay clean as you turn up the volume – it won’t gradually break up. If you want clean headroom then this can be useful. If you’re looking for the best Marshall amp for at home, then you might want to consider the size too. A combo with a single, smaller speaker might work better than an amp with two speakers or a head and a cab.