From Jim Marshall
I would personally like to congratulate you on your purchase of this
next-generation Marshall MG amplifier.
As a musician myself, I fully understand what it takes to perform live in
a band situation. In addition to talent, dedication and a lot of hard work,
you also need equipment that does exactly what you ask of it. Over the
years I have witnessed many advances in amplifier technology and I
wanted this MG series to take full advantage of such innovations.
These solid-state amplifiers had to meet the tonal expectations of the
modern guitarist whilst also incorporating new and exciting digital
technology. With this goal firmly in mind, I set my experienced R&D
team the task of designing a new range of affordable MG amplifiers that
would not only produce the tone you’re looking for, but also offer an
intuitive and totally programmable way of customising, storing and
accessing your favourite Marshall tones and features.
Like all the amplifiers in the new MG range, state-of-the-art
manufacturing and stringent quality control procedures ensure that
these amplifiers meet the high standard of build you have come to
expect from all Marshall products.
Whether this is your first ever Marshall, or is the latest addition to your
arsenal of amps, the tone, flexibility and feel of these compact, rugged
units is guaranteed to deliver the goods – from bedroom, to backstage,
to on stage!
I wish you every success with your new Marshall. Welcome to the
family...
Yours Sincerely,
Dr. Jim Marshall OBE
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1. Input Jack Socket
Jack input for your guitar. Use a good quality guitar
cable (i.e. one that’s screened/shielded) to help prevent
noise, interference and unwanted feedback.
2. Gain Control
Controls the amount of signal entering the pre-amp and
the amount of distortion created in the selected channel.
3. Clean : Crunch Switch
Selects between Clean (green) and Crunch (red) channels.
4. Bass Control
Turning up the Bass control will add warmth and low-
end depth to your sound.
5. OD Switch
Selects between OD1 (green) and OD2 (red) channels.
6. Middle Control
Adjusting the middle frequencies will vary the amount of
body in your sound.
7. Treble Control
Increasing the Treble will make your sounds brighter
and more cutting, turning it down will decrease your
tone’s edge and make it sound softer as a result.
8. Reverb Control
This control lets you add a lush reverb to the selected
channel, from a subtle hint to cavernous and all points
in-between.
9. Volume Control
Controls the volume of the selected channel.
10. Tap (Manual) Switch
Matches the delay FX time to the time between two
pushes. The LED flashes at the selected delay time.
Holding down the Tap switch for longer than 2 seconds
switches the amp between manual and preset mode
(pg 2). When using the optional footcontroller, holding
both the Tap switch and the Store switch will activate
the tuner.
11. FX Control
Selects and adjusts one of four effects - Chorus,
Phaser, Flanger & Delay.
12. Store Switch
Stores the current amp settings into the current channel
or into the optional footcontroller. When in manual mode
the Store button lights red.
13. Master Control
Controls the master volume of the amplifier.
14. MP3 Line In Socket
Jam to your favourite MP3, CD or tape track by
connecting the line out or headphone output of your
player here. Adjust the volume of your player to match
that of your guitar and you’ve got the perfect ‘play-
along’ practice system.
15. Headphones Socket
For use when silent practice is the order of the day.
Connection of headphones will automatically mute the
internal speaker.
16. Power Switch
The power switch turns your amplifier on and off. A
channel switch will light up when your amplifier is turned
on and none will be lit when the amplifier is switched
off.
Note:
The specific mains input voltage rating that your
amplifier has been built for is shown on the back panel.
Before connecting to the mains electricity supply,
always ensure that your amplifier is compatible with
your electricity supply. If you have any doubt, please get
advice from a qualified technician. Your Marshall dealer
will help you in this respect.
Please ensure the amplifier is switched off and
unplugged from the mains electricity supply before
being moved.
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