Amp advice plse:Marshall MG250

[rolls1392]

Opinions on the above please.
Have one locally for sale, cheapish(£70)

Would majority prefer this type of amp to a modded Epi V jr, bascially don't want to buy shed loads of pedals for the Epi.

All opinions invited, you can be brutal!!!

[Bidley]

I would go with the Marshall if space isn't an issue. I really liked the MG15DFX I had. At home levels there won't be much in it, tonewise. The whole mini-valve amp thing for bedroom use is overrated, IMO.

[trguitar08]

what do you want the amp for? what music do you play?

in general its a good price at 70 quid and is giggable, epi vj arent gonna get you in gig range for volume but has a nice tone.

[ICBM]

Be warned that these amps are inherently not that reliable. Make absolutely sure it's working properly before spending money on it since a serious repair could cost as much as you're paying for it.

It's a far more versatile and giggable amp than a Valve Junior though. Not at all the same, but unless you specifically want that bluesy/ratty/boxy/delete as applicable small-valve-amp sound, I agree with Bidley.

But, you can also do a lot better for £70. You can get a Peavey Backstage for that or even a Bandit if you're lucky, which is a better-sounding amp than the Marshall (in my opinion) and far more reliable (fact).

[trguitar08]

totally agree bandits are great amps, shop around, know what sound you want and dig

[rolls1392]

Have tried the amp out.
Didn't like it!!
The search continues.
Thanks for the advice.