Where are Marshalls made?

SMILEYSIXX · #1 12-11-2010, 05:02 PM

Today at a local store, a guy tried to talk me down from a Marshall saying they aren't good amps, primarily due to being made in China. I've heard nnothing but good about Marshalls and they seem to be a very popular brand. Is there any validity to his statement? Specifically, I'm looking at the MB4410.

TheBasicBassist · #2 12-11-2010, 05:05 PM

Marshall's "home base" is England, if I recall, but like many other brands they also have less expensive models made off shore (China, Korea, Taiwan, ect..).

fleabee · #3 12-11-2010, 05:06 PM

Some are Uk, some are China....but even the Uk's are still parts from other countries

**jmattbassplaya** · #4 12-11-2010, 05:11 PM

In a dark, cold, and damp basement with very dim lighting.

SMILEYSIXX · #5 12-11-2010, 05:45 PM

Does anyone know specifically where the MB4410 made?

thehippie · #6 12-11-2010, 05:53 PM

I'm pretty sure the entire MBA or MBC line is made overseas in china or korea. You have to try to get one on the VBA or VBCs if you want a marshall bass rig from the U.K.

EASonBass · #7 12-11-2010, 05:55 PM

My VBA, while made in the UK had very poorly done solder work which required a complete rework for reliability.

worxforme · #8 12-11-2010, 05:56 PM

Vietnam

billfitzmaurice · #9 12-11-2010, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SMILEYSIXX

Today at a local store, a guy tried to talk me down from a Marshall saying they aren't good amps, primarily due to being made in China. .

Did he sell the model you're interested in? If not it's sour grapes.

s_mcsleazy · #10 12-11-2010, 06:12 PM

engerland

will33 · #11 12-11-2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by billfitzmaurice

Did he sell the model you're interested in? If not it's sour grapes.

+1

Marshall, just like most other companies makes a full line of amps from cheap beginner's models to top of the line stuff. Also, like most other companies, much has been outsourced, some of the top stuff, maybe not.

What Marshall do you want?

SMILEYSIXX · #12 12-11-2010, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by billfitzmaurice

Did he sell the model you're interested in? If not it's sour grapes.

He was pretty much just a sour old man. He talked trash about everything except Peavey and Fender, and claimed Yorkville practically invented amps. He was basically talking down to me as if I had no knowledge of amps, which really got me. And as of today's experience, I refuse to buy from that store again. I was just curious about the validity of his claim about marshalls.

And his selection of bass amps was nothing but Peavey. Swear to God, it was a wall of Peavey.

SMILEYSIXX · #13 12-11-2010, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by will33

What Marshall do you want?

http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend....mbo?sku=484008

Kindness · #14 12-11-2010, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SMILEYSIXX

He was pretty much just a sour old man. He talked trash about everything except Peavey and Fender, and claimed Yorkville practically invented amps. He was basically talking down to me as if I had no knowledge of amps, which really got me. And as of today's experience, I refuse to buy from that store again. I was just curious about the validity of his claim about marshalls.

And his selection of bass amps was nothing but Peavey. Swear to God, it was a wall of Peavey.

Shocking!

SMILEYSIXX · #15 12-11-2010, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kindness

Shocking!

Exactly. I have respect for Peavey, despite my utter displeasure with ever having come in contact with one, but having no bass amps except Peaveys is ridiculous on so many levels.

bassvi · #16 12-12-2010, 05:44 PM

Most reviews say this combo sounds good but it's heavy. I'd consider buying the head seperately and having the flexibiliby to use a variety of cabinets. I like the channel blend idea and the ability it has to do 2 ohms.

BillyB_from_LZ · #17 12-12-2010, 06:51 PM

Considering the price point and looking at the owner's manual online (http://www.marshallamps.com/download...0hbk%20Eng.pdf), the first page (with a photo of Jim and Victoria) includes a statement that is repeated on the back of the amp that says "Designed, Engineered and Quality Controlled by Marshall...". This essentially says that it's not built in England.

GRAHAM SG1 · #18 12-14-2010, 02:10 AM

They are made in India .
I had an MB4210 and while it had some very nice sounds, the volume was somewhat lacking, I sent the first one back as I thought it may have had a fault but the replacement was no better, even on full vol and gain it was not powerful enough despite being 300 Watts, so I bought the GK MB210 which is far superior .
One thing about having all the channels on that Marshall, various EQs etc is that I was always fiddling with it and never settling on a tone, the simple 4 band EQ on the GK is much better and less time consuming .
Also, the Marshall 4210 was very heavy at 35kgs .

Red Planet · #19 12-14-2010, 05:35 AM

I believe it is safe to say at this point all Marshalls are built in Asian countries with the exception of some limitted edition stuff. Perhaps the Handwired series are English.

dalkowski · #20 12-14-2010, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SMILEYSIXX

He was pretty much just a sour old man. He talked trash about everything except Peavey and Fender, and claimed Yorkville practically invented amps. He was basically talking down to me as if I had no knowledge of amps, which really got me. And as of today's experience, I refuse to buy from that store again. I was just curious about the validity of his claim about marshalls.

And his selection of bass amps was nothing but Peavey. Swear to God, it was a wall of Peavey.

He's not helping the cause of the struggling mom-and-pop retailer, that's for sure.