Marshall MG15, MG10 owners Manual

From Jim Marshall

I would personally like to congratulate you on your purchase of
this next-generation Marshall MG amplifier.

As a musician myself, I fully understand what it takes to perform
live in a band situation. In addition to talent, dedication and a lot of
hard work, you also need equipment that does exactly what you
ask of it. From the outset, these solid-state amplifiers had to meet
the tonal expectations of the modern guitarist whilst also
incorporating new and exciting technology. With this goal firmly in
mind, I set my experienced R&D team the task of designing a new
range of affordable MG amplifiers that would deliver essential
modern features together with incredible Marshall tone.

Like all the amplifiers in the new MG range, state-of-the-art
manufacturing and stringent quality control procedures ensure
that these amplifiers meet the high standard of build you have
come to expect from all Marshall products.

Whether this is your first ever Marshall, or is the latest addition to
your arsenal of amps, the tone, flexibility and feel of these
compact, rugged units is guaranteed to deliver the goods – from
bedroom, to backstage, to onstage!

I wish you every success with your new Marshall. Welcome to the
family...

Yours Sincerely,

* EUROPE ONLY - Note:

(Environments E1, E2 and E3 EN 55103-1/2)and the Low Voltage Directive in the E.U.

* EUROPE ONLY - Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements of the EMC Directive

The Peak Inrush current for the MG10 is 2 amps.
The Peak Inrush current for the MG10 is 2.5 amps.

Follow all instructions and heed all warnings

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS !

Dr. Jim Marshall OBE

MG10

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MG15

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1. Input Jack Socket

Jack input for your guitar. Use a good quality guitar cable
(i.e. one that’s screened/shielded) to help prevent noise,
interference and unwanted feedback.

2. Volume Control - Clean Channel

This control adjusts the volume of the Clean Channel.

3. Channel Switch

This switch allows you to change between the amp’s
two channels, Clean and Overdrive, via the front panel.
When the LED is green, the Clean channel is engaged.
When the LED is red, the Overdrive channel is
engaged.

4. Gain Control - Overdrive Channel

This control sets the operating level of the pre-amp.
Simply turn up the Gain control until the required
amount of distortion is achieved.

5. Volume Control - Overdrive Channel

This control adjusts the volume of the Overdrive
channel. The louder this channel is set, the ‘looser’ the
amplifier will sound and feel.

6. Contour Control (MG10 only)

This highly effective tone control works by modifying the
mid-range (body). The tone can range from traditional
and woody sounding (setting at 10), to balls-to-the-wall
(setting at midway), to aggressive, ‘scooped’ and
modern (setting at 0)… and all points in-between.

7. Bass Control (MG15 only)

Turning the Bass control will effect the amount of low
frequencies or bottom end in your guitar tone. Rotating
this clockwise will increase the amount of lower tones
creating deeper and thicker sounds. Turning this control
anti-clockwise will decrease the bass frequencies in
your tone reducing any bottom end thud.

8. Middle Control (MG15 only)

Adjusting the middle frequencies will vary the amount of

Technical Specification

Power (RMS) 10W 15W
Channels 22
Speaker 1x6½" 1x8"
Weight (kg) 4.8 7.4
Size (mm)
W 296 382
H 314 379
D 175 205

body to your sound. Attenuating (decreasing) the middle
by turning this control anticlockwise will yield a more
hollow sound with the bass and treble frequencies
appearing to be more accentuated. Conversely,
increasing the middle will add body to the sound.

9. Treble Control (MG15 only)

By adjusting the Treble control you can add or take
away the higher frequencies in your guitar tone. By
increasing the amount of treble you will make your tone
brighter, ideal for more percussive playing styles.

10. MP3 Line In Socket

If you want to jam to your favourite MP3, CD or tape
track, merely connect the line out or headphone output
of your player here, adjust the volume of your player to
match that of your guitar and you’ve got the perfect
‘play-along’ practice system.

11. Headphones Socket

For use when silent practice is the order of the day.
Connection of headphones will automatically mute the
internal speaker.

12. Power Switch

The power switch turns your amplifier on and off. The
Channel switch will light up when your amplifier is
turned on and will not be lit when the amplifier is
switched off.

Note: The specific mains input voltage rating that your
amplifier has been built for is shown on the back panel.
Before connecting to the mains electricity supply,
always ensure that your amplifier is compatible with
your electricity supply. If you have any doubt, please get
advice from a qualified technician. Your Marshall dealer
will help you in this respect.

Please ensure the amplifier is switched off and
unplugged from the mains electricity supply before
being moved.

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