Happy Jack Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 [quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1437167413' post='2824233'] First thing he noticed was the DAB "Marshall" radio, "OK", he said, "so at least we know we're in the home of a musician". [/quote] Yeh, I had something similar. The guy may have noticed twelve basses and two guitars hanging on the wall, plus a Roland VK-09 next to the electronic drumkit. But probably just a lucky guess, I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1437208977' post='2824405'] Yeh, I had something similar. The guy may have noticed twelve basses and two guitars hanging on the wall, plus a Roland VK-09 next to the electronic drumkit. But probably just a lucky guess, I reckon. [/quote] He might have reckoned they were there for decoration... http://basschat.co.uk/topic/227421-thomann-selling-harley-benton-basses-as-decoration-only/page__hl__harley%20benton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 So after the initial hype, did anyone here buy the Marshall phone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 [quote name='Russ' timestamp='1437124513' post='2823731'] So that'll be why they stopped making bass amps - there were obviously more important R&D projects to put the cash into. [/quote] But they haven't... they have Eden and thats where they are focusing their R&D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1448486887' post='2915905'] But they haven't... they have Eden and thats where they are focusing their R&D. [/quote] True, although there are no longer any Marshall-branded bass amps being made. Eden amps are great, but they don't really carry Marshall's rock'n'roll legacy with them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Gimme an iPhone any day ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1448485938' post='2915896'] So after the initial hype, did anyone here buy the Marshall phone? [/quote] Err guilty as charge yer honor, Personally I love it, stereo speakers on the front are loud enough to be useful, on my desk at work when I'm alone, for instance. As a phone it works just fine, being Android the interface is at least recognisable, if a tad different to my previous, the scroll wheel is just too good! Audio interface I'm still playing with as I ended up using my old one ported over from other phone. There are probably other gadgety bits I have missed too, but all in good time. Not found a way to plug my bass into it yet though Finally its looks way cooler than my old Samsung!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 [quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1448523740' post='2916051'] Not found a way to plug my bass into it yet though [/quote] I was under the impression that the 2 headphone outputs are also inputs, and there is a 4 track DAW already installed? Or have I totally misunderstood their advertising blurb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 So the socket is both an output AND an input? That's a neat trick. I can imagine some other applications for that technology ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naetharu Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1437128601' post='2823782'] I'll wait until Behringer bring out their cloned version at 1/10th the price [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1448544577' post='2916305'] So the socket is both an output AND an input? That's a neat trick. I can imagine some other applications for that technology ... [/quote] [url="http://www.trustedreviews.com/marshall-london-review"]http://www.trustedreviews.com/marshall-london-review[/url] "At the top are what look like two 3.5mm headphone jacks, but these actually function as dual inputs and outputs, so as well as being able to share listening with a friend, you can plug a mic in to record as well, which is a nice touch." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Oooh, I see I have been remiss in my explorations... I must delve further...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I heard they tried to produce soft drinks too, but people found them too fizzy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Price now £239 with a further 10% off if you sign up to the email updates. Mode in ear headphones (current selling price £45) included too. Got to say, I'm tempted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I'm looking at getting the new bass rig by Carphone Warehouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1448733652' post='2917764'] Price now £239 with a further 10% off if you sign up to the email updates. Mode in ear headphones (current selling price £45) included too. Got to say, I'm tempted. [/quote] Tried to buy one, but the 10% discount does not apply to the new price, so sod 'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 To be fair, even at £239, that's a good reduction on the RRP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Marketing gone mad...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subbeh Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I thought so too until I actually looked into it. They've actually tried to make something different with some very interesting features that could be useful to musicians and audiophiles. Good luck to them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 You sell what people want to buy, so if you want to sell a phone with a Marshall brand you "push" the points that speak to the target audience so to speak. It's just business. Good luck to them, I'm just not the target audience clearly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 So it's not marketing gone mad then, more marketing done quite well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 [quote name='Maude' timestamp='1448922670' post='2919304'] So it's not marketing gone mad then, more marketing done quite well. [/quote] Hmmm... That depends. If the quality of the marketing is judged on how many they sell, that might suggest otherwise :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 True, true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 [quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1448872169' post='2918649'] To be fair, even at £239, that's a good reduction on the RRP [/quote] It's a Black Friday price. Valid until today. We'll see if it goes back up tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1448925607' post='2919348'] It's a Black Friday price. Valid until today. We'll see if it goes back up tomorrow. [/quote] Yup, price back to £399 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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