Ft/fs: Marshall Head And 4x12 Marshall Cab (uk Only)

[TenderSurrender]

Hey guys!

Its gonna be a real shame to let this one go but i simply just don't have the time needed to get it in full running order

For sale or Trade here is a Marshall Valvestate 100V (8100) and the associated 4x12 Cabinet.

The head features 2 channels, both with separate controls. The Clean has an option to turn into a "Crunch" channel and the boost channel has either one stage or 2 stages of overdrive, selectable by a button.

The boost channel also has a contour control (along side the normal EQ) allowing for more control over the tone from the boost channel.

It has dedicated jacks (send & Return) for an effects loop, with an option to cut it by -20DB and a control knob next to it to decide how much of a mix goes into the signal

Each has its own little problems none serious but enough to warrant me taking it out of my gigging rig.

Head

First lets get the bad out of the way

The head is in working order but does have some issues which for someone gigging as often as i have been lately, don't want to risk taking it with me.

The Master pot is very scratchy and unfortunately, sometimes will sit in a position (especially around 2/3/4) where it will just cut out.

However, once its in the right place, (few seconds worth of patience) it will be fine for an entire set, i just don't like the idea of taking a risk of it cutting out mid set (hasn't in the 5 gigs its been to mind you)

When using the Line out, it sometimes becomes scratchy however I'm not sure if thats related to the master pot, further investigation would turn out the answer but as i only use a microphone to record my stuff, it doesn't effect what i do.

AND THE GOOD

This head I've found is very versatile, the clean on it is nice and warm whilst the crunch can be used for some classic status quo style sounds.

The 2 different boost channels allows for a range of tones, OD2 does allow for a lot of gain which is suitable for those screaming solos whilst the normal OD1 is similar to the crunch channel on the clean selection, just with a little more "bite"

The Reverb is subtle and really opens up the tone especially on the clean channel, i rarely go without using it now, especially when recording.

The head supports 2 cabinets allowing this to be used as part of a full stack should you wish to buy another cabinet

The 4x12 Cabinet (straight)

From a sound point of view, it cant be flawed, it sounds amazing even when cranked and does allow for a lot of head room. This 4x12 Cab is the one that was released to go with the Head unit.

Only issues with it are aesthetically with the Marshall logo now saying marsnall ( )and a few rips and cuts in the covering of the cabinet.

The cabinet does have 4 wheels on which does make it easy to move about, I've had no problem using it to get them to the car or moving about on stage so they're a big bonus.

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For trades I'll be looking at another half stack setup so no combo offers please.

From a sale point of view, I'm not sure yet so open to realistic offers, and we can work from there

Due to the weight, I'm not sure if its feasible to send this via couriers so local pickup may be required (or meeting half way for instance if its long distance)

Thanks for looking

~~ TS ~~

Edited August 27, 2006 by TenderSurrender