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Authentic grille cloth; distortion; and enough volume for good, clean fun. Controls for overdrive, tone, and volume. Powered by one 9V battery. Includes belt clip and headphone jack. 5-3/4' high.
Marshall MS-2 Mini Amp

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  • Authentic Marshall look
  • Crankin' overdrive
  • Tone and volume controls
  • Headphone jack

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5 year parts/ 3 year labor warranty.

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4.16

85 Reviews

58%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

30 years and still going

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Its mini-Marshall!!!

I got this little amp a couple of days ago and I am amazed by the quality that Marshall put into this thing. This is my first Marshall and it has left a good impression. The ability to walk around the house, park, or city square and noodle on my guitar is priceless. Although it is a little pricey for an amp that is smaller than my hand, it is worth it because of the quality. The sound is so clear. The distortion (or Over Drive to be technical) has a very AC/DCish sound to it. In fact the first riff you would probably want to play in OD mode is the one from Back In Black. Overall, great product. What else would you expect from a Marshall?

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

its small and sounds small

This unit is quite small, approx 5"x5". Its almost toy-like. The tone isn't bad, but there's not much of it, as you would expect with a little battery powered unit like this. You can get a real amp (cheap, small) for $50-100 so if you want a real amp, look elsewhere. If you just want some little thing to play in certain situations, this may suffice. I only use it when watching TV with wife so it doesn't bother her much.

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Best Uses
  1. Home Studio3
  2. Performances2
  3. Amateur Recording1
  4. Outdoor Events / Games1
  5. Professional Recording1
Cons
  1. Limited Functions5
  2. Poor Sound Quality3
  3. Weak3
  4. Low Quality Plastic Construction1
  5. Didn't Work1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced6
  2. Novice4
  3. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Easy To Use9
  2. Portable8
  3. Excellent Sound4
  4. Good Power Output4
  5. Warm / Comfy4

Reviewed by 85 customers

  • Too weak, distorts too easily, no use cases.

    2

    submitted3 months ago

    byKarl

    fromMatawan, NJ

    I got one to see if I can have my electric amplified by something I can fit in my backpack for travel purposes. Technically yes I can, but the maximum volume is far below usable in a live setting and the amp distorts too easily as well. I just don't have a use case for an amp like this. Even the first amp I ever had, while being half the size of my suitcase, had much more headroom. Next time I travel with my electric and need a small amp as well, I'd rather make room in my suitcase for that amp than go through the trouble of getting anything out of this attempt at a fun-sized Marshall.

  • 30 years and still going

    4

    submitted2 years ago

    byRandall

    fromAurora, CO

    I picked up my Marshall MS-2 Mini Stack around 1990 just to have something light and mobile for personal/practice use in places where an amplifier just wouldn't work. Think camping in the mountains or hanging out at the beach or on the boat. It sounds a lot like one would expect a 9v .5w mini amp. to sound. Not great, but it'll do in a pinch. I have not babied this little amp. It has lived a hard life and eaten hundreds of 9v batteries. It's got some issues now, due to many drops and other mistreatment over the decades and has a cracked circuit board that I jury-rigged to function (mostly) properly. Sometimes it requires a good solid whap on top to get it to stay on. I've been considering picking up a new one, but this old trooper still has at least another decade left in it as long as I can still work a soldering iron.

  • Love love!! Marshall always slams

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byDezzy

    fromMonroe, LA

    All pros no cons. Marshall always outdoes everyone

  • Pretty Junky

    3

    submitted5 years ago

    byClayton

    fromBoise, ID

    Product does what it claims, but it's really nothing more than a plastic toy. It is overpriced by a factor 2. I purchased an Orange Mini amp after this and it is a far better value for the dollar.

  • awesome

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byTheodore

    fromUndisclosed

    awesome

  • when I got it i didnt work

    1

    submitted6 years ago

    byBreaux

    fromAZ

    When I got it, it didn't work. My buddy let me use his amp because I thought I had a bad cable but It turned out the amp didn't work. if I play extremely light I can barely hear it, but if I try to play it starts popping.

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  • submitted2 months ago

    asked byKevin

    fromMoline, IL

    Can this amplifier also run on a 9V power supply? Photos I've seen seem to show a power supply Jack.

    Can this amplifier also run on a 9V power supply? Photos I've seen seem to show a power supply Jack.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Marshall MS-2 Mini Amp can run on a 9V power supply — in addition to using a 9V battery.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byDarren

    fromTX

    If you water it will it grow into a JCM800/1960 combo?

    If you water it will it grow into a JCM800/1960 combo?

    Open Reply - Beau
    Yes

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byMrichards

    fromRochester NY

    What is the wattage?

    What is the wattage?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This is a 1 watt amp.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byRobbie

    fromKnox, PA

    How wide is this I'm looking for a cool bag and I wanna make sure I can use the amp with it

    How wide is this I'm looking for a cool bag and I wanna make sure I can use the amp with it

    Open Reply - Ronald
    14 x 11 x 6 centimeters

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byDevin

    fromSimi Valley Ca

    Do you charge it and take it with you or do you need to keep getting batteries for it? And what kind of batteries?

    Do you charge it and take it with you or do you need to keep getting batteries for it? And what kind of batteries?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This amp is Powered by one 9V battery. I does not come with a charger or power supply.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byZander

    fromLas Vegas Nevada

    Will it work for a bass guitar ?

    Will it work for a bass guitar ?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This amp would work with a bass guitar but it may lack lower frequencies, so it may not sound very good.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byAndrew

    fromundisclosed

    Can you use this mini amp with a bass guitar as well?

    Can you use this mini amp with a bass guitar as well?

    Open Reply -
    This would not represent the frequency of a bass guitar very well.