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| | Features | Overdrive/Clean selection switchVolume and Tone controlsHeadphone output for private practice or to drive an external power amp
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| | Description | With the Marshall MS2 Practice Amp you can roam wherever you wish, without having to sacrifice your treasured Marshall tone! The MS-2 is the most portable Marshall ever and measures just 14cm x 11cm x 6 cm. For those players for whom a full stack is a must, Marshall's other version, the MS-4, stands at 25cm tall 11cm wide and 6cm deep. | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 2.36 inches | | Product Width: | 4.33 inches | | Product Height: | 5.51 inches | | Product Weight: | 0.75 pounds | | Package Length: | 6.1 inches | | Package Width: | 4.9 inches | | Package Height: | 2.6 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.85 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 14 reviews |
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| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 14 customer reviews )
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12 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 Nice Little Amp. May 07, 2007
By Corey
I don't know why this has such a weak rating. I am a musician thats on the road once in awhile. I use this to warm up real quick before going out, or if I'm writing music and want to hear something other than the strings ringing when I'm by the computer. This has really helped me with alot of stuff. It's not a amp to buy if you wanna use it like you're primary amp. It's just a little toy to warm up on or carry around with you when you need it. Like if you where to go on vacation and wanna play real quick it's there. The sound isn't too bad for a 1 watt amp. I personally love this little amp. It's well worth $40.00 bucks in my opinion.
17 of 20 found the following review helpful:
It is what it is. Dec 20, 2006
By Frank
"Frank"
Ok. This is not an amplifier to play Madison Square Garden with. It is perfect to warm up with, or to use (as I do) in audition situations in studio rooms for film and musical theater.
I find it surprisingly loud for its small size, and have had no problem with the battery staying put. However, it does (the battery) run out a bit quickly.
Again, this is a great convenience to pop in a duffle bag and use to warm up with, audition with (for theater/film)and practice on, if you live in say, an apartment and can't blow down the house with noise. I still have to tone the volume down in my place in NYC.
If you really expect more than that for forty bucks, well....You get what I mean.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Micro Amp Jan 18, 2011
By EF
My son loves having this micro amp. It is so easy to carry with him when bringing his guitar to school or to a friend's house and he doesn't need the full size amp. The amp performs great in these situations and is perfect for his needs.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Bonsai Marshall / Not A Lot of Price Value Feb 04, 2011
By frankp93
"frankp93"
Years ago I first spotted the MS-2 in a store window on 48th St and thought it was a promo item - the sort of thing manufacturers give out to retailers to catch peoples' eyes. The irony of a pint-sized version of the iconic Marshall stack was hysterical - and this was years before today's 3 and 4ft mini-stacks that, for some reason, I don't find quite as amusing.
The MS-2 was considerably cheaper back when I got mine (it's stamped 'Made in Korea' which I doubt is still the case), and that's my main problem: relative bang for the buck.
Considering not just Marshall's other practice models but the sheer range of amps in the 1-15 watt space, buyers should really ask themselves what they want such a small amp for.
I will say the little guy has been a favorite conversation item, but a useful piece of playing or recording equipment? Not really.
The plastic box is so light that you'll have to steady it when you're plugged in. As someone else mentioned, I noticed problems keeping battery power constant and would recommend a 9V DC adaptor to squeeze what little power there is out of it. The clean tone for such a small speaker is not bad, but like ships, that's not what Marshalls are made for (IMO). Unfortunately, the distorted tone is, well, just not very realistic.
And yeah, I did try close-miking the MS-2 once to see if I could get that Physical Graffiti crunch on tape. What I got was interesting in its own right but wouldn't fool anyone. (Maybe if I triple-tracked it...)
The 1 watt ouput would have a hard time being heard over some acoustic instruments so if you're at all interested in playing with others, you'll need more juice.
If you're an electronics experimenter, the MS-2 is useful to have on your bench for low-volt audio output. I took the back off once and the board and construction are actually quite clean. I'll bet it's a great candidate for circuit benders and hardware hacks and somewhere there must be a site dedicated to outrageous mods.
I don't mean the knock the MS-2 too hard for being what it is - a 1 watt wonder. At half the price it's going for it would make a great stocking stuffer and a fun gift.
But if you're really interested in a decent-sounding small amp for practicing or recording and you're already considering spending $40, I'd strongly suggest you explore what's available for another 20 or 30, including a classic Pignose that can sound terrific close-miked if that's your thing. Decide whether you'd rather play a 5-10 watt amp cranked or a 15-20 watt amp clean; either way there's plenty to choose from.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Under rated Jul 11, 2011
By EC
Used for such notable recordings such as Foo Fighters' 'Podunk' and 'Exhausted,' this venerable little guy (and its bigger brother, the MS4) never quite gets the credit it deserves. Great for playing in areas where electricity is not available, this handy, dependable, and portable device is louder than one might imagine, and loads of fun.
If you are inclined to experiment with recording it, you will be delighted to know that, when properly mic'd, it will sound like a much bigger amplifier than it actually is, with combinations of pedals you can create some interesting sounds, especially because it tends to create some very strange feedback with high gain. Some of these amps have speakers with poor treble response, and these are the ones that end up sounding so flat and toy-like. I have owned two, one was purchased used and had plenty of mids and treble, the other was purchased new and did not. With this in mind, it may simply be that the speaker needs to be broken in. Use more than one of these through a splitter for added fun. Try playing on the overdrive channel with a nearly-dead battery for more strange noises.
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