The MGL100 "Red Circuit" 2-channel Amp has the same layout and appointments as the Limited Run MGL100 but is not built with NOS mustard caps. The 100w Red Circuit is based on the Hi-Gain voicing from the MGL100 Limited, but built with SoZo caps and some differences in the circuit. It has a more aggressive modern voicing that has more gain & compression along with more thump in the bottom end. Channel 1 has a switch between the Gain knobs that chooses between 2 gain levels. In the down VIN(Vintage) position you get less gain for more classic tones(similar to the Vintage Dirty voicing on the Limited amp), and in the up MOD(Modern) position you get the Hi-Gain voicing, channel 2 is Hi-Gain only. If a clean sound is wanted, channel 1 will be clean only and channel 2 will then have the gain level switch. A Saturation (diode clipping) circuit is also included that works on both channels and is engaged with a mini switch on the back panel.
Our amps incorporate an exclusive silent channel switching circuit designed by Evan Cantor, MGL engineer & builder. So, no noisy pops when switching channels, but even more important, this switching circuit has zero effect on tone. Many new amps incorporate switching circuits with solid state components that DO affect the tone.
BUILD SPECS:
All amps are hand wired turret board construction
Custom .090" aluminum chassis w/ welded corners, gloss black powder coating and screened with metallic silver ink for the text
SoZo tone caps used throughout the circuit
Heyboer MGL spec paper layer wound Plexi power & output transformers
Heyboer MGL spec filter choke
Black Phenolic power tube sockets
Belton preamp tube sockets w/ gloss black shields
18 AWG mil spec Teflon insulated wire
1 watt carbon film resistors
Real UK Cliff jacks
Brass shaft CTS pots
NOS military grade dimmable indicator lamp
ARS filter caps
Metropoulos “Zero Loss” effects loop w/ true bypass switch
EH EL34 power tubes, NOS RFT Siemens EL34's available @ $300.00 up-charge
3 NOS square foil getter Chinese 12AX7 preamp tubes
Additional Switch Options: 2nd Gain level switch $75.00, 3-way bright switch on 1 channel $50.00
Swanson Cabinets Baltic Birch plywood head cab, available in many tolex color choices at no extra charge. Late ‘70’s JMP style cab w/ black plastic corners $50.00 up-charge
Mini Switches, Front Panel
There are 5 mini switches along the lower part of the front panel. The first 3 & 5th from left to right are all labeled MOD/ VIN (modern/vintage), and here's what they do: The 1st switch chooses between 2 different types of caps for the Treble circuit voicing. In the down VIN position it's a ceramic cap widely used in many Marshall amps, In up MOD position it's a silver mica cap that’s more glassy & open . The 2nd switch from the left chooses between 2 different caps for the first position in the circuit. In the VIN position it's an NOS mustard cap that adds some extra authentic Marshall tone and in the MOD position it's a SoZo cap that keeps it a little more modern sounding. 3rd switch from the left chooses between 2 different preamp tube bias settings for the first gain stage. In the VIN position it's a hotter Plexi value with a little more gain and smooth feel and in the MOD position it's a cooler 1970 & later value that's a little tighter and focused w/ a slight bump in the mids. The 4th switch from the left labeled 1 & 2 will switch between channels when no foot switch is being used. The last switch between the Gain controls selects the gain level for channel 1, in the down VIN position you get the more classic voicing and in the up MOD position you get the “Hi-Gain” voicing.
Mini Switches, Back Panel
There are 3 mini switches on the back panel. The first switch from left to right is the ON/OFF true bypass switch for the FX loop. The 2nd switch labeled "SAT" engages the Saturation circuit when in the up "ON" position, in the down "OFF" position the Saturation is completely out of the circuit. The 3rd switch labeled "Voicing" has to do with the amount of negative feedback in the circuit. In the down "Vintage" setting you get more negative feedback that's warmer and has a smoother feel. In the up "Modern" setting you get less negative feedback that’s tighter, brighter and more aggressive.
Customer Amp Build Info
We only build to order and make around 30-50 amps a year. So each amp is built one at a time for each customer. When the amp build starts we order your head cab and or speaker cab with Swanson Cabinets who also builds to order. This allows you choices in the style and looks of the cab so you get what you want. Each amp is like a one-off Custom Shop build. To order an amp and reserve a build spot, we get a $500.00 non-refundable deposit. We try to stick to very accurate estimated build times and never take more deposits for more amps than we can build in a reasonable time frame of 2-8 weeks.
3% Discount for Check or Wire
Inquire About This Item or Call 603-868-9805
The MGL100 "Red Circuit" 2-channel Amp has the same layout and appointments as the Limited Run MGL100 but is not built with NOS mustard caps. The 100w Red Circuit is based on the Hi-Gain voicing from the MGL100 Limited, but built with SoZo caps and some differences in the circuit. It has a more aggressive modern voicing that has more gain & compression along with more thump in the bottom end. Channel 1 has a switch between the Gain knobs that chooses between 2 gain levels. In the down VIN(Vintage) position you get less gain for more classic tones(similar to the Vintage Dirty voicing on the Limited amp), and in the up MOD(Modern) position you get the Hi-Gain voicing, channel 2 is Hi-Gain only. If a clean sound is wanted, channel 1 will be clean only and channel 2 will then have the gain level switch. A Saturation (diode clipping) circuit is also included that works on both channels and is engaged with a mini switch on the back panel.
Our amps incorporate an exclusive silent channel switching circuit designed by Evan Cantor, MGL engineer & builder. So, no noisy pops when switching channels, but even more important, this switching circuit has zero effect on tone. Many new amps incorporate switching circuits with solid state components that DO affect the tone.
BUILD SPECS:
All amps are hand wired turret board construction
Custom .090" aluminum chassis w/ welded corners, gloss black powder coating and screened with metallic silver ink for the text
SoZo tone caps used throughout the circuit
Heyboer MGL spec paper layer wound Plexi power & output transformers
Heyboer MGL spec filter choke
Black Phenolic power tube sockets
Belton preamp tube sockets w/ gloss black shields
18 AWG mil spec Teflon insulated wire
1 watt carbon film resistors
Real UK Cliff jacks
Brass shaft CTS pots
NOS military grade dimmable indicator lamp
ARS filter caps
Metropoulos “Zero Loss” effects loop w/ true bypass switch
EH EL34 power tubes, NOS RFT Siemens EL34's available @ $300.00 up-charge
3 NOS square foil getter Chinese 12AX7 preamp tubes
Additional Switch Options: 2nd Gain level switch $75.00, 3-way bright switch on 1 channel $50.00
Swanson Cabinets Baltic Birch plywood head cab, available in many tolex color choices at no extra charge. Late ‘70’s JMP style cab w/ black plastic corners $50.00 up-charge
Mini Switches, Front Panel
There are 5 mini switches along the lower part of the front panel. The first 3 & 5th from left to right are all labeled MOD/ VIN (modern/vintage), and here's what they do: The 1st switch chooses between 2 different types of caps for the Treble circuit voicing. In the down VIN position it's a ceramic cap widely used in many Marshall amps, In up MOD position it's a silver mica cap that’s more glassy & open . The 2nd switch from the left chooses between 2 different caps for the first position in the circuit. In the VIN position it's an NOS mustard cap that adds some extra authentic Marshall tone and in the MOD position it's a SoZo cap that keeps it a little more modern sounding. 3rd switch from the left chooses between 2 different preamp tube bias settings for the first gain stage. In the VIN position it's a hotter Plexi value with a little more gain and smooth feel and in the MOD position it's a cooler 1970 & later value that's a little tighter and focused w/ a slight bump in the mids. The 4th switch from the left labeled 1 & 2 will switch between channels when no foot switch is being used. The last switch between the Gain controls selects the gain level for channel 1, in the down VIN position you get the more classic voicing and in the up MOD position you get the “Hi-Gain” voicing.
Mini Switches, Back Panel
There are 3 mini switches on the back panel. The first switch from left to right is the ON/OFF true bypass switch for the FX loop. The 2nd switch labeled "SAT" engages the Saturation circuit when in the up "ON" position, in the down "OFF" position the Saturation is completely out of the circuit. The 3rd switch labeled "Voicing" has to do with the amount of negative feedback in the circuit. In the down "Vintage" setting you get more negative feedback that's warmer and has a smoother feel. In the up "Modern" setting you get less negative feedback that’s tighter, brighter and more aggressive.
Customer Amp Build Info
We only build to order and make around 30-50 amps a year. So each amp is built one at a time for each customer. When the amp build starts we order your head cab and or speaker cab with Swanson Cabinets who also builds to order. This allows you choices in the style and looks of the cab so you get what you want. Each amp is like a one-off Custom Shop build. To order an amp and reserve a build spot, we get a $500.00 non-refundable deposit. We try to stick to very accurate estimated build times and never take more deposits for more amps than we can build in a reasonable time frame of 2-8 weeks.
3% Discount for Check or Wire
Inquire About This Item or Call 603-868-9805
