MA 50c or MHZ 40c ? Advice request.

[Rev al]

Hello all.
My home combo (non-Marshall) has blown for the last time. I'm after replacing it now and have been reading up on Marshall's smaller combos.
I'm very interested in the above two - But don't know what the differences are, or their particular specialities. Which is more recent ?
Can anyone shed light on these ? Sounds, flexibility of tones from classic to modern high gain - Clean tones - Solo boost etc ?
I'd like to be able to do smaller gigs, but this purchase will primarily be for a 'Home' amp.

Many thanks
Al

[jagermike66]

Hi Al,

I own the head version of the MA50. As far as I know the MA is newer than the Haze series. I would say if youre gigging I would go with the MA50 just for its raw power. Even the 50 watt version is rediculously loud and really needs cranking to get make it sing. The Haze looks better suited for a practice amp with occasional gigging.

The MA is a rock amp through and through, whereas the Haze is more restrained, and a bit more bluesy. Also the Haze has built in effects and better switching options. The MA just has non switchable reverb. Both models have a boost function to my knowledge. The MA is an overdrive boost rather than a solo boost, not sure about the haze.

Id say it depends on how much gigging you will be doing with it. If its a lot go with the MA, if not and you maybe want to do some home recording, Id go with the haze. Hope this helps!

Mike

[guitarest]

Spend a few extra bucks and grab a JMD and be done with buying amps and using pedals. The amp is nothing short of first class.

[Beck-Ola]

Sounds, flexibility of tones from classic to modern high gain - Clean tones - Solo boost etc ?
I'd like to be able to do smaller gigs, but this purchase will primarily be for a 'Home' amp.

I agree with guitarest. Sounds like a JMD:50 combo would be the perfect solution. You can get both of those amps' sounds and much more. Great clean sounds, crunch, overdrive, and heavy distortion. And with the footswitch presets, you can easily kick in any boosts or tweaks your heart desires.

[davir]

i own a jmd 501 combo and i can tell you that i am very happy with that amp i am just not sure if i did a good choice by picking the combo, but you need to check it out to, good luck.