Marshall AS50D 50W 2x8 Acoustic Guitar Combo Amp

I play a Guild dreadnaught which is the finest acoustic guitar I've ever owned. I wanted an acoustic amp that could faithfully project the full-bodied tone that Guilds are known for. After checking out ALL the options, I landed where I knew I would, with yet another Marshall. The others were just too boxy and/or too treble-y for my needs. They look and sound like toys compared to the AS50D. That being said, this AS50D is a tone cannon! The two 8" speakers really thump. Bold and powerful yet clear and articulate. I set my guitar's EQ on full, turn the amp's Bass to 10 o'clock. Treble about 3 o'clock and it makes my Guild sound like a Guild. A full spectrum of sound that really sings. Bass is full and commanding without being overbearing or stifling. Trebles are clear, smooth and ringing. Adding just a touch of Chorus and Reverb gives it a nice shimmer. Effects are top-notch. I've owned a few Marshalls for electric guitar (still do) but was willing to look at other brands for the right acoustic amp. Should have known that I would end up with the Marshall. Always was, and still is, the best.

I use this amp in my house to play for pleasure and to annoy my country neighbors from time to time.

First of all the amp is absolutely beautiful. The options for having a microphone are just awesome too. The thing that got me the most was how beautiful the chorus sounded. It almost sounds like a 12 string guitar when you equalized properly. Also the phase and feedback suppressor let you play at a much louder volume than any fender acoustic amp I ever played.I was a bit leery about Marshall acoustic amplifiers but this one has absolutely sold me

Excellent upgrade from my Fender Acoustic 100. After playing back and forth between the two for a week end I put the Fender on consignment at a local shop that sells used gear. Plenty of power, very good sound quality, warm, clean. Very natural if you don't use the chorus and reverb, but judicious use of them gives a natural sound, but a little more texture. Especially superior to the Fender with high notes. I liked the Fender, it's a good amp, but after trying this one out, I was sold on it. Both my guitars, a Fender PMTE, flat top with built in pickup and preamp and a 1949 Gibson L4-C (second owner since 1960) with a Kent Armstrong slimbucker, sound great through it. The Marshall is heavier than the Fender amp, but not enough to concern me.

This amp is very easy to use and understand you don't have to be a sound engineer to set this up in the sweet spot for your style of play. It gives you (the guitarist) outstanding control l personal love the clean smooth sounds and the depth you can get from this amp.

I have played for a little over 50 years now, but only to entertain myself. My only regret is that I waited so long to get this amplifier. For me, it is perfect. I would buy it again and I would recommend it to any acoustic guitar player.