Marshall MS-2R 1W Mini Guitar Amp, Red
The Marshall MS-2R is a red 1 W mini guitar amp that lets a beginner hear the difference between a clean and a distorted sound right away. Three knobs, a headphone output, batteries or mains: nothing to set up before you play.
What sets it apart
- Red finish, easy to spot in a teenager's bedroom
- Clean or distorted sound with the overdrive control
- Only three knobs to learn
- 1/4 in. headphone output for late practice
- Runs on batteries or mains power
A first amp with no manual needed
A beginner wants to play, not read a manual. The MS-2R has only three controls: volume, tone and overdrive. Within minutes you understand how distortion thickens a note and how the tone knob makes the sound brighter or rounder.
Its 1 W output is sized for a bedroom: enough to hear an electric guitar clearly, without shaking the walls.
Practising while the house sleeps
The 1/4 in. headphone output mutes the speaker and sends the sound to your headphones. That is what lets you run scales after supper without negotiating with the rest of the family.
At 0.34 kg, the amp moves easily from bedroom to living room, or to the guitar teacher's for the weekly lesson.
Specifications
| Colour | Red |
|---|---|
| Output power | 1 W |
| Controls | Volume, tone, overdrive |
| Channels | 2, split |
| Speaker | 2 in. |
| Input jack | Instrument, 1/4 in. |
| Headphone jack | 1/4 in. |
| Power supply | Mains or batteries |
| Technology | Solid-state |
| Weight | 0.34 kg |
| Dimensions | 110 mm wide, 140 mm high, 60 mm deep |
What it's for
- A beginner guitarist's first amp
- Headphone practice in the evening
- Taking it to guitar lessons
- Discovering the overdriven sound
Compared with other manufacturers
Other small beginner practice amps are made by these manufacturers:
| Maker | Model | Power | Speaker | Power source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | MS-2R (red) | 1 W | 2 in. | Mains or batteries |
| Orange | Crush Mini | 3 W | 4 in. | 9 V battery or centre-negative 9 V supply |
| Boss | KATANA-MINI | 7 W | 4 in. (10 cm) | Six AA batteries or adaptor |
| Fender | Mini Deluxe Amp | 1 W | 2 in. | Included 9 V battery or adapter |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the MS-2R enough to learn electric guitar?
- For practising alone at home, yes: it gives a clean and a distorted sound, plus a headphone output. To play with a drummer, you'll need a more powerful amp.
- Does the MS-2R run on batteries?
- Yes. Marshall states it runs on batteries or mains power.
- Can I plug in phone earbuds?
- The headphone output is a 1/4 in. jack. Earbuds with a 3.5 mm plug connect through a simple adapter.
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