BrentDomann
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I spotted a Marshall 5212 in the store today, tagged at $299.00. I know the following: The amp is a 50W solid state 2X12" combo, made between '86 and '91. It's got two channels, a clean and a "boost". It sounded OK when I played through it, as well.
I put it on hold so I could do some research. I have found that this is a good idea, seeing as the last amp I looked at was a real piece of shit. Now, I know that I am asking for opinions, but there are a few things that I ask people not to get into in replying:
1. I don't want to hear this "tube is better" stuff. I know that, and I own a very nice tube amp that I am extremely happy with. I want something with a little more gain (not a lot) that I don't have to worry about banging around in my trunk. Think "shiny new tube amp doesn't want to spend tube hours and get covered in beer by drunks who don't know the difference anyway".
2. Despite the "advances in solid-state technology" that Marshall "has made" in the last twenty years, I generally think that the MG series is a load of shit. I was pretty impressed with the AVTs, but if you're going to spend 800 bucks buy a used tube head. So don't suggest an MG(unless it's a small sports car) or an AVT.
3. I was considering purchasing an old Lead 100 MOSFET head for a while, but haven't found any locally that I can dick around with. Perhaps knowledge of this amplifier head might help in giving me a standard of comparison.
That being said, is there anyone here with personal experience related to the 5212? If so, what do you think?
Thanks.
I put it on hold so I could do some research. I have found that this is a good idea, seeing as the last amp I looked at was a real piece of shit. Now, I know that I am asking for opinions, but there are a few things that I ask people not to get into in replying:
1. I don't want to hear this "tube is better" stuff. I know that, and I own a very nice tube amp that I am extremely happy with. I want something with a little more gain (not a lot) that I don't have to worry about banging around in my trunk. Think "shiny new tube amp doesn't want to spend tube hours and get covered in beer by drunks who don't know the difference anyway".
2. Despite the "advances in solid-state technology" that Marshall "has made" in the last twenty years, I generally think that the MG series is a load of shit. I was pretty impressed with the AVTs, but if you're going to spend 800 bucks buy a used tube head. So don't suggest an MG(unless it's a small sports car) or an AVT.
3. I was considering purchasing an old Lead 100 MOSFET head for a while, but haven't found any locally that I can dick around with. Perhaps knowledge of this amplifier head might help in giving me a standard of comparison.
That being said, is there anyone here with personal experience related to the 5212? If so, what do you think?
Thanks.